New Mazda2 has New Power Train

This month is the schedule of the production of one of the highly anticipated cars for 2007 the new Mazda 2. And for this model, a new power train has been made by Mazda.

Aimed at making the new Mazda 2 one of the most economical cars in its class, a special new engine type is being used to fit the car.

Mazda is the sole car maker to use Wankel or rotary technology. Aside from this, it is also the only user of Miller-cycle technology. The Japanese company will also utilize this same engine type for its new Mazda2 model.

Early reports say that the new Mazda super mini will yield up to 20 percent boost in fuel economy using such engine type. Mazda has started developing the said engine even before the start of the 90s era.

Previously, the Hiroshima-based auto maker created V6 Miller-cycle engines for its larger sedans. Some of these vehicles entered New Zealand both as used imports and as new evaluation vehicles.

Most of the petrol engines have used the normal Otto-cycle since the dawn of the internal combustion engine. But the Miller-cycle engines run slightly differently as compared to the Otto-cycle. The closing of a Miller-cycle's intake valves are deferred to facilitate a higher expansion ratio. As a result, pumping losses are reduced and thermal efficiency is enhanced.

The latest 1.3-litre Miller engine is the smallest production unit of this type. It has evolved from the engine used by the Mazda 2 and will feature a series of valve timing and will drive through a CVT (continuously variable transmission) automatic gearbox. In Mazdas versions of Millennia and Eunos sedans, the Miller-cycle engine has been used by Mazda during the mid-'90s. And for the first time, the Miller system will be marketing the smaller displacement Mazda2 application world wide.

The Mazda fans anticipated the conventional 1.3 and 1.5 liters of petrol engines from the latest Mazda car. A 1.4-litre turbodiesel that was co-developed by Ford and PSA group for the Fiesta hatch is also expected to come along with the new Mazda 2.

The new Mazda 2 will further enjoy other fuel and emissions saving protocols. The most important among these is that its more spacious than its predecessor but it will look externally smaller as well as 100kg lighter.

According to Mazda and Ford insiders, the new Mazda2 will be one of the most significant cars introduced this year and a major stepping stone in the European expansion of Mazda.

About Mazda2
The Mazda2 is a small minivan or tall station wagon which was first introduced in 1996. It is also known as Demio, Mazda 121, Mazda Metro and Ford Festiva Mini Wagon. Eight hundred ninety two thousand (892,000) Mazda2 vehicles have been sold all over the world as of 2005 since it was first introduced.

Ford asked Mazda to create a B-segment small car for it during the 1980s. As a result, the 1987 Ford Festiva was produced. The same platform was used by the Autozam Revue in 1990. The latter vehicle was sold by Mazda under the name Mazda 121 in many markets. Using the same platform, the Festiva was innovated in January 1993. Kia Motors also made versions of the first and second Festiva for its company and Fords sale in the US.

The automotive industry anticipates to the improvements of Mazda2 in 2008 as the Micro Sport coupe which is to be on sale in Europe and Japan. The vehicle will come with either an MZR 1.35 liter engine or a MZR 1.5 liter engine- a lager one. Moreover, according to Mazda, the MPS model will have a direct-injection Turbo engine and all-wheel-drive.

The next generation of the 2008 Mazda2 will be built in Hiroshima, Japan and not in Valencia, Spain.

About Mazda Motor Corporation
A Japanese auto mobile manufacturer, Mazda Motor Corporation is based in Hiroshima, Japan. With sales divided among Japan, Europe and North America, the company is expected to manufacture 1.25 million vehicles per annum. Thirty three point four (33.4) percent of the company is owned according to controlling interest by Ford Motor Company.

Mazda Motor Corporation is the maker of durable Mazda auto parts.

Kraig Johanssen is a native of Connecticut and holds a degree in Software Engineering. He now works at a software development firm in Alabama. His love for writing and great interest on cars makes him a proficient contributing author to various automotive magazines.

