Land Rover Discovery 3’s Entertainment System

by Mito

An Alpine fully integrated rear seat entertainment system is now available as an optional feature in Land Rover’s Discovery 3 model. This system is actually only available as a factory fit but potential buyers of this Land Rover SUV now have the option of having it as one of Land Rover Discovery parts. The rear entertainment system includes a six-disc DVD players to keep you company for hours on end during long drives, and twin screens so that both the rear seat passengers can have a screen of their own. The twin screen also allows the passengers to view or listen to their own source of DVD. As this feature is already integrated in the infotainment network, it allows front seat passengers to have control over the viewing sources and functions of the rear passengers through its “Supervisory Mode.” This is an ideal mode for parents wanting to take control of what their children watch.

The twin screens included in the entertainment system are placed in the front headrests. Each of the screens is 6.5 inches widescreen and are independently operated so that the rear passengers can have the choice of hat they like to watch.


Both Land Rover and Alpine, a specialist in infotainment systems, have worked hand in hand in developing this rear seat entertainment system. The partnership for this development has resulted to a unique entertainment system which offers higher levels of safety, security, and integration.

The OEM Manager of Alpine, Keith Price, said, “The components are securely fitted, tested and designed specifically for Land Rover. “This allows us to eliminate many of the problems of safety, interference and usability of aftermarket solutions that customers don’t like. The bespoke software allows front seat passengers control of the system too, increasing convenience and avoiding unnecessary stops to turn the system on or change DVD. It all helps to make the journey a little more pleasant.”

All the engineers that worked together in developing this unique system have made meticulous efforts to check all details such as brightness of the screen, viewing angle, off-road capability, and control functions. This system is already in line with the program of Land Rover and is somewhat similar to the rear entertainment system products of Range Rover Sport and Range Rover. This is already available to order from Land Rover on Discovery 3.

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Acura and Honda Vehicles - Being More Environment-Friendly

by Mito

American Honda Motor Company Inc. is making its serious duty concerning on environmental issues. The company extends effort in trimming down environmental impacts of its products and operations all over North America and in the U.S.

Two facilities will be certified to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. These are the American Honda’s Midwestern Consolidation Center located in Troy, Ohio and Acura Design Studio in Torrance, California.

Honda also makes its constant effort in reducing carbon dioxide emissions for every vehicle manufactured in North America, reaching to six-year low of 711 kg. A reduction of 6.6 gigajoules is also attained for energy used in making every vehicle. Energy is then conserved while keeping an efficient production.

Honda is the leading fuel-efficient automaker in America. Its products, including Acura vehicles, light trucks and 2006 Honda increase fuel mileage and reach the corporate average fuel economy or CAFE to 29.1 miles/gallon. For the model year 2010, the company wants to exceed its CAFE and attain an increase of five percent over the levels in 2005.

Due to the increasing demand, Honda expanded the sales of Civic GX, a very clean Honda model powered by a natural gas. The sales for Phill home refueling device are also extended. Both are expanded to 20 Honda dealers in New York and additional dealers in California.

All Honda and Acura models for 2007 passed or even exceeded the strict standards for Tier 2 Bin 5 vehicle exhaust emissions. Each of the 2007 Honda and Acura vehicles assembled in North America are likewise design-recyclable.

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By: Edwin Garcia

Have you ever had to drive into the sun? Had glare reduce visibility while driving?

A sun visor is a component of an automobile located on the interior just above the windshield (also known as windscreen).

Most cars have two sun visors. One for the driver and a second for the passenger's side, with the rear-view mirror often mounted in the middle. Each visor can be lowered to help block light from the sun entering through the windshield. They can also be turned to the front side window to reduce lateral sun exposure.

Many sun visors also incorporate a vanity mirror for passenger's convenience. In some cases, a flip up cover over the mirror automatically turns on the vanity lights, which can be adjusted with a sliding dimmer control.

Often taken for granted, your car's sun visors play a critical safety role and also complement the rest of the interior. With many interiors becoming increasingly upscale, it's common for sun visors to incorporate illuminated make-up mirrors, slide-out extensions and separate right-angle visors.

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