Audi E-Tron will go to a Serial Production

Representatives of company Audi have confirmed that they will exhaust the first Electric Super Car E-Tron. However, this model will appear on sale only in 2012, and its circulation will make only 1000 copies. Will cost how many Audi e-tron while, naturally, it is not informed, but nobody hides that it will be the most expensive serial Audi for all history of existence of the company.

Let's remind that the premiere concept e-tron has passed in September of this year on a motor show in Frankfurt. Electric super car was at this exhibition one of the most interesting exhibits. Still, after all this car is set in motion by four electric motors (one on each wheel) which eat from the litievo-ionic accumulator battery located behind seats and having liquid cooling. Total capacity of motors in peak reaches 313 horsepowers, and the size of the maximum twisting moment and is at all magnificent. Already from zero "turns" cursors in the sum give out attention! 4500 Nm.



Thanks to such indicators! A coupe from a place to 100 km/h dispersed all for 4,8 sec only. Maximum speed could be and above, but developers have decided to limit it on a mark of 200 km/h. On high speeds too much energy leaves on overcoming of aerodynamic resistance and resistance. All-wheel drive e-tron possesses the expressed rear-wheel habits as 70 % of pull-rod almost always are necessary on rear wheels.

Ford Kuga will be produced in USA

Dollar exchange rate falling under the relation in the European currency and presence of free capacities to the USA force company management Ford to transfer manufacture of cars from Europe to America. According to agency Bloomberg, crossover Ford Kuga becomes the first European model which will move for ocean, – in 2011 this car will start to assemble not in Germany, and in America in the State of Kentucky.

Simultaneously with it in the USA sale Kuga which could be bought till now only in the Old World will begin. Thus about 80 000 assembled in America Kuga will be then delivered to Europe. Certainly, from the point of view of logistics it is not too convenient, however, at the expense of lower cost price of manufacture of cars in the USA, it will be all the same more favourable, than to do cars in the Old World.

Mercedes loses the positions

All post-war years the Mercedes-Benz company invariably was in the lead in a premium-segment. However in 80-90 years of the last century competitors have started to press gradually on a Mercedes-Benz, and in 21 century happens and at all impossible – in 2005 BMW has overtaken on sales of the main competitor. And following the results of sales of 2009 of a Mercedes-Benz has every chance and at all to fall on the third place in a premium-segment, having passed forward also Audi, «the German wave» transfers.

According to opinion of experts of the Center of automobile probes CAR, there are at once some reasons why the Mercedes-Benz last years has started to lose the positions. One of them is an insufficient quantity of new models. For example, the Mercedes-Benz late left in a segment of small crossovers, and models which would compete, say, with BMW X1, at "Mercedes" till now is not present. Besides, in CAR notice that recently the Mercedes-Benz gave not enough attention to the Chinese market which grows with great strides. And at Audi in China now very strong positions.

New off-road programs Land Rover Experience

To arrange colourful indicative arrivals on impassability for the Russian centre Land Rover Experience already became good tradition. This year the centre of off-road preparation has added three more new tests to the standard list of programs. For presentation of new programs on October, 7th the centre of off-road preparation Land Rover Experience has arranged the developed dynamical test drive on proving ground situated near Moscow.

To the base course of the first level including overcoming of descents/liftings and speeding up of ford, were added a special GPRS-course for development navigating the technician, program Recovery which problem is acquaintance of the trainee with modes, means and the adaptations, allowing to liberate the car from various situations, and a base course of use of a winch with theoretical and practical parts.

Necessity of development of last program has been brightly shown on an example conditionally bog down in dirt Defender 90, equipped with a winch. It also should be dragged back, using available in the complete set additional equipment and adjoining trees.

For development of all programs by the off-road centre the extensive motor-vehicle pool engaging all models Land Rover has been allocated: from classical Defender 90 and 110 to top Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. To complete the picture there was unless no newest Discovery 4, but its presence – only a matter of time. The novelty presentation will take place in the end of October then centre Experience motor-vehicle pool will be expanded.

