Kamaz trucks will be disposed of by customers

A successful campaign for the recycling of cars, spodvergla company Kamaz to develop something similar for trucks. Good initiative, as is often the case, ran into financial difficulties - recycling trucks are expensive, and Kamaz is considering various sources of funding for this process.

According to studies, about 70% of trucks operated by the Russian Federation, was released more than 10 years ago. With their compliance with environmental situation is even worse - 78% of trucks do not meet even the requirements of "Euro-2", and motors "Euro-4" can boast of only 4.9% of the cars. All this equipment is high time to be replaced by more modern, but the majority of truck owners prefer to buy a turbo for Kamaz, or other parts, and go further - to buy a new car many simply can not afford.

Utilization program KamAZ could accelerate the process of updating the fleet of trucks, only to pay for it, will likely have buyers. To raise funds to finance the program, the leadership is going to impose a KamAZ truck sold the collection, which will go to pay for recycling of old machines.

Sedan and wagon Porsche Pajun appear in 2017

Over the past few months, the German automaker Porsche unveiled a fair amount of information regarding the release of new models that are designed to occupy a niche under the Porsche Panamera.

It is difficult to say why it was so decided. Perhaps the fact that, despite the fact that the Panamera sedan was received very warmly, fans wanted to brand the company to remain adhered to the production of sports cars. Until recently it was known that Porsche Pajun (Panamera Junior), will be offered only in sedan, but according to the German edition of Autobild, Porsche will also offer a version, and wagon.

Both cars will appear in 2017. The new model will be created Pajun on an entirely new platform and will use a new line of engines: six-cylinder petrol capacity of 320, 420 and 520 horsepower, as well as six-cylinder diesel with a maximum output to 313 horsepower. The car in predicting the E-class competitors from Mercedes.

She left another automotive legend Carroll died Shelbi

Anyone that is interested in the automotive industry, has ever heard the name but Shelbi Carroll and his huge contribution to the global automotive industry. Started racing career in 1959, he won the prestigious European Stage 24 of Le Mans.

Shelbi, the V1962 is testing the first Roadster Ford - AC 260 - the car that would become the Shelby Cobra. This was the beginning of an impressive career with its ups and downs. However, the May 10, 2012 Shelbi Carroll died at the age of 89 years. Ended another car legend.

"Today we lost a legendary person in the history of Ford Motor Company. Moreover, we have lost a friend. Name Shelbi Carroll was one of the most recognizable in the industry of production cars. All that he undertook, he certainly succeeded. Whether it is an undoubted success in the racing arena in the 1960s or the creation of the most famous Mustang - its vitality and enthusiasm with which he came to work for sixty years, have inspired those who worked with him, "- said Edsel Ford II, board member of the Ford Motor Company and great-grandson of Henry Ford, founder.

Record number of new Audi models

The intention of the German automaker Audi to increase the rate of sales to a half million cars per year and expand its influence in the markets of China, Germany and the United States in 2015 is now met with harsh realities, forcing the company to withdraw a little from his plan.

However, this goal Audi began actively campaigning for the registration of new models, starting with Q6, Q8, R6, S2, S9, RS1 and the RS8. Some of these names, such as Q6, RS1 and RS8 are already familiar, while the remaining four - is a completely new car, which had not previously been heard and rumors.

Most likely, the S2 model will become more athletic version of A2, and assumes the appearance of S9 A9 in the near future. As for the model R6, it will be a new sports car company, which will take a niche under the current R8. Q8 SUV will be a senior fellow of the existing Q7, representing a very large and luxurious SUV, which the company has ever offered.

Lotus is preparing a new race car

Division of Lotus Racing has announced the launch of a new model of Evora GTC, which will take part in a series of American racing Grand-Am. Behind the wheel of the new car will be the British pilots: Richard Adams, David Green and Martin Byford.

