Pagani Huayra: Paganische

A small company Horacio Pagani in 1999 produced only a model of Zonda. But what a! She has two records Nurburgring! And one of them has not yet been beaten. And then, finally, ready new model - Huayra. Biography Horacio Pagani - is the story of Cinderella car. The young Argentinian was the son of bakers, but since my childhood dream to design cars. He was admitted to the University of La Plata to the department of industrial design. But the university will soon shut down for three years because of student unrest. Had to emigrate to Italy. Almost without knowing Italian, Horatio found work at a company Lamborghini ... to wash the floors. And he left out a specialist department of composite materials. In 1988, the 28-year-old Horatio founded Pagani Composite Research, worked on Lamborghini. Three years later he opened a studio Modena Design, but after a year begin to design your own car, code-named Fangio F1, in honor of the formula-racer-Argentinean Fangio. Struck success novice company Daimler agrees to supply engines for cars Pagani V12. And in 1999 at the Frankfurt Salon Horacio Pagani supercar brings serial Zonda C12. Secret cars Pagani - mersedesovskie motors plus light weight. And over time, cars were becoming faster and easier. In particular, the body-monocoque steel manufacture of carbon fiber-reinforced titanium filaments. Such material was not only stronger, but lighter. However, as Horacio Pagani able to cope with the difference of thermal expansion of titanium and carbon fiber, is unknown.

Garmin-Asus M10E: a path-way

Communicator Garmin-Asus M10E combines the properties of your phone, laptop and pager. Compact device with Internet access and advanced navigation can be transported in a car or carry in your pocket. Most modern phones support navigation, and download them can be almost any program - NAVITEL, Autosputnik, iGo and so on. Therefore, before the creators of M10 had a difficult task to make a device that will better multifunctional mobile phones. In the line of the alliance Garmin-Asus This is the second device based on the operating system Windows Mobile. And the first he had to try on the newest system Windows Mobile 6.5.3, optimized for finger control. The debut of this model was held in February this year at the exhibition Mobile World Congress. M10 replaced the market of its less successful predecessor - a model of M20. Communicator is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM7227 processor with 600 MHz, 512 ROM and RAM memory, 4 GB of internal memory modules Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G. To listen to music suitable headphone jack 3,5 mm, while other devices can be connected via the connector microUSB. Communicator works with flash card format microSD / microSDHC. Appearance of M10 is not far behind from the fashion trends - a device similar to the iPhone: a thin black casing, the back cover is made of soft plastic, glossy front side with a 3.5-inch display framed by a metal strip. Garmin-Asus M10 is available in two versions, one of which was the index "E", which means a focus on the automotive market.

NAVITEL "for iPhone: Apple once again excelled

NAVITEL Navigator for the iPhone is different from the versions for other platforms - such is the privilege of products Apple. Functional was little changed, but the program remains simple and convenient, not loads the system, and the latest version of the iPhone, it literally "flies". Look at how "Navitel found common ground with the iPhone. "Navitel the Apple Store appeared a few months ago. To view a demo version is available with full functionality, it is valid for 30 days. After this period, the proposed purchase program. Buy the key from "Navitel for the iPhone can only be via AppStore, however, like all other programs for" yablokofonov. Moreover, the program can be transferred to another iPhone or iPad - do not be afraid to click "buy" in the AppStore. According to representatives NAVITEL "in transferring the licensed version to another device, the program is downloaded for free, without a transfer of money. Recall the transfer of licenses NAVITEL Navigator "is only possible between Windows Mobile, Android and Symbian. To purchase multiple packages are available with maps of Russia ($ 59.99), Ukraine ($ 54.99), Belarus ($ 39.99), Kazakhstan ($ 54.99) and a package of Commonwealth, which includes all of the maps ($ 109.99 ). The latter is very convenient for those who travel a lot while driving. But the package NAVITEL Region + for the iPhone is not available. Prices do not differ from the package for other operating systems.

Green fields of Geneva

Each year autocompanies developing more "green" models. Previously, these were mostly toy compact cars and the development of environmental vehicles was considered a useful hobby. Now producers have become more concerned about the nature and seriously consider mass production of hybrids and electric vehicles. At this year's Geneva Motor Show can be seen as a sports hybrid and electric limousine. Brand Porsche brought to the Geneva Motor Show ancestor of all current hybrids - Semper Vivus, created by Ferdinand Porsche in 1900. Appearance exhibited at the booth confirmed the rarity of his name "always alive" - ??for the restoration of the car took 4 years, and now it is fully operational. Hybrid technology since then has not changed much, except that the batteries are of higher quality. Apparently, to prove it, Porsche has set next to the "grandfather" its latest development - Panamera S Hybrid. The hybrid setup on this model is similar to Cayenne. Hatchback is equipped with eight-automatic Tiptronic S, turbocharged petrol V6 engine capacity of 333 liters. with. and electric motor capacity 47 liters. with., which is powered by nickel-metal hydride batteries. Fuel consumption of a hybrid version Panamera is only 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers, the car accelerates to 100 km / h in 6 seconds and a top speed of 270 km / h. By the way, in contrast to the "the granddaughter», Semper Vivus from Geneva will travel to the rest of the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

DVR Mio: a keen eye

The company expanded its line of Mio devices, released the first video recorder. On it is placed up to 14 hours of video with sound, and besides its direct purpose it monitors the driver's efficiency drive. DVR Mio appeared on the market in late February, it can already be purchased at major online electronics stores, and soon it will appear in the shops. Manufacturer's recommended price is 7,990 rubles. Quite a decent sum for such a simple device, however, the distinguishing feature of its product Mio says the GPS receiver that records the travel route and displays it on Google Maps, and probe G-shock, which reads the direction of motion and builds on them wave chart. From the data locating the vehicle and performance of its direction during the impact in a group indiscriminately in the traffic police to the driver a better chance to defend their case. The set includes a video recorder, a sucker on the windscreen and mounting cable, cable USB, audio-video cable, charging from the cigarette lighter and user manual. Program for management of video Mio Manager downloaded on the DVR. To work with the computer only the device itself, everything else can remain permanently in the car in their places. The main block is a plastic case the size of a pack of cigarettes, just a little thicker. On the left edge of the device has inputs for cable and USB miniUSB, on the right - the ports for the power cord and audio cable. On the upper side of the unit is a microphone and a hole where the bracket is screwed.

Garmin Asus A10: the child of two worlds

What is Garmin Asus A10? Navigator with features smartphone or, conversely, a smartphone with features navigator? From the union of two companies born very interesting product. Incidentally, the letter A in the title means OSes Android. Want to be fashionable? Be like everybody else. More precisely, as iPhone, whose form factor replicated most of the leading manufacturers of mobile devices. And the alliance Garmin Asus also succumbed to the prevailing opinion. Smartphone A10 resembles "apple" bestseller, but has a more compact size (110x58x14 mm). Waiver of metallic edging obviously went to the benefit design. The back panel is made of rough plastic. Smartphone lies well in hand and has a nice weight (130 grams). A quality body materials can be seen with the naked eye, although slightly inferior to "epplovskomu. On the front side - three touch buttons: "Back," "Home" and "Menu". Here are just highlighting them too bright and does not turn off - a clear miscalculation. Surprised the speaker volume, if put to maximum, the entire subway car to be aware of your conversation. Here are just a sensor approach the speed of reaction is different. That he reacted, you hold the device near your ear slowly. Otherwise, the screen does not have time to shut down, and during a conversation you can accidentally turn on hold, call or speakerphone. Pleased with the quality and music playback via headphones: bass, lush sound and even mp3 does not seem to be flat.

Google Navigation: now in Russia

Google has launched a service in the Russian mobile navigation. In her latest update available maps, map pockets and voice search. Free beta version is already available for Symbian OS-based Android 1.6 and above. Navigate from Google is a service that lets you build step by step route to a familiar map. This is a free (except for web traffic) service has already been successfully launched in 16 countries, so in Russia before the adjusted version that works with the upgraded technology, the latest version of the maps. Submit a new mobile service in Russia came Head of the maps in the region EMEA »Rafael Leyterits, and the Russian representative office of Google at a press conference was the product manager for Google in Russia, Boris Khvostichenko. Both the specialist personally tested the navigation to reporters and showed its capabilities. As at the Internet site, Google in mobile navigation available in two modes: map and satellite imagery. Service may be used both motorists and pedestrians alike - in the second case, by default, displays a satellite map view. The difference between the routes for vehicles and for pedestrian rights is that pedestrians are available through passage in the yards, turns and reversals. You do not have to think where north and south, and turn the device upside down. All motion occurs in real time, the arrow indicating the user, or he needed an object are always in the middle of the screen. The route can be seen on the satellite image with bird's-eye view - so it will be easier to navigate in unfamiliar terrain.

The logic against the Navigators

Russian GPS-Club pushed in the same ring logic of an experienced driver, the navigation program with cork, and services without them. In the practical experiment, participants tried to find out how fast you can just move on Loaded city. To take part were invited representatives of all the navigational programs available on the Russian market. Some versions have not yet officially released - the developers took the opportunity in combat conditions to test the beta version of the algorithm and compare them with competitors. In the end, to score 10 crew, of which only half could get information about traffic jams. Company NAVITEL "has not provided its formal command, so the organizers have entrusted to the representative of our portal to act as an independent expert. Before testing the organizers conducted a briefing between the drivers. Since driving skills at all different, it was decided to observe the speed limit with an accuracy of up to 10 km / h upwards. Drivers must have been unconditionally comply with the programs, except when the route suggested a traffic violation. Participants gathered in the parking lot of Mega Belaya Dacha, had to get to the entrance point, which was determined by drawing lots just before the start, and from there to get back. I, as the only female driver at the event, has been entrusted to pull a piece of paper indicating the entrance point. My lucky hand sent all at Gorbushka - Bagrationovsky travel, house 7. At the start of our test set the Chevrolet Cruze GPS / GLONASS-tracker, so anyone could track the movement of the car in the air.

