Test winter tires Cordiant SNO-MAX: winter is just around the corner

Last spring at the beginning of March, rally, on a test drive of new winter tires Cordiant SNO-MAX. Automobile race was held in the cities of Golden Ring of Russia ". Under this test, all participants had a chance to live to see the cars 50 years ago in the museum vehicles, cross the river on the ice, visit the Museum of Russian life under the open sky, "the museum" Mouse "and the museum" Vodka ", and also to travel on the road, specially built for testing UAZ cars along the Volga River. Cordiant SNO-MAX - a new winter tire in the line of Russian brand Cordiant, is designed for installation on foreign and domestic cars of classes "B" and "C" value of up to 30,000 U.S. dollars, such as the Ford Focus, Nissan Almera, Mitsubishi Lancer, Lada Kalina, Opel Astra, etc. The main goal, which stood in front of professionals holding Sibur - Russian Tyres to create new winter tires, was to develop a product that can be reliably and safely behaves under all weather conditions from autumn to spring, and has decent traction on snow and ice. This bus was used by a wide and smooth tread, which is designed to improve grip, both on dry surfaces and in wet and icy road. In addition, a wide spread pattern increases the possibility of spikes, thereby improving traction, reducing braking distances and reduced noise levels. To thorns were long and firmly held in the tread is recommended the first 500 miles to hold run-in of new tires, during which you want to operate a car in a quiet mode.

Test winter tires (part 3): Hakkapeliitta 5 spent five

Flew past winter, melted ice on the margins of the first flowers appeared on the trees about to bud swell, in general, spring comes. Memories of last winter, shiver, still warm weather has not been established, but the summer will inevitably close. And for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 is the opposite end. Finnish winter tire test, carried out this site came to an end and it's time to take stock of long-term testing, which began in November last year. So, tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 for today are the latest development of the Finnish company to operate in the winter and at lower temperatures and will remain so for the coming winter. As a carrier of winter tires, we chose the BMW 735i car with ABS and ASC (traction control). Hakkapeliitta 5 is produced at its own factories in the cities of Nokian Nokia (Finland) and in Vsevolozhsk (Russia), where the Company now complete production cycle from preparation of the rubber compound to studdable. Last until 2011, promises to increase production more than doubled from 4 to 10 million tires per year from the second stage of production. How will this affect the price of tires is not yet known. Tested tires were manufactured in Russia. The main change in the 5 th generation of winter tires become lamella structure that holds the spine and was named "bear claw". The structure of the spine has also been refined, now his body has four sides, making it the best kept in a rubber compound. Hold the shaft in the casing tires - this is one of the most important stages of our testing.

Test summer tires Michelin Primacy HP (Part Two): comfort and speed

So, summer is coming to an end of the calendar and our car BMW 318i skated on the test tires Michelin Primacy HP about 3 thousand miles, for which it is already possible to form some conclusions about the behavior of the car on the road for some gum . Summer tires are easily distinguished by a characteristic pattern of the tread, with shallow grooves of the tread lugs a large area, they are virtually no small slats. Bus with the picture less noisy and more economical in fuel consumption due to low rolling resistance. The right choice of tires largely determines the behavior of the car on the road, especially when it comes to wet surfaces. Tires made in France under the brand Michelin has long been proven to not only proven quality, and excellent performance, as well as a wide range of models and sizes. Tire Michelin Primacy HP is designed primarily for those who appreciate comfort, backed by good handling and is not afraid of high speeds. The unique tread design promotes rapid removal of water and dirt from the contact patch, which gives confidence when driving in wet road conditions. In addition, our BMW 318i, «booted" into the tire and confidently take turns and performs a snake. Plus, the Michelin Primacy HP has one of the lowest levels of noise in the classroom. As shown by numerous polls conducted in Europe, most people complain about too fast, in their opinion, tire wear. In developing the model Primacy HP in the first place, along with the manageability was raised just this indicator.

Operation Toyota Corolla Hatchback: after 10 000 km

So, after 8 months of editorial Toyota Corolla «ran" a little over 12 thousand kilometers. During this time with her and her mistress had happened a couple of interesting events, which to us and we would like to tell you. Firstly, with mileage 10 thousand miles the car has passed its first "real" routine maintenance at a service station dealer. Why "now"? Yes, because the first service was held after the first thousand of kilometers, in addition, it was free. Your service representative told me that it is carried out only comprehensive vehicle diagnostics and no specific work is not done. But back to TO «10000. It was replaced the engine oil and oil filter. This maintenance includes the discount, which the owner received when buying a car, at a cost of 3,800 rubles. During the 8-month operation of the vehicle was possible to draw some conclusions about his behavior on the road. Toyota Corolla with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine and automatic transmission demonstrates a fairly good acceleration, but when you press the selector button machine Over Drive, Box begins to twist the transfer to the cutoff and 5-door hatchback can quite compete with the more powerful members of the road. Cornering is also not cause any inconvenience - the car is well wrote trajectory, despite the visual "overload" the front end. With the release of the new Corolla interior "previous" model can not be called modern, but the ergonomics of the driver's seat and then was at a fairly high level.