This model is created based on the Evora GT4, which was borrowed from most of the elements. However, Evora GTC much easier thanks to the doors and roof of the carbon-fiber fiber, glass and plexiglass. In addition, a car equipped with traction control and ABS from BOSCH. Completes the modification kit vosemnadtsatidyuymovyh new drive.

Under the hood of Evora GTC was the standard four-liter six-cylinder engine produces 450 horsepower and 440 N / m torque. A couple of the engine is a six-speed transmission sekventialnaya.

BMW recalls vehicles due to problems with headrests

Not long ago, the luxury Italian carmaker Ferrari faced with revocation models 458 Italia and California, and followed him, and faced with such a Bavarian company BMW.

Published in the German press release stating that the BWM car had to withdraw 7.600 3rd series 2012 production due to problems with the seat headrests, which exceeded the permissible travel down by 25 millimeters.

Cars, which suffered a similar attack had been made ​​in the period from October 18, 2011 to March 18, 2012. The problem was discovered only in late April 2012, when production for six months was in full swing. As always in such cases, the manufacturer agrees to correct the defect free of charge.

Ferrari apologizes for insulting Chinese culture

The last thing that wants to achieve any global automaker, is damaging relations with the fastest growing and developing the global automobile market. However, this is exactly what the company has made Ferrari, a little ride on the 458 Italia Chinese Edition of China.

At the moment, China is one of the world distributors of Ferrari and Italians had to pay $ 12,000 for permission to ride in his car in the Zhonghua Gate in Nanjing. This monument of architecture and culture, there are 600 years old. Everything would be fine, except that later dealership employee that was driving the car, began to "fabricate" tricks in the monument.

The Chinese are very serious about their culture and traditions, so for them this was unacceptable behavior. Employee was reprimanded and Ferrari representative apologized and promised to pay all costs and fix the damage.

SpaceX and Bigelow Aerospace will join forces in the market of space services

Car Shelby GT500 lineup in 2007, went down the assembly line had an impressive 500 horsepower, before the 2010 capacity was not increased to 540 hp

Both figures were pretty impressive as long as the model 2013 with pride has not demonstrated its 650 horsepower. However, this is not the reason for the excitement of the past owners of car production, as the Department of Shelby Performance Part announced the release of naturally aspirated eight-cylinder engine capacity to 5.4-liters.

The modification is designed to add as much as 300 horsepower, which indicates that the final value of 840 horsepower. This system replaces the old him and adds a new heatsink and the intercooler, which can be filled with ice or dry ice, allowing you to more effectively reduce the temperature.

Volvo XC40 spotted testing at the U.S.

Ubiquitous spies, the paparazzi managed to capture a prototype of the upcoming Volvo XC40 before its debut, scheduled for a car show in Paris, to be held in September.

Like most of today's automakers, the Swedes are going to offer a small SUV, which is every day becoming more popular in every market. Featuring a high ground clearance and height than the V40, the new XC40 should be a boon to all lovers of SUVs.

Information on the power unit so far is under the veil of secrecy, however, would hardly be surprising step to equip the car diesel or turbocharged gasoline engine. The latter boasts a capacity of 254 horsepower.

Source: autoblog.com

Cadillac added a complete XTS 2013 iPad

If you suddenly decide to buy a full-size sedan Cadillac XTS 2013 model year, then you know you can count on something more than just the keys, a car and a free bottle of wax to polish the car. In completing this model American manufacturer (General Motors) decided to add a tablet computer Apple iPad.

iPad will serve as an instructor who will introduce owners to the XTS features a new vehicle, including the built-in infotainment system CUE (Cadillac User Experience). The system includes an 8-inch touch screen with proximity sensors, which at the approach of the user's hand, "wake up" the screen with tactile feedback (vibration when you press a virtual keyboard).
By default, the iPad application loaded OnStar RemoteLink, MyCadillac and simulator training to work with inforsistemoy CUE. Car owners will also get access to sites, forums and other social platforms to discuss issues related to the production Cadillac.
Well, if you are the proud owner of iPhone, then for your favorite phone in the center console Cadillac XTS provides a single place.
In the U.S. car dealerships luxury sedan Cadillac XTS will come later this month at a price of 44,995 dollars in the base.
Source: Foxnews.com

Hyundai and BMW join forces

More than ten years ago, the Korean automaker Hyundai has remained a sort of black sheep industry, except for the Hyundai Excel, which at one time received several awards. However, as time passed, and the company has managed to put themselves in line with international manufacturers such as Honda, Toyota and Nissan.

