Armored Cars or Superman?
Posted by in Uncategorized on November 24, 2011
When it comes to fending off bullets, both Superman and armored cars can do their job very well. Superman has his incredible powers because he comes from the planet Krypton. Armored cars unfortunately cannot leap over a building in a single bound, but they can protect the people inside from armor-piercing bullets if shot at the vehicle. We all accept that Superman has a special suit that makes him impervious to bullets. When it comes to armored cars, there are many steps that need to be taken to assure the occupants inside the armored cars are safe from this type of assault.
There are many levels of protection that can be installed on armored cars.. You might have a CIT truck ( Cash in Transit) that only picks up a minimal amount of cash, coins or checks and is considered a low risk route. This type of vehicle might be armored for hand guns only. A Brinks armored truck that could be picking up gold bullion or large amounts of cash will be heavily armored to Level IV or B7 which is the highest protection available which will protect against hand grenades, armor-piercing bullets, and I.E.D.’s. The levels of protection start at Level I, or B1 and go right up the line increasing in protection based on the threat levels you may encounter. The US uses Levels as tested by the N.I.J. ( National Institute of Justice). The European standard uses B1, B2, etc. for their degrees of protection
There are certain vehicles when seen, you will know immediately that they must be an armored vehicle, but there are also other vehicles driving around that are heavily armored but look just like the average car you can buy at your local dealership. Just like Clark Kent, as he goes to work in his suit and tie, he looks like an average guy, but underneath the normal everyday attire there is a suit of armor that no one knows about. Similar to Clark these very expensive armored cars that look like just every other car driving down the road but have hidden armor underneath it’s stock exterior.. It takes highly skilled workers to accomplish this daunting task.
Brand new cars will be stripped to the frame and transformed using ballistic material will be installed depending on the level of protection the customer needs. Next, they will install very expensive hurricane /bullet proof glass in these vehicles which is no easy task. Windows can be up to three inches thick for maximum protection. If you ponder that thought for a moment, and think about replacing the standard window with those incredibly thick heavy widows while making it all fit perfectly inside the door keeping an original fit and finish on the car as it came from the factory. Yes, these guys and gals are good that do this very technically and demanding work on these armored cars
Unfortunately, there is only one Superman and my guess is he keeps a pretty close watch on that suit of his, so I guess for the rest of us mortals, we will have to protect ourselves with armored cars. Of course there are only a select few that really need this kind of protection some being, High Government Officials like the President, Diplomat’s, Oil Sheik’s and maybe a Rock star or two and as always Mr. James Bond. Armored cars are very expensive to build and will generally take four to six weeks to complete.
For those who have to pay for their own armored cars, you better dig way down deep in those pockets to pay for it, or you could possibly get elected President, or discover an oil well, maybe write a hit song or two or be a Super spy like James Bond and get all your armored cars for free..No matter how you get them, armored cars are very protective and, very cool.
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Automotive Marketing Research for Up Trending the Web World
Posted by in Uncategorized on November 24, 2011
Automotive Marketing Research is one of the widest topics available that can be selected for marketing purposes. It is one of the lucrative fields which have daily updates regarding launches and new products. In short is the hub of the web world when various company data is updated on the internet. Various companies here strictly mean automobile based companies.
There are various tactics that can be used in finding raw data. This raw data is vital and holds all the information. Working on such information can be difficult at times because of you have to know couple of terms which are not at all similar and heard on day to day conversations. Automotive Marketing Research can also be done through the use of various strategies that are available at disposal. Using these strategies in the right manner is important as you will brief idea about the automobile sector.
Powersports Marketing Research resides only for vehicles which have high end power. Their category is different from the rest. In this category you will only find vehicles which are used for recreational or for sports purposes. Yes, daily commuters are also available but they are rare and difficult to find. Understanding the market pattern will give you immense boost in conducting automotive marketing research.
Automobile Event Research gives you a different outlook and scenario. In this type of research you have the option to select various events that are happening around the world. These events will be different and will mostly consist of launches which are due. In these launches you can expect new products to be unveiled which are simply superb and outstanding. These products can be in any category, it should contain all the data that you are looking forward towards the launch.
Automotive Marketing Research can be conducted with the use of Online Surveys, Focus Groups, Event Research, Mail Studies and Phone Studies. These are some of the techniques that can be used to gather data. Automobile event research has the priority since it holds up lots of information which will be beneficial in the long run. It will show you how things evolve in the automobile segment. Powersports Marketing Research will also give you all the latest trends that are available in the world of automobiles. Working on such patterns will be difficult in the beginning but will eventually become easy as time passes by. You can also try the online world which is so advanced when it comes to filling of data for various research.
Worst Car Flops of 2011
Posted by in Uncategorized on November 24, 2011
As we’re approaching the end of year 2011, let’s look at the year in terms of some car ideas and “innovations” that didn’t really succeed. In fact, in some way or another, they actually failed, and pretty bad at that. As the auto industry competes to sell cars, many companies became more profitable than others due to the design, gas efficiency, and new ideas that their cars provided. Take a look at some car ideas that actually flopped in terms of sales, profitability, marketability, and overall unoriginality.
While the car market has been rather slow this year due to the general slow economic downturn, higher unemployment statistics, and natural disasters (Japan, Thailand, etc) halting car production, some market analysts are surprised to see more luxury brands like Audi and BMW at record sales. While the United States sells around one million new cars every month, it’s apparent that the car industry is nowhere close to coming to a standstill. Rather, specific car models that have certain characteristics seem to not be selling well.
For one, car companies that tried to design crossover models either are highly successful, or fail miserably. For crossovers to succeed, car producers need to focus on two key components – handling and visibility for the drivers and passengers. The reliability of Crossovers in 2011 have been very low or well below average with 5 year of ownership of these vehicles. The performance of some Crossovers in the scene have been less than average, something car manufacturers will have to improve on if they expect more in 2012.
Another way to scope out an automotive flop is to look at dwindling sales numbers coupled with bad automotive reviews. Even cars that have a loyal customer fan base – like for example, the Volkswagen Jetta or the Honda Accord, are susceptible to falling into the list of “Worst Car Flops” when the new release of these cars fails to meet customer or critic expectations. Fans have high expectations and when those are not met, perceptions of the brand as a whole are hurt.
Along with the idea of new car designs that fall short of expectations, we see another common characteristic of cars that fail. Regressive redesigns pretty much sums it up. When car companies run out of ideas, the worst thing they can do is to go back on a design that actually succeeded but were not included in the new version due to poor planning and design. On other occasions, the redesign of a car may actually do great in one country – say China or Japan but are a complete flop in the United States Markets.
Despite some pretty bad car flops this year, the market is looking better and great things are expected in 2012 as car companies are getting better and better at producing exactly the public demands – cars that are functional and aesthetically pleasing. More importantly, cars with enough safety features so as to lower auto insurance rates as well as meet the demands of functional car for everyday use. As insuring your car gets more expensive, customers are looking for the car with the best features for their money, so let’s see what new designs 2012 will bring into the car making arena!