CARNAMA - Episode 08 - Panaromic Roof

Episode 08 - CARNAMA - Panaromic Roof

Hi Guys, So are u big fans of the sun-roof in cars ? It's time to move ahead with the latest twist with Panaromic Roof.

Sunroofs have been a popular upgrade option in vehicles for decades, allowing motorists to get extra light and fresh air into the cabin without having the windows open. Panoramic sunroofs are a more recent vehicle perk, and are featured on many top-end vehicles.
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In simplest terms, a panoramic sunroof is a large sunroof that covers the entire roof of a vehicle, or the vast majority of it. It is significantly larger than a traditional sunroof, and may be tinted or clear.

Panoramic sunroofs are made of either one solid panel of glass or multiple panels. When the driver opens the roof, the single-panel type will simply slide toward the back of the vehicle. In the other version, the multiple panels will stack upon each other to the rear of the roof opening. Unlike traditional sunroofs, a panoramic sunroof doesn't disappear inside the vehicle's roof, as there is not adequate room.

Usually when u notice any vehicle with a Black Top, it is due to the Panaromic Roof glass. It can be found on most latest top spec cars and SUVs. So you can enjoy the sky view without the need to open the roof and within the airconditioned environment of your vehicle.

Have fun under the Sun and safe driving !

CARNAMA - Episode 07 - Shk Mohammad's RR

Episode 07 - CARNAMA - Diwali Special !

Hi Guys ! So did anyone of our members bought a new car for Diwali ? Tell us about it, share a photo. We would love to know about your new purchase.

Meanwhile, here's one person i know has purchased a brand new SUV - The new 2013 Range Rover.
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Exclusive distributor for Land Rover in the UAE, Al Tayer Motors has this week become the first dealer in the world to deliver the all new Range Rover. The world’s first all-aluminium Range Rover was handed over to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

The two Range Rover vehicles delivered to His Highness were the first to be handed over globally. One vehicle with the symbolic DUBAI 1 registration plate was delivered to His Highness this week along with an additional vehicle with the registration DUBAI 11 for His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.

The new Range Rover is an altogether better-looking machine, with a cleaner design and the sparkly bits like LED lamps tucked away under glass covers. The Terrain Response system is augmented with electronic traction and safety aids including: hill-descent control, gradient release control, hill-start assist, dynamic stability control, electronic traction control and roll-stability control, which pumps up the outside of the vehicle in bends to maintain stability.

When i visited the Al Tayer Motors showroom last week to view this SUV, it was still not put up on display for prospective customers. I'd say, His Highness is indeed a very lucky person !

CARNAMA - Episode 06 - Gears & Gear Sticks

Episode 6 - CARNAMA - Types of Gears and GearSticks

Hi Guys, Let's talk about the different types of Gears in cars. Basically there are three types of Gear systems:
1- Manual Gears
2- Tiptronic Gears
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A manual gearbox is a transmission that allows the driver to select gears at will by using a stick shift.The manual gearbox is rare in modern cars, but is considered superior in sports cars.

Tiptronic involves an automatic transmission that is controlled like in a manual transmission. In the traditional automatic gear system it automatically selects the gear which the car should operate where as in a tiptronic gear system it allows the driver to control the gears.

Automatic gearboxes are able to select gears without direct input from the driver. The decision to change gears is made by the car's on-board computer, which changes gears based on the position of the accelerator and the brake, the speed of the vehicle and other conditions.

The Gear Stick is normally located between the two front seats of the car. In some cars, specially old American brands, the Gear Stick is located behind the steering wheel. In today's world, some car manufacturers have introduced the Paddle Shifters, which are inspired from the Formula1 race cars.

So whatever the car type that you drive, keep it moving in the right gear and drive safely.

CARNAMA - Episode 05 - Headlamps

CARNAMA - Episode 5 - Car HeadLamps

Hi Guys ! Today we shall talk about a very basic but an important part of a car - the Headlamps or Headlights as some of us normally call it. These are considered as the eyes of a car's face and play a very important role in creating a 'look' for the front.

Halogen headlights are currently the most popular in the automotive world. it's mostly because of their primary advantage: they have a very long life. Basically a halogen light bulb has a lifetime of about 1,000 hours under normal conditions, while replacement costs are usually very low. The biggest problem is that, while generating the radiating light, the bulb also creates a large amount of heat which basically represents wasted energy.
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Xenon headlights, officially known as high-intensity discharge headlamps, are usually known as a more efficient solution, mostly because of the color temperature and the amount of light they generate. Such a lamp contains xenon gas, hence the slight blue tint of the light.

The first xenon headlight appeared on the BMW 7 Series in 1991.

It is generally believed that xenon lights have a pretty long lifetime, exceeding the one of halogen lamps: estimates are pointing to an operation life of around 2,000 hours in normal conditions. The amount of glare generated by the headlamps might be extremely disturbing for the other drivers on the road, especially for incoming traffic, thus raising the number of accidents and fatalities caused by other than speed and technical problems.

So no matter, whichever type of Headlamps your car has, keep them clean and free of dirt. Enjoy a safe drive in your car !