Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Skoda Rapid – New budget car

Czech carmaker Skoda factory, located in the Indian city of Pune, began assembling a new model of economy class.
New budget car was brand sedan Skoda Rapid, which is based on a well-known model of Volkswagen Polo, although a number of Western media claimed that the model will be designed based on the concept MissionL. Five Skoda Rapid in the product line will take place between Skoda Fabia and Octavia. Overall length of the body model is 4.39 m, width of the machine is 1.70 m, height – 1.47 pm The luggage compartment achieves nearly 500 liters.
For Skoda Rapid provided gasoline and diesel engines in volume 1.6 liters and power 103 hp In the Indian market, "turned" option Volkswagen Polo will be on sale at the end of the year.
Recall that in Russia in early 2013 will begin serial production model modification MissionL, that the domestic market will replace Octavia Tour. According to director representation Skoda in Peter Yaneba, machine cost from $ 15,000 to $ 20,000 will be available in two bodies "hatchback" and "liftbek."

BMW will make a special version of X6 M more powerful

Bavarian concern BMW soon offer its customers special version "Charged" crossover X6 M. These are the "spy" photos taken during tests on a prototype "Northern loop".
Amid sequence modifications BMW X6 M test prototype released new side "skirts" and modernized hood with intake, which will supply air into the engine compartment to cool the power plant. In the back of the body there are no changes. It is expected that commodity version of the new modification X6 M gets redesigned interior and plate with the name Special Series.
According to unconfirmed data, under the hood machines accommodate 4.4-liter gasoline engine with two turbines, which power engineers will increase from 555 to 600 hp As a result, the model BMW X6 Mlimitrovannoy series will be a little faster donor car. The serial version of the BMW X6 M, haste from 0 to 100 km / h. for 4.7 sec, a top speed of 250 km / h.
It is possible that Premiere updates Bavarian concern will be held in mid-September at the international Frankfurt motor show.

Infiniti FX37S – new sports crossover

Infiniti FX37S was presented by developers as a crossover. However, on closer acquaintance with this car, it is clear that the nature of Infiniti FX37S true sports car.
Infiniti FX37S – one of the best representatives of premium cars, is able to satisfy even the most sophisticated and demanding drivers.
Thirty-seventh Infiniti FX has the best of sports car and SUV. And, what is more sports car than an SUV says even the appearance of a car. Infiniti has excellent aerodynamic characteristics. What does and sloping roof, and hid under the plate, diffusers, which reduce aerodynamic drag car by 5%. The fact that the designers were thinking primarily about the sporty car speaker and installed on Infiniti FX37S 21-inch wheels and stiff suspension, in which the car driver obeys perfectly. On turns the rear wheels steering the car too, and branded all-wheel drive connects the second axis automatically. In continuous mode has one rear wheel drive.
In addition, under the hood is a new Infiniti unit volume of 3.7 liters and 333 hp. Motor V6 acceleratesInfiniti FX37S to 100 km / h in 7 seconds. With such a powerful engine, driving whose weight is more than 2 tons, it becomes easy.
Quick news remained the same and no different from previous models of this brand. The interior used only expensive finishing materials are built-in camera for easy parking system for a comfortable landing / drivers who remembers the settings the driver's seat and steering wheel.
For rear seat passengers also created greater comfort: the ceiling is built monitor has a separate climate. All these qualities make the car Infiniti FX37S worthy competitor of monopoly premium as Mercedes, Audi and BMW.

Volkswagen Golf – black pearl

Little-known tuning studio from Germany Siemoneit Racing presented "raskocheharennyy" option five-door hatchback Golf R, which was called Black Pearl, which translated to English means "black pearl."
For the model Volkswagen Golf R experts Siemoneit Racing developed two packages of proof 270-strong petrol installation. The first one involves increasing capacity 2.0-liter turbo unit to 355 hp and torque from 320 to 485 Nm. To achieve such performance, engineers had "to flash" block of the engine, to make installation of a new induction system and steel exhaust system. The cost of this package revision Golf R in Siemoneit Racing valued at € 2896.
Owners Volkswagen Golf R, wishing to bring a level hatchback models with Porsche and Ferrari, tuners services will cost an additional amount of 1698 €. For the money machine equipped injection pump and other intercooled, whereby capacity power plant will increase to 530 hp, writes WCF. In the studio also prepared for € 298 to upgrade the transmission and lower curb weight hatchback a few pounds by installing carbon hood.
Acceleration time Volkswagen Golf R Black Pearl the first "hundred" and data on the maximum speed is not specified. Recall that the 270-strong Golf R from 0 to 100 km / h accelerates at 5.7 sec and developed 250 km / h.

