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Freedom is a key element when traveling. Freedom to explore, time freedom, freedom of movement… the best way to achieve this freedom is to rent a car.

Why should I rent a car?

Renting a car at the airport or downtown will allow us to not rely on public transport in many countries is expensive or operates in deficit. Another distinct advantage is the opportunity it offers to venture off the beaten track. Thanks to the mobility that gives us a car we can explore the reality of the area we are visiting and learn about those places that keep the character intact. This freedom also will allow us to meet people indigenous to the area, an experience always most interesting.

* If you visited a mountain area, thanks to the rental car can easily go to shelters, sanctuaries and restaurants located on the tops of the mountains, establishments that are not normally connected via public transport. Here are some of the best gastronomic mountain of Spain.

* If you visit the beach area, we can access these hidden coves and beaches, which are normally the most beautiful and peaceful. Here you can discover some of the most beautiful on the Costa Brava.

What options do I have to when renting a car?

There are several car rental companies, but certainly the most reliable company with a fleet of new cars is Sixt. When renting a car with Rent a car automatically notice is a company that provides a lot of customer service so the value of their services is undoubtedly the best on the market.

The one type of car for any occasion:

* Tourism: perfect for visiting big cities and move efficiently.
* Family: to travel with kids and toys.
* Sports and convertibles: once you have driven a Porsche?
* 4 × 4: For the more adventurous
* Minibuses and vans, to make transfers.
At  Rent a car can make your reservation from the mobile, online. Furthermore has a loyalty program through which you can benefit from various discounts.

They offers car rental locations worldwide, here are some:

* North America: United States, Mexico, Martinique,…
* Oceania: Australia, New Caledonia
* Asia: India, Israel, Jordan, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia,…
* South America: Argentina, Brazil, Peru,…
* Europe: UK, Portugal, France, Finland, Italy,…
* Africa: Tanzania, Egypt, Madagascar, Morocco,…

The incredible turquoise and white sand beaches of this beautiful Mexican Caribbean are not all that nature holds for us in the Riviera Maya, you can also find great natural paradises in the thick jungle and amazing mangrove but reaching them is not easy, there is a way to do it and be able to make this trip a great adventure.

Enjoy the grandeur of the nature of the forest becomes more interesting if done in a Jeep 4 × 4. These powerful machines can be moved over rough terrain difficult and there could be found.

In the Riviera Maya there are several travel agencies that offer incredible jungle tours including Jeep, to visit some cenotes for snorkeling and get in touch directly with nature.

So if you are someone who likes adventure, adrenaline and contact with nature, we recommend performing a Jeep tour of these so you can enjoy all this.

If you want to move to Norway in the car to have the freedom it gives you organize your own routes, it is important to know that in the Nordic country there are numerous car rental companies that will make this process even more comfortable and even offer you the option of renting motor homes if you prefer to be safe when you know where to sleep every night.

In all airports in Norway and also in the inner cities in the country will find this service also lets you rent the car at one point and return it to another. You can go on an adventure and rent a car there or take any preparation from Spain, which is especially recommended if you travel in summer.

To rent a car in Norway must present your driver’s license and this must have active over a year. Also know that the minimum age to rent a car there is 19 years although there are some firms that raise this limit to 25 years, this limit can skip if you leave a deposit on the rental company as a signal.

2011 Dakar Rally will be held 1 to 16 January 2011 in Chile, Argentina, will be a witness toughness Isuzu Dmax. With a driver and co driver Bruce Garland and Harry Suzuki, Dmax is ready to conquer the distance 9500 km for 15 days with a heavy and grueling terrain in 13 stages, with the highest point in San Francisco with a height of 4726 m above sea level.

Passing through the Andes to the Atacama Desert region along the 4000 km, where the region is the driest place in the world, there is no rain since 300 years ago, there was no life there. Not all brands can achieve it.

“This is the motor-sport event the largest in the world’s most dangerous, so I am always challenged to try again,” said Bruce Garland, in a release.

