SAFE, FRUGAL HONDA CR-Z

The Honda CR-Z hybrid sports coupé, launched in South Africa last year, has emerged as one of the brightest stars in the latest round of stringent safety tests conducted by the authoritative Euro NCAP safety testing authority.

The CR-Z not only came out tops in the Supermini category, but was also one of the five safest cars in overall terms tested.
 

Euro NCAP tested 29 new models in 2010, of which only 65 percent managed to achieve the coveted five-star safety rating. In 2009, 90 percent of vehicles tested achieved five-star status.

According to the organisation, the 25 percent reduction in the number of five-star achievers is due to new, more stringent standards being introduced. These include the required fitment of Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The ESC is also tested as part of the rating procedure.

The revised procedure places greater emphasis on overall safety by calculating an overall safety score based on individual ratings in four categories: adult occupant safety, child occupant safety, pedestrian safety, and safety assistance/reminder systems.

The scores in the four categories are weighted, allowing for a total score that is more representative of the overall safety standards provided by a vehicle. The CR-Z recorded 93 percent for adult occupant safety, 80 percent for child safety, 71 percent for pedestrian safety and 86 percent for its assistance systems.

“The CR-Z’s class-leading five-star rating vindicates Honda’s commitment to overall vehicle safety,” says Yoshiaki Nakamura, president of Honda South Africa.

“Honda's commitment to safety is expressed by its 'Safety for Everyone' philosophy. This acknowledges that vehicle safety should not only focus on driver safety, but should also consider the safety of passengers, pedestrians and the occupants of other vehicles.”

 For that reason, Nakamura added, Honda will continue to equip its cars and motorcycles with the most advanced, effective safety features available. “Our goal is nothing less than the safety of every road user in our mobile society.”

Since 2009, five Honda models – the Civic, Accord, Jazz, Insight and the CR-Z – have been awarded five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings.
  

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Car Rental at Lyon France

Lyon in France is the second-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris. This fantastic place full of magic itself contains six stunning parks, including historical and architectural landmarks, dozens of hotels and a world of attractions, such as France's premier football club, and providing all necessary services during holidays, as restaurants, shopping and more.

There are so many places to visit in Lyon you cannot lose the valuable time of your vacation; you could take in games and various entertainment of this world of fantasies, in unimportant things as transfers of hotel entertainment center. So if you stay at a hotel outside of Lyon, it's best to go to an agency hire at Lyon and rent your own vehicle. In this way, avoid the queues for the move groups and be free to manage your own time.

In this wonderful world, there is transportation emerging from the gates of all the hotels that are within and near Airports. This is a good choice for you stay at these hotels. However, it is sometimes more convenient to rent a car at Lyon from car rental at France because it’s cheaper than others.

Besides this, if we choose the car hire at Lyon, can ask the group that will lead the car to the airport, and we are expecting our own car to go to our somewhere to stay. Added to this, with own car, you can choose to learn other things from France, apart from Lyon. Also, if want to avoid spending money on luxurious restaurants located in Lyon after a morning of fun and games, we can get our car to look for other options that will be more easy to get to.

Car prices are different by model. Before choosing a luxurious vehicle because you like the model, considers that the prices are in budget or not. Therefore, if your budget is limited and you still want to take all possibilities Lyon may have to be less picky about the type of car you choose. On the other hand, if you prefer to have a comfortable and elegant car because you will be more time traveling in the city, then you can give that luxury. The imperative thing is to analyze your exacting circumstances.

When you go for car hire in Lyon France, you should know some things earlier. For starters, car rentals at France are subject to certain taxes, so it is important to determine the final price of rent. Thus, when you finish your trip, after having used all your money as possible, arrive at home without meeting a credit card account that you cannot pay.

However, if your family is large, it is always wise to think first in the comfort of all members. Lyon is a magical and memorable, but we need not grow dim the uncomfortable moments remember. The holidays are a time of lessening, and this includes also rest while traveling.

The advantages with car rental at France are that one should not worry about parking and that these transports provide a place where we can socialize with other tourists. This is when the car hire at France becomes a more gainful option.

Car rental Lyon France is no more expensive for what we really want to pay out on our vacation. However, there are many offers and discounts that are advisable benefit. Many organizations and companies offer membership promotions and other bodies. But they are not trustworthy as car rental at France is. Have a means of transport itself gives us liberty and security. We can use it for different purposes. There are a lot of interesting architectural landmarks to visit; you can also find a variety of shopping malls, upscale restaurants and pubs for those who like to go out at night. In addition to the family, is also the well-known The Lumière brothers’ pioneered cinema in the town.

Choosing to rent a car in Lyon from Car Rental at France, allows us to know much more extremely and make the most of our expensive time. It is therefore recommended as when we visit this world of magic and joy.