Ford recalling 140,000 Focus

Ford announced a recall of 140,000 cars a model Focus, which were made during the period from August 1, 2010 to October 18, 2011. However, while we are talking about the recall of vehicles solely for the U.S. market, but it is possible that the campaign to repair and will get to Europe.

Problems on the Focus are not too serious, but uncomfortable - can be damaged connector in the wiring harness that goes to the right ("Passenger") wiper. As a result, at one point, "the janitor" could deny that increase the probability of an accident in the rain.

According to representatives of Ford, repair does not take much time - only the masters will have to check the connector, and if necessary replace it.

Land Rover is preparing a cheap SUV

Land Rover is may issue a new small SUV that will compete with Nissan Juke and Opel Mokka. Chances are, apparently, this car will look like the concept of DC100 (pictured), but if the latest model at one time marketed as a "serious" off-roader, which will replace the Defender, the new model will be a typical crossover (that is, it is possible that there will be even the mono version of the drive - such machines will be cheaper).

It is assumed that the basis of a small Land Rover will be a platform of luxury Range Rover Evoque, which now uses disposable demand all over the world (it is a success and made Evoque Land Rover management to reflect on the issue of more affordable version of the compact crossover). However, engines with cheap Land Rover will be easier - most likely English limited to a 2.2-liter diesel engine that produces 150 hp or 190 hp depending on the version, but the 240-horsepowerturbocharged petrol unit, they will refuse.

Ford to revive Capri Coupe in 2014

Currently the European market from Ford's no sports sedan, as well as most competitors offer similar models. Someone may, of course, remember the "charged” Ford Focus, but the problem is these machines is that they are outwardly very similar to the "normal” Focus, which is almost a "national" car. But more recently Ford could boast of such models as the Cougar or Puma...

But in 2014 the situation should change. According to the French publication L'Automobile Magazine, Ford intends to build on the platform Focus two-door coupe, which will be named Capri (the first machine with the same name appeared in the range of Ford in 1969, and the latter came off the assembly line in 1989).This car will be put in a new style Ford - he had already formed the basis of the model Fusion, which we will be sold as a Mondeo.

It is assumed that the basic version of the new Ford Capri will have four-cylinder engines with supercharging and front-wheel drive. But it is possible the emergence of all-wheel drive versions, the latter will be hybrid - rear-wheel drive will be there to provide electric motors.

2015 SUV Lamborghini. It exists

As part of the New York Auto Show held private screening of the latest crossover Lamborghini. The car was shown to a narrow range of specially invited guests, among them automotive journalists are not included. Therefore, no machine has no photos, and images are available - this is just a "sketch" drawn from the words of one of the invitees.

Thus, the Lamborghini SUV will have a look, looks like a concept car Estoque, with a sloping rear of the roof, and the dimensions will be approximately the same as the Audi Q7. The car will be strictly four-seater, will receive a 24-inch wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes and a ten-engine volume 5.2 liters of sports car Gallardo, boosted to 580 hp Body panels are made of composite materials, in addition, the design of the car are widely used lightweight alloys. In the future, does not exclude the emergence of hybrid versions. However, the company has not officially Lamborghini did not confirm the existence of this car, although it is known that his debut will take place on April 23, the opening day of the Beijing Auto Show.

If Lamborghini SUV will go to the series, then the probability is very high, then this car will become a monopolist-segment crossovers supercar, as the main competitors of similar vehicles do not yet have. Bentley EXP 9 F, as shown recently in Geneva, is positioned as an SUV, which will be a step above the Range Rover, a direct competitor to Lamborghini - Ferrari - crossover is not going to produce. So that Lamborghini has a chance to market a unique car, with which no one will compete. However, if the crossover Lamborghini and go into a series, the nit does not happen before 2015.

In 2012 Americans refuse to hybrids

Owners of hybrid cars when buying a new car prefer traditional technologies. According to news Automotive News, these disappointing figures for "green" vehicles were registered in 2011. The only "green" iron horse, who managed not to disappoint their owners, was a hybrid Toyota Prius.
 
But in most cases when buying a new car has been chosen the usual internal combustion engine. Choose a hybrid of a hybrid decided to only 22% of car owners. Also, the knife in the back thrust of modern hybrid engine with low fuel consumption. Cars with such power plants are cheaper to purchase and maintain, having almost "hybrid" fuel economy.
 
Curiously, the number of drivers who are satisfied with hybrid cars, with each year is decreasing. For example, in 2010 the proportion of satisfied motorist’s was26.4%, but in 2009 it was about 41.8%. In the past year the situation has stabilized a bit. However, according to experts, to put an end to the hybrid technology too early, because they attract new buyers to even lost the popularity of brands. And while hybrids are a good tool for competition.

In 2020 Ford goes to the carbon

Ford Motor Company plans to use carbon fiber for the entire model range. Available materials of carbon fiber will be developed in conjunction with the USA Car company Dow Automotive Systems. According to top managers of Ford, the use of new composite materials will improve the safety performance and quality of the mass models, as well as significantly reduce the weight of the car -they "lose weight" of about 340 kg. These actions are aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions into the atmosphere. The first "light" cars begin to roll off the assembly line in 2020.
 
As we reported earlier, the automakers are forced to do these steps in order to fit into the framework of environmental regulations. In particular, according to regulatory documents of the European Union in the future, carbon emissions must not exceed 95 g / km by 2020 and thus must meet stringent requirements of all cars sold in the EU.