Based on last year’s achievements, Dmax is expected to return to dominate the event this 2011 Dakar Rally. In addition, the Dmax is also showing impressive performance in similar rally events in the Australasian Safari in 2010 by becoming the first winner in the diesel segment, this event took place on September 17, 2010 in Perth and ending on September 19.

Indonesia once again has a representative in the Dakar Rally 2011. Hanggoro who is drivers love this season to join the new team fly the Red and White Epsilon.

Aang Hanggoro-greeting-Dakar Rally will follow for 16 days from 1 to 16 January 2011. Aang who was accompanied by navigator Iriatna Satria will travel more than 9,000 km route through Argentina and Chile, America
South.

Aang and Iriatna will leave for Argentina on December 27, 2010. Today, both are released officially by Menpora, Andi Mallarangeng.

“We were amazed there are athletes who participate Dakar Rally Indonesia. Usually only the name of Caucasians that we see so participants, “said Menpora the show Aang and Iriatna release in Senayan, Jakarta, Tuesday, December 21, 2010.

“But now the era of revival of national sport. It is not impossible that Indonesia can win achievements. “

Aang last year also briefly joined the Dakar Rally. However, the results were less satisfactory because it only reached Stage 3 and finished 121 of 200 racers. The target this year is not too grandiose submitted by Aang.

“Trying as hard as possible to be better than last year,” said Aang

Year after year, the international presence in the RFC is growing and, as a result, the event has managed to be 4×4 with a greater variety of nationalities of those being held around the globe. This time, the range of cultures in the form of Offroad racing members got together coming from no less than twenty-five countries on four continents during the ten days of competition (from 4 to 13 December). Hundred people were involved in testing between the participants, organization, journalists, police and military. In regard to competitors, the real stars were enrolled a total of 35 terrain vehicles, four ATV and motorcycle enduro. More variety of vehicles this time, which gave him even more “colorful” to the competition of which show a number of exclusive photographs.

Warming up

The great caravan was growing slowly during the days before the start of the test, with the arrival of all members to the initial meeting point. We speak of Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia. From there began the shift to the very core of the event starting. This is the second largest city in the country, called Johor Bahru. With the north coast of Singapore to the hearing, began the first stirrings of the test, with an elegant opening in which even involved himself Sultan of Johor. This led to the prologue, which took place over two days. The first one served as preparation for first-timers, including European participants were as the Franco-Filipino and Italian. The latter, with problems in your vehicle before leaving Europe, decided to travel to Malaysia and rent a jeep on the ground and ready for testing.

Rain is a main actor of the event and as such, would not be expected and a strong dash adorned the areas of the prologue to make everyone see that pass this test is not easy. Thus came the moment everyone is waiting, the way that leaves any hint of civilization behind and enter the caravan in the immensity of the Malaysian jungle. In this unpredictable terrain, the elements and nature always have the last word might be surprised.

Nature is the boss

During the trips between the various camps that make up the Rain forest Challenge, the dimensions of space and time become relative to a large extent, because the natural conditions hamper progress and distances could be covered in two hours, may require ten. This happened during the transfer to the first camp, where some teams came after two o’clock in the morning after being forced to dip into the winch on countless occasions. And why had not started the timed special sectors … The hardness of the way many teams forced to make reparations to trial the same night not to miss out on the overall standings, the first change. Luckily, the rain was kind and did not appear, so that the mud gave a short truce the next day. However, the difficulty caused some teams humble steps, without aspiring for overall victory, decided to shelve certain SS jeopardizing the integrity of the vehicle. The use of the Hi-Lift joined an area of trees and, of course, much winch to move through difficult issues. The day ended with some rain, but little heavy, just enough for a good army of mosquitoes make an appearance at sunset.

To continue the jungle!