BMW Z2 – new rival Mazda MX-5

Bavarian concern BMW, despite the growing popularity of inexpensive compact sports car class Mazda MX-5, thinking about the production model under the index symbol Z2.
Sportcar BMW Z2, according to insider information, will be one of the first cars Bavarian brand, built on a new front-drive platform. The car will get a compact size and low weight – 1000 kg. To achieve this figure in BMW intend through extensive use of carbon fiber, which will be manufactured front fenders and trunk lid, as well as aluminum and magnesium. BMW Z2 receive movable front spoiler for added downforce, active air intakes and play with active shutter.
Model produced in bodywork modifications "coupe" and "roadster", will be equipped with turbocharged engines up from 1.6 to 2.0 liters and power from 136 to 245 hp, working in tandem or six-speed manual transmission, or vosmyshvydkisnu "automatic". Some experts suggest that Z2 eventually come to market hybrid cars and even electric vehicles.
World Premiere BMW Z2 held in 2014, when the car goes on sale. Journalists estimated model at € 33,000.

Audi A6 Avant 2011 – new spy photos

In mid-September the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Audi will hold the world presentation wagonAudi A6 Avant new generation, the effect of holding which may, however, be somewhat weakened by the activity of the paparazzi.
Recently photo reporters have made new "spy" photos of the prototype Audi A6 Avant, passing tests at high temperatures in the United States. Great success was that the car went to road test with a slight "camouflage", which prevents fully appreciate the exterior updates, though branded trapezoidal grille replaces the prototype in a test playing style Mitsubishi. Aggressive and rapid rising of the vehicle emphasize the waist line, beveled roof spoiler and a "hut" head optics with LED strips.
Rival BMW 5-Series Touring and Mercedes E-Class Estate will receive two petrol engines power 204 and 300 hp and three turbodiesel capacity from 177 to 245 hp Clients can expect to market hybrid wagon versions of the 211-strong petrol engine volume of 2.0 liters and an electric motor that develops 45 hp Sporty model with shyldoy "S6" equip the new 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 power unit of 400 hp
Universal Audi A6 Avant, built on an aluminum chassis modular, lighter predecessor by approximately 80 kg. "Diet" positively affected the controllability and fuel efficiency of the car. Save fuel wagon also help Stop & Start technology and electric power steering.
Premiere wagon Audi A6 Avant held in September at the Frankfurt, and salons dealer model will come end of the year. In Europe the A6 sedan in a base of 204-horsepower and variator sold for $ 60,000

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

New model Infiniti Etherea goes into mass production

Today, the company Nissan has told the first details about the future of the automobile Infiniti Etherea with a drive to the front axle.
During a press conference at the exhibition in Frankfurt Nissan head Carlos Ghosn said Infiniti model built on a new platform front-drive Mercedes-Benz, and the exterior design is inspired by the car look show carEtherea, the world premiere of which took place during the Geneva Motor Show. It is assumed that the front-drive cars, designed for implementation in the first place on the European market ukomplektuyut as gasoline and diesel engines. Vice President Andy Palmer said Nissan hopes that the share of rival Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series will have 40% of the total marks Infiniti models sold in the Old World.
Due to the high yen produce new luxury car division of Nissan will be outside of Japan. The front-drive car Infiniti Etherea should appear on the market in approximately 2014.
Recall that the first car built on a new front-drive platform, Mercedes-Benz is the second generation compactveni B-Class, whose premiere took place at the exhibition in Frankfurt.

Fisker Surf presented hybrid rival Ferrari FF

North American manufacturer hibridomobiley Fisker at the exhibition in Frankfurt acquainted the public with the conceptual model Surf, which is due to an unusual form of the body was awarded comparisons with supercar Ferrari FF.
Fisker Surf, who in the company described as "the world's first luxury electric sports for active and eco-friendly lifestyle" is a sort of a mix between a generalist, coupe and hatchback. Luxurious five-door model in the back "Shooting Brake" is equipped with 2.0-liter gasoline engine, responsible only for recharging the lithium-ion battery capacity of 20 kW / h, and two electric motors. Units with Zero Emission two developing 408 hp and 1330 Nm of torque.
From the "hundreds" Fisker Surf accelerates in 5.9 sec, "maximum speed" show car is 201 km / h One car charging enough to overcome the 80 km and running engines increase cruising range to 402 miles, according to the official press release.
Fisker is going to run the model Surf into mass production next year. Drafting model will be implemented at the facilities of the Finnish factory Valmet, where the summer gathering sedan Karma.

