Maruti Suzuki has been actively taking part in various motorsports with a mission to promote such kind of sports in the country. These are mainly action sports that are certainly a challenge for the participants and a matter of pride of the renowned car brand. Somewhere or the other these motorsports can be well associated with the sturdiness and reliability of Maruti cars. Along with the brand also promotes safe driving habits through such motoring events.

To popularize such events in the country and add to the growing name of the brand, Maruti has its calendar year packed with exciting and thrilling events. Events like Autocross, Treasure Hunt, Raid-de-Himalaya, Desert Storm, Women’s Fun Drive, Autocar Young Driver, and Dakshin Dare occur with the thrill of rallying and a greta spark of excitement all through the year.

Amongst these events, Raid-de-Himalaya, Desert Storm, and Autocross are the most popular and the most thrilling events organized by Maruti Suzuki.

Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya

This is India’s toughest and the most demanding motorsport rally. It is a hot favorite amongst sports and car enthusiasts. In this motoring event, all the participants have to drive through the most challenging roads, uninviting passes, and inhospitable terrains of the country. The journey of the rally goes through Baralacha La, Jalori Pass, Rohtang Pass, Tanglang La, and Khardung La in the Himalayas and through Lahual and Spiti valleys in the Ladakh region. This is a week long event that usually occurs at the onset of winter in the month of October in three separate versions, Xtreme, Adventure Trial, and Car Category.

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm

Maruti Desert Storm is a six-day rally that covers a distance of about 3000 km through the unexplored territory, alarming Thar Desert, indecisive Aravali, and slippery white sands of the Rann of Kutch. The entire route goes through the interior of Rajasthan and along the coastline of Gujarat before ending at Udaipur. The route is a mix of aggressive challenging roads and busy transport sections and on the way it offers adventure, thrill, and excitement as well to the participants.

Maruti Suzuki Autocross

The Maruti Suzuki Autocross is a motorsports event organized in major cities of the country. It is not a challenging rally but certainly offers lot of thrill and excitement. The rally takes place in a controlled environment and helps the participants discover various driving stages. These stages during the rally help all the participants to develop a sense of judgment and timings alongwith evaluating car handling patterns at varied speeds. This is open for both professional and recreational motorsport enthusiasts.

The new 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid brings an exciting new vehicle to the Honda lineup. It includes the latest version of the Honda Integrated Motor Assist hybrid drive train. In addition, it has the best EPA-estimated fuel economy of any sedan in the United States. Its fuel economy is 44 mpg* city, highway, and combined.

The 2012 model has received a face lift with sleeker styling including the front grill, headlights, taillights, wheels, and side mirrors. The Civic Hybrid is in either cloth or leather seats and can also be equipped with a navigation system.

For the 2012 model, the Honda Civic Hybrid uses a 1.5-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine which incorporates friction-reducing technologies for greater efficiency. It has a lighter, more powerful electric motor that produces up to 23 horsepower and a combined horsepower of 110. When the driver accelerates, either the engine or the electric engine and the motor propel the car. While cruising, either engine can propel the vehicle. The gasoline engine deactivates when the driver brakes and the electric motor acts as a generator to restore power to the battery pack. When the brake pedal is released, the engine starts up again.

The Civic Hybrid has a high-class interior with many different standard and optional features. The interior has the most frequently referenced information close to the driver’s line of sight. The new Intelligent Multi-Information Display is in the upper tier and has the ability to show audio system information such as album artwork or personal wallpaper backgrounds. It also includes an Eco Guide screen that gives the driver feedback on driving style and how it affects fuel efficiency. The blue/green Eco Assist indicators are located to the side of the speedometer and help increase the driver’s awareness of ways to drive more efficiently. The Civic Hybrid comes standard with a 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers. When equipped with the navigation system, it also includes XM Radio. The navigation system is Honda’s own satellite-linked navigation system with voice recognition and includes a 6.5-inch touch screen. The system includes a 16 GB flash memory database for a faster response time and has FM traffic. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is also offered with the Civic Hybrid, allowing drivers to make and receive phone calls. It also supports audio streaming with compatible devices.

The Civic Hybrid is not only convenient and fun to drive, it is also safe. It includes many safety features such as Brake Assist, anti-lock braking system with electronic brake distribution, Motion Adaptive EPS system, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, and dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags.

The 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid has arrived.

* Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel-economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

A single mother is faced with so many challenges. You have so many priorities that it’s difficult to pinpoint which one is top priority. It is easy to say your children are top priority, but you cannot take care of them well without maintaining a good job and taking care of yourself. Then there’s the family car.

Typically, it is the father that takes care of the family car, which is why anything about cars is quite a stretch for a single mother. You wouldn’t normally see a mother tinkering with broken engines and under-casings or changing a tire. Well, it is still best to look for a mechanic when these things happen to anyone. But when buying a car or having it shipped, single moms need to help themselves. Here are some tips for you to help you make both ends meet as you buy a new car or ship your old one to a new address.

Before buying a new car, ask these things to yourself: Do I really need to buy a new one? How much money can I spend? How can I save money?

Buying a car is not a one-time spending responsibility. It involves many other things such as car insurance, gas, maintenance, and paying off your car loan. If you’re living in the city where public transportation is easy, you might not need to buy a car at all. Sure it’s cool and convenient having one, but can you imagine how much money you can save?

But if ultimately you decide to buy one for the sake of your kids, make sure to make a budget. Don’t go out looking for a car with no clear idea how much money you have and can spend. You could end up buying the flashiest new model on in-house loan.

Do some research beforehand and make a list of models that make your budget. Check out review websites on how these models perform on the road or how fuel efficient they are. Prepare cash for down payment. Keep in mind also that you are most unlikely to get bank loan approval if you were living on alimony or child support. If you are really low on cash, why not consider buying a used car? There are good used cars out there, but you might need the help of a mechanic to check them out.

Another task for the single mom is car shipping. Single-parent families typically move from home to home and job to job. Before shipping your car, ask these things to yourself: Can I not drive there myself? How much money can I spend? How can I save money?

If you think you can drive to your new home while hushing your baby to sleep in the backseat then go ahead. Usually, however, this is easier said than done. Car shipping companies are easy to hire and not at all that expensive. For about $800 to $1000, you can completely rely on professional shippers to get the job done while you and your kids take the bus or plane to your new home. Get in touch with a nearby car shipper, inquire about their services, request for a quotation and ask for discounts and freebies.