Skoda Octavia

The new image has been made available to the new Skoda Octavia RS. The photo was published in Russian site Octavia3

In December 2012, we have already seen the first rough images Skoda Octavia RS. Then the image quality left much to be desired, although the main features of the new products could be seen. Curiously, the appearance of the Skoda Octavia RS on the new photo is slightly different from the one shown on the previous pictures. In particular, the car received a different front bumper; others led navigation lights and rims.

The official presentation of the new Skoda Octavia RS year 2013 will take place in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Lifted will be equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine rated at 220 HP previously, company representatives argued that the model will be the fastest production car Skoda brand in history.

In the Russian market of Skoda Octavia RS appears in September this year. Prices for the car have not been revealed.

Restyled Nissan Teana 2013 First Photo

In the network appeared the first pictures of the new Nissan Teana sedan. Car pictures posted the Chinese portal Auto home. A restyled version of the Teana sales in China will start in March 2013.

As you can see from the photo, the updated sedan's appearance is very similar to the American Nissan Altima. In particular, the car received a new front bumper, revised grille, fog lights, and other rear optics. Total updates to fit into the new corporate identity of Nissan.

In the Interior, it is worth noting at the outset, the emergence of a new dashboard and other multimedia and navigation system with a large touch screen.

Under the hood is a restyled version of the Nissan Teana will house one of the two engines of 2.0 and 2.5 litre. The 3.5-liter "six" was dropped. Interestingly, while the China market to the updated Teana will not install the 2.5-liter, 182-horsepower motor, available at American Nissan Altima. As a result, Russian buyers can get a car with a completely different line of motors. For example, the current-generation sedan is offered in our country with a single engine capacity 2.5 l.

The timing of the updated Nissan Teana, as well as on possible car prices are not reported. In China for an updated car asking from 190 to 320 k. Yuan (approximately from 30 to 51 thousand dollars). For comparison: the current version of the sedan is offered in our country at a cost of $ 1026000.

Brits create autopilot for 150 dollars

Scientists from Oxford University have been active in the development of low-cost autopilot for civilian cars. Over the next 10 years the specialists intend to introduce a device that will cost about 150 dollars. It is reported The Telegraph.

The development is quite simple and is based on the work of several lasers in front of the car, and rooftop cameras. The system is able to generate a 3D image of the surrounding area, as well as recognize objects, including pedestrians. Data is collected and stored, thus, again hitting the same town car will be able to ride alone, but it will distinguish and new objects.

"Our cities are not too fast, so the robotic vehicles will have the ability to recognize familiar buildings and objects and, consequently, will be able to" say "driver:" I know this road and can take you there, "said one of the project developers Paul Newman.

Currently, scientists are engaged in negotiations with the Ministry of transport the UK and hope to get the opportunity to test their design in the "field" conditions on public roads.

This is not the first development in the area of automotive autopilots. In particular, similar devices are Audi, Volvo, Cadillac, Continental, BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota and Google.

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.