Frankfurt 2011: The new BMW Gallery

At the International Motor Show in 2011 in Frankfurt am Main company introduced a number of new models and concepts such as the BMW i3, BMW i8, the new first series, BMW M5, coupe sixth series and others.

World premiere concepts BMW i3 and BMW i8

Both conceptual design hint at future serial models, be released under a new sub-brands BMW i. BMW i3 will descend from the conveyor BMW factory in Leipzig already in 2013, BMW i8 will appear later.
BMW i3 Concept, previously known as the Megacity Vehicle, is a new city car concept for electric traction. BMW i8 Concept – the latest generation of sports car-type plug-in hybrid: it combines an internal combustion engine and electric drive.

BMW EfficientDynamics: new concepts decline in fuel consumption and pollutant emissions

At the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 at the BMW is a large number of new models that are equipped with the most optimized engine efficiency. Cutting-edge technology is part of the BMW EfficientDynamics serial equipment.

New BMW 1 Series: more dynamic, more comfort, more efficiency

The latest developments in BMW EfficientDynamics widely used including the new "odynychtsi" which was first presented to the public at the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2011.
Gamma engines for BMW 1 Series includes two petrol engines and three diesel units is particularly effective with the power spectrum from 100 hp kVt/136 to 135 kW/184 hp (In Russia, represented by one diesel model). Automatic shutdown and restart the engine Auto Start Stop and switch modes of movement, including the mode «ECO PRO», part of the serial complete vehicle in combination with manual and with automatic transmission.
In the serial for the new BMW 1 Series now also includes air conditioning, car compared to the previous model was much more spacious both front and rear, the trunk volume has increased by 30 liters and is 360 liters. Optional all engine variants can be combined with an eight-automatic gearbox.

The new BMW M5: sedan with racing technology

The reason for the new BMW M5 is vysokosprytnyy V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology with capacity 412 hp kVt/560, which gives a typical car M-version continued traction in particularly broad rev range. Compared with the previous model maximum power was about 10% higher. Maximum torque increased by as much as 30% and is now 680 Nm. With an average consumption of the car has been lowered by more than 30% – to 9.9 liters per 100 kilometers (in the EU driving cycle). Pulling force V8 engine through the seven-speed gearbox M Drivelogic dual-clutch to the rear wheels.

Became known the price of a new Hyundai Elantra

The company "Hyundai Motor CIS" announced Russian prices for model Hyundai Elantra new generation. In the basic version of the car will cost nearly $ 24,130.
The basic version of the new Hyundai Elantra valued at $ 23,990. For the money the buyer will receive the car with 1.6 l engine and 6-speed manual transmission as standard (Base). List of equipment in this release includes ABS with brake-force distribution system (EBD), two front airbags, immobilizer, "baby lock" system child seat attachment Isofix, air conditioning, trip computer, heated front seats, alarm system with remote control. All models will also feature CD/MP3 Radio with AUX and USB connectors and the ability to connect IPod, six speakers, control unit radio on the handlebars and the active antenna on the back window.
Price Range to Hyundai Elantra 2011 performed Optima – from $ 25,750 to $ 28,130. In addition to the Base configuration such cars are equipped with treated leather steering wheel and gearbox lever, 16-inch wheels, side bags, and "curtain" of security, rear power windows, fog lights.
In assembling Comfort ($ 26,900 – $ 29,270) includes "rain sensor", dual-zone climate control system antizapotivannya windows with air ionizer, electronic stabilization system stability (ESP) and aluminum pads on the pedals. Cars with automatic transmissions in this performance fitted optytronnoyu dashboard Nightvision.
To do Sport is a special set of options: heated rear seats, cruise control with steering wheel controls, avtozatemnennya mirrors and rear-view camera, "light sensor" access to the salon and keyless engine start button, trim grille "black chrome ". Suggested price Hyundai Elantra 2011 this version is $ 31,000.
In addition to the base 1.6-liter engine equipped with a new product from Hyundai is also working engine of 1.8 liter capacity 150 hp In a 6-speed manual transmission, available 6-band "machine".
Hyundai Elantra new generation was introduced in November last year at the Auto Show in Los Angeles. In August this year, announced the launch car sales in Russia. Model of the past, IV generation, produced from 2006 to the present.

