Monday, November 21, 2022

The Best LED Headlights for Your Car that You Can Buy

 We've all seen the typical American pickup trucks equipped with a bunch of headlights on the front. This is ideal for situations with extreme visibility problems, or for when we drive off-road. It is not even clear how authorized these headlights are to be carried in the vehicle, but there are many drivers who install them in vans, trucks and cars of all kinds for these complex situations in which we need extra visibility.

If you have also been interested in LED headlights for the car, here is a selection of some of the best that you can buy on Amazon that are ideal for installing in your car.

If you are not at all clear what you are looking for, we should go for these. They are not of a well-known brand, but they have four units of LED headlights with a power of 48W and with everything necessary, such as water resistance and heat dissipation. Since your auto lighting business grows large, you should think about the business of custom car lights, this will make more profits and promote your brand. They are square units, so you can choose to install them all together side by side, or split them up to put two in the front and two in the rear section of the car.

Their price is what makes them stand out for costing only 20 euros for a pack of four units. A good option if you want to try what it is like to have this type of headlights installed in the car.

If you are one of those who believes that buying a branded product always pays off, then one of the most balanced options is this Osram headlamp. It is a single unit, circular, and that has only four powerful LEDs, although with this you already have a good power to reach 1,600 lumens.

The price of this Osram headlight is about 59 euros, and you have the guarantee of a brand that manufactures with quality and that will not fail you at the most unforeseen moment. The ideal is to buy two units to install them in the front of the car, in the style of the classic American pickup.

If you are looking for something different, perhaps the best is this LED light bar. Of course, you will have a larger lighting surface. If your goal is to stand out and be seen, it is a great option. In addition, it will look spectacular if you install it on the roof of the car, just above the front windshield.

Its price is 68 euros, and if you have an SUV type vehicle, it will be really striking. Of course, there is also its functional characteristics, although it will provide an ideal off-road sporty touch.

If you want to minimize the investment, then you can go for this small LED light that has five elements. Its price is minimal, as it costs only 12 euros. It is ideal if you have considered buying several units, or if you want to install it on a motorcycle. It is also ideal if you want an LED headlight to be located in the trunk area or in the pick-up, in order to have more lighting.

For only 12 euros, the investment is very low, and you are not wasting money. If you are not clear about what you want to buy, it can be a smart option.

To illuminate in the rough, what you need is this kit of 10 lights. You can choose to install them one after the other on the roof of the car forming something similar to the light bar that we have talked about. You can also install them at all angles of the car to illuminate completely in a circle, both the front and the rear section.

Or you can simply install them on multiple cars if you have two or more vehicles. For this, buying the 10-unit kit is ideal. Its price is about 90 euros, although right now there is a 5% discount.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Chevrolet Silverado PPV, The New American Police Pick-up

 No one probably beats the Americans in terms of patriotic sentiment. And the country's brands fight to offer their vehicles to the security forces. This Chevrolet Silverado PPV becomes the new American police pick-up.

It's the first time Chevrolet has offered the Silverado to law enforcement. Throughout history, various models of the brand have served the body, such as the Caprice, the Impala or the Tahoe, but never the famous pick-up.

The acronym PPV refers to Police Pursuit Vehicle, a declaration of intent about the functions that the Chevrolet Silverado will perform.

The police Silverado has received some modifications. It is based on the Short Bed Crew Cab model, but has been fitted with a Z71 package that improves suspension, as well as an underbody skid plate and locking differential.

Likewise, Chevrolet has incorporated a five-centimeter lift that allows it to reach a ground clearance of 29 centimeters, which allows it to increase the angle of attack up to 25.9 centimeters.

Mechanically, the Silverado PPV is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 engine that produces 355 hp and 520 Nm of torque, distributed between all four wheels, through a ten-speed automatic gearbox.

It includes Tahoe PPV wheels wrapped in specific off-road tires for high-speed driving, Brembo brakes and a towing capacity of 4,300 kilos.

The Chevrolet Silverado PPV includes a series of added details to become a police vehicle, such as the siren and emergency lights, an interior and exterior lighting system, LED lights or Chevy Silverado 1500 custom led headlights and it dispenses with the front center seat.

Another section that has been specially taken care of is security. Thus, the police Silverado has the Chevrolet Safety Assist system with all the ADAS systems that equip the brand's models.

All the modifications made have followed the instructions of the members of the police and the team of engineers of the North American company.