BMW stops to produce 5 version

According to the preliminary information, already on October, 9th dealers in Europe will stop a demands acceptance on present generation BMW of 5th series. And in December the Bavarian company and at all will stop the conveyor on manufacture of this model. The reason for such decision consists at all in financial crisis and falling of sales. Simply BMW will begin modernisation of the main conveyor at factory in Dingolfinge that in the beginning of 2010 to begin there release of absolutely new "five".

It is not excluded that new "five" will show in January on a motor show in Detroit, however, car sales will begin only more close by the spring. New "five" hardly becomes larger than nowadays exhausted car – its length will make 4860 mm that on 20 mm more than now. Also it is necessary to count on wheelbase increase – thanks to it of space in interior becomes hardly more. Well and under cowl BMW of 5th series will start to put new motors, including 6-cylinder in volume 3,0 l with a turbo-supercharging (306 h.p.). There will be also an economic version 520d which will have the motor in volume of 2,0 l (163 h.p.). Such car begins to spend for each 100 km of a way in the so-called commixed cycle only 4,1 l of fuel.

Porsche - we start to do an electromobile

Several years ago anybody also could not think that company management Porsche will start to discuss occurrence prospects under a cowl of the cars of any other engines, except powerful petrol units. The new epoch however has come. And here already now we can buy diesel Porsche, soon will appear hybrid Porsche. Also it turns out that further - only completely electric Porsche. And in it there is nothing surprising, after all the current technologies allow to exhaust electromobiles with very powerful motors. Besides there are big doubts that new non-polluting Porsche will "eat" only one electricity. Most likely, engineers Porsche will create all the same a hybrid which will have the electromotor and a usual internal combustion engine. But thus accumulators in such car can be recharged from the usual electric socket connection.

From what we have suddenly exorcised it about electric Porsche? Yes simply new director of the company Michael Maht has declared that its firm begins work on such car! Besides, mister Maht has hinted that concept electric Porsche can be shown in the near future though to speak about any concrete dates it has refused.

But the electromobile is yet the most interesting. It appears, mister Maht prepares in some years to increase volumes of output of cars of mark Porsche twice! And, for this purpose Porsche it is necessary to expand seriously a lineup and to present any "accessible" model.

New S-class- most economic Mercedes-Benz!

The Mercedes-Benz will bring to Frankfurt the most economic S-class in the history which is called S 500 Plug-in Hybrid. Yes, for now this car only concept but what – the huge car spends for each 100 km of a way only 3,2 l of gasoline! Ponder only – the expense of a huge S-class makes only 3,2 l Certainly, this car is put in action not by a standard internal combustion engine. As it is possible to understand from the name, before us a hybrid, and with modern litievo-ionic batteries which can be recharged from the usual electric socket connection. Thanks to it the car is capable to pass in a city about 30 km, using exclusively the electric power (capacity of the electromotor makes 60 h.p.). When accumulators will be discharged, action will be entered by petrol motor V6 in volume of 3,5 l.



Thus, despite the ridiculous expense in 3,2 l, S 500 Plug-in Hybrid possesses rather decent dynamics. The maximum speed of the car is limited at level of 250 km/h, and time of speedup from 0 to 100 km/h occupies all 5,5 sec! Here that the electromotor with its huge twisting moment means!

Porsche Cayman, the best car for driver!

The American magazine Motor Trend has chosen Porsche Cayman S in quality «the Best car for the driver» 2009. Simultaneously Cayman in competition «New Car Awards 2009» from British Auto Express has received a rank of "the Best sports car». In both cases central motor coupe has bribed verifiers dynamics, accuracy and speed of reaction.