Girls Geneva Motor Show 2011. Part Two

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Navigator Lexand ST-565 HD: ayfonopodobny

Lighting for all car people about the most worthy among the set of navigators, on the Russian market, the editors portal Avto.ru got the same apparatus to Lexand ST-565 HD and made the right choice. To put it bluntly: With regard to the design of devices, the manufacturers of navigators generally quite bother with this problem. Mol, the device has certain features that he should do, and how it will look similar - issue tenth. However, modern consumers to pay more attention not only functional but also in appearance. The proof is literally at your fingertips and is called your iPhone. Really can not say that his skills are dazzling, but in terms of aesthetics, he is incomparable. Now imagine a navigator, who, other things being equal in terms of functionality greatly exceeds its competitors external data. Before his eyes there was Lexand ST-565 HD. Smoothed corners, rounded rear cover, repeating bends ayfonovskih "backs" as well as used for finishing plastic velvety soft-touch - a pleasure to hold in their hands. The absence of skirting around the screen, allowing front of the Navigator, was completely flat, making a pleasant and work with the staff. Not spared specialists Lexand and fashionable subtlety now housing - have parsed our model, it is only 13 mm. A black matte casing with a silver rim around the perimeter of the unit adds stylishness. Another absolute advantage - five inch WVGA-screen with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. I do not know how to justify the presence in the title abbreviation HD (High definition), involving the resolution of 1280x720 pixels, but the result is obvious - as compared with competitors in our model, a significant advantage in picture quality.

Coming Era of GLONASS

After two years on all new cars will be installed system "ERA GLONASS, which will transmit information about accidents. For this project provided more than 2 billion rubles. The system of emergency response in case of accidents ERA GLONASS will be activated automatically when trigger airbags. She's mobile will transmit a signal to the control center to coordinate the car, got in an accident. "Heart" of the system - satellite navigation system GLONASS and the Russian system of satellite monitoring of transport. The government is confident that "the era GLONASS will reduce deaths and injuries on the roads due to the rapid alert emergency services about accidents and other emergency situations. Already developed the requirements for automotive terminals and prepared legal documents, according to which manufacturers are planning to sell cars in Russia from January 1, 2013 must be equipped with their chipsets GLONASS. If autocompanies not agree to such an introduction, the car will not receive approval. The development of ERA GLONASS engaged company "NIS GLONASS, which has signed a contract with the state. Specialists of the network operator has provided the Federal Space Agency, a sketch of the program - 10 working models of main components. This year will begin production of prototypes navigators who work with GLONASS, as donors will be taken the model of Russian origin. By the end of 2011 in an experimental condition in Moscow and St. Petersburg will be launched by the federal and regional navigation and information centers.

Caravanning: ski failures of the Caucasus

European mountains attract our ski slopes of the straight, good infrastructure and services. But after some time for people who are looking for adrenalin, there is frankly boring, and our countrymen are returned to the Caucasus. Despite the large range of artificial slopes in the CIS, Caucasus mountains are the ski mecca for many Russians and foreigners. New Year's holidays then transformed into a bustling motley crowd of people who share a passion for the adrenaline, exotic and downhill. If we compare the route on Elbrus and Dombai with the same Courchevel, the difference between both lanes under Urjupinsk and high-speed motorway near Munich. But it collects dirt road on New Year's Eve people from all over the world who want to test their skills not on the groomed cross-country tracks, and on snow-covered steep slopes, where you can fully enjoy the free ride and free flight of fancy. For this trip was chosen car Honda CR-V with a sports body kit from the "home" Japanese tuning studio - Mugen. With such a body kit that machine, which is enjoying great popularity in Russia is becoming more brutal and provocative, and language is not already turned to call her a "female toy" as, for example, Toyota RAV4, which is firmly clinging to this title. The first point of our journey was 3000 km, in Dagestan, in the camp of extreme tourism "Chinderchero. Is the distance traveled "at a time, lets you really determine the level of cabin comfort, otherwise all these words about the comfortable, soft chairs, excellent lateral support, a good set of adjustments and remain words.

Traps for "velvet" avtootpusknikov

Autotravel to the sea in "velvet" season - always more than just a trip for vacation. This is an opportunity to enjoy the last warm days of sunshine, to feel a sense of freedom, escaping from the city ravaged by traffic jams on the motorway, as well as verification of skill in dealing with the "valiant" members of traffic police, for which the "velvet" holidaymakers - the last chance this season to increase the statistics for the protocols and bring up their personal wealth. Why wait for motorists, if as a destination for a holiday they choose Kuban shore of the Azov and Black seas? We offer you practical advice from the driver, tried all that he was preparing the road length in almost 1500 - 2000 kilometers. Get ready for the fact that the city traffic jams due to road repairs M4 will chase you about half way on the Moscow area. This writer has lost 7 (!) Hours, left the first-throned at 10 o'clock in the morning. Put the alarm clock at dawn, not to maneuver from the band in the lane and do not overtake the plug on the sidelines. Neighboring Lipetsk Region will meet traditionally broken road. From one year to the local wells are becoming deeper, so that in rainy weather prudent drivers, including emergency gang, miss colleagues and rudder, making sure to cross the next pit, overcome it themselves. Another "trap" lies in wait in Yelets. This small town is located on Federal Highway M4. However, this fact does not affect the speed of repairs to the bridge that divides in half Elec.

Alpine friends with Nokia

Company Alpine has introduced a new line of its devices, which will be available shortly. Among the developments in 2011 its own navigation system, power amplifiers for a compact car and a camera to monitor the space around the machine. About these products and other updates to the company Alpine told a news conference on the novelties of this year. As is known, Alpine installs on your device navigation system "Navitel. Now the Japanese company launched on the Russian market a new development - ACE Navi, who collected all the available technology today: Mode 3D, graphical view of intersections, rendering the landscape, and even calculate the most economical in terms of fuel route. All information is displayed on the touch screen 7-inch high-resolution (1.15 million pixels). Especially for the Russian navigation software iGO Primo adapted to local addresses (housing, construction, or the fraction). Update maps the user can independently with the help of flash memory cards SD, on which the information is pumped from the site. In addition, with built-in TMC tuner and the program will receive information about the situation on the road, encoded in the RDS data is transmitted 1-3 times per second via radio. In Moscow in February specifically for this purpose was launched Radio Romance "(98,8 MHz), the same channel is also in St. Petersburg, and in the nearest future launch of such stations is also planned in other major cities. Navigation software iGO Primo includes maps of 45 countries in Western and Eastern Europe (supplier - the company Navtek).

DVR VD-7000W: a reliable witness

Each year, select a road DVR becomes more complicated: here you and GPS sensors, and G-shock, and interesting design, and feature-rich program for video editing - know only pay. Consider DVR VD-7000W from the middle price range, it can confidently be called a benchmark price and quality. The Korean brand VisionDrive, engaged in auto DVRs, this year presented to the Russian market model VD-7000W with two cameras with sensors and GPS G-shock, built-in LCD-monitor, and easy to use program for managing video and convert it into a format AVI. The cost of this device ranges from 12,500 to 14,500 rubles. The package includes himself recorder with built-in camera, secondary camera VD-300WR with IR illumination, a power cable to the second chamber (4 meter) power cord for cigarette lighter, SD Memory Card 4 GB attachment to the windshield, clip for the power cord and instruction. Instead of the usual sucker on the windscreen, VisionDrive suggest sticking to the glass base to which the device is easily inserted and removed. At first, this seems unreasonable, especially for those who roam from machine to machine, but this approach is justified by the fact that the device is "hidden" behind the rear view mirror and does not distract the driver while driving. Itself the main body has a nice design and looks quite dignified in contrast to the cheaper Chinese "colleagues." Included is a second adhesive basis in case the first will become worthless. According to the structure, it resembles a two-sided adhesive tape, and the foot is attached to the glass "tightly".

Moscow - Minsk - Moscow: travel notes

Travel to St. Petersburg on May holidays for many Russians have become a tradition. But loaded Leningradka and an abundance of tourists at the weekend make themselves felt. But within 8-10 hours drive from Moscow, there are other no less interesting city. For example, Europeanized capital of Belarus - Minsk. For the trip to Minsk on a machine requires a standard set of documents - driver's license, car registration certificate, if necessary, a notarized power of attorney, voucher inspection and insurance. In Belarus, the Russian insurance OSAGO does not work, instead it is valid "green card". For international car insurance for 15 days will cost 500 rubles. Its design is better to do at home, since before the border, it will cost 20% more expensive. In the Moscow region will have to stand in suburban traffic jams. At the Minsk highway in the Moscow region are several repairs that come here for the second year. This was the cause of the large caps - in the busy time of 100 kilometers will be able to overcome three hours. But when the cars begin to travel freely, can be slightly exceed the speed on the highway - the traffic police do not stop those traveling faster than lying on a 20-30 km / h. Yes, and the ambush carefully reported counter-flow. In the Smolensk region inspector more stringent and may even stop for speeding 10-15 km / h. But even here a counter-flow does not sleep. By the way, compared with ruffled repair of roads in the Moscow region, in the Smolensk highway straight.

Truckers: Life at the wheel

Huge trucks cut through the expanse of our country, paying no attention to melteshenie around them. Like and ride "passenger" car drivers next to them, but I still like the truckers live in their world. Long distance driver Alexander is not without self-irony inherent in the majority of truckers, said Avto.ru about their work. Driving experience of Alexander has fourteen years. Behind the wheel of multi-ton MAZ he got a half years ago and each month is leaving for long runs (Veliky Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Belgorod, Krasnodar). This is not his first acquaintance with the trucks: when Alexander was fourteen years old, he went to work with his father, a mechanic in the TCI MosHlebTranse. Even then he went behind the wheel of ZIL, gases and other trucks and gradually mastered the technique of riding a giant machine. Specificity of the truck Alexander knew from childhood, so he sat down behind the wheel of the work entrusted to him by MAZ, he quickly joined a working rhythm. We first heard colleagues talk on the radio CB-range, and then he began to communicate in the channel. "The main problem in long-distance travel - when you do not know where a good gas station and cafe, and where is not dangerous to stay overnight. The boys all told me on the radio, and the first flight was successful, and the following "- says Alexander. The driver is liable for the cargo. To make it all the way lay in the preservation, before each trip, in addition to checking the technical condition, you should not be lazy and check at the same time sealing the trailer.

