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If you don’t know what a power inverter is, let me take its brief moment and explain.  Our vehicles electrical system is 12 volts DC power and our homes electrical system is 120 volts AC power.  This is why you can’t easily plug things in your car that you normally plug in your home electrical outlets.  A power inverter is a device that takes the 12 volt DC power from your vehicle and converts it into 120 volts AC power like that which is used in your home.

Power inverters are very handy little gadgets to have in your vehicles.  You can buy very small power inverters or really big power inverters depending upon your needs.  Large power inverters are capable of running power tools so if you need a lot of power, you should buy a large inverter.

One problem with power inverters has always been where do you put them?  Many power inverters simply plug into the electrical outlet of your car but then where do you set them?

A few companies have come up with a clever solution to this problem by manufacturing a power inverter in the exact shape of a Starbucks coffee cup.  What could be simpler?  All you have to do is plug the end of the inverter into your cigarette lighter outlet, and place the nifty little power inverter in your vehicle’s the cup holder.

This way, the inverter is not in your way and you can easily power your standard household devices in your vehicle.  Some common uses for power inverters are charging laptop computers, charging cell phones, charging video games, powering trouble lights, and more.

Now that manufacturers have come up with such an ingenious solution as to were to put the power inverter, they’ll just have to figure out a handy place to put your coffee now that the power inverter is taking up your coffee cup’s home.

As the final stages of the massive global coalition between Volkswagen and Suzuki Motor there is another expansive deal set to take place within VWC . Now Maruti Suzuki is set to become an original equipment manufacturer for Volkswagens growing cars and vans market.

Maruti Suzuki may forge a manufacturing deal with Volkswagen and the deal could be on the lines of its tie-up with Nissan, Japan’s fourth-largest car maker.

“Talks are on with Volkswagen. Collaboration can happen in production and product planning between the two companies. The possibility is that we will act as the original equipment maker (OEM) to Volkswagen,” said Shinzo Nakanishi, managing director and chief executive officer of India’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer.

Maruti Suzuki is a very popular for its Pixo hatchback, a strong line for Nissan. With the company producing close to 35,000 units for Nissan.

Volkswagens aggressive expansion amidst the recession continues to benefit them, last year a buy up of nearly 20 per cent in Suzuki Motor at $2.5 billion only furthers to strengthen their plans to break into smaller economical cars and foreign markets.

There are no specifics of what the coalition between VWC and Maruti will produce at this time, but a few sources said since Suzuki specializes in building small economical cars and vans throughout India and Japan , products for Volkswagen would most certainly be built for the same category.

“There are several existing products with Suzuki, as well as product programmes from Volkswagen, which can be explored for this purpose. There are several opportunities which can be properly explored,” said a Maruti executive.

There are rising concerns over rising fuel costs and stricter emission standards, smaller cars essentially are the market in Europe. Densely populated markets like India and Japan also continue to be strong production bases for Suzuki, with the company targeting cost efficiency and small size over anything else.

Maruti Suzuki is also set to some large expanding with plans to increase production capacity by 50 percent (1.5 million units) sometime in the next five years. This comes after the positive news that the manufacturing target of one million units was achieved last year.

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We all struggle when it comes to putting money aside into savings accounts from our poor current accounts.

Below is a guide to saving money using 10 simple tips – Enjoy

1. Keep a tab – At the beginning of each month why not make a list of all your expenses, make sure you know how much you can afford to spend without having to struggle. It’s a simple but effective way of keeping tabs on what you spend.
   
2. Spend wisely – Once you know how much you can afford to spend, don’t think that you HAVE to spend that money, that money is there if you need it. Of course, don’t deprive yourself of all life’s luxuries but try to budget and spend wisely, whatever you are left with at the end of the month is a bonus.
   
3. Think ahead – Have an aim for yourself; set yourself a target of how much you want to save in the coming months. Having something to aim towards helps get you motivated in your mission to save.
   
4. Credit card payments – If you regularly use your credit card, make sure you check what your monthly payments are, and make sure you are not being charged too much interest. If you find a better credit card deal elsewhere then don’t be afraid to switch providers.
   
5. Credit card rewards – If you use your credit card regularly make sure you are being rewarded for it. There are so many different types of card available on the market that there is a card for everyone. Different card providers offer different rewards, for example if you’re a shopaholic, you might want a card that will offer you a percentage off your next purchase.
   
6. Shopping – When you go shopping take a list with you of what you need. Try and stick to your list by avoiding any unnecessary or impulse purchases. This method can help you save more than you think.
   
7. Cycle to work – If your place of work is not too far away from home, why not cycle for a week? You’ll save yourself the cost of fuel and help the environment in the process. This is not the most obvious form of saving money but it is becoming more and more popular.
   
8. Price comparison websites – These are fantastic for saving some money on many necessities, from checking your gas and electricity bills to checking your phone tariff. Price comparison websites do all the hard work, so you don’t have to; they are a top way to save some money.
   
9. Loyalty cards – If you regularly use the same supermarket to do your weekly shop then see if they have a loyalty card. If they do, it can be a quick way to save some finances or build some in-store credit.
   
10. Savings accounts – Set a specific amount of money each month to put away in a designated savings account. If you are based in the US the Lifetime Savings Account offers fantastic benefits. Whatever you put in your account is not tax-deductible, but whatever returns you earn from your LSA are tax-free.