Equipped with a box of gear shift Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), in magazine Motor Trend Cayman S tests felt in the elements both on country highway, and on a racing line and has got the best of nine high-quality sports cars. The command of verifiers, including two professional racers Massimiliano "Max" of Andzhelleli and Rendi Robst, after arrival on Laguna Seka line in California has made the decision on assignment of a title and has thus underlined, first of all, surgical accuracy of a steering. Thus, sports central motor coupe has provided to itself one more title in competition with strong contenders. Magazine Motor Trend having by the international authority, leaving in circulation of 1,1 million copies and numbering 7,6 million readers, is considered one of leading specialised magazines of the USA.

The British magazine Auto Express in the response underlines that Cayman with invariable efficiency dominates among sports cars. The guarantor of a prestigious title «Best sports car» also is the unique combination of pull-rod, balance and manoeuvrability. Along with a characteristic sound opposite engines verifiers praise also practicality Cayman with its two luggage compartments and the big blank-end cover. Auto Express is the most sold automobile magazine in Great Britain.



Cayman the second generation is offered in the market since February of this year. Its again developed six-cylinder opposite engines show the best indicators of fuel consumption and dynamics. Capacity of the 3,4-litre power unit of 320 h.p. in interaction with PDK provides Cayman S with package Sport Chrono prompt dispersal from a place to 100 km/h for 4,9 seconds and fuel consumption of km of 9,4 l/100. 2,9-litre engine Cayman capacity of 265 h.p. in a combination with PDK is even more economic: its fuel consumption makes 9,1 l/100 of km. Both versions meet strict requirements of standards of toxicity ОГ Euro-5 in Europe and ULEV century of the USA.

Besides unlike some competitors at a choice «the Best car for the driver» Cayman S has shown smaller limiting fuel consumption, than provides the tax to cars with the big fuel consumption, so-called «Gas Guzzler», it is not assessed with the special tax for uneconomical cars.

Logan have transformed into mobile house!

On auto show Caravan Salon 2009 which passes now in Düsseldorf, has been shown very unusual Logan. It is a question of model under name Young Activity Van III (YAV III). It represents present a mobile house constructed on the basis of versatile person Dacia Logan. Front part YAV III differs nothing from versatile persons Logan. But in the rear the present small-sized apartment is made. Here there is a special superstructure rising upwards where it is possible to sleep two adults, there are two more berths below, is every possible boxes for storage of things. Plus to it the car have equipped with minikitchen on which it is possible to cook food.



From the technical point of view such Logan does not represent anything interesting. Under a cowl a standard petrol motor in volume of 1,6 l. But unless here the technics is important? The concept of creation of a cheap mobile house – here that really matters. And the house, by the way, has turned out quite decent. Especially considering that it will cost cheaper at least in two-three times of standard "mobile houses". After all guiding price YAV III in Europe – 15 000 euros. And car sales can already begin in the middle of next year.

Audi will receive motor in volume of 1,2 l

Company Audi has decided to establish on the cars the engine in volume only 1,2 l. It is a question of the petrol unit 1,2 TFSI with a turbo-supercharging which gives out 105 h.p. and 175 Nm (at 1500-3500 rpm) – it will receive 3-doors hatchback Audi A3 and 5-doors A3 Sportback. In Audi perfectly understand that the car of a premium-class with a motor in volume of all in 1,2 l at first sight looks not so well. However thus Germans underline that such А3 0-100 km/h for 11,1 will be capable to be dispersed with (for 3-door А3, 5-doorsj Sportback will type one hundred for 11,3 sec). And the maximum speed of models will make 190 km/h. Indicators, in general, quite tolerable. Thus fuel consumption 1,2-litre «Audi A3» will make only 5,5 l of gasoline on 100 km. And the price similar A3 should be very interesting.

Sultan Lamborghini LM002 have decided to sell

Lamborghini LM002 is possible to name quite authoritatively the predecessor of such cars, as Porsche Cayenne and Spyker D8. As a matter of fact, it is a unique crossover of this manufacturer that already in itself interesting. But the sultan of Brunei used at all a crossover, and versatile person LM002 constructed for it on special order in 1987.

