The sharp-edged Swede this year celebrates its 30th anniversary the Volvo 760 and has reach a stage of his existence, which wanted to believe at that time no one. The angular exterior made him in the United States as a Swedish brick known (in the American Swedish brick”). But even in Sweden, all described the model as container-Volvo. Despite the mocking nickname has remained true to his trademark Volvo and has evolved into a successful auto brand. The online portal auto.de granted a look back on an eventful history.

After already the 240 / 260 distinguished series of Volvo through its edgy trains, many people were surprised, even outbid by the followers as this trend. The model 760 presented itself at the time of its introduction 30 years ago even with more corners and edges. Rights angle this seemed a recipe for success. Even in government circles the model Volvo was appreciated 760 and in Sweden even to the State body. In East Germany, Erich Honecker had also a the same vehicle. Thanks to this development at a time, as he began to slowly crumble success of Swedish automaker Volvo 760 among experts is also known as saviors of the brand.

Despite the worldwide success the advancements of 940 and 960 1992 took over the top spot. Today, copies of the series 760 thanks to their unique quality, which can have little grate well over the years, still on the road can be found. Thanks to the stable skeleton from galvanized steel and a mileage of up to a half a million kilometres, the rustic Swede still has a good image.

What constitutes a proper winter tires: winter tires are designed to ensure adequate grip when driving in very cold weather, snow and ice surfaces on the road… They consist of a rubber compound, which has a satisfactory elasticity even in very cold weather, to maintain the friction with the road, which is a safe-driving needed. You can see a proper winter tires because it is marked with the official symbol for winter tires “M + S”. These letters stand for mud and snow, to German: mud and snow. According to a regulation of the European Union tire must be designed M + S, that they offer a safer driving experience than conventional so-called summer tires in the snow and slush. The profile of winter tires is characterized by the fact that the grooves are larger and deeper and considerably by larger spaces are delineated.

Comes from the 07.01.12 a new definition in force stating that M + s tires ” Tread designed to tread compound or the building mainly compared with normal tyres to offer better traction and traction properties on mud and snow.” The designation M + S is mandatory within Germany for all winter tires, but no protected term, so that this term also to tyres can be found, which are not winterized. Especially tire manufacturers in the United States and China are also on summer tires use of this term designation. The snow flake symbol was launched as a precaution by the tire industry therefore, suitable for winter tires now clearly unfit tyres may be distinguished. This symbol is awarded organization NHTSA by the U.S. to tyre, which attain a certain minimum grip on snow and ice in specifically-oriented tests. Yet a further notch on which one should observe when buying tires can be found on all tires. This notch is found on the tire sidewall and should be explained briefly. The indentation is specified in the following format: 175 70 R14.

This example is the 175 for the width of the tire in millimeters. The tyre is so 175 mm wide. The second number, the 70 stands for the percentage where the tire width and tyre flanks height relate in the ratio. In this example they are so in a ratio of 70%. The third and final number (in this example the R14) specifies how big the rim matching to the tyre diameter has to be.

Diesel models in the segment of compact, extension of the model range in the German car market apparently play an important role. The Japanese automaker Mazda has decided to offer the Mazda 5 with a more efficient diesel engines. The vehicle Portal auto.de informs the model. So far the current generation of the Mazda 5 only petrol engine included with a, 1.8 or a 2.0-liter engine are available. Now Mazda brings a new diesel version of the compact on the market and completes the offer to a 1.6 liter turbo-diesel. The new Turbo-diesel is results in smaller sized in comparison to its predecessor model with 2.0 litre, for he brings more power but with 115 HP.

The torque is at 270 nm starting at 1,750 revolutions per minute. Another advantage: The smaller engine has a lower weight. This reduces the weight by up to 120 kilograms, resulting in a significantly lower fuel consumption. According to the data sheet should the vehicle with a six-speed manual gearbox in the mix consumption to up to 15 Percent be more economical. The top speed is 180 kilometers per hour according to the manufacturer. The car accelerated in 13.7 seconds to 100 optional is the model as a five or seven-seater available.

The Mazda is as standard equipped with sliding side doors. The basic package include components such as stability program, air conditioning, head and side airbags, seat mounts and a CD/MP3 radio. Due to its low consumption, the new diesel model especially for fleet and commercial customers should be interesting. More information: magazine /… University Service GmbH Lisa Neumann

Amusing not only for motorcyclists: witty and humorous guide “how it not to do” for motorcycle beginners and for those who only just once again right laugh want to… A critic’s opinion: “read… rarely as an entertaining script in record time. The man speaks me from the soul. Hard to believe that the man has started late, motor cycling and even BMW: pure fun! The script can be happy Publisher make grad at the present time, in the never this much motorcycle on market literature. It’s light and witty style of writing style..

