Tata Tiago Specifications

		REVOTRON	REVOTORQ
ENGINE	Fuel type	Petrol	Diesel
	Type	Revotron, 3 cylinder, MPFi with MULTI DRIVE	Revotorq, 3 cylinder, CRAIL with MULTI DRIVE
	Cubic capacity	1199 cc	1047 cc
	Made of	Aluminum	head: Aluminum, block: Cast Iron
	Installation	Transverse, Front wheel drive	Transverse, Front wheel drive
	Max power	85 PS @ 6000 RPM	70 PS @ 4000 RPM
	Max torque	114 Nm @ 3500 RPM	140 Nm @ 1800-3000 RPM
	REDLINE:
	Bore/stroke	77 mm x 85.8 mm	75 mm x 79 mm
	Compression ratio	10.8:1	16:1
	Valve gear	DOHC 4 valves/ cylinder	DOHC 4 valves/ cylinder
	Engine management	ECU controlled	ECU controlled
CHASSIS & BODY	Construction	Hatchback, 5 Door, Monocoque	Hatchback, 5 Door, Monocoque
	Kerb weight	1080 kgs	1080 kgs
	Wheels	14 inches	14 inches
	Made of	Alloys	Alloys
	Tyre size / Types	175/65 R14 + Tubeless	175/65 R14 + Tubeless
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS	Overall Length	3746 mm	3746 mm
	Max. Width	1647 mm	1647 mm
	Overall Height	1535 mm	1535 mm
	Wheel Base	2400 mm	2400 mm
	Track Front	1400 mm	1400 mm
	Track Rear	1420 mm	1420 mm
	Ground Clearance	170 mm with 14” (unladen)	170 mm with 14” (unladen)
	Fuel Tank capacity	35 litres	35 litres
TRANSMISSION	Type	TA65* Synchromesh with overdrive, 5 Forward + 1 Reverse	TA65* Synchromesh with overdrive, 5 Forward + 1 Reverse
	Ratios
	1st	3.64	3.64
	2nd	1.95	1.95
	3rd	1.27	1.27
	4th	0.95	0.95
	5th	0.77	0.77
	Reverse	3.58	3.58
SUSPENSION	Front	Independent; McPherson dual path strut	Independent; McPherson dual path strut
	Rear	Closed profile; twist beam	Closed profile; twist beam
STEERING	Type	Electronic power assist	Electronic power assist
	Turning circle radius	4.9 m	4.9 m
	Steering Wheel diameter	360 mm	360 mm
BRAKES	Front	Disc Brake	Disc Brake
	Rear	Drum Brake	Drum Brake
	Parking Brakes	Mechanical Cable operated	Mechanical Cable operated
	Anti-lock with EBD	Yes (with Corner Stability Control)	Yes (with Corner Stability Control)
SAFETY FEATURES (ACTIVE / PASSIVE)	Seat Belt	Front- 3 point seat belt, rear outer-3 point belt and center- Lap belt	Front- 3 point seat belt, rear outer-3 point belt and center- Lap belt
	Airbag	Driver & front passenger	Driver & front passenger
	Central Locking	Yes, with remote	Yes, with remote
	Speed Sensing Auto door lock	Yes	Yes
	Cutch lock	Yes	Yes
	Inside Rearview Mirror	Yes (Day & Night)	Yes (Day & Night)
	Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Under the Weather: Accidents, Your Car Insurance and Road Conditions

It’s not your fault, is it?

You were driving during bad weather, and hit an icy patch, or maybe a patch of water, and you started to slide. Or, you couldn’t see because of fog or some other condition outside of your control.

Are insurance companies more lenient when the weather seems to be the reason you got into an accident? What you’re asking about is a legal term called “negligence.”

What is Negligence?

Generally speaking, negligence refers to not exercising a reasonable amount of care that a situation calls for. Lawyers often refer to what a “reasonable person” might do or a “reasonable person” standard. So, if a reasonable person would have acted in a certain way in a similar situation, then not doing that action would be considered negligent.

And, if a reasonable person would not have done something, then doing that thing would be considered negligent. As you can imagine, there’s quite a bit of interpretation when it comes to what constitutes “reasonableness” under the law.

And, when a case goes to court, the jury needs to figure out whether a person’s actions are reasonable. Also, your insurance company will weigh in on the matter.

How Bad Weather Conditions Determine Negligence

When the weather is part of the reason you were involved in an accident, a lot of factors go into play to determine whether you were at fault or negligent. Other factors that lawyers, and the court, as well as your insurer, look at are the speed you were driving when the accident occurred, the exact road conditions, the visibility, and whether you were distracted by intoxication, texting, or doing some other activity.