Police put the point in the burning car

Seven of the inhabitants of Moscow were solemnly awarded for their active assistance in preventing the police car arson. Diplomas and gifts were presented by national heroes of the capital police chief Lieutenant-General Vladimir Pronin. Under the gun camera lenses and cameras were four men and three women, and the youngest was 20 years old and the oldest - 65. Vladimir Pronin, heartily thanked the assistant police for their courage, he brought their action as an example to the rest of the inhabitants: "The police never alone will not solve the problem of law enforcement, as happened in these cases." Head of the Moscow police called heroic deeds award, because in addition to reports of violations, some of them have taken measures to extinguish the fire and apprehend criminals. Award signed by the Chief Internal Affairs of Moscow has a 65-year-old Vera M., a resident of Northern Tushino. June 18 she helped apprehend arsonists car Moskvich-412. Another resident of Merit went to the North-Eastern District, she helped establish the identity of the culprit who set fire on June 20 VAZ-2104 ("heel") on Losevsky street near house number 22. According to the award was handed a 20-year Yura Makarov, and Ivan Mishin, residents Biryulyovo East. June 17 guys sat in the car on the street near the house Mikhnevsky 7, one of them said, as a resident of his entrance (Vasily generals), ignited and tossed a canister of gasoline in the ZIL. Young people are approached and asked to extinguish a car, but the man (in the form of 45-50 years old) ran away.

Operating experience: the WHA "safe" zamolvlyu I word

Tales of operating experience of cars, we started an article on Nissan Almera N16E. Now the reader is invited to a sort of "cry of the soul" - the story of one of our sponsors, who had experience in the service station and seeing in my lifetime a lot of cars and their diseases. Our current "patient" - the domestic "eight". The first domestic car, which I ventured to buy a VAZ 21083. Unfortunately, nothing interesting about him can not, since a few months later it was the cold winter of 1999, and the machine had to say goodbye. If anyone remembers what it was that winter, Mr. Luzhkov has ordered not sprinkle salt over Moscow's roads - they say, bad for ecology. "Slurry" of ice, which was used in that fateful year for the environment was very helpful. But how many pobilos cars and people was not an exception and I had an accident in his new "eight". Few medical treatment in the Institute. Sklifosovsky, but the car was not subject to recovery. The next car was again VAZ 21083. On the new money was not, so had to take a three-year with little mileage. Car inspected, tested - no complaints, normal operating units. She visited a woman, quite accurately, and small. Followed the vehicle state pedantic husband, a list of replaced parts to the "eight" is attached. The first year of operation cost "a little blood." The only thing that irritates - the quality of parts that have been proposed in numerous shops. Previously owned a foreign car, and therefore accustomed to the fact that if something is worn, it should buy, supply and no longer remember.

Emergency services on the roads

Along with the purchase of a car person automatically becomes the owner of a heap of problems that would confront him as on the roads and in various instances. The level of car sales in Russia is growing, along with new drivers. According to statistics, namely newcomers often get in an accident, and after road accident - a very great stress, to cope with this situation by virtue of not every driver. To help this poor guy ready to come to special autoclubs. These companies provide a wide range of services for motorists who purchased club cards, or occasional customers. Map is paid when purchasing, and assistance can come in any time period of its validity. May generally not be necessary, but in any case for the sum paid to a person gets quiet on the road. These firms have their own call-centers, departments applying for insurance, inspection station, discounts when accessing the partner companies of the club, tow trucks, service provision a club cab, driving a car with a mechanic on the road and much more. History of support services for motorists in this country starts with 1991, when in St. Petersburg was founded assistance company, "LAT". It serves cars in the Leningrad region, North-West Federal District and other cities in Russia. The range of services, "LAT" includes auto insurance, automotive information and referral services, emergency commissariat road repair, evacuation, help in the settlement of damages, an independent damage assessment and examination, repair at service stations, independent examination.

Maintenance and repair of Nissan Almera N16E

Car Nissan Almera, factory designation N16E, production started in 2000. He was going to Japan and Sunderland (England). Japanese assembly, of course, was preferable, but these cars are very little, they produced only 11 months, from April 2000 to March 2001. Find out where the car was produced, it is possible for VIN-code. The "Japanese", he begins to J, while the "English" - by S. Almera cars manned mainly by two types of engines: QG15DE and QG18DE. Theoretically, they could face another two powertrains, including diesel, but it's really quite exotic, therefore, dwell on the most popular options. The car is fairly simple in design and maintenance, but the owners need to consider some "moments". The most unpleasant is associated with an engine capacity of 1.8 liters. It is already known to all and Almera, and the Primera P12E. QG18DE prone to immoderate appetite oily, and change the rings not solve this problem. Actually, it generally does not resolve because, on the assertions of dealers in the development of the engine does not take into account the reversibility of the movement of exhaust gases. When the engine at certain conditions, there is a vacuum in the exhaust manifold, and destroyed part of the ceramic catalyst, which is located directly beneath it, sucked into the cylinders. Therefore, from buying Almera 1.8 liter engine with many experts recommend to abstain. Polutoralitrovy unit, unlike its more powerful sibling, raises no objections - a reliable and unpretentious.