But regardless of the success of the brand, no one thought that the consumed Hyundai and BMW in the same sentence. Unless, of course, it does not look like this: "I can not afford a BMW, but Hyundai - it is." In the automotive environment is now rumors began to circulate about what Koreans and Germans began to look closely to each other. And as stated Eysun Chang, the son of board member Hyundai, BMW plans to do a German joint development and production of engines.

Such cases are not uncommon. Currently working with Audi Volkswagen, Toyota has joined the Subaru in the project BRZ / GT 86/FR-S, and in such a distinguished past Ford and Mazda. The reality is that the Korean Hyundai Motors produces very high quality at an affordable price, while the BMW is trying to adjust to the new regulation, while maintaining the minimum price of their motors.

Source: topspeed.com

The first rendering of the new Audi Q2 lineup

German carmaker Audi is ready to offer a line of SUVs, which includes models Q3, Q5, Q7, and Q6, which is now at the stage, ready to become a worthy competitor to BMW X6.

However, new rumors suggest that the Germans are currently working on a new SUV, which will become a much "sportier" than the current five-door Q3. Future models will be built on the familiar platform of MQB and design will be close to the A1.

According to the same unconfirmed rumors, the car boast a completely new system of LED lights, which currently does not have any company. In addition Audi will allow each customer to personalize the car to the maximum. Expect the usual set for A1 engines, including turbocharged four-cylinder engine of 1.4 liter and economical 1.6-liter diesel.

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake: ready for 100%

Upcoming Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake was recently included in the lenses of cameras, showing a complete lack of camouflage tape. The first time in quite a long time, you can see the new line up headlamps and a body.

And judging by the fact that the car tried to show off all your charms noovobretennye, it is expected to release in the near future. Model Name Shooting Brake - it's just elegant to avoid rough "CLS Wagon," which hardly applies to luxury cars.

With the exception of the stern, the car will remain in standard cell design and engines that are used in the model compartments. It is expected to use the previous six-cylinder engine of 3.5 liters and output of 306 horsepower and 4.6-liter eight-cylinder power of 429 hp

Porsche Macan first came to the camera lens

The first pictures of the car Porsche Macan can hardly be called true, as the prototype of the car safely concealed under the body Audi Q5. But luck is now turned face-to-spies-paparazzi who managed to capture a new SUV for him in the usual form.

As is well known for a long time, Porsche Macan will be based on the crossover Audi Q5, but with significantly improved chassis, brake system and, of course, the wheels. Under the hood of car engine lineup will be as provided by Audi in different variations: petrol and diesel.

Also in the plans of the Germans creating a hybrid engine that will combine the two-liter TFSI 210-hp and 44 hp electric motor. This system will allow Macan get the level of carbon dioxide emissions of 130 g / km - a goal that many automakers are striving to achieve, by 2015, thanks to the new European regulation.

Subaru is developing a new turbocharged engine

A couple of weeks ago, cleared up the situation with the possibility of equipping the triumvirate - BRZ, GT 86 and FR-S - productive turbocharged engine. The latter was an instant failure, while the prospect of BRZ and GT 86 remains obscure.

However, from the Japanese Subaru decided to go more democratic way, adding some horsepower to the current two-liter engine. At the moment, the Japanese automaker is finalizing a turbocharged version of its engine FA20. It should also be mentioned that the new engine is unlikely to be similar to the standard, and it's not just the additional horsepower.

