Toyota Crown

Today we look at the Toyota Crown, a luxury car made by Toyota since 1955. The Toyota Crown is now in its Twelfth generation and is based on the Zero Crown concept car. It comes with either a V6 or the bigger V8 for the Majesta model. The Crown Comfort (LXS10 & YXS10 Models) are designed for taxi use only, and has smaller exterior dimension, but roomier and taller interior than the Crown Royal series. They are used as taxis in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore with engine varying from LPG to diesels.

For more information of the Toyota Crown, visit :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Crown

or Toyota's Website:

http://toyota.jp/crownroyal/index.html

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Singapore

Recently, I saw from a forum that there has been reports to open a CNG pump station on Mainland Singapore (probably in Mandai). Currently, there is only one CNG pump station in Singapore at Jurong Island serving around 400 CNG cars in Singapore.

CNG is must greener and much cheaper as compared to petrol prices here in Singapore, however, it seems that the lack of pump stations is the main reason for the slow growth in CNG cars.

To learn more about CNG here in Singapore, and perhaps even CONVERT your own car... goto their website at

http://www.cng.com.sg/index.php

You'll find details of other CNG pump stations in Malaysia and also more details about converting your vehicle to bifuel. However, it seems they do not convert Diesel vehicles.

Skoda Superb

Today's review is on the Škoda Superb, an executive car produced by Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto, which is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group (VAG). The Superb is based on the platform of the Volkswagen Passat (but was enlonged by 10cm) and is mainly targetted against Ford Mondeos and Peugeot 407s. Although cheaper than the Passat, the Superb is also targetting the likes of BMW 3 series and Audi A4s as well as Mercedes C-Class. Here in Singapore, it is also used as a Luxury Taxi.

For more information about the Superb, visit Wiki at :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0koda_Superb

Or goto Skoda's homepage:

http://www.skoda-auto.com/

Singapore Car Park Rates Guide

Just discovered a great website for blog readers here in Singapore to check out the car park rates in over 450 car parks in Singapore. A must for drivers here in Singapore. Wonder if there are such websites overseas?

http://www.sgcarmart.com/news/carpark.php

Lincoln Town Car

Hi, today we will look at another full-size luxury sedan from the Ford's Lincoln luxury car division, the Lincoln Town Car. This car is the flagship of Lincoln and features a V8 engine with rear wheel drive. According to Wiki, The Town Car is currently the largest American-made car, measuring nearly 18 feet (5.49 m) in length for a standard Town Car and 18 1/2 ft (5.64 m) for an L Edition. The town car is also very popular as a streched limousine, mainly because it is the only American luxury car still in production with body on frame construction, making the production of stretched versions easier than with unibody construction. It is also popular in movies. To read more about this american luxury car, visit wiki's website :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Town_Car

Apparently, the average age for a Lincoln Town Car owner is 69 years old, are there any younger people out there that owns a Town Car? Leave your comments please :)

Ford Falcon (Australia)

Hi Folks, this week, we shall look at some full size cars around the World. Starting from Australia, today's review is on the Ford Falcon, a full size car designed, developed and built in Australia by Ford since 1972. Before 1972, this australia model was generally re-engineered from American Designs.

It is currently in its sixth generation with the seven generation (codenamed "Orion") scheduled to be released next year (2008). There is also a V6 engine for the Ford Falcon, however the V8 remains to be the preferred engine for the Ford Falcon. The Falcon is Ford's most popular model in Australia and they are also used as Taxis and police cars in Australia and New Zealand. For more information and history of the Ford Falcon, visit:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Falcon_%28Australia%29