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.

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%.

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.

New details of Toyota FT-86

Today was the detailed information available on a new rear wheel drive coupe from Toyota.

British magazine Autocar published detailed specifications for the model developed in conjunction with Subaru. The production version of the car will be based on the concept of the FT-86 II, presented in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Then the representatives of Toyota said that the construction will be 95 per cent model, which will go on the conveyor.

Length of the new Toyota 4235 mm, width 1795 mm, height 1270 mm, and the distance between the axes of 2570 mm. According to preliminary data, the weight of cars will be 1100 kg. This is where a 200 kg less than its own weight like VW Scirocco with two-liter engine and turbo.

 The front suspension is a standard type of Toyota McPherson, multilink rear suspension will be. Toyota FT-86 will be with power steering, also have a limited slip differential and alloy wheels measuring 18 inches in the base version.

 Engine installed in the sports coupe - a two-liter "boxer" from Subaru, which will be combined with a mechanical 6-speed manual transmission. Coupe from Toyota will sell well and with an automatic transmission, but in this case will be able to shift paddles under the steering wheel.

Subaru engine with direct fuel injection system and management (ECU), developed by Toyota. When you create a cylinder head sporadically involved Yamaha. However, no one said the exact characteristics of the engine, so do not know the exact power, torque and fuel consumption.

According to unofficial sources, power will be about 200 hp and acceleration from zero to 100 km / h will be approximately 7 seconds. The expected maximum rate of the new coupe Toyota will be at least 225 miles / hr
 The Japanese company still argues that the development of the Toyota FT-86 should be completed in the middle of this year. Sales of the new models should start in the first half of next year.

A sports car will be available in two trim levels. According to the preliminary and unofficial data on the prices of car in Europe will start from € 30,000.

 As you know, coupe will be sold under the brand name and Subaru. According to unconfirmed reports, its appearance is similar to Toyota, the differences are only in the location of the front grille and different headlights. Subaru version will have a more powerful engine, which develops about 260 hp.

Toyota updated pickup

Toyota introduced the updated version of a pickup truck Hilux, which, incidentally, is sold in Russia. The main difference from restyling Hilux sold in the present model is different "face". There are new lights, another bumper, grille has three stripes. Also changed the front and rear wings.

There are updates in the cabin. There you can see a different dashboard, entertainment system with large display and a new steering wheel. All this "interior" of the machine began to look much more attractive.

It is expected that the updated machines on sale will go towards the end of the year. In Russia, the Toyota Hilux, will likely continue to be sold with diesel engines, 2.5-liter (144 hp) and 3.0 liter (171 hp). At the moment, Toyota Hilux worth at us from 985 000 rub. up to 1.5125 million rubles.