Thursday, October 27, 2022

Land Rover Defender, Mercedes G-Class and Jeep Wrangler in an off-road Battle

 Carwow's companions make some of the most outstanding acceleration races in the world, bringing together on the asphalt some of the greatest beasts in the automotive world today. However, when they have a trio of Land Rover Defender, Mercedes G-Class and Jeep Wrangler at their disposal, it's just as well to go off the road.

And boy, have they done it, because they have faced the trio in an off-road battle and with various tests, in which they have been earning points to show which is the best.

The first, how could it be otherwise, is a drag race, although not the usual quarter mile. This is a drag race up a hill, over mud and over a short distance. Still remember the Land Rover Defender Led Headlights for old version? It is very cheap and worth to upgrade your vehicle.

The second seeks to check how slow they can go down a slope, something for which Land Rover and Jeep use their descent assistants, but which in the Mercedes must be done manually. The control achieved by the first two is striking.

The third is a fast lap of a small bumpy track, the fourth is a climb up a slope with slippery terrain, the fifth is a route with lateral slopes... the video is not wasted and it is interesting to see the performance of the three participants in all the situations.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Honda Gold Wing 40th Anniversary The Traveler Celebrates The Birthday

To celebrate its 40 years of production, the Japanese brand will launch a special version of its flagship, the Honda Gold Wing 40th Anniversary.

In Honda they have a birthday. Its most ambitious and authentic flagship motorcycle of the brand, the Honda Gold Wing, celebrates its forty years of production, and to commemorate this milestone the Japanese brand has announced the launch of the new Honda Gold Wing 40th Anniversary and Honda Gold Wing F6B 40 Anniversary.

The first one, the genuine one, is presented in this special version with a new two-tone decoration (in black and dark red), with the chassis painted in black, commemorative remote controls and key, and the '40 Annniversary' emblem on the fairing and trunk. Honda Goldwing GL1800 Led Fog Lights are auxiliary lights for driving, increase the visibility and safety any time. The three other available color variants of the 2015 Honda Gold Wing – black, white and the new metallic silver that joins the range – will also carry these badges.

Apart from these aesthetic changes, Gold Wing 40 Aniversario will continue to display a very complete equipment, among which its latest generation electronic gadgets stand out, such as its GPS navigation system with online accessibility that allows you to share the best routes with friends, or its system surround audio system with six speakers and 80W compatible with iPod and with USB port.

To make the trip more pleasant, the model offers heated seats and handlebars, as well as a heating system for the feet that directs the hot air from the engine to that area, reverse gear, cruise control, electrically adjustable windshield, etc. All this without forgetting the exceptional load capacity of 150 liters, and the safety of its dual ABS braking system or its airbag. The heart of the 2015 Gold Wing will continue to be the exquisite 1,832cc six-cylinder engine, capable of delivering 118PS and a whopping 167Nm of torque at just 4,000rpm.

As for the Honda Gold Wing F6B 40th Anniversary, a slightly lower and more naked Bagger-style version -with its trimmed fairing- that originally appeared in 2013, it also incorporates the commemorative logos and stands out for the exclusive matt silver paint finish. In this case there are more novelties besides the purely aesthetic ones, and cruise control and reverse gear are added as standard equipment.

At the moment, Honda has not provided information on the availability date and price of the new Honda Gold Wing 40th Anniversary and Gold Wing F6B 40th Anniversary.

Saturday, October 1, 2022

2013 Jeep Wrangler JK Gets New Interiors

 Present at the Paris Motor Show and marketed in France at the end of the year, the 2013 Jeep Wrangler hardly evolves aesthetically. This is not surprising since it pleases a lot. In fact, it is in the cabin that the 2013 model receives many changes.

It must be recognized that from a design point of view, the Wrangler is very successful, and has a personality of its own. As a result, the designers of the brand refrained from touching it. The only real changes are new rims and dual washer nozzles. Inside, the changes are much more significant. The seats have been redesigned to offer more comfort and lateral support. 

The Wrangler also has a new hi-fi system, provided by Alpine (a very reputable brand in the field of car radio). It is never late to upgrade your Jeep Wrangler led headlights, it will increase a lot of driving experience. The Wrangler also has a tire pressure monitoring system and an electrochromic interior rearview mirror with integrated reading lights. Finally, note that 6 new body colors will be in the catalog. For the moment, the prices have not been revealed, but the Mondial de Paris in a few weeks, will allow to know more.