For example, if you were involved in an accident, and it was raining heavily while it happened, what was going on in the car at the time? Were you driving over the speed limit? Were you on your phone? These are things that could affect the outcome.

Let’s say you were driving and texting at the same time when the accident occurred. It’s entirely likely that your insurer will find you negligent, and so will a court, because a reasonable person wouldn’t be texting and driving during a heavy storm.

Likewise, if a person is driving while intoxicated, a court may rule that this is negligence, especially under adverse weather conditions. Even under normal weather conditions it may be considered negligent in addition to the usual DWI violation.

Helpinginjuredpeople.com is one site where you can go to get more information about what might be considered negligence while driving under adverse conditions.

Conclusion

Insurance companies are not necessarily harsh or lenient when it comes to bad weather conditions. What really matters is the context in which the accident occurred. For insurers, the bad weather is just another factor for them to consider when trying to determine fault and which drivers were negligent. This is the way the law sees it, and the way courts expect insurers to treat their policyholders.

Under the law, things that are reasonable in good weather may not be reasonable in bad weather. At trial, the job of the court is to figure out what’s reasonable and then instruct the jurors that they should take the weather into account when making a determination as to whether a driver was negligent.

Ella Knight works the call center for a busy car insurance company. She shares some of her insider knowledge through her articles which appear around the web.

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Safety on the Road: Top Tips for Checking Your Company Car's Tires

          According to State Farm insurance company, a stunning 50% of 11,500 vehicles studied showed tires with half-worn tread. 10% of vehicles had at least one bald tire. Another study by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that 27 percent of vehicles on the road have a bald tire.

          And, if those vehicles are traveling at highway speeds of 70 MPH or more, then it increases the stopping distance by 184 feet on wet roads.

          That becomes a serious liability problem. But, that’s not the only problem. Here’s what your business need to know about checking your company’s tires, and how to stay out of trouble with the law.

How To Stay Safe

          As a business, you need to make sure that your fleet is well taken care of. That means inspecting, both visually and with specialized instruments, the condition of your tires. If your tread is worn down on any tire, replace it immediately.

          Depending on how much your vehicles are driven, you may need to do this check once every month or as little as once every 6 months.

          One of the things that a lot of people forget to check is the air pressure. Air pressure in the tires must conform to the stated safe or recommended tire pressure stamped on the vehicle’s interior, usually on the driver’s side door interior.

Inflating The Tires

          Keeping your company’s tires inflated is serious business. bald or substantially under-inflated tires are a major risk for injuries and fatalities. Tires that are underinflated may experience folding of the sidewall. This folding causes the sidewall of the tire to roll underneath the rim, burning the tire, and causing irreparable tire damage.

          If the tire is damaged enough, it can cause it to crack and eventually fail - catastrophically. If this happens while one of your employees is driving, they can be seriously injured or even killed.

          Staten Island personal injury lawyer, injuryclaimnyclaw.com, is experienced with these types of claims, and they’re almost completely preventable. In most cases, it’s a simple matter of making sure you check the tires each and every week. When the temperature changes suddenly, check them that day.

Checking Tread Depth

          According to Jeffrey Runge, NHTSA administrator, tread depth is a critically important part of maintaining your tires. Unsafe tires should be replaced immediately. And, checking the tread depth clues you in to the lifespan left on those tires.

          One way to monitor tread depth is to take a penny and place it into the tread of your tires upside down.

          If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, then your tires are bald. If you only see part of his head, and his eyes are covered, it’s worn, but probably OK. If most of his head is covered, then it’s a new tire.

          When in doubt, take it to a tire specialist. They can use more sophisticated tools to measure the tread depth and determine whether your tires need to be replaced or whether they’re fine, as is.

          Michelle Lawson has a background working in various safety roles. Her articles, which appear on a range of blogs from business to consumer, focus on keeping people safe!

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Ford Endeavour Price in Bangalore

All prices Ex-showroom Bangalore at the time of launch. Prices may change.

All new Ford Endeavour 2.2L Trend 4X2 MT	:	₹ 24,10,617
All new Ford Endeavour 2.2L Trend AWD MT	:	₹ 25,98,905
All new Ford Endeavour 2.2L Trend 4X2 AT	:	₹ 24,86,949
All new Ford Endeavour 3.2L Trend AWD AT	:	₹ 27,05,772
All new Ford Endeavour 2.2L Titanium 4X2 AT	:	₹ 26,65,062
All new Ford Endeavour 3.2L Titanium AWD AT	:	₹ 28,69,635

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