It is the seven-seater car with leather interior, inserts from a tree, TVs, DVD-players and 450-strong V12 which has been borrowed at Countach. Certainly, such versatile person is unique. At present it belongs to the former director BMW and Volkswagen to Bernd Pischetsrieder. To get a car it is possible in Germany, the truth, its price is not disclosed yet. It is probable not to frighten off potential buyers.

Porsche news

As it is known, both sides have agreed about interflow: Volkswagen and Porsche have reunited and conduct work on creation of the integrated concern, Martin Vinterkorn, nowadays the chairman of board VW will supervise which. And judging by recently sounded plans of the company, interflow has gone all on advantage. Recently according to Martin Vinterkorn it became known that in the near future again formed concern will begin manufacture of three new models. The compact off-road car, and also the new version of bonus model Panamera become novelties which will publish under brand Porsche, a sport coupe. The head of new concern so argues on future Porsche: «the First steps are already made — in sale is Cayenne with motor V6 TDI. However it is necessary to continue lineup development. And, probably, novelties Porsche become for many a surprise».

Foreign Internet editions build assumptions concerning these new cars. Many say that, possibly, the motor-car manufacturer will exhaust a compact roadster which will be constructed on the basis of presented to 2009 in Detroit concept VW BlueSport. The increase in volumes of realisation cars mark Porsche becomes the primary goal of concern. Germans put before themselves rather real purpose if only the world market quickly to "get healthy" after crisis, — to deduce by 2013 indicators of sales Porsche on level of 150 000 units of a car in a year. In five years, by calculations of Vinterkorn, this figure should increase to 200 000 units.

Price on Tesla Model S declared!

Tesla have published pictures Model S which should debut in 2012. We will remind that the sedan from a Silicon Valley is unique not only the electromotor, but also seven seats. The car as it is not difficult to guess, will be not small - five metres at length without two centimetres. However this circumstance will not prevent it to be dispersed to 100 km/h for 5.6 seconds only. However, the maximum speed has pumped up - only 211 km/h. However, to go seven together with a speed of 211 km/h - is more expensive, interior then not to wash.
The charge lithium-ion batteries Tesla will suffice on 483 km without charging which, by the way, can be made from pressure in 120, 208 and 240 Watt. In America the car will be on sale at the price of 49 900 dollars.

Volkswagen («Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL)»)

According to research «Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL)», spent by institute J.   D. Power and Associates, the mark has received the greatest number of positive responses from clients in 2009. At once four models — Golf GTI, Tiguan, Passat and Passat CC — became winners in the classes. Jetta and Routan (is on sale only in the USA), the taken second places, supplement the list of successful models Volkswagen. Moreover, any of other motor-car manufacturers has not received more than positive estimations according to probe «APEAL».

Over 80 000 new clients and leasing receivers from the North America have taken part in spent by institute J.   D. Power interrogation about their satisfaction new cars. During probe cars were estimated on more than 80 parametres in areas of recycling, a complete set and dynamics of movement. Following the results of interrogation six models Volkswagen have received positive responses of buyers. Models Golf GTI and Passat have confirmed results of previous years.

J.   D. Power and Associates is leading research institute in the world. J.   D. Power regularly conducts probes and is engaged in the analysis of satisfaction of clients cars in the key automobile markets. Results of last probes «APEAL» in the North America are based on the interrogation of buyers spent on the average after three-monthly operation of cars.

Cadillac will present five new models in 2011

President GM Frits Henderson has confirmed that Cadillac develops five new models for 2011 modelling years, including a sports sedan which becomes competitor BMW 3-Series and Audi A4 in a segment, more low than CTS. The company has declared that the new sedan will be offered with hi-tech engines, rear and, optionallyо, an all wheel drive.

Besides a new sedan of initial level and already presented compact crossover SRX and CTS Sport Wagon, under Henderson's statement, the company will present the serial version concept CTS Coupe which will be offered with the same 556-strong 6.2-litre 8-cylinder turbo engine, as sedan CTS-V. Besides, Cadillac plans replacement for flagman models - rear-wheel STS and front-wheel DTS which will divide a platform with Buick LaCrosse and will be offered with an all wheel drive. Unfortunately, to the detailed information on this model it was not informed.