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A Look at the Samsung Brand Of HDTVs

Samsung has earned a good name for itself in the field of home appliance electronics manufacturing. Their line of HDTV sets is a feather in their cap. There all sorts of models launched by the giant Plasma, LCD and DLP. Although the initial prices are high in accordance with the market trend, it is expected to dip soon.

The new range of models emphasize larger screens and higher resolutions like a 42" monitor, 10000:1 contrast ratio and a 549 billion colors display. The soaring contrast ratio of the latest models might portray an interesting statistical picture, but the consumer needs to understand that the human eye has a limit of perceiving images and its visual system cannot discern the offered resolutions. Basically, the higher the contrast ratio, the better the display is, but anything beyond the eyes range doesnt really make much sense.

Samsung offers a number of models to choose from. The basic difference in all the models are their types, size, price and add-on features like input/output slots and ports, PC card slots or SD slots, more speakers, hidden speakers etc. The most popular ones among buyers are models ranging from 42" to 63" with customized mini details like in-built cards (which discard the need of external cable box) and hi-fi speaker systems. The presence of the HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and component ports is a must for every HDTV set. It is to ensure a good picture quality from the DVD player.

Some of the best-seller HDTVs in the market are the LCD line, which is a good option lower cost in lieu of a 'smaller' screen. The LCD comes in a range of 32" to 46". The 46" LN-S4692D model is a flat-panel display on a swivel stand, which provides a 178 degrees view angle. Its contrast ratio is a decent 5000:1. The smaller 40" LN-S4051D version is usually used by gamers using an Xbox. A contrast ratio of 4000:1 and 8 ms response times in the set is ideal for both gaming and TV use owing to its undetectable motion blur.

The DLP style TV models of Samsung come in a variety of small sizes -50" HL-S5065 and the larger- 71" HL-R7178W models offering excellent picture quality. The largest of all the 71" HL-7178 contains a digital cable-ready card and 1080p video support scoring over the competitor, Panasonic. Even the smaller versions like the 56" HL-S5688W are designed to provide excellent quality 1080p pictures and come equipped with a 14,400 rpm color wheel which minimizes the 'rainbow' effects.

The specifications indicate the letters - 'i' and p. The I model uses the interlacing illumination technique in which the pixel rows brighten every other line, painting the complete screen in two passes. The 'p' type illuminates in a single pass across the screen. The 'p' types are known to offer a superior picture, but interlaced models are not inferior. Although some older i models suffered from some flicker with interlacing, this is being rectified now.

Many less expensive HDTVs come without an in-built HD tuner or HD-ready types. This deficiency is overcome by tuners provided by the cable or satellite boxes without a performance loss. HD-ready are generally less expensive, all other things being equal.

The cost price of an HDTV is defined by the screen size and resolution and some extra add-ons. A careful cost and functions comparison must be made before going in for any TV set.

To find out more about HDTV sets and hdtv home theater systems visit http://www.hdtv-info-guide.com

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The Gift Shopping Blues

When it comes to great gift ideas, I have about as much imagination as a hamster. (If they were imaginative, hamsters wouldn't run endlessly in those little wheels). It's odd, really. I'm what you'd call a "natural" when it comes to shopping. I LOVE to shop. Give me an entire day at Filene's Basement and I'm in Heaven.

For the uninitiated, Filene's Basement is one of the most famous bargain basements in the United States. Lurking beneath Filene's Department store in Downtown Boston, "The Basement" is a place where merchandise is continually marked down and competition for the best buys is fierce. There's even a day each Spring when wedding dresses sell so cheaply that scuffles break out in the aisles.

I prefer my shopping nonviolent. But still, the prospect of a great big store full of unexplored "stuff" is more exciting to me than a giant Easter Egg hunt is to the average five year old. I know I'm going to find Easter Eggs (i.e., "hidden treasures"). I just have to uncover their secret little hiding places. That's part of the fun!

I have one small problem, though...