Big Tour

A long time since I wanted something really such an extreme. And when one of his trips to the North-Western Russia floated the word "Balaam," I never doubted for a minute - go! It was a pure gamble - a risky, uncertain venture, designed for casual success. The wife was sent by train to Moscow, and I began to prepare for a risky venture. In principle, the success was only required to Ladoga was quite frozen and allowed to reach the island of Valaam without problems. For the car, I particularly did not care, SsangYong Rexton II has long tested in battle and has established itself as a convenient, comfortable SUV for all occasions. Especially the second version of these machines recently received an updated diesel engine 2,7 XVT, which replaced the VGT (165 hp..). What is not accepted formally advertise, but enthusiastically pass each other all the owners of Rexton - yes, this is the development of Mercedes. As a five-speed automatic transmission - also German arms deal. As a result, a turbocharged engine 2,7 XDi now develops power 186 hp. with. from 402 Nm of torque at the maximum. T-Tronic transmission is equipped with a manual shift function Thumbs Up, also are available paddle petals switching speeds. The first problems started already at the exit of Peter - traffic cops completely advised against driving on the highway Priozersk. Said that there is no road. Had to make a detour - first on the Vyborg highway, and then go right to Karelia. The starting point of launch to Balaam was chosen Sortavala.

On ice through the Lake Ladoga

A long time since I wanted something really such an extreme. And when one of his trips to the North-Western Russia floated the word "Balaam," I never doubted for a minute - go! It was a pure gamble - a risky, uncertain venture, designed for casual success. The wife was sent by train to Moscow, and I began to prepare for a risky venture. In principle, the success was only required to Ladoga was quite frozen and allowed to reach the island of Valaam without problems. For the car, I particularly did not care, SsangYong Rexton II has long tested in battle and has established itself as a convenient, comfortable SUV for all occasions. Especially the second version of these machines recently received an updated diesel engine 2,7 XVT, which replaced the VGT (165 hp..). What is not accepted formally advertise, but enthusiastically pass each other all the owners of Rexton - yes, this is the development of Mercedes. As a five-speed automatic transmission - also German arms deal. As a result, a turbocharged engine 2,7 XDi now develops power 186 hp. with. from 402 Nm of torque at the maximum. T-Tronic transmission is equipped with a manual shift function Thumbs Up, also are available paddle petals switching speeds. The first problems started already at the exit of Peter - traffic cops completely advised against driving on the highway Priozersk. Said that there is no road. Had to make a detour - first on the Vyborg highway, and then go right to Karelia. The starting point of launch to Balaam was chosen Sortavala.

Journey to the imperial resort

Russian history knows of many resorts. But familiar to us now, the Black Sea water not so long ago were sometimes strange and wild, so the capital of the St. Petersburg nobility and merchants were resting close to the jobs - in the resorts of the Baltic Sea. There, away from the bustling capital, in the middle of summer and we decided to go. Just above the St. Petersburg small village sometime now turned into a resort area, and once a dirt road at the moment is the proud name of Primorsky highway. And indeed, smooth asphalt winding through the village Olgino, then p Lisy Nos, isolation Horska, and leads our Saab's first cities Resort Area - Sestroreck. To more clearly explain it to Muscovites, suffice it to say that this is very similar to Rublevo Uspenskoe road leading to Barvikha and Gorki-2, only without the sea side. However, almost any city in Russia has its own Barvikha, where the powers that be have bought all the land and built its mansions in the elite shops and restaurants, so that present a picture every citizen of our country will be easy. May be harder to breathe in the fresh sea air Baltic, which is mixed with the smell of the pines ship, in a variety of framing the surrounding roads. For the glamorous locations we have chosen almost glamorous car - Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible. The choice was due to the fact that the machine should strive toward their historical homeland - Scandinavia, specifically Sweden, to which here is almost within reach - just some kind of accident 700 kilometers, though it is via ferry to Helsinki.

In the rental or taxi?

In large cities, there is the stereotype that every adult person has to have a family car. Absence thereof, is puzzling: what to ride once a week to supermarket shopping? As a mother in law to take away the dog to the cottage? But what about the commute to work? The last paragraph pretty controversial - traffic jams and the high cost of gasoline are forcing the majority of motorists to change to public transport. But according to the first two points, combined with the intensity of travel by car, depending on the need to buy a car. Why would the man of the machine, if his side subway station, grocery store through the house, and to give an hour by train? Each yard has a neighbor who needs a car, apparently just for status, and leaves it to him once a week in Auchan, and summer time in two weeks at the dacha. During the rest of his car "dust" in the parking lot, losing every day in the price. But despite the poor road experience, the neighbor must pay an annual vehicle tax, buy a policy OSAGO and is likely to Hull. The best thing that awaits this car - it goes into the use of the younger generation or be sold. It is clear that to remain entirely "without wheels" in the city impossible. But there is an alternative to personal transport - taxis, and rental. With a taxi is more or less clear: this kind of transport is suitable only for occasional trips due to its high cost and some restrictions. In Moscow, a taxi to visit friends on Friday night will cost 500 - 1000 rubles.

Autotravel in Crimea: the place under the sun

ARC is considered to be a place for summer holidays - mountains, fresh air, sea, sun, heat ... But without the last two paragraphs of walking around the Crimea will leave indelible impressions. Particularly pleased to get out there in the winter, the weather there at this time of autumn and spring, and it seems that summer is just around the corner. To travel to the Crimea of ??Renault gave us a crossover Koleos. This car was the perfect companion for a journey of more than 3 kilometers. Renault Koleos is perfect for tourist outings, 2.5-liter engine can go in any mode selected by the driver, the car easily accelerates to overtake, but on a good road cruising speed of the machine is 130-140 km / h. Suspension of the car is not very tough, but minus it goes only on the track - Koleos floats on the road like a boat on the sea waves. But in the city and on the rough roads of the passengers shakes the soul. The car was very roomy - four people with luggage will not experience discomfort in the hours of the trip. And if you go alone, then we can sleep in the car, stretched out full length on the expansion of the seat, and the bonus will be a panoramic glass roof on the whole. In the car, plenty of pockets and niches, where you can place almost half of the collected belongings with them. The depth of the glove box too impressive - it quietly fit women's bag, professional camera, a notebook with a pen and a lot of little things. And for the rear passengers are "airborne" tables with special cutouts for the cup - you can eat right during the ride.

Petrov crowned Vettel

German driver Sebastian Vettel Red Bull for the first time in his career he became the champion of Formula 1. " For this he needed to win the final stage - the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi. For his title a new champion must thank Russians Vitaly Petrov, who kept most of the race behind her chief challenger - Spaniard Fernando Alonso. Now we can say with absolute certainty: we witnessed the most interesting and exciting season for the past 15 years. On the eve of the penultimate stage for a title fight as many as five riders. And first their powers folded last year's champion - Jenson Button. Before Abu Dhabi chances remained at four. And let Lewis Hamilton, who needed to win the title this biblical miracle, before the race having recused himself, the intrigue did not impoverished. The main contender was a double champion Fernando Alonso in Ferrari, which in the end of the season thanks to a series of victories broke in the first place and ahead of closest pursuer - Mark Webber of Red Bull - by 8 points. For the victory it was enough to arrive to finish second, if Mark will be there first. And, in case of victory of Vettel, who outpaced the Spaniard by 15 points, it was enough to finish fourth. That is, most of the options of a negative character for Alonso were related primarily to certainly win the "bulls". In other words, if the experimental group on the eve of the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi would have distributed money to the proposal put to the champion, the majority would vote rubles (or whatever hand out, British scientists) for Alonso.

Alonso took a step to the championship

Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso won the first ever Grand Prix of Korea and went to the leaders of the overall standings. Russian Vitaly Petrov at Renault failed in the next race and again failed to convince in its need to command. Commissioning of the slopes at Yeoname, which was to be held the first ever Grand Prix of Korea, postponed many times. All conceivable time frame stipulated in the regulations come out, but the desire to head of Formula 1 Bernie Ecclestone at all costs to hold this race, it was stronger. And, apparently, an ambitious plan to promote the "big prizes" to the east, while that justifies itself. Despite the small claims track Korean made a good impression. The Korean stage had high hopes of Ferrari and McLaren, tired unsuccessfully chasing Red Bull drivers on the highways. All one had predicted "bulls" was not an easy walk. However, projections, at least in qualifying, could not come true. Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber once again staged a cabal, which once again finished as a German victory. The third was another contender for the title - Spaniard Fernando Alonso in Ferrari. Vitaly Petrov, before which even after refusing to advocate for Renault, Kimi Ryaykkenena still faces the task to bring at least some benefit of the team, started for the health. With his best time - 1:38,918 - he led the first segment up to the appearance on the track known leaders, who quickly lowered the Russians back to earth. Nevertheless, in the second segment he went from seventh place, and the best in the first Briton Lewis Hamilton was in the McLaren.

Motor Rally c Peugeot: Tour de Suzdal

In the year 200 anniversary of the brand Peugeot Russian division organized a rally on the route Moscow - Suzdal - Moscow, in order to demonstrate the car Peugeot 107, 207 and 308 of the assembly in Kaluga, a special configuration Russian Pack, developed with the amendment to the Russian road and weather conditions, as well as its first compact sport coupe RCZ. The road to Suzdal - else test. Let not such as a trip to Tula, where among the wells of the road has not been found, but check the characteristics of the machine is possible from the stock. Roadway seems to be mostly free of potholes and smooth, but some curved and undulating. So be prepared to ride, as the unbroken stallion, if you think to overcome the mark of 100 km / h. In this regard, the most interesting thing was to look like themselves in these circumstances would lead Peugeot 107 - unchallenged winner of the "Car of the Year in Russia" in the class A. It seems to be the class of the city said that outside of the city itself it should not be selected, and the clearance is not particularly high, but the machine made an excellent impression. Distorting the canvas was not particularly worried, and speed, although only a liter engine displacement and 68 hp. with., 107 th gained good. In general, an excellent choice for a young girl, for which this "kid" can be an excellent first car. Little, eats little, is quite comfortable and stylish lounge, much to park it certainly will be no problems. Confused only inner metal door trim, and a few toy air-conditioning.

Cup designers went to Red Bull

Brazilian Grand Prix, the penultimate stage of this season's "Formula 1", was a complete triumph for Red Bull. Pilots team did a "golden double" that ensured the "bulls" Cup of designers. In individual competition, Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel continued to hunt for Fernando Alonso. Brazilian weekend, "Formula 1" began and ended the same - victory for Sebastian Vettel. It was a German won the first free practice ahead of his team-mate Mark Webber and Lewis Hamilton of McLaren. He also became the winner and the second run, again beating the Australian, for the only exception that the third line this time took a fancy to the leader of the season - Fernando Alonso in Ferrari. But then began to work miracles. Vettel slipped in the third free practice, left behind the fastest time of Robert Kubica Renault. Russian Vitaly Petrov at the same time pleasantly surprised by showing the result of the sixth and good 1:19,887. And this was after two consecutive 15-s seats in the first two practices. And in qualifying and does A Sound of Thunder. Unbeatable at this stage, "bulls" were dropped from the first line ... Nico Hulkenberg. But he is still in last season's chase c Petrov in GP2. Do not make a blunder and himself a Russian, which is the first time since Hungary made it into the top ten on the basis of qualifications. However, at this very tenth place Vitali and stopped. In any case, the result is quite good - from the top-10 he knocked out is not someone there, and Button.