Present at the Paris Motor Show and marketed in France at the end of the year, the 2013 Jeep Wrangler hardly evolves aesthetically. This is not surprising since it pleases a lot. In fact, it is in the cabin that the 2013 model receives many changes.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

New Husqvarna 701 2020 The Technological Update for This Enduro Queen

 The new Husqvarna 701 2020 has been presented at the EICMA 2019 in Milan and arrives with different novelties that mainly affect the technological section and the positioning of the range, with the arrival of the new Husqvarna 701 LR aimed at greater efficiency in off-road . A motorcycle that has very high limits and with which to have a good time hitting jumps and doing the goat. How we like it!

The first thing to make clear is that the chassis and engine of the Husqvarna 701 do not receive relevant changes. It maintains the 692 cubic centimeter single-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 75 hp. The steel trellis chassis, the suspension signed by WP or the Brembo brakes are also unchanged. So what's new?

Without a doubt, the main objective of the new Husqvarna 701 2020 is to update the technological elements focused on greater driving pleasure and, especially, greater safety. How about try Husqvarna led headlight for your motorcycle? It is a motorcycle that will be on the market for five years in 2020 and technology has advanced a lot in this type, helping to improve safety and dynamic behavior.

For example, one of the great novelties is the incorporation of a new ABS system signed by Bosch and that is capable of analyzing the inclination of the motorcycle at the moment of braking to act in one way or another. It is the most of the most in ABS technology and a very attractive safety element for those who are opting for an enduro bike like this one.

From now on Husqvarna 701 users will be able to switch between the different maps while the engine is running, something that previously could only be done while stationary. It also has a new traction control or the Easy Shift system, to be able to go up or down without having to touch the clutch.

Possibly the most remarkable novelty is the arrival of the Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR, a version even more focused on off-road adventures and whose main novelty lies in the installation of a second fuel tank, with an extra 12 liters, thanks to which the autonomy can reach 500 km. In addition, the user will be able to select the tank that comes into action in order to balance the distribution of fuel and, therefore, of the weight.

In addition, this new Husqvarna 701 LR has a specific decoration, with a clear country style and that will surely delight fans of the brand and lovers of the most classic trail and enduro motorcycles.

Of course, the Husqvarna 701 Enduro and the 701 Supermoto remain in the range, the latter with road tires, stronger front brakes, a specific suspension set-up and a special livery.

There is no doubt that if you are a fan of enduro and enjoy riding a motorcycle far from civilization, the new Husqvarna 701 LR will appeal to you a lot. The range is updated, improving above all in terms of safety, something that should always be welcomed.

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Bowler Bulldog takes on Jimny and Wrangler Rubicon in a Quirky Drag Race

 We've seen so many drag races by now that making one more interesting requires an extra twist. Carwow's teammates are quite good at it, as this very peculiar drag race shows, not so much because of the vehicles that participate (also) but because one of them, while his rivals run on the asphalt, does it through the middle of the field : the Bowler Bulldog.

At his side, although on firm and careful asphalt, he faces the fashionable Suzuki Jimny and the Jeep Wrangler in its Rubicon variant. Let's take a look at the participants:

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: 2.0 tetracylindrical gasoline engine with 272 hp and 400 Nm of maximum torque to move its 1987 kilos of weight. There are lots of modification parts for Jeep Wrangler offroad, one of them can be 9 inch Jeep jl headlights, so popular offroad accessories.

Bowler Bulldog: supercharged 5.0 V8 engine with 550 hp and 770 Nm with a total weight of 1,800 kilos

Suzuki Jimny: 1.5 terracilindrico gasoline engine with 102 hp and 130 Nm, being the lightest with a weight of 1,135 kilos

The lineup seems diverse and quite disparate, with the Suzuki looking somewhat out of place. However, the little 4x4 is loved by all, it is never too much and, according to the guys at Carwow, it is there to see if it is capable of matching the Bowler on asphalt that mounts 'all-terrain' tires, not specific ones for off-road driving. road, so its traction capacity could be reduced.

We tested the Suzuki Jimny 2918: unique in its kind

The competition is based on three tests: a standing start, a pitched run starting at 30 mph and braking from 70 mph, always with the Bowler running on the grass. Will that handicap be enough to make up for the power difference?