Shopping is only fun if I'm not looking for anything in particular. As soon as there's a "list" involved, it starts to feel like work! Add in the idea that I'm looking for some very special (yet unspecified) item for someone else, and the pressure's really on. If someone says to me, "You must go forth and find something for less than $100 that will make your mother-in-law ecstatically happy", it stops me cold. I become as helpless as a man (Sorry guys!). Gift Shopping. Arrrghh!

"What", I ask myself, "is my Mother-in-Law's version of an Easter Egg ?" Where are all those clever gift ideas when I need them? Where are they ever?

Panic sets in. Procrastination comes next. Pretty soon I've buried the whole thing in my subconscious, hoping it will "just go away". It doesn't, of course. Like school exams and work deadlines, gift-giving occasions keep on coming -- inevitably and way too often. And those great gift ideas remain as elusive as ever.

So what's a person to do?

My answer was always to get a big pot of coffee and pull an all-nighter.

Umm, I mean, I'd wait until the last minute and then shop until the stores closed. Sure, I'd manage to come up with a few decent gift ideas and some passable gifts. But it's no way to live. And I always knew I could have done better.

I knew things had to change. I knew I had to uncover the secrets possessed by the expert gift-givers...

You know the type. They're the people who smugly announce that they've been done with their Holiday shopping for weeks, when you haven't even started yours -- much less given it any serious thought. They're never at a loss for great gift ideas and they can produce the perfect greeting card at a moment's notice. You won't catch them dashing out to the Quickie Mart for wrapping paper or ribbon; and they have an uncanny knack for finding gifts that are clever, original, and appropriate for any and every occasion. Most distressing of all, their gifts are always heartwarmingly thoughtful!

I pondered my situation for a long time (years), and finally I knew what I had to do. My mission was to transform myself into the sort of magician who could produce great gift ideas and fabulous gifts at the drop of a hat. It's been a long and painful journey, but I'm happy to report a measure of success. Finally, I can look a gift-giving occasion straight in the eye and say, "Hah!! You're not so tough!"

My two most formidable weapons are my "gift closet" and my "little black book". The gift closet is stocked with a variety of gift boxes, gift bags, wrapping paper, tissue paper, and colorful ribbons and bows. There are plenty of little gift cards, as well as greeting cards ranging from Holiday themes to Sympathy to New Baby. Additionally, I've amassed quite an assortment of gifts-for-any-occasion. Some are purchased with people in mind and others because I know they'd be perfect for something.

The "little black book" is just what it sounds like, only it's not filled with phone numbers. Instead I jot down brief notes based on what I learn about people. If someone mentions a hobby or collection, it goes in the black book. If they hint at something they're just dying to have, it goes in the book. If I notice a fondness for a certain type of jewelry or style of dress, I'll make a note of it. Sometimes I even ask leading questions, waiting for a moment when the future "giftee" is distracted, and therefore unsuspecting. I might even ply the giftee's friends for information, admitting only that "I'm curious". All of this has turned me into a bit of a detective -- a secret agent, if you will. And it's actually kind of fun.

In fact, I think I've found a whole new kind of Easter Egg hunt. The hidden treasures are now the little pearls of wisdom I pick up by spying on the experts, and the tidbits I gather on "giftees" during my covert operations. Once I've gathered enough "eggs", I'm armed and ready. I know exactly where to go and what to do. So now, when everyone else around me is in a panic over gift ideas for the coming holiday season -- or for tomorrow's office party-- I'm one of the smug ones. It's a wonderful feeling. And it sure beats running in that little wheel.

Copyright 2004 Carolyn Schweitzer DDS. Carolyn was a family dentist for 20 years and is now owner and editor of several websites. Check out "The Dog Gift Shopper's Guide for Dog Lovers" at http://www.great-dog-gift.com/guide , where you'll learn to hone your skills no matter what you're shopping for. If it's jewelry, stop by http://www.thejewelrymine.com and if you like great bargains, visit http://www.netbrainer.com to learn how to find great deals on eBay.

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