Operating experience: reliable Nota »

We continue to share experience in operating automobiles. This time under the knife of our "avtohirurga" came a typical city car Nissan Note. Whether to break a new car? Some time ago I would have said unequivocally - no. But now the situation has changed. Apparently, after the Iron Curtain fell and the western automakers have seen how you can do "business in Russian." How different from us - showered with new machines. The owner runs the store for parts, buys, places, and they are still worse than the old. Throws, buying new ... And so several times. Such an idyllic picture of lucrative spoil so far only foreign manufacturers - produce high quality parts for our Zhiguli. However, it does not matter - as long as the owner of the Lada car will replace the most problematic parts of imported, more simply, with their hands to gather "poluinomarku", the body will rot to the holes. Still, no wonder the western marketing experts eat their own bread. You'll see - and already a new Toyota Camry inside squeaks just like "nine", with music - something rattling. At the request of the owner to correct the problem on clearly not cheap car - the answer from the dealer often is: "All the squeaks, rattles at all." For two winters shabby treatment on the cast discs, and they decorated the black spots of corrosion. The pump was only 30 thousand kilometers - a very "in Zhigulevskoye. Just ten years ago, cars Toyota, and even more so a business-class cars, almost broke even.

How to reduce motor vehicle tax?

One of the "leak" from her purse the driver - vehicle tax. Every year in the mailbox motorist are notified of the tax inspectorate. But because of the imperfect system for registering cars often make mistakes. For example, the power of the car indicated more factual, resulting in overpayment of taxes. Taxed the official owner of a vehicle registered in the prescribed manner - car, motorcycle, scooter, bus, self-propelled machines and mechanism for pneumatic and crawlers, as well as various types of air and water transport. Car owner - the person to which you have the certificate of registration, he is the last (or only) in the passport sheet. Individuals tax inspection once a year will send a receipt, which shows the amount and term of payment, legal entities, independently engaged in the calculation of tax. Transport tax depends on the power of the car - the higher it is, the greater amount. In each subject of the Russian Federation established its tax rate to be paid each horsepower. Rates can vary up or down relative to fixed in article 361 of the Tax Code. Tax is calculated by multiplying the prescribed rate on the amount of horsepower. The exception is the wanted car, cars with manual control for the disabled and regular cars with engine capacity of less than 100 liters. with. obtained through the bodies of social protection, cars Defense Ministry, officials of the Interior of the Russian Federation, the State Fire Service Emergency Situations Ministry, agencies, penal system and the bodies for control over traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

How to adjust the right-hand drive vehicle to right-hand traffic

Russian motorists have become accustomed to having a right-hand drive cars on the road. Treat them differently, most of it negative, opponents of the right steering explain their attitude this way: "When right-hand traffic must ride with the left rudder." They complain about the danger of driving where the driver sits on the wrong side - the car clinging to the right lane (levorulnye - to the left), turning right at the driver uncomfortable to watch who goes to the left, and most importantly - to pass, because for this maneuver on RHD cars to pop out into the oncoming lane. To adapt the RHD cars have come up with a few accessories, so that the driver does not endanger themselves or their passengers, or those traveling with him. Excuses like, "You can overtake on the right and" not very well defined, since the traffic rules prohibit such a maneuver. Usually when overtaking driver right-hand drive vehicles can withstand a distance of several meters to riding in front of the car, waiting to appear large enough interval between oncoming traffic, and rapid acceleration, maneuver. Note that in order to perform overtaking the first time, has to have a peppy engine, as with slow acceleration times have to hide again and repeat the procedure. Some companies offer installation periscope system of mirrors, which allows a clear image of the oncoming lane. Such a system consists of two mirrors combined in the assembly building, which is attached to the left front desk inside the cabin.

Now you can make out an accident without car inspectors

Since the beginning of spring in the law on compulsory motor TPL insurance, amendments to allow for a small car accident not to resort to call traffic police and to resolve questions about the payments with your insurance company. Now arrange all the necessary documents will be independently and by releasing part of the road for free travel, go to the post for the registration of an accident. Then the victim goes to their chosen insurance company to pay damages. Independent preparation of documents for participants in the accident - not such a novelty. Previously allowed to issue an accident on the spot without traffic police officers, and then go to the post to register the incident. But motorists are rarely used this opportunity due to mistrust and fear to the opponent subsequent problems with the inspector because of the inaccurate details of the accident. New rules ease some traffic - now "kissed" bumpers drivers will not take one to two lanes, creating a traffic jam. They can agree between themselves to fill in the necessary documents and left for his business. Indeed, it often happens that, not wanting to wait for cops, not much cars collided just leave the scene of an accident. Under frivolous traffic accident means an accident involving no more than two cars without causing someone else harm to health, in which the damage occurs only to property and the amount of not more than 25 000 rubles. Participants should not have differences, and both insurance policies should be issued no earlier than March 1, 2009.