Infiniti will show in Frankfurt, the first hybrid – Infiniti M35h

At the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September, the company Infiniti present a "commodity" version of "hybrid" business sedan M35h. And reveal details of its ambitious development strategy.
Infiniti M35h – first "hybrid" in the history of the company and, according to the Japanese, the fastest, but at the same time – the most ecological car brand. Under the hood of the model – petrol-electric propulsion system: engine 3.5 V6 and electric motor power 50 kW. The total plant capacity of 364 hp
The hybrid version Infiniti M35h complement the line of sedans Series M, which currently includes models M30d V6 diesel engine and M37 V6 petrol engine. M35h diesel version will cost more, but sales in the European market will come a few days before the official opening of the Frankfurt Motor Show.
In hybrid M35h, Infiniti will present in Frankfurt updated series G, restyled version of the crossover FX, in development which participated F1 driver Sebastian Vettel, who is now the face of the Infiniti, but also reveals some details of its ambitious development strategy for the next six years. At the moment, the company said it expects by 2016 to take 10% of the world market of luxury cars.
Cars Infiniti officially sold in Russia since 2007. Currently in our country is a complete range of Japanese luxury brand. During the first half of this year, according to AYEB the Russian market were sold 3190 cars, which is 74% more than in the first six months of 2010

Americans showed a new supercar, which "punish" Bugatti (VIDEO)

The American company Shelby SuperCars (SSC), which received worldwide fame thanks supercar Ultimate Aero TT, in Shanghai held a public presentation of his new creation – Coupe Tuatara.
New hiperkar created by fashion designer Jason Kastriot built on carbon chassis and is made of composite materials body. In the engine compartment machines located 7.0-liter engine with two turbines. Petrol V-shaped "eight" develops 1350 hp and over 1000 Nm of torque transferred to the rear wheels. The engine can work in tandem with a seven-speed manual transmission and automatic transmission semyshvydkisnoyu SMG Paddle Shift paddles with "petals".
During the presentation SSC Tuatara the company has not declared dynamic characteristics of the car. Earlier, the brand claimed that the car is the fastest on the planet hiperkarom. Today the title belongs to the fastest model Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: French compartments during tests dispersed to 415 km / h. It is expected that the rate SSC Tuatara will be at 25 km / h higher than the Bugatti.
World Premiere SSC Tuatara China coincided with the opening ceremony distribution center in the Asian region called SSC Asia. Exact terms of the North American release hiperkara market and its value remains unknown.

Toyota Dear Qin: subtle hint of new global model

At the Beijing International Auto Show premiered two conceptual models Toyota addressed Dear Qin. It is a compact five-door hatchback and four-door sedan.
What you should know about the project Dear Qin? What he announces a new global compact series, when launched on the market next year.
In Toyota emphasize that both the concept of giving an idea of a new design language that aims to attract more customers. As part of the strategic plan of the company is supposed to create new cars, pleasant both in terms of design and management.
In Concepts Dear Qin Toyota brought to China third design called Yundong Shuangqing. This four-door sedan with a colorful design and a completely new hybrid system, which was established to research a company in China.
At a press conference, Toyota's president Akio Toyoda said: "I want the Chinese people could enjoy the innovation of hybrid technology, born in their home countries."

Lamborghini Urus: purebred bull terrain

The name of his car received from the Spanish breed bulls "Urus" which is an intermediate between bulls for bullfighting and draft animals. A new concept Italians can love, you can hate, but that crossoverLamborghini Urus became a star of the international motor show in Beijing – it's a fact.
Italian automaker officially insists that the decision to launch Lamborghini Urus the production is still pending, but sources within the company say that the main bosses in the VW Group already gave the car the green light, and the production model will be ready by 2016.
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winckelmann, representing Urus Motor Show, said that the car can help the brand to double sales and provide a significant boost profit repeating what made Cayenne for Porsche.
The serial version of the five-meter "Urus" likely to retain the appearance of the concept almost intact, but the interior design will be less exotic and more functional.
As for the chassis, architecture platform next-generation VW Group, which is used in the Bentley EXP 9 F, Porsche Cayenne, VW Touareg and Audi Q7, will be the basis for Lamborghini Urus, a range of engines will be presented turbocharged V8 Audi and V10 Lamborghini. There is just the possibility of a hybrid version of the Urus.