The big difference will be that Subaru uses its own system instead of the injection, which was developed by engineers of Toyota. The first rumors reported that the capacity can be increased up to 296 horsepower. Bad news may be that at first the Japanese intend to use the new engine, the model Legacy, followed in modifications CVT.

Ultima GTW

No, this is not Ultima GTR, a car in the photo is the Ultima GTW - model created based on the GTR and has undergone significant modification of the engine. Ultima GTR is equipped with a standard eight-cylinder engine of 6.3 liters and output of 534 horsepower.

New Ultima GTW also boasts a modern, more spacious engine - 7.2-liter - capacity of 648 horsepower. The car was created as part of Wayne Lansdowne, who set out to raise the Ultima GTR performance to new heights.

But he had only to stall the project as another enterprising man, George Williams, took hold of it, bringing it to the end. Body of the car has been improved in the studio Steve Smith Custom, and now is the presence of solid carbon-fiber wing of the fiber, the new headlamps with LED lights, front and side splitters.

FAZ: Opel Astra will cease production in Germany in 2015

2015 may be the last year for the compact model Opel Astra, collected at the plant in Rüsselsheim (Germany), writes a local newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), citing high-ranking officials who take part in the negotiations on this issue. According to the publication, European leaders GM offers to move production to existing plants bestseller in Elesmer Port (England) and Gliwice (Poland).

By reducing labor costs the company plans to increase annual production from 145 Astra 000 to 205 000 units (Elesmer port) and from 185 000 to 240 000 units (Gliwice), the report said. Since 1999, Opel has suffered a loss of $ 16 billion. Only during the first quarter of 2012 Vauxhall and Opel lost about $ 256 million.

It is reported that the final decision regarding the relocation of GM decides in mid-May. Management of companies General Motors and Opel does not comment on the situation.

The Germans are working on the car of the future

This is not the most luxurious and remarkable concept car, the creation of which involved the Bavarian automaker BMW, but this car could be the most significant achievement of the company in the near future.

The concept is called Visio.M MUTE is a prototype created by the Technical University of Munich under the leadership of the German BMW. The model is positioned as a future car that is designed to "launch" an entirely new type of car is the maximum efficiency and performance that rivals the current models with internal combustion engines.

This project has already invested more than 14 million dollars, mainly the Ministry of Education in Germany. Concept Visio.M MUTE will be an important step in creating new technologies in logistics, security, collisions, motor development, which will be applied to future mass production of automobiles.

Porsche gets a huge profit in the first quarter of 2012

Having behind ambitious plans for the future, German atvoproizvoditel Porsche in the first quarter of this year is different enviable sales. And all thanks to the model 991 911, which unlike its predecessor 997, led the company forward.

To start, the world's auto sales growth amounted to 29%, which is translating into a quantitative indicator of 30.231 sold cars. It is possible to increase profits by 32% - more than three billion euros. And most importantly, the Porsche managed to hire 725 additional staff person, dispersed around the globe.

Lutz Sacks, Chief Financial Officer Porsche, said: "We are extremely pleased with this indicator and must continue to work in this vein. We will certainly be able to find a compromise on a significant investment and financing for our future development. "

Opel Adam once again hit the camera lens

It's no secret that the German automaker Opel is working on a new model that takes a niche under the Corsa. The new car was formerly known as the Opel Junior.

But a spokesman for Opel officially confirmed that the new model will be called Adam. The car will compete with cars such as Volkswagen Up and Fiat 500. But whether it's Junior, Allegra, or Adam, the new model was again seen passing the test trials near production facilities, sometimes leaving on public roads.

The Germans officially present the car at the Paris Show in September. This model will use a line of small three-or four-cylinder engines developed in conjunction with the Chinese partner of Opel, SAIC. The volume of engines will be between one and 1.4-liter, in addition to conventional injector, some also boast a turbocharger.