Nissan Almera Classic: practicality at the forefront

Concern Nissan never ceases to please the Russian consumers' successful relationships in the category of money. This also applies to the most affordable cars, and even machines premium. Immediately clear that marketers do not knowingly eat the bread, and production is not far behind. By aggressive market penetration and pricing of Nissan may argue only the European branch of Ford. I wonder what Ford have done, Nissan - no (plant running in test mode). Nevertheless, they play on one field. On one of the most successful and popular on the Russian car market and will continue it. As you probably already guessed, I mean Nissan Almera Classic. The car is based on very popular in the last model in the back Almera N16. Previous Almera produced in Sunderland, England, and the production of Classic in order to reduce the cost was transferred to Korea, a new modern plant group Renault-Nissan. By Brand Samsung Classic has a very indirect relationship, and this brand new Almera was sold in Korea for the very simple reason - its high popularity (patriotism, however). By the way, Nissan Teana in Korea, too, sold under the brand Samsung, although there will never be issued. What is so hooked Russian buyer model Classic? First of all, price. And size. And the sedan, the most popular among Russians. And also well proven engine QG16DE. This motor is well known even to Nissan Primera in the back of P12. And yet - a huge selection of complete sets. Almera Classic in the back B10RS offered as a completely "empty", even without air conditioning, and a "packed".

The choice of the body. Part 2

End. Start see here attempt to create a symbiosis of a sedan with excellent aerodynamics and a hatchback, with its practicality over appearance on the market a new type kuzova.Raznye producers called it their own way, but I somehow nearer term liftbek, or Pounds (in the original program ), as it is dubbed Concern Toyota. The car has received five-door and two-volume, as the hatch, but in profile it looked like a sedan with a small trunk. The same arrangement was and Volvo models 360, 460. Now the process is evolving and the new Skoda Superb, you can open the back door, not only as a hatchback, but also the trunk as the sedan, leaving the rear window in place. Very interesting solution from a practical point of view that has no analogues yet. But the compromise is a compromise, and pay for improved aerodynamics will be some reduction in available space for luggage. Logical continuation of the theme of modifications sedan and coupe was the emergence of a body called the convertible. In our country with cold climate and numerous vandals breaking telephone booths, set fire to elevators, and now car-like body type is still not widespread, although the "golden" Rublevskaya youth and "Singin 'panties" with MTV, competing in glamorous, buying such machines. What is a convertible? This is a sedan or coupe with a soft (cloth) or rigid (metal) roof, which can be folded manually or electrically. Plus gig is the possibility to enjoy the fresh air and warm sun in fine weather.

Operating experience: Mitsubishi Carisma

Our "avtohirurg continues to share experiences. At this time - the exploitation of one of the most popular in the recent past cars - Mitsubishi Carisma. Concern Mitsubishi - a very versatile plant, which produces not only cars. Electronics - one of the most important products of this company. If the European cars is put, as a rule, Bosch, then the "Japanese" - basically Mitsubishi or, more rarely, Hitachi. Reliability of the Japanese electronics has long been known to all, and in the modern car, "stuffed" with such systems, the vast majority of failures falls exactly on the electronics. And in the same - a pledge of reliability "Japanese". I would like to talk about very interesting from my point of view, and a very popular car. This - Mitsubishi Carisma. The new one now no longer buy (discontinued). This "Japanese" hails from Europe, met in Holland. The platform is identical to the Volvo S40, but the similarities with the "Swede" on it and ends. Since 1997, Mitsubishi Carisma staged two brand new unit: 4G93 GDI engine and an adaptive automatic transmission Invecs II. Independent Rear Suspension "multilink" to the effect of passive rudder control Mitsubishi makes a very decent, GDI engine saves fuel, and the new "automatic" adapts to driving style. Officially, the car was offered with the mechanics of an engine capacity of 1.6 liters, a friend of Lancer. After restyling appeared engine of 1.3 liters and 83 liters.

Recovering a lost license plate

During a trip to the nature of my car fell off the license plate. Loss, I discovered not once, but when I noticed did not attach special significance - thought that it would cost a small fine and issue a missing Gosznak. But in reality it was more difficult - I had to re-register the car and get new numbers. Restore a lost number is impossible, in the case of lost or stolen the owner will have to re-supply vehicle registration with fresh numbers. And if the number is stolen, it is better to indicate that it is lost, since the initiation of the case the process of issuing new numbers slows down because of the investigation. Go to the traffic police immediately after the loss of numbers I could not, so a few days was forced to go without a second Gosznak. According to Part 1, Art. 12.02 Administrative Code of the Russian Federation established the administrative responsibility for the management of a registered vehicle with illegible, irregular, or installed in violation of the state standard of the state registration signs, namely, a warning or an administrative fine of 100 rubles. And according to 2 parts of this article provides responsibility for driving without a state license plates, which is punishable by an administrative fine of 5,000 rubles or disqualification from driving for a period of one to three months. This means that, according to the requirements of state standard, the vehicle must be equipped with two state registration plates in designated places. If there is one issue DPS inspector can issue a fine of 5,000 rubles, or withdraw a driver's license.

