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Czech Republic
The high visibility vest Pack who enjoys long summer holidays, which also even in a hurry with the car drives off. Sometimes in a hurry. As the Internet portal informs auto.de in his magazine, you should inform themselves before beginning of vacation requirements for drivers in the EU. The regulations are numerous and non-observance of sensitive fines. Particularly sensitive recently 21 European countries when it comes to driving without a light on the day. So Bosnia and Herzegovina must turn in Czech Republic of Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Poland, Norway, Macedonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, Iceland, Finland, Estonia, Denmark, the headlights driver on the day. Failure or forgetfulness abruptly diminishes the holiday budget: in Norway, for example, will be charged a fine of 190 euros. Furthermore, carrying of high visibility vests is mandatory in many countries. Wearing such a vest is mandatory for accidents and mishaps. In the following EU countries must the safety-warning vest be included: Belgium, Italy, Croatia, Luxembourg, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Hungary and France. The latter has also introduced a duty to warn West for cyclists. But only when foggy weather and poor visibility on roads outside built-up areas. More information: ../Service-Im-Urlaub-auf-die-Warnweste-und-die-Lichtpflicht-achten contact: Tilo Sommer public relations University of first GmbH barefoot streets 11 04109 Leipzig Tel: + 49/341/49288-240 fax: + 49/341/49288-59
Christian Zacharnik
Engine portfolio from market launch in February, the new Jetta with initially three engines will be available: the basis of 105 PS strong 1.2 TSI/TSI AWD Manual 6-speed transmission and an average consumption of 5.7 litres. The equally powerful 1.6 TDI consumes 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers. Both engines are also available with the efficiency-enhancing BlueMotion technology (stop / start, regenerative) to have. The consumption advantage is 0.4 liters in the gasoline and 0.3 for the diesel. The preliminary top engine is the 2.0 TDI 140 HP with six-speed manual or DSG gearbox. In the summer, the offer is extended to the 1.4 TSI with 122 and 160 HP and the 2.0 TSI 200 hp. The 7-speed DSG is available for these engines. Entry-level petrol engine choice for the first road tests with the new Jetta were the two initial engines 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI to the disposition. Here clearly the petrol engine was able to convince a direct comparison. Its trump is noticably better response in addition to the good smoothness. The higher 250 to about 70 nm torque of Commonrailer can not really use to his advantage. With an acceleration value of 11.7 seconds, he stays behind with eight-tenths that of direct injection against. The wide range of motor shows that it really is serious about the Jetta in Europe. To the market launch in February, only three engines are available: a turbo gasoline engine with 105 HP and two common-rail diesel with 105 and 140 horsepower. In the summer cause three petrol engines with 122, 160 and rich 200 hp. Comfortable setting the chassis of the Jetta is clearly designed for comfort. Road bumps are smoothed out generously. A circumstance which then maybe but clearly, that it is more likely the settled clientele, which aims at VW with the Jetta VI. The newly designed four-link rear suspension provides a stable road holding. Price and facilities (trendline) of the Jetta base facilities include six airbags, ESP, air conditioning also electric Windows in all doors and a good-sized glove box. The second trim level, Comfortline is extended front still features such as miscellaneous chrome ornaments on the exterior, 16-inch alus, radio-CD system, leather steering wheel and Park pilot. In addition, the top equipment Highline is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights with cornering lights, climate control and high-gloss materials in the Interior. The list of options includes some the keyless access system and the high-beam automatic light assist. The prices start at 21.990 euros for the 1.2 TSI.
Falk Kohler
An expensive pleasure. Particularly insidious: shock absorbers and springs wear out gradually, that it the driver hardly notices. Shock absorbers and springs annually review their periodic inspection in the workshop is therefore very important. From 60 000 kilometres should be take shock absorbers and springs every year again and again under the microscope, KYB suspension specialist is recommended. In the summer, cars often especially long distances travel vacations and frequent trips. In addition, they were also often heavily laden. The shock absorbers and springs have been subjected to so much higher loads. Winter tire change a simultaneous shock absorbers and springs-check is that the wheels are mounted off then anyway, advises KYB suspension manufacturer. It was through a Visual inspection to determine conspicuous damage, or through a function test with the appropriate test equipment. If the shock absorbers and springs are not enough powerful, you should change them to avoid dangerous risks. Because even in the winter, the shock absorbers and springs through rain, snow, Frost and road salt are extremely strong claims. “Best higher gas pressure shock absorbers and springs fitted in original equipment quality, providing a new driving experience, greater safety and greater comfort – so even the biggest benefit”, chassis expert recommends Hans-Jurgen link by KYB. “www.kyb-europe.com/ kyb-germany editorial: Dr. Falk Kohler photos shock and feather regularly check and replacing kyb photo 92.jpg/IMG photo caption: shock absorbers and springs regularly check and replaced, 22 percent of all cars, the shock absorbers are defective photo: KYB photo download 300 dpi-jpg file: presse/kyb/fotos/stossdaempfer-und-federn-regelmaessig-ueberpruefen-und-auswechseln-kyb-foto-92.jpg video downloads: kyb-germany/videos.html sources: 22 percent of all cars driving with worn shock absorbers”: KYB market research 13.4 percent of the cars have defects in the chassis in accordance with TuV report 2012 “: TUEV-sued.de/auto-fahrzeuge/tools-services/TUEV-report-2012/die-haeufigsten-maengel KYB (formerly Kayaba) the Japanese company KYB (Kayaba earlier) with European headquarters in Krefeld, Germany is the largest shock absorber manufacturers in the world for cars with $3.8 billion revenue per year, a production of approximately 55 million units and a market share of 25 percent in the original equipment business, and by 20 percent in the spare parts business.