BYD Qin – fully electric hybrid

At the auto show in Beijing, BYD will introduce all-electric hybrid concept Qin, writes Sarnewschina. And while the company revealed the first official photos showed innovative concept and shared some details about the car.
BYD Qin can operate in two modes: pure electric (EV) and hybrid mode (HEV). No, the information stated there is no confusion and no cheating, all-electric car really and truly hybrid. Under the hood there is no concept of the internal combustion engine, but there are two electric motors, and one of them is able to charge the battery while driving. In BYD technology called "bi-directional converter charging and discharging."
As a super "green" miracle technology is still not exactly clear company promised more details to report at an exhibition in Beijing. The only thing that is officially known – BYD Qin accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.9 seconds, and that exist as a concept it is not too long. Expected price all-electric hybrid in the Chinese market will be about 150 thousand yuan ($ 23,800), Central and local government promised subsidies to purchase it. In addition, the company says that the future owner of the car costs on average amount to only 16 yuan ($ 2.5) per hundred kilometers.

Kia K9: new photos Sedan

As we approach the start of sales of the new flagship sedan Kia K9 South Korean manufacturer teaches at Net new information and photos of the vehicle.
To the delight of lovers of premium rear car company Kia has published Interior shots K9. The first photos displayed dashboard with two round scales, projection color display, multifunction steering wheel with inset under royalnyy varnish, and the second – automatic transmission lever a la BMW, handbrake button and puck control multimedia system, which will comprise display diagonal 12.3 inches.
In Kia said that sales Kia K9 the South Korean market will begin in the summer. In Asian country rear wheel drive sedan will be available with 3.3-liter V6 petrol unit with 300 hp and the 334-strong petrol V-shaped "six" capacity of 3.8 liters.
The main competitors novelty South Korean manufacturer will be the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Mercedes CSC: official premiere

Not so long ago it was reported that Mercedes will build a new compact sports sedan named CLC or CLA at its plant in Hungary, and in April it will be possible to look at the pre-series concept.
So, to this moment, and the network appeared the first official photos Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe (CSC) before the world premiere at the motor show in Beijing.
Mercedes CSC looks like developing F 800 Style Concept, shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010, with many stylistic elements borrowed from the new A-Class, which was released on the audience in New York last year.
Portal Carscoop reports that the basis Mercedes CSC is a new platform MFA, which debuted in serial A-class. Rival Audi A3 Sedan has a length of 4637 mm, which is 46 mm longer than the current S-Class sedan.
The concept is driven by the same 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection that is used on the new A25 (208 hp).
Serial CLC or CLA will be offered a similar hatchback A-class line of diesel and gasoline engines, including the top-end version of AMG two-liter turbo units with a capacity of more than 320 hp. and four-wheel drive.

Start selling Opel Astra OPC

Three-door "hot" hatchback from the German automaker went on sale in Russia on June 6. Opel Astra OPC receive a two-liter 280-strong turbocharged engine, manual transmission and 4 dopobladnannya package priced from $ 1000 to $ 5000. Cost models as standard will $ 38,300.
In standard Opel Astra OPC includes active suspension FlexRide, which samoblokuye front differential, ESP Plus and ABS, Cruise Control, Brembo brakes and 19-inch aluminum wheels. Salon basic specification please Recaro sports front seats with heating, electric windows, dual-zone climate control, front and side airbags, sports trohspytsevym processed leather steering wheel with controls for car radio and heated sports dashboard, trip computer and rear seat consisting in the ratio 40:60.
For Opel Astra OPC 4 package options available at prices ranging from $ 1000 to $ 5000: budget OPC Design, OPC Performance, OPC Unlimited and OPC Full Edition. You can also add on a car panoramic windshield, road signs recognition system Opel Eye and electric parking brake.

Photo of the new Toyota Auris 2013 came in sight

The first alleged image Toyota Auris 2013 model year leaked to the Internet. Five-door front-wheel drive hatchback, produced by "Toyota" from 2007 on the platform of the car Toyota Corolla, will be more sporty and luxurious.
Judging by the Japanese scanned brochure style model is more sporty and luxurious, with a more pronounced grille and narrower faramy.Zadnya stand slightly alter its shape, the roof will be more inclined, and along the body will be embossed line. As for size, the updated model is longer by 30 mm and 55 mm lower than its predecessor.
Improved touch and interior. It may be noted trohspytseve steering wheel, round vents and large handles with metal trim.
It is assumed that the line petrol engines Toyota Auris 2013 will be represented by 1.5-and 1.8-liter four-cylinder engines. You can also expect a 1.6 – and 2.0-liter diesel engine from BMW.
Officially Toyota Auris 2013 must submit in July 2012.

