Friday, April 13, 2012

Lamborghini produces "terrible" car


Italian manufacturer of supercars, the company Lamborghini, call one of its future models of the name of the Greek god (a copy of the application for registration and use of the brand into the hands of Deimos publication Car and Driver). Curiously, in Greek mythology, Deimos was the son of Aphrodite, and his name can be translated as "horror" or "confusion." It can be assumed that the new Lambo will terrify all competitors.
Note that the Italians are preparing now, just two new items. Already at the Beijing auto show to the public concept crossover Lamborghini. Also, preparing the successor to Gallardo, who have not yet given a name? It is likely that the new name registered just for him.

Porsche introduces the 2013 Cayenne GTS

Porsche introduced another version of its crossover Cayenne. As expected, she got a GTS prefix to its name - in recent years since Porsche stands for "average" versions of their models, which are not as powerful motor, as the turbo cars, but they are different sports suspension settings.


That Porsche Cayenne GTS V8 engine has a capacity of 420 hp - To this day the Germans was the Cayenne S with 400 "horses" and the magnificent Cayenne Turbo with 500 hp (about the basic version with a petrol engine rated at 300 hp, 240-horsepower diesel engine and a hybrid, we're not talking). Due to the forced unit, slightly different aerodynamic body kit, stiffer suspension and lowering the maximum speed of the car Cayenne GTS is 261 km / h This, however, only 3 km /h faster than the 400-strong Cayenne S, but for buyers Porsche cars per kilometer is important (and the acceleration of 0-100 km / h was reduced to 0.3 to the level of5.7).
Already in the base Cayenne GTS will air suspension, which will adjust the ride height. In addition, all Cayenne GTS will have a leather interior with Alcantara trim individual elements and a very comfortable sport seats with eight-regulation.

Dealers Cayenne GTS will be in July this year, and the price of cars will be 4.823 million rubles. For comparison, 400-horsepower Cayenne S stands for us from the4.184 million rubles. And the price of 500-horsepower Cayenne Turbo is 6.685 million rubles.

Phones in the car can be recharged "on air"


The following year the company Chrysler will begin to equip their cars wireless (!) Charger for the players, mobile phones, smart phones on platforms iPhone, Blackberry and Android. The first test future technologies will Sedan Dodge Dart.
This useful feature has been designed Chrysler court ateliers Molar, which is more than a year comes up with all sorts of gadgets for the car group. The device will rebuilt into the center console of your vehicle. To begin the process of charging your smartphone, or the player will have to just put on a special place. But there is one thing but ... To charge the phone "on air", it should be inserted into a special box, which supplies the Molar kit. The creators claim that the building will be versatile and suitable for most mobile devices.


Full charging time, as well as other features that will be endowed with a system is not reported. The estimated cost of wireless charging around U.S. $ 200, and it will be offered to buyers of cars as an option.

Toyota cars cheaper

Toyota has told us how to make cars more affordable. According to the concepts of Toyota New Global Architecture, the costs will be reduced, and customers are fully satisfied with the quality of products. The new architecture will be able to combine the basic functions of the vehicle, such as acceleration, braking and maneuvering, with the ideal parameters of equipment, ergonomics and comfortable accommodation of the occupants.


In the near future under the new concept will create three front wheel drive car, and they will form the basis for half of all future models of Toyota. The second step will be a new order of cooperation between business units. In the new work will be the designers, engineers and research unit that will lead to a more efficient body structure. The new platform will have a low center of gravity; the cars will become more stable and emotional side of design. What the future will look like new from Toyota; can be judged by a conceptual hybrid Toyota NS4, shown at the beginning of 2012 in Detroit.

Finally, one of the most important staff will be cleaning. The number of managers involved in the process of creating new models will be reduced by 20%.

Honda will show in Beijing, two new concept

Honda is at the Beijing auto show will bring, to be held in late April, two new concept. Prototypes will be as close to production models that are designed specifically to market the Middle Kingdom. According to unofficial information, one of the concepts will be the Chinese version of the next generation Honda Accord.


Also in Beijing, will illuminate the Japanese luxury brand - Acura. The public will show the new NSX Concept, ILX and compact crossover RDX. The last two cars this year to appear on the shelves of local car dealerships. Note that Honda seriously aims to improve their position in the Chinese market. In the next couple of years, the Japanese want to start selling in the Middle Kingdom for more than ten new products (as absolutely fresh and redesigned models), as well as to increase production in China.

Spies photographed a new generation of Toyota RAV4

A new generation of one of the most popular SUV in the world, Toyota RAV4 is tested by a dense layer of camouflage. Recall that last SUV was updated in 2009, receiving minor changes.
Spy pictures of new items in the hands of the popular U.S. publication Car and Driver. Most likely, the crossover will be built on the upgraded platform, the current car, but the car will be slightly larger. More than a sloping roof line and the slope of the front legs suggest that the Japanese rely on the design and image, with off-road component even less attention.
One of the most noticeable changes is the lack of trunk to store the spare wheel on the back of a car door. By the way, the current "Rafiq" is almost the only crossover, which still carries the spare tire there. Also, significantly change the rear optics, which will be horizontal. But in general, as a whole, under the camouflage of the new features guessed Toyota Camry...
What will be new items under the hood, it is difficult to assume. It is likely that there will move engines from the new Camry, namely the 2.5-liter 181-horsepower or a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 rated at 277 hp The first appearance in public of a new generation of Toyota RAV4 2013 can be expected in the second half of this year.

Opel Insignia is preparing an updated

Opel began work on an updated version of its flagship Insignia. Wait for a revolution in this case is not worth it, but there is no doubt that the Insignia will get another look of the front part of the new rear lights and upgraded power trains. However, while the technical features restyled model, there is no information, but it is clear that the engines will become more powerful and more economical.

It is assumed that the updated Opel Insignia will be seen in late September at the Paris Motor Show. But towards the end of this year's model should go on sale, including in Russia (recall that we sold Insignia collected in Kaliningrad).

Mercedes revealed a new G-Class

A few weeks after the journalists were able to discern restyled version of the legendary "Cube" in the photos updated GLK, Mercedes-Benz company has extended the official information and images of G-Class. As expected, external changes were minor. "Helicoidal" was slightly modified with LED nose sections ,and updated side mirrors.
But in the cabin there were serious changes. The interior of G-Class has become much more modern. The central tunnel, dashboard, center console and a multifunction steering wheel - everything was new. Display the multimedia system COMAND moved to the top of the console. Also new will be able to please the owners of adaptive cruise control, rear view camera monitoring system, and dead zones.
As we reported earlier, most of the changes G-Class has received under the hood. Thus, modification of the G55 AMG will change the index on the G63 AMG, and bye to the 5.4-liter supercharged V8 and a 5-speed automatic transmission. They will be replaced by a 5.5-liter V8 with dual supercharged, a power of 544 hp and a 7-speed automatic transmission, AMG Speed shift Plus. Well, most-most Mercedes-Benz G-Class G65 AMG and the index will get a 6.0 liter V12 in volume, which will give out 612 hp As the transmission will be used the same seven-step "automatic". In Germany the price of such off-road supercar will be 264,180 euros.

"Civil" version of the SUV will be several times more available, most of thembudget, G350 BlueTEC with 211-horsepower diesel engine, rated at 85,311 euros.