Mazda at Nizhburgringe

Mazda unabashedly enjoys the fact that only she has available Roadster MX-5. Sports cars live rate - just on the racetrack opens its nature. Where we just did not drive in the MX-5! On mountain serpentine in the Crimea, on the highway in Myachkovo on the frozen lake in Chelyabinsk. Now go to the N-Ring - Ring of Nizhny Novgorod. At this time the grave you can imagine. Mazda grown to its own racing series. Cup Mazda Sport Cup - the development of Zoom-Zoom Challenge. Earlier on the final race allowed mazdovody, won in the local qualifying competitions. And separately - and journalists. Last year, the Zoom-Zoom Challenge has become a team. From 2008 to 2010 in mazdovskih competitions attended by over 15,000 people. This year, more and more serious. Mazda Sport Cup - ten stages, which will be held at racetracks in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk, Nizhny Novgorod and Smolensk. And try yourself as a racer can anyone, and no less importantly, free. Provided that this all goes to Mazda. At least the general power of attorney. The participant must be at least Category B and not have contraindications to health. To participate in the Mazda Sport Cup only need to register on sites and mazda3.ru mazda6.ru and receive written confirmation. The novelty of this year - part of corporate teams, for which a separate stage. They need to recruit a team of five members, which must enter one owner Mazda and one girl. According to the results of preliminaries of the hundreds of participants selected 50 of the most rapid and, depending on the results shown, divided into five groups.

"Formula 1": the battle begins!

The new season of "Formula 1" threatens to become the most interesting in the history of racing. Ready to fight for victory as many as five teams and five drivers have already become champions. Entertainment on "big prizes" should also influence and innovation in the regulations, has caused quite a controversy. On Friday in Melbourne starts on 62 th season of the Royal race, the most spectacular and technically advanced automotive event in the world. The past year has presented us with an incredible intrigue and fighting until the last drop of oil. And let victory Red Bull and in the individual competition, and the Constructors' Championship was quite expected, most supporters acknowledged the 2010 season the most interesting in the XXI century. This year, the fight promises to be even more tense. Not only among the contenders for the top places, but in mid-table. As many as five teams - Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes and Lotus Renault - declare their claims to champion regalia. Someone directly, some through the dry figures on the results of training runs. In this case, for winning the individual championship will compete once five world champions - Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher. Champions could be six, if from his depression would escape Kimi Ryaykkenen, sit in the rally, but the teams Despite the abundance of applicants this year is unconditional and favorites. To those the vast majority of experts rank as Red Bull and Ferrari.

Day Lewis in Shanghai

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren has won the Chinese Grand Prix, determined in the final race of last year's champion Sebastian Vettel to Red Bull, won the two starting phases. Vitaly Petrov for the second time this season won the points. On the eve of the start of each of the last seasons of Formula 1 racing executives and heads of FIA sat in a circle and puzzle over the question of how to return the "big prizes" their attraction and interest the audience. And every year they are born brainstorm new ideas, each of which is immediately exposed to obstruction by riders, professionals and ordinary fans. But time passes, people get used to and the second or third opinion innovation is quite interesting itself and, most importantly effective. How to fight a rich and exciting has turned last season! Even despite the fact that the championship was an obvious team leader. He also continued to emphasize to the intrigue this season, but watching the fight that takes place not in words but in deeds, the less interesting it becomes no. Last year's champion - Sebastian Vettel - nearly one-wicket win two qualifications, and two races of the season, then won the pole position in China. Win it for the third time, the rivals would begin to involuntarily give up. But on the horizon appeared a knight in shining armor, who returned races intrigue. Despite the fact that at first it seemed that this was not his weekend. In qualifying the Chinese Grand Prix the most distinguished two teams - Red Bull, as well as Lotus Renault and personally Vitaly Petrov.

Sebastian Vettel: three out of four!

Last year's champion, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel won the third of four races of the season, the fourth time in a row starting at pole position. Russian pilot Lotus Renault Vitaly Petrov not without adventure finished eighth. "Formula 1", "Royal Race" or "Big Circus", also known as the most high-tech racing on the planet, came out of the long vacation and moved to Europe, the first stage of which was the Turkish Grand Prix. Chief specialist on "Istanbul Park is Ferrari pilot Felipe Massa, winning here three times in a row from 2006 to 2008. On time were observed in the first place Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton, now acting side by side in McLaren, and Kimi Ryaykkenen already gone to rest in the rally. Winning in Istanbul and Vitaly Petrov. However, at a lower level - GP2. But good to remember, and that the Turkish stage of Russian names among his favorites. It was here in his debut season for the first time Vitali made his way into the third segment of training. So on the eve of the current race Petrov tied with the Turkish stage of great hope. Fight with the leaders, he said, still hard, but should be in the top ten. Manager Russians Oksana Kosachenko with his ward was agreed, was even more specific. "Vitali is in the top ten riders of the world - she stated flatly. - And already the second year of performances at the Grand Prix. " And it means that we do not anyhow anyone in the "Formula 1" failed. In the past year has been much talk in such a tone - understandable, they say, he brought the money, Russian sponsors, just for this purpose and need.

Marussia bought a Russian team in Formula-1 »

Russian expansion in the "Formula 1" becomes a truly gigantic scale. Following the debut of the "big prizes" the first Russian pilot and the signing of a contract to carry out phase in Sochi in the race will be the first Russian team. The next milestone for the Russian motorsport event was not without a showman Nikolai Fomenko: led them Marussia Motors acquired a command Virgin Racing, which is already in the next season will compete under the Russian flag and the name of Marussia Virgin Racing. "Virgin Maroussia" I mean. Information that some Russian investors intend to invest in one of the commands "Royal Race" went for a long time. Over time, the circle has shrunk to three newcomers, the outsiders - Lotus, HRT and the Virgin, at the moment have scored zero points in three. While the latter have such serious financial problems that the very existence of the team in question. Mysterious investor was founded in 2007 Marussia Motors - the brainchild of rider and showman Nikolai Fomenko and spin doctor Yefim Ostrowski, set a goal to create a domestic car is high class. The company has repeatedly all over the world demonstrated its sports cars, but in order to truly express themselves, she needed was a loud pitch. A "Formula 1" is best suited for this. And while the Brazilian stage, which took place at the weekend, the transaction took place. According to the president Marussia Motors Nikolai Fomenko, Virgin Racing company acquired his own money and is already engaged in the development car for the 2011 season.

What the Russian Championship drag racing

Russian Automobile Federation has made calendar of the Russian Championship drag racing. In 2011 racing season kicks off May 28 in Vladivostok, and finishes on September 17 in Krasnodar. Committee of the drag racing of the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) has published a calendar of the Russian Championship drag racing. Opening will be held in Vladivostok on the runway Mayhe, bayonet. There will be seven stages, which will be scattered in various cities of our country. The dates and venue of the annual Grand Prix of Russia drag racing nothing is yet known. Pre-registration began on April 14 and is open to this day. To participate in the Championship are allowed serial cars with internal combustion engines, prepared in accordance with the specifications developed by the Committee of drag racing. This body cars with closed wheels, hood, grille, windshield. Allowed coupe, sedans, hatchbacks, roadsters, pickups, station wagons. Cars are divided into three classes: FS-A (Fast Street A, with an engine capacity up to 2000 cubic meters. Cm), FS-B (Fast Street B, engine size from 2001 to 3000 cu. Cm) and US (Unlimited Street, the volume of motor More than 3,001 cubic meters. cm). For blowers (turbine, etc.) designed an additional factor - K = 1.6, and for rotary engines - K = 1.4. Dregstery, altredy, buggies and racing formula of all classes of open-wheel is not allowed to participate. They can only apply for the establishment of records. The track will be admitted prototypes with silhouettes of serial and tuned body made of plastic with a certificate NHRA, IHRA, NMCA, FHRA, NDRS, or map homologation FIA or IFA - Member FIA.

Thorough "Grant»

In Togliatti at the Congress of the Union of Russian Engineering officially presented the long-awaited budget Sedan Lada Granta. The first car tested by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Head of government has made a trial trip on the cherry sedan standard. Despite the fact that the lid stuck and the car fails to start the first time, Premier Sedan generally liked. " According to him, "Grant" to go to the cottage, and the trunk will include two sacks of potatoes. Developers, in turn, promised that the new machine will be more comfortable and faster. Improved corrosion resistance body. To reduce the cost of a sedan amount of detail is reduced. However, the assurances of the developers on security is not affected. The "Grants of more than 400 new units. Of these, 260 items will be purchased from foreign suppliers. It radiators, heaters, thermostats, power windows, door locks and trunk, thermostats. In the body with the familiar "Kalinovsky" outlines a long trunk. Luggage capacity increased from 400 to 480 liters. Front fenders, hood and trunk lid - new. Side windows - pasted. The car is longer, has increased by 6 mm wheelbase. Shire was the rear wheel track. Interior worked out anew. Conspicuous renoshnye deflectors ventilation and light control unit Kalinowski raised vertically. The instrument panel - a modern and more expensive versions between the dials is a color display, onboard computer and navigation. So far known only to the base price - 219 900 rubles.

Hyundai i40: Spanish debut

Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the first information and pictures of the new sedan's i40, the world premiere will take place in the international auto show in Barcelona on May 12. First vice-president and executive director of Hyundai Motor Europe, Alan Rashfor said that Premier sedan i40 is the next step in promoting this model in Europe after the wagon i40, submitted in March this year in Geneva, which was well received in the market. "The new car was very similar features versatile, for example, has a dynamic appearance, and is able to make the model more attractive for fans of D-segment", - said Rashfor. Universal Hyundai i40 new sedan i40, completely designed in a European center in the German Ryusseylhayme, according to developers, designed to meet all the requirements of European customers today to models in this segment, and embodies the elements of a new design concept of "flowing through". In its basis - the natural and flowing lines that form a dynamic image of the car. The first model created within the new design philosophy, was the prototype of ix-onic, presented by the company for another auto show in Geneva, 2009. All of the following new items Hyundai were performed in the same design concept, including the award-winning model and ix35 ix20. Newly sedan Hyundai i40 is not only enjoyable recognizable appearance (the car picked up sports features versatile i40), but comfortable interior. In addition, the car is endowed with impressive for its class and overall values: wheelbase sedan is 2,770 mm, customers are offered merely exemplary of the space cabin.

