Toyota Launches Small Car Etios Liva in India, priced at Rs. 3.99-5.99 Lacs - Etios Liva Photos

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has finally launched , its much awaited hatchback "Etios Liva" in India on Monday, 27th June, 2011. First showcased in 2010 Auto Expo, Etios Liva is the hatchback version of already launched sibling Etios sedan without boot at the rear and also share the same interior.

Etios Liva is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine which will produce 80bhp of power at 5600 rpm and generates a decent 104Nm of torque at 3100 rpm. Company is claiming a mileage of 18.3 kilometer per litre.

Toyota Etios Liva will be available in five trim versions, namely the J, G, G (option) V, and VX and compete with Maruti-Susuki Swift, Hyundai i20, Nissan Micra, Chevrolet Beat, Ford Figo, VW Polo, Fiat Grande Punto and Tata India Vista.

Toyota Etios Liva Prices in India:(Ex Showroom Delhi)

Toyota Etios LIVA J - Rs 3.99 Lakhs
Toyota Etios LIVA G - Rs 4.59 Lakhs

Toyota Etios LIVA G (optional) - 5.05 Lakhs

Toyota Etios LIVA V - Rs 5.49 Lakhs

Toyota Etios LIVA VX - Rs 5.99 Lakhs

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Title Loan Bill Could Put the Brakes on Michigan Families

Access to automobile title loans will become considerably harder for millions of Californians if Bill 336 which is currently being proposed in the Assembly passes the state legislature. The bill is being sold by lawmakers as a shielding act against predatory rates of interest, yet is in no way makes an hard work to anticipate the sweeping changes automobile title loan lenders will be forced to make in response to the bill becoming law.

The bill will make it illegal for lenders to charge over 36% interest on title loans, which sounds great to somebody who needs a title loan but does not like the idea of high interest. But since lenders will react by refusing those who apply whose credit histories prevent a low interest agreement, lots of Californians who depend on access to these types of loans to support their families will be cut off. A bill designed to help Michigan families will wind up hurting lots of of them.

In the aftermath of the recent global economic recession and the resulting credit crunch, practical sources of credit for plenty of working class families have been reduced or removed, with automobile title loans remaining as of the few options low and lower-middle class Californians have left. If AB 336 passes then getting food when bills are due becomes an very impossible task for those of us without nice credit to meet the new demands put in to place by the state government.

Then what happens? Lawmakers proposing the bill say these families can seek lines of credit through their banks or credit card companies. But if you have been rejected by a title loan lender for less-than ideal credit, what chance are you going to have getting a bank loan, which requires far more established credit than someone relying on title loans could ever have? The automobile title loans Los Angeles and other Los angeles cities must offer are probably hard to discern between legitimate lender and loan shark, but is the difference between credit card companies any better? And are they recommending our citizens look to credit card companies for financial assistance? Were not they trying to eliminate predatory lending in the first place?

What looks like an astronomically high rate of interest on these title loans is in point of fact a business agreement that for the most part appears to be operating successfully. While it is true title loan lenders make high interest agreements, it is the only way they make a profit, because the overwhelming majority of individuals who borrow against their automobile pay it back in full very immediately. Even in the event of a repossessed automobile, the lender is necessary by law to give surplus monies back to the borrower.

California drivers require to pay attention to the signs. Your state government is in the midst of a deal to make it harder for you to stay financially stable and get access to credit that is rightfully yours. Research AB 336 and in case you do not like it, let your state representative and state senator know what you think.

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Review of Aprilia DORSODURO 750

Aprilia DORSODURO 750

The concept that revolutionised the world of Supermoto has now engendered the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750. This unique, elite motorcycle applies all of Aprilia’s vast racing experience to just one mission: the offer of pure riding enjoyment. 92 HP and exclusive Tri-Map ride-by-wire technology mean that the lightweight and powerful Dorsoduro 750 can satisfy even the most expert riders in search of a state-of-the-art motorcycle.

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2011 Five-Star Safety Earns Rating Chevrolet Volt

2011 Chevrolet Volt

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is the first electric vehicle to earn a five-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.

“Safety is a key consideration for all buyers no matter how a car is powered – gas, or in the case of the Volt, electricity,” saidDoug Parks, Volt global vehicle line executive.

The Volt also has been named a 2011 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

For the first 35 miles, the Volt can drive gas- and tailpipe emissions-free using a full charge of electricity stored in its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. When the Volt’s battery runs low, a gas-powered engine/generator seamlessly operates to extend the driving range another 344 miles on a full tank for a total driving range of 379 miles.

Safety features on the Volt include:

• GM’s StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
• Front-, side- , knee- air bags as well as roof-mounted head-curtain air bags that help protect occupants in a side or rollover crash
• Optional rearview camera system featuring a display integrated into the navigation system screen
• Five-year subscription to OnStar’s Directions and Connections Plan including Automatic Crash Response, stolen vehicle assistance and connected navigation

Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA introduced tougher tests and more rigorous requirements for its five-star safety ratings program that provide more comprehensive information about safety performance and crash-avoidance technologies. Changes include a new side pole test simulating a 20-mph side-impact crash into a 10-inch-diameter pole or tree at a 75-degree angle just behind the A-pillar on the driver’s side.