Friday, January 28, 2011

US consulate car had fake number plate


LAHORE: The US consulate vehicle, a car, which was used in Mazang Chowke occurrence in Lahore, carried a fake number plate, Geo News report Friday.

Sources said the car, which knocked down a youth to kill the deprived who was identified as Abadur Rehman, had a number LZN6970.

As par investigation, the real car registered under this number, was owned by Sufi Munawwar Hussain, a occupant of Sahiwal district.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Car Insurance Claims Increase Due to Bad Weather


Statistics have shown that the terrible weather in UK, last December has led an increase of 23% on car insurance claims. This event caused a rapid enlargement of insurance firms in the country, making drivers and car owners to subscribe for an wound firm, even if they have not suffered from any car damage.

According to AA research, UK’s car insurance premiums have increased at about 6% to an regular of £843, wherein, home insurance premiums have only increased at approximately 7% for a £143 average. The biggest augment in car insurance premiums was caused by teen drivers, aged 19-22, who pay at about 60% more to an average of £2,251 for their car insurance.

In addition, the company stated that the cause of boost was also due to the increasing number of injury claims, which also comprise frauds, such as; “cash for crash” schemes, exaggerated injury claims, uninsured driving and poor savings returns.

Monday, January 24, 2011

McLaren Automotive Prices McLaren MP4-12C for US


A couple of month ago, McLaren Automotive announce the pricing for the MP4-12C for the European and UK markets. Now the automaker is reverse in the news, and has announced the US pricing of the super car. The company has price the MP4-12C at $231,400 in the United States, which include a $2,400 in shipping fees.

The company said it has plans to build up to 1,000 12C’s in the car’s first full year, with production set to augment down the line. The McLaren MP4-12C will be obtainable through 11 dealerships in the North American market.

The McLaren MP4-12C will come prepared with a 3.8 liter V8 engine that can deliver power of up to 600-hp and a torque of 443 lb-ft. The supercar is believed to be intelligent to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds, while achieving top speeds in excess of 200 mph. The car is also expected to weigh in lower than similar supercars at 2,867 lbs.

The company has plans to offer an extensive range of personalization options to the vehicle, which is offered in 14 interior trims that can be particular inside the cabin. Performance upgrades in the McLaren MP4 12C include a sports exhaust system, carbon ceramic disc footbrake, polished-finish calipers and two lightweight forged wheel options.