New life of old avtonomerov

A new series of license plates, introduced in Moscow, will soon come to an end. According to pre-crisis projections, 197-series, which will be introduced after the current 199-d, to be finished by 2010. Against the backdrop of car sales license combinations hold out longer than expected, but still ever end. Head of Traffic Police Minister Viktor Kiryanov called on car owners as possible to spend less registration activities, implies a new Gosznak. For example, transfer rates from the old machine to new one. But is it so easy to do? Unfortunately, the loudest statement of the Chief inspector of the country far from reality. In the offices of SAI does not go towards those who want to extend the life of his license plate. So, if avtonomer became worthless (slightly hesitated in an accident, the numbers eventually blurred, bent on the border), according to the law of the car owner may surrender the plate to the traffic police, and then, in turn, will send a letter to the company "sign" with a request to make duplicate. But in life MOTOTRER staff, in particular, heads of offices with a bored person makes a busy look and dismissive phrase "once we verify the accuracy of your words and letters are sent." And the motorist is forced to shoot and re-set his car on the account, getting a brand new combination of numbers, the new STS and an additional entry in the TCP, as well as run with the re-issuance of an insurance policy and pass inspection. On personal experience to keep the license plate for a new car was not easy.

Cooling the engine. Part 1: Watch the temperature!

Even novice drivers tend to understand that the cooling system - the thing is not just important, but fundamental to the work of any internal combustion engine. It is now almost never used air cooling - power and speed increase, and cooling air flow in this case is inefficient. Another thing the liquid - it has a huge capacity and can take very large amounts of heat from the hottest parts of the motor. On a powerful sports cars are often cool and engine oil, working in very difficult conditions - is ahead of the oil cooler. Oil is also involved in the cooling, although to a much lesser extent. Although now there are curious pattern like on a motor 2,0 T Opel Insignia - additional oil jets wash the inner surface of the piston. Overheating of the motor, cause problems with the cooling system could damage it for a few minutes, and failure can be so great that the power plant will simply have to change. Truncations of the rod, changing the geometry of the cylinder heads - all "in this series." Run a few hundred thousand miles for the engine is preferred. Maybe someone else remembers how our craftsmen with AvtoVAZ of 1,3 l engine, developed by Porsche, produced polutoralitrovy unit and what came of it. Has increased the diameter of the cylinder, respectively, cavity cooling between the cylinders had to be abolished - not fit. That's where the problems started. Significantly reduced resource powertrains, pistons grab near the TDC. Over time, solved the problem, but had to sweat.

How to fix a car for pennies on the insurance?

Car accidents happen unexpectedly and quickly, and to disentangle their effects have sometimes for months. To insurers often heard only complaint: many motorists are faced with under-sum payments, delay time of repair. But lately the relationship between insurers and policyholders complicated financial hardship and ruin the first. A typical situation: the perpetrator of the accident is finished with just repairing your own car, the victim is forced to collect money from the insurance company. Of course, these problems are not familiar to people who have a policy of Hull - for them all to be done. And what about the rest? Standard scheme: two cars collided on the group indiscriminately identified the culprit, and he, in turn, gave the number of your insurance policy and contact the issuing company. For him, the incident is settled - remains to find a service where the car "patch" is cheaper. And for all the victim has just begun, and with a probability of 90% he will face challenges in resolving the financial issue. Most probably a common problem - under-insurance payment. In words, it can not be solved only through the courts. Unscrupulous insurers pay a penny for costly repairs with the expectation that the person waves his hand and would not seek justice. They say, and time has already passed, and the dust settled. And in most cases, their calculation is correct, even though the percentage of satisfaction of the claim of the injured CMTPL in court is quite large. But before the "plant" because of the insignificance of the accrued amount is calculated, in fact it does not correspond to reality or simply the difference, taking into account wear and tear is too big.

Beetle for the granddaughter, the granddaughter of a grandmother, the grandmother of Dedkov ...

In the case of vehicle breakdown on the road driver needed help from other motorists (or special services) to get to the place of repair. Because towing - class rather rare for the average driver, the basic theoretical concepts of the Road Traffic Regulations, which were studied in a driving school, partially forgotten. Therefore, on the road you can often find two coupled vehicle traveling in the middle lane and blinking emergency gang. It interferes with other traffic and creates emergency situations - in fact they are both blinking yellow light bulbs, how do you know what they're going to turn around and rebuild? So if you do not know the rules of towing vehicle, it is better not call to help a motorist in distress, except for him the consequences could be worse, as to the service, he may not get there without a serious loss. During towing vehicles lose in agility, so the SDA describes the most important aspects of this process to make it more secure. High-speed mode for two coupled between a car is limited to 50 km / h, with a towing vehicle must be enabled headlights, regardless of time of day, and a towed vehicle to operate the yellow emergency lights. Towing vehicle must be defective because it assigned the function to be "the engine" broken vehicle. The movement of the faulty car can be done with flexible and rigid couplings, or partial and full load on the platform of the truck. Flexible Coupling is carried out using a special steel rope or cable, where every meter should hang signaling flags or boards with strips of red and white flowers.