Toyota exhausts a new diesel engine for Toyota Versa

The ruler of models Toyota Verso MPV has received updating in the form 2.2-litre diesel engine D-CAT capacity of 150 h.p., working with the six-step transmission recently presented on Avensis. The 2.2-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine with a turbo-supercharging develops capacity of 150 h.p. at 3 600 turns in minute and the twisting moment of 340 Nanometers accessible already at 2 000 turns in minute.

Dispersal with 0 to 100 km/h occupies 10.1 seconds, and the declared consumption of fuel is made by 6.8 l/100 of km, and production CO2 - 178/km the Seven-seater minivan with 2.2-litre D-CAT the engine is accessible in complete sets Verso TR and T Spirit and in a base complete set is equipped with 17-inch disks. The car price in the resulted complete sets makes 20 835 and 22 265 pounds sterlings accordingly.

Audi publishes the prices on S5 2010 modelling years

Audi has officially published the prices for cabriolet Audi S5 2010 modelling years. The price of flagman model will make from 42 245 pounds sterlings, including all taxes. That fact is interesting that Audi could not exhaust the leader on roads of road in the summer that is then, cabriolets use the greatest popularity - S5 will arrive in dealer networks not earlier than October.

The model uses a 333-strong six-cylinder turbo engine, 440 Nanometers developing a twisting moment accessible from 2 500 to 4 850 turns in a minute. The engine works with seven-step transmission with double clutch S-tronic. The advanced system of all wheel drive Quattro variable distributes capacity not only between front and rear shafts, but also between each of rear wheels. Dispersal from 0 to 100 km/h occupies 5.6 seconds, and the maximum speed electronically is limited on a mark of 240 km/h. In the combined cycle, the car consumes 8.1 l/100 of km and produces 224 g СО2/km. The soft top opens for 15 and is closed for 17 seconds.

Audi R8 V10 will manage from 146 thousand dollars

For test drive this sport car yet have not given, but Audi has already published the price on R8 5.2 FSI Quattro, more known, as V-10 R8. The sport car with a median arrangement of the ten-cylinder engine and a mechanical gear box will manage in 146 000 dollars, and with R Tronic – already in 155 000.

As a matter of fact, two additional cylinders as 2010 R8 4.2 FSI cost on 32 thousand dollars more cheaply could become the reason of such high cost. On the other hand, V10 will give in hands of the owner on 105 horsepowers more. By the way, for the privilege to receive one of the two first 525-strong cars interested persons have paid neither much, nor it is not enough – 500 000 dollars, and the purchase right was challenged at auction.

Honda turns off manufacture FR-V

Honda turns off assembly of model FR-V. According to representatives of the company, working out of the second generation of a minivan is not planned.

For the years spent on the conveyor, FR-V has got the present army of devoted admirers. And no wonder: the minivan possessed bright appearance, was not bad steered and was rather practical. The practicality became basic "counter" of model – the interior could brag of 32 variants of transformation. There was also a landing formula «3+3» not less. And in front also it has been behind established on three armchairs so the car could take simultaneously a board six person. However, the central front armchair could and be combined, having received thus the big little table with coasters. Some time FR-V it was accessible and in the Russian market. Today FR-V (or Edix as it name in Japan) it is still accessible at many European dealers. And wishing to buy a minivan it is necessary to hasten: in warehouses Honda there were very little amounts of cars.

Volkswagen prepares Golf CC

According to German edition AutoBild, company Volkswagen prepares the next two years to exhaust new model which will receive name Golf CC. Yes-yes, it not seemed to you. Golf CC – this model will stand on a step below the big 4-door coupe Passat CC.

AutoBild even has published the first drawing of new model which gives the chance to understand that Golf CC it will be made approximately in the same style, as Passat СС. Besides a new body, Golf CC will receive also more a rigid suspension, and also the strengthened brakes. Well and engines will be standard from hatchback Golf.