How to improve car performance

Whenever you start your car, just go through a normal visual check -

1. Check the tyre pressure and condition.
2. Check for any oil leakage.
3. Check for any type of Coolant leakage.
4. Check the condition of wiper blade.
5. Any deep body scratches which may cause rust.
6. Condition of rear view mirror.

Nissan - Qashqai in China

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., introduced - the Qashqai, in china, the first crossover vehicle of Nissan. It is powered by a 2.0L gasoline engine. In China Nisaan Manufactured Qashqai at the Huadu plant of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL). Qashqai is a chinese name which mean "nomad". Qashqai is supposed to fill the gap between hatchback and coming SUV's.

As per market trend and like-dislike, Nissan has also brought some changes in European and china models. Basic models of Qashqai is expected to be tagged with 23600 USD and DFL projects sales of more than 3,000 units monthly.

Qashqai was launched in Europe in Feb 2007 and become a global fame for Nissan. In a survey, during 2007, it's sales in Australia, Europe, Japan, the Middle East and South Africa totaled 140,000 units.

The All new Honda Stunner CBF

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India presents all new 125 cc power engine, stylish and sporty Honda Stunner CBF. the bike has a power of 11 BHP at 8000 rpm which will help the rider ro attain a speed of 60 kmph within 5.2 second. The all new Honda Stunner CBF is equipped with box section swingarm, tubeless tyres and good ground clearance for better ride quality and handling.

The all new Stunner CBF is available at a price tag of Rs 47,020 to 51, 655 ex-showroom Delhi. Available colors are Sports Red, Pearl sports Yellow, Space Silver metallic and Black.

Upcoming Auto Exhibitions in October 2008

Paris Motor Show (04-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, Ile-De-France, France

Fiaa-International Bus & Coach Trade Fair (14-OCT-08 to 17-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Feria de Madrid, Comunidad De Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Auto Parts & Auto Manufacturing Exhibition (14-OCT-08 to 18-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Poly International Plaza Exhibition Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Auto Expo-Armenia (14-OCT-08 to 17-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Yerevan Exhibition Center, Yerevan, Armenia

Long Island Auto Show (16-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Hempstead Turnpike, New York, United States Of America

Motorsport Expo Tech (16-OCT-08 to 17-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Viale Virgilio, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

SALON DE LAUTO (16-OCT-08 to 20-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Alpexpo, Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes, France

Dhaka Auto & Component Expo - 2008 (16-OCT-08 to 18-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Tbilisi Auto Show (17-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Georgia International Convention Center, Atlanta, Georgia, United States Of America

Autoexpo East Africa - Tanzania (17-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Diamond Exhibition Centre, Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Tanzania

Tekniska Massan (21-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Stockholm International Fairs, Stockholm, Sweden

Tokyo Motor Show (21-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Makuhari Messe - Nippon Convention Center, Chiba, Japan

Automotive Testing Expo North America (22-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan, United States Of America

Crash Test Expo North America (22-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan, United States Of America

Vehicle Dynamics Expo-North America (22-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan, United States Of America

National 4X4 Show-Melbourne (23-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Mean Machines (M2) - 2008 (25-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Highway Autocity, Penang, Malaysia

Auto Moto Depoca (26-OCT-08 to 28-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Padova Fiere, Padova, Veneto, Italy

Autobel Service (28-OCT-08 to 31-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Minsk Expo, Minsk, Belarus

Autocomplex (28-OCT-08 to 30-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Expocentr Krasnaya Presnya Fairgrounds, Moscow, Moskva, Russia

Auto & Automechanika St. Petersburg (29-OCT-08 to 31-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Lenexpo Fairgrounds, St. Petersburg, Russia

International Suppliers Fair 2008 (29-OCT-08 to 31-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: TBA, Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

Auto Bel Service Bel Trans Service (30-OCT-08 to 03-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Exhibition Centre, Masherov Ave., Minsk, Belarus

Otomotiv (30-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: CNR Expo Center, Istanbul, Turkey

Johannesburg International Motor Show (30-OCT-08 to 09-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Expo Centre Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Auto Africa (30-OCT-08 to 09-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Expo Centre Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Automobile Trade Show (30-OCT-08 to 09-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Parque Anhembi, Sao Paulo, Brazil

MPH-London (30-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Earls Court, London, England, United Kingdom

Australian Motorcycle Expo-Melbourne (31-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Central California Auto Show (31-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Fresno Convention Center, Fresno, California, United States Of America

Leuxs and Paris Motor Show

Lexus unveiled the new Lexus IS 250 C at the Mondial de l'Automobile motor show in Paris. The new convertible Lexus will be available for sale across Europe in Summer 2009.

The Lexus IS 250C is equipped with 205bhp, 2.5-litre petrol V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission with the IS 250 saloon. It has been styled to offer minimal wind turbulence when driving with the top down and extensive revisions to the body structure and suspension provide the right degree of torsional stiffness to ensure a level of ride comfort appropriate for a Lexus.

The IS 250 C offers the same high levels of luxury and practical innovation as the IS saloon, with a number of bespoke technical revisions designed to ensure the on-board comfort and entertainment systems operate effectively when the car is in convertible form.

Mazda3 Sedan to be Debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show

Mazda Motor Corporation has confirmed that the sedan version of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan), fully redesigned for the first time in 5 years, will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19, 2008.

New Mazda3 has been developed for more refined sporty ride, top class fuel economy and quietness. Environmental and safety features, based on Mazda's long-term "ustainable Zoom-Zoom" vision, aim to achieve a balance with fun-to-drive.

About Mazda
Headquartered in Hiroshima in western Japan, Mazda today ranks as one of Japan's leading automakers, and exports cars to the United States and Europe for over 30 years. Mazda Motor Corporation (TSE: 7261) started themselves as a tool manufcaturers in 1929 and soon popularized out into production of trucks for commercial use. Mazda launched its first passenger car models in 1960's and began developing rotary engines. For detailed information, one can visit at www.mazda.com

Ford Plans to launch small car in India by 2010

Ford Motors target the year 2010 as to launch a small car in India. The US-based Ford Motors will also unveil its refurbished Ikon by November month to expand its range of offerings in the country that includes Fusion, Endeavour and Fiesta, said Michael Boneham, managing director and president of Ford India.

According to Michael Boneham "Ford now has a presence in only 30 percent of India's automobile market segments. We are entering other segments too. These are exciting times,".