DMRV: measuring the air

I'm sure many motorists still remember such a thing necessary for the machine, as the carburetor. Indeed, the solution for the preparation of the working mixture is very witty. Gas flows from the nozzles himself under the influence of low pressure in the diffuser, all systems are somehow enrich the fuel-air mixture, with one exception - the main metering. The producers of carbs was time to think about design, carry out the necessary calculations and experiments. The design of this device was improved, became more complicated, improved power characteristics, reduces fuel consumption. In general, the work was done in the right direction. With the advent of the automobile market by Japanese manufacturers work went even faster. Appeared solenoid valves, carburetor itself under the hood, entangled in many rubber tubes and spiked with incomprehensible solenoids and sensors of unknown purpose, strikes fear into the auto-service employees. At the last carbureted cars from the Land of the Rising Sun has already stood, and the engine control unit, and oxygen sensors. This complex design was no one in the teeth, and the owner of this car, when faced with failures of fuel system, often reluctantly bought a new piece for an incredible amount. But technological progress does not stand still, and has been honored old carburetor thrown from the vehicle, replacing the aforesaid nozzle. Can be one - monovprysk, we can injectors per cylinder - distributed injection. First, the needle injector to adjust the pressure - K-Jetronic, and then began to open electricity - L-Jetronic, the last stage of the distributed injection was the unification of the ignition system and power supply in one unit.

Ford Focus: first among equals

Our "avtohirurg continues to share experiences. At this time a few words on exploitation of the most popular "national foreign cars" over the past few years - Ford Focus. Ford Focus car appeared in 1998, replacing already fairly outdated Ford Escort. Marketers of the German branch of Ford's all calculated correctly. The car turned out interesting not only a new design, but also the technical specifications. Not without reason in 1999 he was awarded the title "Car of the Year" in Europe, and in 2000 - in the U.S.. Model was produced until 2005 virtually unchanged. On a "first» Focus have been available engines from 1.4 liters to 2.0 liters, gasoline and turbo diesel with direct fuel injection volume of 1.8 liters. The engines were supplied as mechanical boxes, and four-automatic. Also met 5-speed mechanics, and in 2002 offered a manual transmission with 6 steps. 5-speed mechanics are all well, when you come in peace. Gear ratios slightly stretched, the third can accelerate right up to 140 km / h. Well, a 6-speed gearbox allows you to better realize the potential of the motor. Power 1.4-liter unit (75 hp..) Is enough for a leisurely ride and 100 hp. with. 1.6-liter engine can not feel deficient in traffic. This breakthrough Ford Focus - it's pinpoint handling and a high smoothness. And there's the expense of what. Even the standard in its class, Volkswagen Golf, can not boast of an independent rear suspension like most less famous classmates, intended for the European market (there are exceptions: Mitsubishi Lancer, Honda Civic, for example).

Mitsubishi Galant: eighth generation of business class

In 1996 the world was represented by 8-th of the account modification Mitsubishi Galant. This car is just like almost everyone - both in Europe and America, and Asia. Not for nothing the following year after the release of the model has won the most prestigious award the Japanese auto industry - Car of the Year in Japan ". Mitsubishi cars have always been famous for innovative technical solutions, but the Galant 8-th generation was still, everything else, very successful in terms of design. Perhaps it is - the most beautiful of all time Galant models. It should be noted that the eighth-generation Mitsubishi Galant was a lot of modifications - different engines, bodies, box. In the domestic market, the most common motor was 4G93GDI. In contrast to the European versions installed on Mitsubishi Carisma, he had much more "horses". On the features of this engine is already discussed earlier. There were two body variants: sedan and wagon. Wagon for the domestic market called Legnum. In Russia, the most common "Europeans" on which stood motors 4G63 (two-liter inline-"four" power of 133 hp..) And 6A13 (2,5-liter V-shaped "Six" power of 163 hp..). Indicated in the passport power may vary in small range depending on model year, the region and a catalyst. There were cars with engine capacity of 2.4 liters, which were supplied to the U.S. market. In Russia, on the secondary market, they are also found. There were exotic versions, such as the VR-4 - all-wheel drive, turbo and 280 hp.

Cooling the engine. Part 2: From form to content

End. Start here see a few more I would like to stay on liquids for the cooling system. Now there was not quite clear the situation with antifreeze. The fact that very often from different manufacturers fluids (coolant) are the same types of antifreeze are painted in different colors, which creates some confusion among motorists. Well, if the car is under warranty and the replacement is made in the original dealership Techcenter OJ (note that prices are not much will please). Less affluent groups of citizens with post-guarantee machines, it may be advisable to use my uncomplicated tips to save some money and not deliver the cooling system of any trouble. Now there are 6 national standards governing the concentration of bases and additives. Plus, this every single manufacturer adds colors according to their notions of beauty, which also does not give confidence in the correctness of the choice. The main criterion that should guide the choice of coolant, an instruction manual of your car. According to the European classification of modern antifreeze are class AWM G11 and AWM G12. They are ready for use. There concentrates labeled G 30, G 40 and G 48. They need to be diluted with water, but only distilled water. Why distilled? The fact that the usual tap water in its composition has salt (brackish), and just the dirt that the operation be postponed in the cooling system, interfering with normal circulation and reducing heat transfer. The percentage of distilled water and concentrate can be different.

Buy spare parts with the hands - scam or save?

