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.

So slowly you should go on your winter tires, because you forget it it is vieleWer a premium since 2010 is compulsory in Germany information acquires winter tyre, the expected top performance in all winter conditions. The security-conscious vehicle owner invested lots of money in his new M & S tires. Appropriate winter tires are also in the cold season safely on the road. Pay attention to the markings usually winter tires with a special logo are identified. To the stamping of the manufacturer’s name or the tire size, almost all winter tire on the sidewall of the classic winter tyre labelling have M + S, or M & S. But, since this logo not exclusively for marking can be protected by winter tires, also summer tires, for example by Asian manufacturers, with the marking are caution M + S on the German market. This marking promises full security through of the introduction of the 3 peak mountain symbol established tyre manufacturers have created some more security. The 3 peak mountain is symbol used solely for the identification of winter tyres, which by the American NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) comply with set policies.

Here you can be safe that the tires, which is marked with this symbol, is suitable for use in the winter. Information there are many besides the information of the manufacturer, different test institutions (for example ADAC or TuV) offer regular reviews on the latest models of tires. The different tyre profiles be checked exactly with targeted tests. The test results are published then, just in time for the changing of the seasons of. The assessments of the tested tires ranging often from very good to poor or even inadequate. The quality difference between premium brands such as Pirelli, Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear, Dunlop or Fulda and unknown producers, is usually very clear. Make sure that your profile! For safe driving in winter conditions, the tread depth of tyres is a decisive factor.

Legally motorists take their tires to a tread depth of 1.6 mm, but lacks the necessary stop so flat profile and this is a security risk. A profile depth of 4 mm should be not less than for this reason. The Goodyear tire & rubber company is the third largest tire manufacturer international and produces even off-road tires, light truck tires, truck and bus tyre, agriculture tyre and OTR tyres in addition to high-performance car tires. In addition, high-performance tires are specially designed for racing and tyres with heavy payloads for aircraft produced. The technically advanced tyre of manufacturer Goodyear have sovereign grip and good traction characteristics on high traffic roads, as well as on hard drivable surfaces. In terms of security, it is nevertheless to mention that the company is leading producer of run flat tires lose air despite damage. The latest and most successful car tyre tread for the summer are the Goodyear DurGrip, Goodyear EfficientGrip, Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric 2. Goodyear Hydragrip Goodyear OptiGrip, Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric. The high quality level of the Goodyear tires is always confirmed by the positive test results.

What is the loss of value for used cars depending on? Cars are suspended from the date of purchase of new car on a constant loss of value. Alone in the first year after the purchase of the new car, the car loses 25% of its original new price average. This value may be even higher depending on the brand and type of vehicle. Up to 40 or 50 percent loss in value in one year from the date of the first registration are not uncommon on some models. How much the natural depreciation affects a car, depends on a variety of different factors. The brand and your brand image, the design of the car, as well as special model execution play a fundamental role. Over the last several years, the trend that German brands compared to some French or Italian brands are clearly worth more stable shows, for example, again and again.

Boy is continued loss of natural value against old used car values winding compared even after the first year of each used car. This can be through good care as possible be kept low, can be however completely prevent any falls. In comparison between young used vehicles such as car of the year and older used car is however clear that the largest percentage loss of value occurs within the first year. Every other year, and kilometre travelled continues to reduce the used car value, the percentage loss is however significantly lower compared to the car of the year. Compared changes in the auto market can affect, however, more older used cars than on younger. Each newly published model lowers the value of its predecessor. Over several years, it becomes increasingly difficult to find potential buyers for many cars. Because the performance of both young and old cars is individually and very dependent on the vehicle, it is advisable prior to sale determine the residual value of the car to read.

Reduced risk of accident due to driving an accompanying license today is an important prerequisite for the setting in many occupations or represents at least a plus. For young people from rural regions, a driver’s license means larger freedoms. The vehicle Portal auto.de informed about the benefits of the acquisition of a driving licence at the age of 17, particularly in relation to the insurance. A car insurance is an expensive obligation which also young riders without income can not resist. However, different insurance companies offer discounted fares for families with errant children. In this area, the acquisition of a driving licence before the age of 18 year of life represents a particular advantage.

When the novice at least half a year gets the license before his 18th birthday, he must be on the road still not only on German streets, but has mostly clear advantages in relation to the insurance. Because the patient is only accompanied by a person with a driver’s license may drive,. develop a greater driving safety, which has been shown to reduce the risk of accident. During these months the young drivers often only when the insurance must be registered, only from the age of 18 years is usually a corresponding supplement. For those who have received their driver’s license at the age of 17, this is however tend to be much lower than for other young beginners.