The first camp was history, and throughout the caravan continued in a southeasterly direction to follow in the area called “The Last Frontier.” At the crossing, the crossing of a creek slowed the march to cause all 4×4 without exception should be slinging to escape their muddy bed. Even some said that up to three vehicles should pull it out of the mud. Special sectors of the second camp, played between the transparent waters of the web of rivers that cross the Malaysian jungle, hiding more than a trap. The hardest of all was composed by a deep hole of mud and water where cars sank as if it were quicksand.

After this camp played grouping of vehicles there were still “alive” in competition, continuing the steps toward the next camp. The following special sections, known as the Terminator, was a major drain on competitors. Incredible slippery slopes, narrow passages between hundreds of trees, over rivers … all faults generated at full speed, had to be repaired before continuing to the peak of the test, the impregnable Twilight Zone, or Twilight Zone. This time, the historic area’s toughest competition was held in a savage land which had never before circulated a 4×4, with the lone final east coast of Johor.

Tense moments

The plot complications and surprises hidden in almost every metro. As the unfortunate hero who became the dorsal Toyota 139. In their eagerness to escape the “teeth” of one of the huge mudflats that inhabit the Malaysian jungle, the copilot David Metcalfe hooked his winch to a tree. After several attempts, the strength of winch finally prevailed and the trunk snapped and fell on the back of the passenger himself. At that time, everyone feared the worst, as the injured lay unconscious for a quarter of an hour. From the time of the accident, all emergency and evacuation of the Rainforest Challenge was launched.

First, it was thought the helicopter, but the night had fallen and was impossible to carry out a rescue in this way between the foliage of the jungle. With all the participating vehicles blocked amid the most difficult of proof and no less than four miles from the next camp, there was no other alternative but to escape on foot through the jungle in the middle of the night. For this, a group of ten people in the organization, including medical services, began the return trip from the camp to the very core of the Twilight Zone. With the injured shoulder on a stretcher and with the support of seven other people were able to remove the wounded from the jungle. Once on the beach, a boat’s army carried the wounded to the nearest dock where an ambulance took him to the hospital that was more on hand. Fortunately, only it was a concussion without serious consequences. Thus wrote a new page in the titanic forces rescue those who compete in the jungle. And so it was also found that the effectiveness of the organizers was exemplary and that the safety of participants is their main concern.

The taste of victory

To this end he startle testing. The location chosen to complete this edition of the Malaysian Rainforest Challenge could not be more idyllic, as the beaches of the South China Sea served as the target for the Twilight Zone and they watched them all back to civilization, to Johor Bahru. There was crowned the overall champion of the Rain forest Challenge 2010, the couple from Malaysia Sarawak and including Chai Mui Shin and Ngieng Linus, who led the overall standings strongly from start to finish. The boldness of both endless and work capacity, coupled with his impeccable behavior Daihatsu Rocky were the key factors that led them to victory. But those who were victorious, were clearly proud to have built the great caravan, for the past thirteen years, continues to make history in the jungle.

Everything is ready for the world’s most famous rally. This year’s Dakar was held in Argentina and Chile.

The first year they start the Rally Dakar Argentina-Chile 2011. This is the third edition to be held in South America, with the aim to discover this intense and beautiful part of America. The competition lasts 16 days and passes through the northern Chile and Argentina. It is divided into four categories of participants: cars, trucks, motorcycles and quads.

Considered one of the toughest races of the World, is an annual and has been held since 1977. Within the category of rally raid, until 1995 always began in the city of Paris and ended in Dakar (Senegal). Then the start and end points vary, but he was from Europe to Africa. However, in recent years held in Latin America, as the French government warned a serious risk of attacks in Africa.

Route 40
Route 40, is the name given to tour participants will make this year’s motor. Drivers will have to demonstrate their skill and their ability to adapt to the changing landscape and climate. After leaving Buenos Aires, the road to the north of Argentina is complicated and changes from dry to wet. This first stage passes through the provinces of Jujuy and Salta, almost nearly to Bolivia. To overcome this phase, drivers will have to undergo major changes in the Argentine countryside and the challenges a large city like Buenos Aires and Cordoba. Read the rest of this entry »

New Volkswagen Vento Variant 2011, this vehicle has an engine powered with turbo direct injection diesel, 1896 cc displacement with 8 valves and a power of 105/4000 hp / rpm and a torque of 250/1900 NM / RPM.