Hyundai i30 became available in wagon

Hyundai Motor Company continues to develop a success model Hyundai i30, which now appears on the European markets in the new popular format – modification "wagon".
Compared with the hatchback version of the "wagon" is much more roomy trunk, a standard which amounts to 528 liters, while the rear seats folded – to 1642 liters.
Alan Rashfort, First Vice President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe, said: "After the successful launch of sales Hyundai i30 new generation model output in the back "wagon" will be the next stage in the development of the European market. The new model is not only a good deal for consumers, but also demonstrates teamwork of designers, engineers and engineers who worked on it. "
By the way, you may notice that the new generation Hyundai i30 in the body "hatchback" and "universal" – is almost true "European car". The machine was designed in the technical center of Hyundai Motor Europe in Russelshaymi in Germany "taking into account all European consumers," says the manufacturer company.
Hyundai Experts expect that the output Hyundai i30 Wagon significantly increase demand and make 30% of total sales model.
For reference, in May 2012 model Hyundai i30 received five stars in Euro NCAP rating and the highest in its segment result: 90% of safety for children 18 months and 3 – year-olds.

Hyundai i40 appeared on the auto CIS

Korean "Hyundai Motor" literally the day after the Geneva Motor Show unveiled in Russia its new sedanHyundai i40. The car is positioned as a superior machine and standing in the line above the popular Hyundai we "Sonata."
Impressions of news presentation is very controversial. On the one hand, the appearance created with European designers, demonstrating a clear desire to fit the tastes of Korean car European audience. Signature design in the style of "wavy lines" really looks good on this machine, but the stern view suggests a strong association with cheap Solaris.
European-rich looks even basic equipment – Hyundai i40 comes with very large blocks of options, including: adaptive headlights lighting, parking assistance system, heated steering wheel, speakerphone with voice control and Russified interface board computer and navigation.
The first impression of the car is very favorable. The machine well executed interior present quality materials, all with good ergonomics. But significant trunk seems not functional – the geometry of its cover and luggage space itself is unlikely to dip into it things that are different from the standard size suitcases.
What makes skeptical of the stated desire to move the Korean market Avensis and some European brands, so it is persistent and well-founded desire Koreans claim the presence of D-class with a price tag that we are accustomed to seeing in premium or sub-premium brands.
Patriotic motorists Hyundai i40 offered only in three trim levels, with only a gasoline engine and a six-speed "automatic". Unlike CIS, Europe and available diesel version and manual transmission, and station wagon. One consolation was that according to representatives of the "Hyundai" price is not much different from the European. However, the joy is weak, if you remember about the interest rates on loans and income levels in the CIS and EU countries.
Basic equipment Hyundai i40 starts at $ 37,500. For the money offered two-liter 150-strong atmospheric engine, 16-inch steel wheels, heated seats, cloth seats, antyzapitnivayuche glass and dual-zone climate control.
The main hope in "Hyundai Motor CIS" impose on the complete set of Style, which is offered at $ 44,000. There are currently xenon headlights, keyless access system, "Start / Stop" reversing camera, parking assistant and cruise control.
In the top-end configuration Hyundai i40 already transcends "the bar" decency – the Premium version asking $ 48,000, providing for them a panoramic roof, navigation system, adaptive headlights, "sport" front seats, auto valet and high-end audio system.
As was stated in the first year will be implemented fairly modest party Hyundai i40 number of one thousand cars.

Audi will launch a hybrid version of the A3 and Q7

Head of the German company's Rupert Stadler, speaking at the annual press conference, said that Audi has plans to create new hybrid vehicles of different classes.
According to head of brand, the company offers its customers "rosette" version of the car Audi A3 new generation. Clients will be able to buy Audi A3 model with a hybrid power plant in 2014. Along with this unit in range A3 engines will include three petrol engines and two diesel engines, including a new 1.4-liter petrol engine technology deactivate half the cylinders. For the "hot" version of the car – Audi RS3 – predicted 5-cylinder turbo power of 350 hp Following the hybrid Audi A3 product line manufacturer will add "rosette" modified models A4 and Q7 new generation.
Rupert Stadler confirmed that by the end of this year, the market will dlinnobaznyy variant sedan Audi A6last generation. The car, whose production will be organized in the Middle Kingdom will receive upgraded multimedia complex with MMI touchpad recognizes Chinese characters.
The next year, as he said Audi, the company will start supplying the North American market for diesel versions of the A6 and A8, and in 2014 – diesel crossover Audi Q5.