Clubs motorists on the Internet raises not only to communicate with like-minded, but also for the exchange of useful information. Owners of rare machines can share the contact master, ready to tackle the repairs, and more massive community may acquire partners providing pleasant discounts and bonuses. To unite more people, club members create a site on the Internet where you can find information about a car of interest, articles on its use, catalogs license units, quality pictures, and chat in person can be on the forum. Everyone has something to share: a failure or, conversely, a successful appeal to the car wash, clarifying relationships with dealers, legal and practical advice. And, of course, each forum has a section where you can buy something and sell it. If the seller and the buyer live in one city, the sale is carried out in person. In cases where the participants in the transaction are scattered in different cities, it is convenient to use the money transfer through a bank or through the Internet, and the goods being moved through a company-carrier. Trade "with hands" is usually kept in confidence. For a person who is engaged in supplying spare parts for cars, is very important a good reputation. To trust the seller at a distance without even seeing it and without knowing the person - is quite dangerous, but some have enough of what they teammates, but its not cheating. Virtual trust decided to use the crooks, devising cunning and sneaky way of obtaining money.

Toyota Camry ACV30: the desire for popularity

In October 1982, a distant light appeared the flagship model of the Japanese automaker Toyota called Camry. In those days, the former Soviet Union still wanted to communism, so the Camry has been available much later and are usually used. New was too expensive for most citizens in a society emerging democracy, and global manufacturers did not attempt to open dealerships, for fear of another Russian riot, "senseless and merciless". After the fall of the Iron Curtain, citizens of the USSR became available to many fighters, often of dubious quality, but what there were cars! The main villain, usually moved on a black BMW or Mercedes-Benz, but a goodie, like a true patriot, pursued him to the Mustang or Firebird. But until the U.S. was far away, and Germany - that is, very close. And went into the country, used "the Germans". On the other automakers, little is known, but it is in the middle lane. In the Far East consumer quality Japanese cars immediately identified priorities, and already the traffic police are switching from "sixes" in the Mark II and Chaser. Examinations at the sites MREO somewhere in Vladivostok as rent not Zhiguli, and on some Toyota Corona. In Moscow, relevant mostly to model only the "big three German» - Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen. Slowly appear and "Japanese", but their owners are often seen as second class citizens. The situation began to break in two when it was revealed the reliability, maintainability and practicality of the Japanese cars.

Parking in the yard: the strongest survives

Spring for motorists not so romantic as to their hiking companions. Joy from melting snow blocks and began to warm sun clouded by impending change of winter tires for the summer and the advent of the roads and yards "snowdrops". Parking spaces in residential areas clogged even during the day: someone has to save on parking and renting a garage, someone is parked on the joke, having raised her after winterizing ... Find a place at the front door is getting harder, more motorists are trying not to quarrel with their neighbors and leave the machine on the principle of "who first arrived in order and place." But some courts are thrifty drivers who fence off "their" place bollards with chains or specific barriers. Actions enterprising residents are illegal, they are contrary to Articles 19.1 (arbitrariness) and 7.1 (unauthorized occupation of land) of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Violations. If the neighbors do not respond to verbal requests to remove the obstacles, in no case should not threaten them and even more so to use physical force, as well as independently to try to eliminate the barriers. Otherwise it can turn into problems with the offenders, because columns are their property, albeit illegally installed. Fighting Arbitrariness must keep pace with the law, therefore, have to restore justice by paperwork. By the fact of illegal acquisition of territory by the public written statements policeman, in the Administrative and technical inspection, the reception of the city government (or the site of the city government in the form of appeals for citizens), the city council district and utilities.

How to "release the gases?

Muffler, as we know, was invented not by the good life. Velocity of the flow of exhaust gases from the engine is quite high, and increases, respectively, the growth speed. In order not to become deaf, especially in large cities, mufflers were installed on the machine as much since 1894. Today, the number of cars in big cities is enormous power and resourceful motors increases, the system for noise reduction are improved. There is a systems issue and the pros and cons. Disadvantages are well known. Engine power at difficulties in the production falls, so the race cars are generally not equipped mufflers. Modern production bites per five, and then maybe more. On the other hand, the comfort of travel is worth it. There is also such a thing as tuned exhaust tract. Used mainly manufacturers of expensive cars. Gas - inertia thing and immediately withdraw from the cylinder, even with substantial pressure difference can not. Non-ideal shape of the combustion chamber and valves protruding create turbulence, causing the rate of gas flow section is different. In the usual design of the exhaust tract manufacturers try to reduce the zone of turbulence, thereby creating the conditions for exclusion of turbulence and to increase the overall speed. Tuned exhaust tract is working on a different principle. The exhaust manifold has a complex, specially counted form, passing through which the gases at some point create a surge - the pressure differences. If everything is counted correctly, at the opening of the exhaust valve in the exhaust manifold is a negative pressure (at certain speeds), which will help not only clear that the cylinders, but also due to the overlap phase of the intake / exhaust valve to fill the combustion chamber a fresh charge of fuel mixture.