New pluses SsangYong New Actyon

Plant Sollers - Far East began to produce crossovers SsangYong New Actyon. Known and the price. What fate awaits the newcomer? This is the first in the history of the Korean company crossover with monocoque body and fully independent suspension. A further design of the car was ordered on the side, the maestro Giugiaro. Therefore, the new Actyon is not like the old, that's good. He also has the most spacious luggage compartment in the class - 486 liters, which by volume is second only to the trunk of the new Kia Sportage (564 hp) and Hyundai ix35 (591 liters). Crossover is available with two-liter turbodiesel that were created on the basis of mersedesovskih technologies. The first engine produces 149 hp. with. and 360 nm, the second - 175 liters. with. and 360 Nm. The average fuel consumption, according to passport data does not exceed 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers. Gearbox - 6-speed "mechanics" and the 6-speed automatic. Both motor and gearbox are available in conjunction with both front and all wheel drive. In the basic version Original (799,000 rubles) have air conditioning. ABS + EBD, front airbags, active head restraints, 16-inch alloy wheels. power steering, full reserve, audiopodgotovka, power windows, electric mirrors and heated. This version of the equipment can not be ordered in combination with all-wheel drive and most powerful engine. "Automatic" complete with a leather steering wheel and leather trim lever boxes will make the machine more expensive by 60-67 thousand rubles.

Hatchback Solaris appreciated

Hatchback Pricing Announced at Solaris. Camaya accessible version of Classic will cost 443,000 rubles. Pyatidverka was expectedly more expensive sedan, primarily because the basic version with drum brakes without ABS, and the novelty will not. Hatchback sedan is shorter by 255 mm. The trunk of his less - 370 hp vs. 454 hp. But the loading volume can be increased by removing the curtain and folding rear seatbacks. Hatchback 1.4 dynamic sedan with the same engine. Version with the "mechanics" from zero to 100 km / h for half a second faster - for 11.5 seconds. Other characteristics have not changed. Features and options hatchback - virtually the same as the sedan. But there are differences. The base for the Classic pyatidverki back of rear seats - split, folding 60:40. In this case, a hatchback to 10 000 rubles more expensive. For a car with an engine 1.4 asked 443,000 rubles for a car with an engine 1.6 - 463 000. For air conditioning, as is the case with the sedan, will have to pay 20,000 rubles. And for the "machine" - 35 000. Active version of the hatchback configuration corresponds Optima chetyrehdverki. True, it is additionally equipped with audio system with six speakers and external connectors. However, all these can now be equipped with the sedan, but for extra money. Package "Audio" will cost 10,500 rubles. "Active" Hatchback 1.4 was estimated at 487,000 rubles, a car with the motor 1,6 - 507 000. The next level of equipment - Style (523 000 - 543 000 rubles).

Sebastian, Red Bull, Barcelona

German driver Red Bull have already scored their fourth win in five races on the Formula-1 ". Russian Vitaly Petrov, starting the weekend for the health of sixth place in qualifying, finished it for the peace, did not even make the top ten. Against the world champion Sebastian Vettel get sick if not all of the many. Even most of those who had admired the young pilot. Well, really, frankly got. His constant victories in qualifying, the systematic strangulation of intrigue, with his finger, which he pontificated faces all around after each victory. If everything goes on in the same vein, the winner of the championship will be known well before the end. The heyday of Michael Schumacher then all will seem manna from heaven. In Catalonia, though, Vettel was still pinch. Albeit not as painful as it should. Because as did his teammate - Mark Webber, the first of the season podvinuvshy his "other blood" from the first position on the grid. To do this he had to literally jump out of his pants and tip of nose to cross the finish line at 0.2 seconds faster than team-mate. An interesting story is Ferrari. During Friday's training rides in cars, "Scuderia" found non-standard rear wing, the flap is opened too widely. International Automobile Federation (FIA) with enthusiasm for the investigation. As a result, assessing the "interesting and clever" idea Ferrari, are to interpret the rules in the use of innovations team refused. As a result, the Italians were forced back to the peer-review mechanisms, failed to show good results in qualifying: Fernando Alonso was fourth and Felipe Massa barely clinging to eighth, nearly losing his Pastor Maldonado from Williams.

"E-mobility": Simply enter the e-mail

Exactly 400 days have passed since that moment when the billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov announced the idea of ??creating a new Russian car. During this time, the idea, which almost no one believed that managed to materialize into a serious project, which was overgrown with partners and experts. Suffering were represented first image, and then the concepts of the first domestic hybrid car. Prokhorov has long been involved in American basketball, Russian biathlon and thinking about a career in politics, but his cause lives on. Their new-found a company of e-CAR is already taking orders for the purchase of a very unusual, but from only a more attractive machine. It is to start selling ads, as well as to talk about the affairs of their immediate assembled press conference in Moscow the general director of e-AUTO "Andrey Biryukov and head of strategic marketing company Dmitry Yarota. Do not delay the main theme for later Yarota showed the audience the site yo-auto.ru - the main and only at this time a tool with which you can order the "e-mobility." Pre-order does not require any confidential information and payment. Anyone can choose the car model, color, fit, leave your name and patronymic name, e-mail (it is so indicated on the site), enter your city and click "Checkout". After that the application falls on a waiting list with its serial number. Make it may be both private and legal persons. During the first 20 minutes of the site of such applications already ran up 1,100 pieces.

Test-drive Hyundai ix35: Sculpture from the diesel engine

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Renault: correct upgrade

The Brazilian subsidiary of Renault released the first official photos of the updated hatchback Sandero and his "road" version of the Sandero Stepway, differs increased ground clearance and plastic bodywork. Production of updated cars have already started at a factory in the Brazilian city of Curitiba, so do not rule out the imminent commencement of restyled versions of the factory Avtoframos in Moscow. The external appearance of the updated car has undergone only minor changes. Restyled version is now fully consistent with the overall corporate identity and implemented in the spirit of modern models of Renault. In particular, distinctive features are modified versions of the front bumper with larger air intake, modified fog lights and the absence of the usual false radiator lattice comprising headlamps. In addition, a minor upgrade undergone and taillights. Progress working for a company Renault designers felt well and in the interior of the car. Despite the fact that the salon still offers innovative solutions and does not differ exclusivity and elegance of the materials used in finishing, call it the budget is unlikely to turn language. For example, customers likely will delight and impress a new instrument panel and the completely redesigned center console, where instead of outdated radio panel from the 90-ies there was quite modern dvuhdinovaya audio system with connectors for external devices. Moreover, according to the manufacturer, the updated version of the car, much attention was paid to interior noise insulation.

Citroen C4: Change of generations

Popular today compact car segment in the near future will join the new generation of Citroen C4, the assembly has already begun at the plant in Kaluga. Novelty should please fans of modern, dynamic appearance, the conceptual orientation to the driver and democratic price. A new generation of compact hatchback (world premiere model was held last autumn in Paris), however, like other current models of the manufacturer, confirms the desire of the French grant to create original and stylish cars with the appropriate technical solutions. The dynamic appearance of C4, the strong, contemporary design, suggests that buyers are waiting for an unforgettable, in a good sense of the word, the feeling of driving. It is also worth noting that a slight increase in vehicle dimensions - length 4329 mm (+54 mm), width 1,789 mm (+16 mm) and height 1498 mm (+42 mm) - allowed to make interior is more spacious than its predecessor and add the luggage department. Now it is 408 liters instead of 320. Initially, the novelty will be presented in a modification of a 120-horsepower engine VTi working volume of 1.6 liters and two types of transmissions. In the short term, expect to see versions of the same volume capacity of 110 liters. with. Does not exclude the appearance and diesel variants, the decision on this issue was adopted. In the Russian market buyers will be offered three levels of equipment: Dynamic, Comfort and Exclusive. The initial cost of the car with the engine VTi 120 and a manual transmission in the performance of Dynamis will be from 574,900 rubles.

Test-drive the Volga Siber: unknown

New product GAZ Group », Volga Siber, a long time already causes great interest of motorists. Someone is trying to virtually compare cars with rivals, seeing him only in the picture. GAZ Group is not particularly comfortable with have already become familiar loud PR campaigns. All test drives that I have seen fellow journalists, and interviews with representatives of the factory did not respond to one, but the most important question: to take something a machine cost? The fact that the manufacturer, the buyer does not take into account. Still, someone will say bad things about your own child? Journalists are fond of the nuances of handling, performance characteristics and level of equipment. The important thing, but the average consumer does not need a Porsche, fairly stable and predictable behavior on the road than, alas, is familiar to us "Volga" never was. Moreover, fast driving, even with the domestic rubber, on a similar unit was akin to "Russian roulette". Another important point - the Russian automaker lost so much credibility and damaged relations with the end user assembly hideous, endless breakdowns, lack of comfort and ride quality that he is, this is the consumer thinks: "Why me, this raspy, sprawling on the road designer? Buy best foreign car. Let the smaller, albeit more expensive, but I will go and not repaired. " About the "new" models are particularly pleased with "Toyota." How much can be "slander" modification VAZ 2101 and VAZ 2108, each time increasing the price in half?