This vehicle with a 6-speed DSG transmission, front wheel drive engine, MacPherson front suspension, rear suspension Multi – Link, the tires are 205/55/R16.

New Volkswagen Vento Variant 2011, this vehicle has a performance, with a maximum speed of 187 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 12.2 seconds does, consumption is 7.1 litres/100km city km route consumption is 4.8 litres/100km.

New Volkswagen Vento Variant 2011, this vehicle has the following measures, and communication capabilities, the length is 4556 mm, width without mirrors is 1781 mm, height 1467 mm, the trunk has a capacity of 560/1550 dm3 weight is 1370 kg., the fuel tank has a capacity of 55 liters and the communication has 10 speakers, with 6-disc CD changer with audio command at the wheel, AM / FM / CD with MP3 player

This vehicle has the following safety, brakes front and rear vented disc / disc, ABS, airbag driver and passenger airbags, front and rear head (curtain), front side airbags, alarm and immobilizer, Isofix child seat, assistance in emergency braking (EBA), front and rear inertia belts.

It also has traction control (ASR), electronic brake distribution (EBD), automatic beacons on emergency braking, electronic stability program (ESP) system for regulation of torque (MSR), third brake light.

New Volkswagen Vento Variant 2011, this vehicle offers the following comfort, alarm lights, internal opening fuel tank, internal opening and remote trunk release, 40/60 folding rear seat, heated front seats with height adjustment, front seats with manual adjustment.

It also has central door locking with remote command, dual-zone automatic climate control, onboard computer, cruise control, electro-mechanical direction, exterior mirrors and thermal electric, front fog lamps, headlamps with internal regulation, wiper, tire alloy, fabric trim, panoramic roof-mail, front and rear electric windows, adjustable steering wheel height and depth.

Days ago, in our tips section, the “first part of many tips for traveling by car, we saw how to prepare a road trip and what to wear during the winter season. Following this line, we wanted to expand on the information to make your journey much safer.

Today, from Muchoviaje, we give you some ideas for when you’re on the road. We hope you find them useful.

Rain In progress …

* Avoid heavy meals, alcohol, snuff and drive for many hours. (For every 2 hours, stretch your legs and breathe fresh air.) Can be a source of distraction, fatigue, and therefore dangerous.
* Do not connect headphones or the phone or music player. It is dangerous and prohibited.
* Travel with kids: Visit our “Muchoconsejos for traveling with children, and discover all the secrets to an outstanding trip. However, in general, patience.
* Respect the rules of the road: not only avoid penalties, but also travel safely. It is important to realize good signs, not to exceed the speed limit, be careful when overtaking, keeping the safe distance and take the proper lighting.
* Take advantage of daylight hours: At this time, there are fewer hours of sunshine. Therefore, we must seize it. Avoid the early morning, and night (dark areas also), on the ice early in the morning, cold, fog and poor visibility at night. The sun can be a good traveling companion in winter.
* Caution: This is the keyword. The speed will depend on weather conditions and visibility. As well as the characteristics of the road and the asphalt. The best is a smooth, both when steering wheel, brake or accelerator.
* Parking: At the risk of frost, do not use the parking brake. It is better to put one up, and place a stone to make the vehicle brake. Prevents freezing discs. It is advisable to lift the wipers, as the weight of snow can break axles.

If …

* Ice: Gently lift off the throttle, do not brake and turn the wheel toward the side where it will be the back of the car.
* Rain: Slow down. If you suffer from “aquaplaning”, do not touch the brakes gently lifts off the accelerator, the wheel, until the wheels to stabilize.
* Snow: Try driving through other vehicles have rolled. Slow down, and do not touch too much brake.
* Fog: Slow down, use the crossing lights and front and rear fog lights.

Have a good trip, and discover our trips and ski trips for this winter and Christmas.