Archive for February, 2011
Road Rage – Is It A Disease?
Since when did America’s highways become a lethal game of bumper cars? Since stress has overtaken the nation’s drivers and we’ve all somehow come to accept bad behavior as the norm. As the country attempts to enforce gun control laws millions of drivers are getting behind the wheel of a weapon that is just as deadly.
I’ve read articles where reputable scientists are calling road rage a “mental disorder”. I also heard one guy say that road rage indicates that drivers don’t have as much respect for each other as they used to. Heck the lack of respect is not just present among motorists it’s everywhere! Sure as Rodney Dangerfield would say there’s no respect but even worse we’ve become a selfish society that appears unable to control our own anger.
Drivers are reacting to real and imagined slights by torpedoing other drivers with their own personal battering ram. Go to slow in the high speed lane and some speed racer type whose job it is to apparently police the highways for proper speed etiquette tailgates you and flashes his high beams incessantly. Look buddy the high speed lane on the highway is a passing lane not the German Autobahn. I shouldn’t be riding in it for any distance any more than you should be. And the kicker is that that jerk who feels the need to force you to move to the right is “passing” other cars because he’s doing eighty! Hey that’s illegal too!
Fact is road rage is generally perpetrated by individuals who in their own desire to be the center of their own universe refuse to consider those around them. To these folks road rage is a way for them to punish others for not adhering to their own set of rules; rules that they themselves may or may not follow. Sure there are legitimate cases of Falling Down Michael Douglas stressedout businessmen out there but even Michael’s Bill Foster had ulterior motives.
Road rage continues to be a wide spread issue on all highways and local roadways throughout America. Everybody wants to go somewhere in the quickest of times and patience is wearing thin. Drivers need to realize it is not worth it to risk their own life or another person’s life just to get somewhere five minutes earlier.
Jack A. Goode II has a keen interest in the issues involving road rage. The “About the Author” section contains another thought provoking blog to learn more about me.
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Pimp My Ride: Mercedes Interiors
Like all things Mercedes the highgrade leather seat covers are designed to last for years. There are however the occasional accidents in life and you may someday be in need of changing the leather interior in your Mercedes. Rather than have to wait weeks or months for the proper factory run of replacement seat covers one can have the task finished in days at Trim Technik Automotive Leather Interiors.
By stocking a large selection of factory specification leather the professionals at Trim Technik can match the model style and all the factory authorized colors used in their factory installation. With the same materials originally included you can enjoy the same suppleness and maturing beauty that fine leather gives to the comfort of the interior of your Mercedes. You may also order a custom color for your new leather Mercedes seat covers.
As a distinguished highlight to the leatherwork Trim Technik can also provide you with quality produced real wood trim specifically selected to compliment the interior of your Mercedes. Trim Technik also provides government compliant window tinting as well for both sun protection and a classier look.
While acquiring new leathers for your Mercedes you may wish to investigate Trim Technik’s heated seat system and enjoy the Triple Crown of comfort and luxury. The next time you take your Mercedes out for a drive you can choose between their threelevel heating to have custom installed in any or all the interior seats.
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Maruti A Star
Recently launched Maruti A Star has been making waves in the Indian market. In the growing and accelerated journey of the Indian car industry Maruti Suzuki Astar is a marvel that marks a beginning of the small car revolution. With a high degree of vivacity the car holds an attitude that knows no boundaries and is created at a juncture where technology meets innovation and enthusiasm.
Under the hood of Maruti AStar lies a 3cylinder K10B petrol engine which churns out a power of 67 PS 6200 rpm with a peak torque of 90 Nm 3500 rpm. The engine has been equipped with multipoint fuel injection system and stands mated to a 5speed manual transmission gearbox. It has been developed in such a way so to deliver the bestinclass fuel efficiency. The hatchback promises to deliver a mileage of 19.59 kmpl.
The scintillating Astar is made in India for the global market to meet European standards. It shines above all with its brilliant styling superior engineering excellent performance and unmatched fuel efficiency. In addition the ecofriendly characteristics of the car add extra worth and shine to the already blazing star. It is designed to meet the ‘end of life vehicle’ ELV specifications according to which the cars components are up to 85 recyclable. This global car is also presented with the most dynamic Penta Drive a zenith of five world class features.
Maruti AStar boasts of an aerodynamic design with distinctive headlamps body colored bumpers and newly designed wide radiator grille in the front and stylish new cometshaped taillights cluster in the rear portion. The hatchback offers a comfortable ride to its occupants. The car has a seating capacity of five people with enough head and leg room for the rear seat occupants.
The Pentadrive technology of Maruti AStar ensures the best drive ever. With a low center of gravity and a wide track width the car provides a high stability. The speed sensitive power steering ensures good navigation in slow moving urban traffic. The finely tuned suspension system of the vehicle ensures precise handling and enhances riding and driving comfort.
The interiors of Maruti AStar come across as the perfect combination of modernity and the customary look of a hatchback. The wellappointed interiors of the car feature crimsonilluminated instrument panel and a sporty popup tachometer. The audio system is integrated on the dashboard. The cabin also features digital trip meter fuel gauge clock and odometer.
The advanced safety system of Maruti AStar ensures that the occupants enjoy a risk free drive every time they ride in it. The car is equipped with Antilock Braking System 40;ABS41; which prevents skidding when it is driven on wet surfaces as well as when brakes are applied during emergencies. The Total Effective Control Technology TECT of the car takes care of the safety requirements. The rigid body structure of AStar absorbs impact energy as well.
Maruti AStar is available in three variants namely LXi VXi and ZXi. Priced between Rs. 3.47 lakh and Rs. 4.12 lakh the car comes in a lovely range of colors including Bright Red Desert Brown Healing Green Silky Silver Paradise Blue Midnight Black Sunlight Copper Arctic White and Azure Grey.
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