Test-drive UAZ Patriot Sport: sport

Here he is standing before me, tall and tightly knit. With a friendly face boxers or rugby players. And I can not understand: what you sports, UAZ? Maybe slalom? Direct high, korotkobazny SUV holds conditionally, to constantly taxi up. Or figure skating? On rear wheel drive Patriot Sport, wrapped in a full-time all-season tires, writes pirouettes better than Plushenko. Mountain climbing? Try to sweep the snow from a hefty car. To include four-wheel drive, it should be remembered as a chess knight walks. And to hold the lever razdatki on this trajectory, the accuracy required fencers. "Sport" - a war of nerves. Therefore, the owner of "Patriot" nerves of steel to be. In general, in Ulyanovsk birth mnogobortsa. On the amount of athletic achievement "short» Patriot mascot can do the Winter Olympics in Sochi. He is worse than a dolphin on skis or a hairy toad Zoycha? Low price high cost of service "Sports» Patriot shorter than normal at 360 mm, the wheelbase was reduced to 2400 mm. A weight has decreased by only 50 kg. Carrying capacity has remained the same - 600 kg. Trunk lateral sidushek lost, and its volume decreased from 1200 to 960 liters. It's still a lot. Remember short UAZ-3160 "Simbir? So, Patriot Sport has with him a bit in common - the frame and rear doors. It is much longer and wider "Simbir. What are the advantages of "short" UAZ? Lower price, the best geometric throughput and better maneuverability due to the decreased turn radius: 5.88 vs. 6.55 pm "Sports» Patriot wedged between Hunter and the usual long-Patriot.

Test-drive Tagaz Vega: a turning point

The all-new car from scratch created by "TagAZ, has already managed several times to shine and in print, and on certain events, such as a presentation system Glonass. Now "Glonass" and "TagAZ" collaborate on contemporary domestic machines will be installed as domestic navigation sistema.Pohozhe, no one in particular was not expecting such a breakthrough, especially on "TagAZ. Everyone thought that the new Russian car class «C» create Vaz, more like as applicants were not. But at the Togliatti automobile plant solve other problems - the development of state aid in the narrow circle of officials, for example. Sense to create a modern car at the WHA can not see. Why? State tough lobbying interests of the Volga car, putting foreign equipment a losing condition, why bother, you still buy it. Now it seems that the situation started getting out of control. In the Korean branch "TagAZ" produced by a modern car, which boasts everything that we used to wait for it from the machine. How did Tagaz Vega actually only know the creators, but it seems like no matter what the now existing Korean cars, he is like no outwardly, nor on the technical solutions. At a press conference one can say anything, so the project avto.ru decided to check out, but what actually represents a Vega? Indeed, at a cost of a simple modification of machines already fall into the "fork" the price of packaged vazovskoy flagship car Lada Priora. What can boast of a new theory?

Test-drive Lada Kalina: the right course

The main event in 2008 in a family of Lada Kalina was the appearance of the car in back of station wagon. With the start of production of this type of body Lada Kalina has got all the traditional modifications, which have the majority of foreign models. The main advantages of Lada Kalina always been considered a good economy and roominess in a small external dimensions. With the advent of versatile space for luggage in the cabin was much larger. When decomposed rear luggage compartment volume is 350 liters, which is not the best indicator in the classroom, but quite sufficient to carry several large bags. If this amount is insufficient, the rear seat can be folded in a 60:40, and then the amount of luggage will increase to 650 hp, which can carry much more stuff overall. Not a bad ergonomics Cheap materials trim addition of a new type of body in 2008, Lada Kalina has got air conditioning. In addition, there was a top-end equipment "Lux", which is equipped with power steering, dual airbags for front passengers, ABS, seatbelt pre-tensioners, alloy wheels 15 inches in diameter, as well as full power and heated seats. Outwardly, "luxury" generalists differ black frames of doors, enclosures mirrors painted in body color, as well as the moldings on the doors. Soon to be equipped with rear seat head restraints, new L-shaped, and rework the design front headrests. Also in the near future as an option will predlagatya audio. At the moment buyers Lada Kalina are three set - "Standard", "Norma" and "Lux." Recommended by the manufacturer to the retail price of the Lada Kalina basic kit is 242,045 rubles.

Test-drive ZAZ Chance: simplicity and accessibility

ZAZ Chance became even more popular - now this car is available in the back of a hatchback. This workhorse, looks decent, but it will take away at his bulky belongings. "Chance" in the new version of the bodywork looks simply, but accurately, especially in white - such was issued by our editorial staff for a test drive. Before us is a car, also known as the Chevrolet Lanos and Daewoo Sens. By the way, Lanos hatchbacks in the country did not sell. Exterior of the car is not brilliant, at once gives a representative of the budget class. Even the grille Zazu went from Daewoo, and not from Chevrolet. Yet "cheapness" of the exterior smooth flowing "inomarochnye" line. It makes no sense to compare one of the most affordable cars on the market with a more expensive car - "Chance" will lose in comfort, but rivals remain far behind in the category "People's Choice." Affordable price Inconvenient planting for taller drivers in the salon still quite simply: Seats are upholstered in Velour, dash of harsh plastic controls - krutilki from a gas stove and large buttons, and on the dashboard only the required sensors: the engine oil temperature, fuel level, speedometer, tachometer and odometer. The latter is controlled by old-fashioned way: click on a thin lever reset the index traversed path. Glovebox is not very roomy, and the dash above it is a seizure, which was conceived of engineers is a pocket - but at the time turns out it all falls out.

Test-drive Hyundai ix35: Sculpture from the diesel engine

Technical Data Hyundai ix35 2.0D MT 4WD Hyundai ix35 2.0D A T 4WD Body Style Wagon Wagon Doors May 5 Seats 5 5 Dimensions Length (mm) 4410 4410 Width (mm) 1820 1820 Height (mm) 1660 1660 Wheel base (mm) 2,640 2,640 Front / rear wheels (mm) 1591/1592 1591/1592 Storage Capacity min. / max. (L) 591 / 1436 591/1436 Fuel tank capacity (L) 58 58 Turning circle (m) 10.8 10.8 Ground Clearance (mm) 170 170 Engine Location Length, cross-Length, cross-Displacement (cm3) 1995 1995 Engine type Diesel, direct injection, turbocharged diesel with direct injection, turbocharged engine configuration 4 cylinder in-line 4-cylinder, in-line Maximum power (kW) hp. with. at rpm. (100) 136 at 4000 (130) 184 at 4000 Maximum torque (Nm at rpm.) 320 at 392 in the 1800-2500 1800-2500 Transmission drive type plug complete with multi-plate clutch to drive the rear wheels connected full- with multi-plate clutch in the rear-wheel drive Gearbox type 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic Suspension Front independent, spring, McPherson, stabilizer bar independent, spring, McPherson, stabilizer bar Rear Independent, spring, multilink with anti-roll bar stability of an independent, spring, multilink with stabilizer bar Brakes Front ventilated disc ventilated disc Rear disc disc Tires 225/60 R17 225/60 R17 Weight Curb weight (kg) 1525-1679 1601-1712 Permissible gross weight (kg) 2140 2140 Maximum trailer weight / unbraked (kg) 450/2000 450/1600 Dynamic Characteristics Maximum speed (km / h) 194 195 Acceleration 0-100 km / h (c) 10.2 10.1 Fuel consumption (L/100 km) urban cycle 6.7 9.1 5.7 7.1 Combined Cycle Country Cycle 5.1 6.0 test car's price: 1,234,900 USD. 1,350,900 rubles.

Test-drive Lada Priora (VAZ-2170) setting priorities

The largest and most survivable domestic carmaker AvtoVAZ has since April 21 release in the battle to its flagship - the new model Lada Priora, received index VAZ-2170. We went to the first test drive in Sochi, to learn that this time turned out at AvtoVAZ. If there is a man who does not know about the new Lada Piora, then it can be confidently attributed to the category of people who are not interested in cars, or just want to know about your personal vehicle, leaving all others outside of his imagination. Each new Russian producer has traditionally causes a lot of emotions, including positive feedback is almost impossible to hear. However, the fact remains, and surpass the Lada brand in terms of total annual sales have not yet got neither a foreign car, with the lion's share of them are just private acquisition, and not corporate purchases. Production of the Russian company stubbornly kept afloat and does not want to give up their positions. Vivid confirmation - our new Lada Priora. Preparations for the launch of a new car AvtoVAZ began back in 2006. Just a year on the project - is an extremely short time for the Volga plant. The reasons for this quick start very simple, they are obvious to anyone who had a familiarity with the "Ten" series cars. Lada Priora, it also VAZ-2170, is based on a sedan Lada 110, borrowed from him Priora platform, engine and other details. But many things were changed, the manufacturer assures the thousand-plus new parts anyhow changed their design.

Test-drive Hyundai ix35: Sculpture from the diesel engine

Test-drive ZAZ Chance: the latest reincarnation

Car Chevrolet Lanos has long been available at the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant. Equipment is, the process established. GM does not sleep, exercising technical control over the production. In 2009, the deadline for the contract of GM and GAB, respectively, this year Lanos yet to be produced and sold under the brand Chevrolet. Hard to say exactly as agreed between themselves ZAZ and GM, but under the name Chance reinkarnirovannye Opel Kadette E development in 1985 and ride on the market for quite some time. Moreover, many of these vehicles are employed in the taxi, which, incidentally, quite revealing in terms of reliability and / or maintainability. The machine has several versions, but fundamental differences, only two - the motor and box. They say there is still a hatchback body, but I personally have not seen it yet. I will not lie, but, in principle, it is planned to sell all versions of the car. Thus, a car with manual transmission and 1.5 engine is nothing like the usual over the Chevrolet Lanos. No difference, except for the nameplates. Motor and box are imported, in the richest complete SX for 339,000 rubles has air conditioning with air filter, power steering, central locking, power windows to the front row and airbeg driver. By today's sparsely, but! Price! There is no need to overpay, even for "bow" on the grill. No car, and the essence of practicality. For ascetics absolutely empty 1.5-liter Chance will cost 299,000 rubles. Spacious interior, roomy trunk outdated design is even simpler option.