Perfect. Many security considerations, which have grown with, for us old driver selbstverstandlch are woven and that is a good thing. “As I said: a very nice, entertaining and honest book…!” May I introduce? Just in time for the start of the season: rookie mistakes – with the motorcycle in the spring “by Ansgar by Schenk. A small book tip for anyone starting in this year with riding a motorcycle or here and there a little unsure? Reprinted in the Reimoverlag o dingen – also to get at Amazon. Soon, Ansgar by Schenk, born in 1956, had the hot wire to two-wheeled vehicles. As a youthful Zoni initially with the dovetail in the summer, it moved him after the turn to high-end machines. “” While many man rich a display of acquaintance with the formulation, beautiful/handsome “makes the heart beat faster, he was describing his BEA” so weak that it drives the tears in the eyes of adult women whether so much affection and so some women will ask themselves: what makes this plate vehicle (this plate mate?) so attractive? “” Well, answer the question can anyone easily, the actively or as a passenger “exploring his world by motorcycle and in the enjoyment of born to be wild-feeling” has come. To create with heart, soul and eye smile told the author his relationship to the motorcycle and manages in ingenious ways, the arc of the technical advisor”to the Guide for carefree enjoyment. A Reading pleasure for motorcycle and passenger and all those who want to laugh once again really welcome.

Price differences up to 560 euros between the insurance for each car type Berlin, November 26, 2008 just 5 days until December 1, motorists have the opportunity to cancel their old car insurance and to opt for a less expensive policy in the coming year. When choosing a new car insurance can holder of a Mercedes-Benz c-class, a Audi A4 and a golf III with up to 560 euros annually the most money saving, how the independent consumer portal has identified toptarif.de. In the current study, toptarif.de identified the maximum savings when replacing motor insurance for the 25 most driven vehicle models in the Federal Republic on the basis of values that are typical for a young family. All tested vehicle models there overlooking the annual cost of price differences of 50 percent and more between the individual insurance”, explains by toptarif.de insurance expert Thorsten Bohg. Families, the their vehicles at a comparatively expensive insurance have assured an average of 350 euros can here in the choice of a cheaper offer up to 400 euro save.”basically is this year the insurance comparison by the tough price war of motor insurer for every worthwhile” continues Bohg. So in addition many personal factors affecting next to the type of vehicle the size of the ultimate premium.

Because the insurers tend to involve personal risk with increasing weight in its calculations, car holder can realize even savings in the four-digit range depending on driver profile. In this context car owners should use the coming days and compare their current policy with other providers, to determine the personal savings.” Through consumer portals such as toptarif.de or free service hotline 0800-10 30-499 can find out in just a few minutes specifically on the subject of car insurance consumers and free to switch to a cheaper provider. toptarif.de is the independent Consumer portal of publishing group by, Georg von Holtzbrinck for all common tariffs in Germany. It currently includes the categories of electricity, gas, DSL, investments, and insurance for legal protection, furniture, residential, private liability, car, keepers liability and is constantly being added and updated. The consumer can thereby with minimal free checking, whether there are cheaper rates for him, and, where appropriate, immediately change. The complete service of change of is completely free of charge for the consumer and the customer receives the original conditions of the provider, in some cases over toptarif.de in any case even additional, not available from the provider themselves bonuses and discounts. Media contact: Miriam Rupp Tel.: + 49.30.2576205.13 Email: Daniel Dodt

World premiere of the city Streaker ‘the contrarians workshop participants Stromer’ at the start of global navigation global awaited initiative navigation at the start of the initiative on October 6th at the Hockenheimring in a special highlight: the world premiere of the new prototype from HS Genion, Webasto’s subsidiary, from Gilching near Munich. The new electric vehicle, the city runabout STROMER, manufactured in light-weight principle and equipped with many innovative features such as a Monocoquet, was there for the first time presented to the public. The idea to develop of an efficiency-optimised vehicle is created by the current development of gasoline prices, as well as the CO2 discussion. Thus opened up\”a new approach to a market niche for vehicles with electric drive, which can complement the classic car especially in the short-haul traffic, explains Christoph Rosch, Managing Director of HS Genion GmbH. market studies from the 1990s predicted for today, a population of nearly 500,000 electric vehicles. You may wish to learn more. \”But there is no market oriented offer.\” The Stromer closes this gap with current memory technology and a technically solid, visually spectacular body concept that also produce is with very little effort.

In performance, range, and suitability for everyday use, he will exceed all similar small electric vehicles and in this way with regard to the value in the vicinity of the smart move. \”The striking design and driving pleasure given through the central tunnel concept make the Stromer for attractive buyers who consume fun-oriented and thereby claim a social pioneer role\”, so Dipl. industrial designer (FH) Christoph Reichelt, who was instrumental in the design of the new city Streaker. The winners of the iF design award 2006 for the FATH engine handle 280 since graduating to the industrial designer with a focus on vehicle design is constantly working on alternative concepts for the be and simultaneously deals with perception-theoretical and semantic aspects of vehicle design.