Test-drive Hyundai ix35: Sculpture from the diesel engine

Schedule of transmission service and its estimated cost Hyundai ix35 2.0D 4WD Range (km) Price After 15 000 13 700 rub. After 30 000 14 100 rubles. After 45 000 16 000 rubles. After 60 000 14 100 rubles. After 75 000 15 000 rubles. After 90 000 20 100 rubles. After 105 000 13 700 rubles. After 120 000 14 100 rubles. After 135 000 15 700 rub. After 150 000 13 300 rubles. The car Hyundai ix35 set period of passing then through every year or 15,000 km. First there shall be a run at 15,000 km.Glavnym condition for preserving the manufacturer's warranty is a warranty service at a service station, the official dealer of Hyundai. Warranty: 3 years or 100,000 kms

Test-drive Volvo XC60: the Northern Lights

Family Volvo XC replenished with a new model XC60. Now and at the Swedish brand has its own representative in the compact SUV. When representatives of Volvo's claim that this or that novelty will be the safest car in the segment, it makes listening to. After all, security has for many years been a "fad" Swedish brand. Such a statement was made in respect of the new Volvo XC60, the Russian premiere took place at the Moscow International Motor Show in autumn 2008. Compact crossover Volvo, whose price starts at the level of 1 696 thousand rubles. for modification of T6 petrol engine can not be called cheap, but considering equipping a large number of different systems that increase safety, he clearly seems preferable to its rivals from BMW or Mercedes. In addition, it surpasses them in size. In particular, the new XC60 is longer than Mercedes GLK by 10 cm inner space cabin can also be recorded in the asset XC60. Four adults, even if it's hefty Swedes, it will feel comfortable in the car without feeling a lack of space for either leg or shoulder areas. Energy-intensive suspension is relatively high fuel consumption despite the fact that Volvo is not a trendsetter, XC60 executed so tastefully and properly, how to be executed premium cars: high-quality finishing materials, stylish interior, comfortable front and rear seats with leather upholstery combination - all are equally able to appreciate and the driver and passengers. In addition, XC60 has ample opportunity to transform the interior, making it suited for various tasks of transporting luggage.

Test-drive Lada Kalina 1.4: Conservatism + progress

We live in cities, where water is only tap water and store windows. Most urban residents are so rarely on urban parks, which have long forgotten the names of trees and mushrooms. And their children consider a few adjacent birch trees of an entire grove. Meanwhile, the pine forest of tall trees, clear rivers and streams, juicy berries, huge boulders covered with moss - it is not a myth and not a dream. This Karelia - the realm of the revived beauty. The beauty of the nature of this piece of Russia defies description. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that there just three intertwined elements - stone, water and forest. The combination of all these components gives rise to fascinating scenery. A number of large and small lakes of various shapes and colors of the water is simply not amenable to the account. And above all this reigns a clear sky, the air is filled with the smell of pine needles, moss, rotten and fresh cold streams impressed by the gorgeous little nature we have left from the main theme. Amid all the natural splendor of Karelia took a test drive car Lada Kalina. "Actually, what's so surprising?" - You ask. After all, this model came to market in 2005. During this time the owners were about 150 thousand people. But the fact that last summer, Kalina has acquired a new 16-valve engine of 1.4 liters. In addition, new options, such as two airbags, anti-lock brakes, alloy wheels and full power. Recall that immediately after its launch on the market Lada Kalina offered in a single version of "Norma" with the body "sedan".

Test-drive Volvo S80 Diamond Collection: Five minutes to the story

Title of the article sounds a little unintelligible, but to explain what was going on quite simple: Volvo S80 the current generation is becoming history, soon it will be replaced by the new flagship of the Swedish company. But until that happens, try to consider what still remembered us S80, which is as yet available in showrooms official dealers of the brand. Business-class Swedish looks very dignified and quite usual: sweeping lines of the body, parts, smoothly flow into one another, and most importantly unique, memorable exterior, which runs through the whole range of Volvo cars and through which you can accurately determine the ownership of a model to the Swedish automotive family. In the restricted Diamond Collection for Volvo S80 added moldings in body color with chrome inserts and nameplates «Daimond» on the sides of the rear pillars. In general, the fashion for a series of exclusive cars seized and a number of other brands, among which are the Mercedes-Benz, which produces many models of the so-called "Special Editions". In other Volvo S80 Diamond Collection is no different from their normal counterpart S80. Nevertheless, it looks very nice and even thoroughbred, there are no unnecessary elements, "crazy" decisions and whimsical details. Such seriousness of the exterior gives rave reviews from any owner. It's like a men's suit, which go to businessmen and politicians, and even graduates of schools and universities - it fits everyone without exception and gives the appearance presentable character. "Diving" into the interior, we find ourselves in a world of comfort and relaxation.

Test-drive Volvo C30: burning skandinavets

Throughout its history of car production the Swedish company Volvo famous for reliability, comfort and safety that have made this brand famous throughout the world. Like every automaker, the Volvo has a recognizable style, thanks to which the naked eye, you can select any of the Swedish model the total flux, even though on the label and name. In view of the fast-growing global automotive market, manufacturers are no longer enough simply to show an updated model. To attract new fans brand, you need to create something new and original. When you create a Volvo C30 Swedish concern has gone this way. Novelty is a really beautiful and dynamic. The basis of Volvo C30 compact platform fell Ford C1, which is known for cars Ford Focus and Mazda3. After the presentation of the conceptual model C30 at the Auto Show in Detroit, few people believed that the car will do in the series. Hatchback too much distracting from the traditional ideology that promotes the brand Volvo. All doubts were dispelled at the Paris Motor Show, where he was represented by the serial version. By the way, according to the company representatives bulk buyers Volvo C30 - a young single or married people living in big cities who are worried about their careers and prefer a dynamic lifestyle. Stylish looks too small buttons on the center console on a test we visited Volvo C30, equipped with a gasoline 2.5-liter turbocharged power unit T5 with two systems of constant variable valve timing capacity of 220 hp 6-speed manual transmission.

Test-drive the Volkswagen Touareg R5 TDI: SUV with a capital letter

Now SUVs to classify into three main categories: the first - a classic off-road vehicles that are targeted for operation in severe off-road, but significantly inferior to other cars when driving under normal urban conditions. The second category is the so-called Lifestyle-SUV, designed primarily for driving on the highway and in town. Their off-road qualities are limited to only minor curbs and snow-covered Moscow court. Each category has its strengths, but for the sake of achieving them have to compromise on something else. The third category in varying degrees, combines these two qualities. At the end of this review, we will try to determine which of these categories applies has got us to the test Volkswagen Touareg R5 TDI. "Our» Touareg was equipped with a diesel engine R5 volume of 2,5 liter capacity 174 hp and six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with the possibility of self-shifting. The abbreviation «R5» means that the five-cylinder engine and they are located in a row. Despite the lack of basic kit elektroregulirovok seats, choose a comfortable fit there is no difficulty. In addition to the standard provisions of both front seats are adjustable in height. Multifunction leather steering wheel, equipped with buttons for cruise control, audio system and trip computer, adjustable in four directions: height and crashes. Thanks to the steering wheel on the handlebar, "travel" on the menu board computer becomes intuitive and easy to use. In addition to the standard indicators of fuel consumption and daily run, the computer displays the tire pressure.

Test-drive Volvo S80 4,4 AWD: a perfect combination

Apparently Volvo has put a lot on the future success of its flagship model range of passenger cars - business-class sedan S80. And, we must admit, has worked for her. The second-generation Swedish sedan will make competitors howl of resentment and powerlessness, and the list of envious of S80 such as a well-deserved prestige Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lexus GS and other powers that be. Volvo will take them no power, no comfort of movement, not even the price, and all together - a perfect combination of price, quality, performance, prestige, and sensations. Logically, this situation is easily explained - sedans higher level of the Volvo is not, so all their power, which is composed of engineering and design thought, the Swedes sent it in this model. Designers got the job of head of group Volvo, apparently so enthusiastic about sculpting the interior, which is the outer appearance of S80 of time they have not left. As soon as possible, they had to refresh the look of a sedan, giving him his "charisma" and originality. The latter was not complete. «All New Volvo S80», sounded so loud the name of the model at the presentation turned out to be «All New». Exterior really changed, along with the overall dimensions, which increased to 27 mm in width and 34 mm in height, visually it is perceived even more. Body ballooned and now looks much stronger, and the increased wheelbase and track of wheels adds confidence in the car on the road. Family traits Volvo S80, which are manifested in the form of headlamps, radiator grille emblem of crossed, rear lights, luggage cover, remains practically unchanged.

Test-drive Volvo XC70: Scandinavian character

No matter what, and Swedish cars stand apart in the hierarchy of the global automotive industry. A case of Russia - in particular! For all the universality of the modern world automobile market, some "ethnic" features in the design have been traced almost always. It is not surprising that the northern Scandinavian character of the Volvo XC70 is so perfectly suited for use in the Russian reality. Being essentially a compromise between the universal and SUV vehicles in this segment are almost always doomed to be polumerkami. And here is the whole question of how reasonable this compromise, and from what point of view to see it. «Volvo SUV in HS70 inferior patency and plays traditional urban generalists, besides Volvo V70 in comfort," - say the skeptics. "Not at all - will object to them fans models. - XC70 and V70 are much traversed much more comfortable SUV. " Here you have yet another variation of an eternal optimist and the pessimist argument that the glass that is half empty, in fact half full (or vice versa). However, in relation to Russia is safe to say that the benefits of Volvo XC70 is more than outweighed his shortcomings. All images are active chassis touch monitor the behavior of the car on technology Volvo Four-C allows the driver to choose one of three modes of suspension settings: Comfort, Sport or Advanced. Line 6-cylinder aspirated engine of 3.2 liter runs so quietly and smoothly, that's never any desire to drown. In addition, the engine power to 238 hp enough to provide almost two-ton universal good dynamic performance - XC70 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.8 sec.

Test-drive Volvo XC90: there in the trunk of a buffet »

Swedes really need to come up with SUVs (SUV), which could compete with such renowned "companions" as the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz ML and other "urban-terrain vehicles." But this was done in Swedish, Nordic nature and cool mind that could come up with a high-quality and prestigious car. First Volvo long puzzled over the creation of design and even built a concept SUV called the ACC, which is based on the platform of the company's large sedan S80. And in 2002, the North American auto show brand new XC90 was brought before the public in all its krase.Pervy compact city car class SUV released by the Swedish company has turned out really nice. His appearance and now looks quite modern and in no way inferior to its main competitors. Vertically oriented radiator grille, broad muscular shape, tail lights, smoothly flow to the roof, looks very original. The rapid appearance of the XC90 is to be commended. In our case, the Volvo XC90 Executive, which appeared one year after the official presentation of the model in the U.S., door handles and side moldings painted in body color, changed grille, as well as established under the protection of the lower chassis. White, which covered our car is only available for versions Executive. By the way, nice to know that the world premiere of the XC90 Executive held at the Moscow International Motor Show in 2003. All images are the same We got to not only complete set of Executive, but also the most powerful among all models of Volvo V8 engine capacity of 4.4 liters and output of 315 hp Inside, much more interesting.

Test-drive Volvo C70: the standard of elegance

Summer is over. Now, according to the present warm weather to wait for almost another six months. Usually from mid-October fall fully assume the powers and on the street more often rains, accompanied by a gradual cooling. The owners of convertibles and motorcycles slowly begin to prepare their iron horses to winter, during which they will stand in a warm garage and wait for the next spring warming again to rush their owners by road, enjoying the sun and warm weather. However, there are those happy owners of vehicles with an open top, which in winter will feel in their cars, as they say, dry and comfortable. You probably already guessed that it comes to cars in the coupe-cabriolet. Their main advantage is that the summer is a full convertible and coupe this winter, which transcend nor snow, nor a strong Russian frosts. The first such car will suit those who want to ride a buggy, but does not have any means or desire to have another car to move in the rainy season. Thus, it will be about the car Volvo C70, the second generation of which appeared in Russian sales in the early summer of this year. Despite the index 70, the coupe-cabriolet is based on a sedan-class golf Volvo S40 - that is, the total "Fordist" platform with the Ford Focus II. Despite this, the exterior of the C70 looks more solid and powerful. This effect was achieved due to the increased rear overhang, in addition, Volvo is wider by 5 inches. Of course it's a little, but it is by increasing the width of the coupe-cabriolet looks serious.

Test-drive Volvo S60 T6 AWD: Anti-Christina

There was a movie - "Christina" - by Stephen King, where the animated Plymouth Fury 1958 issue preyed on people. Behind the wheel of Volvo S60 I also remembered this picture. New Swedish sedan - it's "Anti-Christina." In his heart he was very humanity. This car is even capable of self-retard in front of a pedestrian. For identifying obstacles to animate a hefty unit is responsible for the salon mirror. The system we have shown in the issuance of the machine. Put a special inflatable mannequin and asked to accelerate to 30 km / h. And since in any case not to touch the pedals. The latter - the most difficult, leg still reflexively trying to stamp on the brakes. Even if in front of you is a citizen of an inflatable with a stupid person and shorts are not for the weather. However, crush it still failed - the car is stopped, rooted to the spot in a few centimeters. Get an inflatable with a kamikaze we were not allowed. Like, you journalists, the devils, that they just do not, one severed arm out. Yes, and a test dummy looked too nevazhnetski - his legs gave way, as though the manager's office on Friday evening. So that watching videos, talks about working insuring electronics. Powerful engine and four-wheel drive No niche for chute charges in a boring design Volvo parries each new model. The new S60 - probably the most harmonious work of Steve Mattin. Sami called Swedes appearance S60 «caller. Machine arched her back and looks as if it stretches. Despite the increase in size compared to the previous generation sedan "shestidesyatka" even in the white color seems to be very compact.

Test-drive VW Caravelle: the family will be pleased

A fresh modern style, the new 2.0-liter TDI, ennobled interior make family T5 GP and, in particular, VW Caravelle is even more attractive proposition amongst spacious vans. The car can not only be indispensable for the implementation of corporate and commercial traffic in large companies, but also captivate large families and those who lead an active lifestyle. The fate of the previous generation VW T5 unfortunate not name. The car turned out so successful that six years of production starting in 2003 gave him his preference for more than a million customers. Largely due to the fact that he almost has nothing to do with the same outside and inside the dreary venami, with the controllability comes from the last century. Volkswagen T5 - a versatile, comfortable and depending on the performance of a luxury minivan. Stylish, modern and creating an appropriate image of its owner. In addition, T5 in any version, whether it's Transporter, Caravelle and Multivan, is really high quality German car. Can I wish for more? The answer to this question is a new generation, represented in the Russian market in January 2010. Compared to its predecessor, the current family of T5, has received a new engine, transmission and extensive standard equipment, is poised to gain even greater popularity. Appearance of the car set up on a platform of T5, has a more pronounced outline and is now performed in the same style with modern models of Concern Volkswagen, such as Polo, Golf, Scirocco. The biggest upgrade was subjected to the front end.

Test-drive the Volkswagen Touareg V8: the trigger pull

He sat behind the wheel of the new Touareg with the top diesel V8, and immediately wanted to buy a boat or camper with all imaginable amenities. Or anything else that can be transported on a trailer. Wow somewhere to put 800 nyutonmetrov youthful prowess. The new Touareg absolutely recognizable, but what he gained 4.3 cm in length and was 2 cm below right away and not notice. However, the second generation is more passenger. While landing, when the difference between the road and the bottom is only 159 mm, Touareg with air suspension is similar to the increase in the size, "the sixth» Golf. Of deliberate brutality and heaviness folksvagenovskogo SUV is almost nothing left. Drawing parts become thinner. All to highlight the premium status. And of course, this car will be even further away from the forests, fields and rivers. Off-road test-drive VW Off-Road Experience could not show a fundamental difference between the old and the new Touareg. Previous Touareg tried to make a car for all occasions. If life is required to storm the roads have folksvagenovskogo SUV was armed with an advanced transmission with reduction gear and the rear of the lock as an option. To demonstrate the outstanding terrain even organized demonstration tests Touareg Experience. Powerful and efficient engine The high cost of maintenance, but as heir in Wolfsburg conceived car quickly as possible and more efficient road. And without the weight reduction achieved all this was impossible. As a result, the new Touareg lost two hundred pounds.

Test-drive a third life Volkswagen Scirocco

The process of the birth of the next-generation Volkswagen Scirocco, to say the least, delayed. Since September 1992, when the assembly line plant in Osnabruck gone past the second-generation Scirocco, passed more than 16 years before the German "people's brand" has given a third life to his sport coupe. Giant pause in the decade and a half, which took a Volkswagen Scirocco in the production models right in the run-up to the official integration of foreign car brands in the former Soviet Union led to the fact that the Russian market model name is practically unknown. At the same time in Europe, where for 18 years from 1974 to 1982 has been sold 795,650 cars of this model, Scirocco can still remember. For the first time the name appeared in the Scirocco Volkswagen model range in spring 1974, when the first universal sports car debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, replacing released at 8 years Karmann Ghia. Seven years later, the first generation Scirocco was replaced the second. And from 1983 to 1989, the concern has released to market a fireworks display various modifications Scirocco headed models GTS and GTX. Good dynamic quality and manageability Mediocre overview ago However, despite all efforts, the demand for the model is gradually falling, and the development of the next generation on a new platform to invest was too expensive. As a result, the fall of 1992 the factory assembly line in Osnabruck finally stopped firing for 12 years, only 291,497 of the second generation Scirocco.

Test-drive VW Scirocco: exuberant Das Auto

Sport model of the Volkswagen Scirocco has appeared under the title back in 1974 Sporting the car was more appearance than the specifications. In the first modification is first set even motor 1,1 l. There were, of course, units and more powerful, but on the whole range of engines has been previously fully unified with the model Golf. And so it continues to this day, however, the modern Scirocco compared with the 6-m Golf still the most "vegetable" is not changed. We mean not the new engine 1.6 liter capacity of 105 liters. with., aggregated with a 7-speed DSG. In the 90 years there has been some slight confusion with names, a model Corrado, fully integrated into the existing concept. Most popular in Russia at that time was changed with the motor ABV volume 2,9 l, the latest invention of the company VW. New in this engine was a small corner of the collapse of the cylinder, which allows a head unit. Now the acronym VR6 hard to surprise anyone, but previously it was like a novelty. The last model created based on the 6 th VW Golf, is called after all Scirocco, not Corrado. Apparently, Scirocco sounds better. Excellent handling high fuel this machine bestowed upon the winner of a beauty contest for the magazine "Playboy" Inna Popenko. In general, a PR campaign for VW Scirocco received very competent. On the one hand, gently, on the other - past the venerable public attention the car has not passed. Failed, and rightly so, because, honestly, we can say definitely - the car came out.

Test-drive Volkswagen Tiguan: savings and enjoyment

Volkswagen strengthens its position in the market expansion of the range and launch of new niche models. One of these novelties, a compact crossover Volkswagen Tiguan, the Russian sale of which started in August 2008. Group seeks to arouse customers more positive emotions. His new model Passat CC, Golf VI and Scirocco have to "inject fresh blood" in a few stale lineup and give him a new stylistic and emotional expression. Movement in this direction began with the presentation of Volkswagen compact crossover Tiguan. True, in this class of car concern has contributed very late: nearly 15 years after the debut of a trendsetter in this segment of the Toyota RAV4. However, the younger brother of crossover Touareg, whose name derives from the mating a tiger with iguana, has grown into a formidable competitor «Toyota and the company." The dimensions he surpasses RAV4, in particular, the length of 60 mm and wheelbase - 44 mm. Basic equipment Track Field, equipped with a 150-horsepower engine with direct fuel injection and dual supercharged (compressor, turbine) costs 985 rubles., While Toyota, if you do not take into account the model year 2008, for comparable power to the version requested about 200 thousand rubles. more. However, not only draws attention to the price of the new Tiguan. First and foremost, is an energetic crossover with proportionate body shape and a smooth waist line, stylish contours of the headlights, as well as sharp, dynamic lines of the hood. Good dynamics and control of rigid suspension tuning Volkswagen Tiguan, clearance of which is 195 mm, almost completely abandons the brutal off-road appearance.

Test-drive VW Polo Sedan: Polovoy response

In a beauty contest among the cars cost new Polo sedan is guaranteed to take the first place. Many automakers, developing low-cost car for some reason, believe that the appearance - not the point. The country receives the situation. Person years of delays with his modest salary for a car, then to feel a sense of inferiority on the form that he was able to purchase. What else will the new Polo Sedan, except for the exterior, we dealt with in the course of a test trip to the Volkswagen plant in Grabtsevo and back. Still, Polo Sedan - surprisingly balanced car. Especially when compared with the budget folksvagenovskimi sedanchikami sold in Africa, China and South America. Looks a little of what is modern, but still more expensive than the price (from 399 000 rubles), which is asking for it. In addition, Polo Sedan - exclusive. Apart from Russia until sold anywhere else will not. In addition, it will be not only to cook and paint in Kaluga. Adjacent to the plant grew folksvagenovskim shop joint venture of Russian "Severstal" and the Spanish company Gestamp Automocion. It will be stamped body parts exclusively for the new folksvagenovskoy model. Maximum capacity - 140 thousand cars per year. While media companies Severstal-Gestamp »are designed for stamping 133 parts from galvanized steel. The remaining supply from Europe. For example, the sides of the bus driven from Spain. Rent - from Europe, but the presence of Severstal's business in the name hints at the fact that sooner or later the body Kaluga sedans will be made from Russian steel.