Unreadable engine number: sink or swim

Buy an old car, especially with the hands, like a lottery. In a preliminary examination of various issues arising from the category of "whether the machine used granny for trips to church on Sundays?" And if you check the technical condition by using diagnosis, then the documents much more complicated. Of course, the "trial" license plates to the post of DPS can be very helpful, but it gives no guarantee of forensics when registering. When the stake is an expensive car, the seller is in doubt, the potential buyer, in addition to better technology to resort to forensic examination. This procedure is meant by an authenticated documents and match license plate designations body and engine with the given data in the TCP. Worse, if the discrepancy between numbers of notices traffic inspector during the inspection of license units. If the police officer decides that the numbers killed, the machine may seize and send to shtrafstoyanku. On the registration of the car you can forget exactly how the car and spent her money. Former owner, of course, will deny everything - why would he unnecessary trouble with the law? The subsequent fate of the machine depends on the result of forensic examination. According to presidential decree number 711, cars purchased outside of Russia, with broken numbers and units either do not have these numbers can not be registered in the prescribed manner. Prior to the release order deceived the buyer could let with difficulty, but to prove in court that number were killed by the owners.

What is not being told in driving schools

From the instructor in a driving school depends on the behavior of future drivers on the road and, in some sense, the safety of those around them. For driving crusts training has just begun, because the training motorist gets only the simplest basic knowledge. The first time it is better to travel in company with a keen motorist, wound dozens, even hundreds of thousands of kilometers. "Battle" will accumulate experience from their own mistakes and councils experienced comrades. Travel along the route of the habit is very harassed novices so that they can quietly fall asleep while driving. It is best to park in a safe place (at a gas station, parked near the shop) and sleep a few minutes. But if you really need to go, you can use one of the recipes distilled drowsiness. Energy can cheer with ascorbic acid, citrus fruits, chocolate, strong coffee and food in general is different. Help disperse the blood singing, changes in temperature in the cabin to the cold side (opening windows, air conditioning), tingling fingers. Some practitioners stop to jog around the car and a short charging. Another effective way - drink plenty of water and to endure the pressure on the bladder. Monotony of driving on the highway can be broken at a small crossroads where you might suddenly appear drunk local man who does not know the meaning of the sign "give way". On narrow country roads should not trust a single counter spotlight - it could be a motorcyclist and a car with a broken headlight.

In the struggle for the contact. Part 1

Automobile shock absorbers are a very simple but important purpose - they prevent the loss of wheel contact with the road surface and eliminate resonance. The better adhesion, the more precise handling. In general, then, is a truism. Adhesion is determined primarily by two factors - the stiffness of springs and shock absorbers. By the shock absorbers, however, to apply the word "rigidity" is not quite correct. Their characteristics are determined by performance of valves and chokes, bypass oil, the quality of the oil itself, and of course design features in each case. Surely every motorist holding a strut tower or cartridge, slide and pull rod. Many people probably noticed that the effort of compression and rebound are very different. Manufacturers of shock absorbers adjust past in accordance with the design of suspensions for each individual vehicle. For example, if the suspension spring, it is now used two-pipe hydraulic design, torsion - Single-pipe with high pressure gas (option). It is known that the automaker is using the experience and the work of other firms to create the final product - the car under its own brand. It's no secret that Japanese automakers are using shock absorbers are basically of two firms - Kayaba and Tokico. On the sports version put more progressive Bilstein, electrician used by Mitsubishi or Hitachi and so on. On models of the European assembly, you can see the lights Hella, injectors Bosch. In general, the "capitalist" integration in action.

New rules OSAGO: evil or good?

On March 1, 2009, Russia began to operate the new rules OSAGO developed by the Russian Union of Insurers (RSA). However, not having to enter into force, some points of the innovations in the field of motor insurance has not staged a Finance Ministry and the Federal Service for Insurance Supervision, and along with the Department of Road Safety. The new rules do not themselves have caused the approval of the Insurers and the traffic police puzzled. What new was introduced into the system of compulsory third party liability insurance? These innovations was the ability to direct damages, as well as a simplified scheme of registration of an accident. More specifically, the direct damages suggests that the victim's car owner is now eligible to apply for a benefit in that the insurance company with which it had contracted OSAGO. However, this right is deprived drivers who have purchased the policy prior to March 1, 2009, as well as those who chose a simplified design accident. Direct settlement raises two important condition: the accident without casualties and accidents, which injured no more than two cars. In addition, direct payments are not possible when the accident occurred on the mutual fault of drivers, as well as in the case of non-contact accident. A simplified scheme of the same design of road accidents (also called "evroprotokolom) gives drivers the opportunity to issue an accident on the spot, without waiting for the arrival of traffic police officers. Naturally, we are talking about accidents without casualties, as well as cases where the drivers are not there mutual complaints about the incident the culprit.

Overhaul engine. End

End. Start here. Continue article about the overhaul of gasoline engines. I think that should be mentioned and more clinical cases. Subject repair the crankshaft until the end was not disclosed, so we will continue. Of axial displacement crankshaft keep persistent semiring. Generation at this point phenomenon is quite common, so do not forget to order a further and semiring under repair size. Under which it must inform the master. Is yet another nuisance associated with deterioration of the gasket seals. If the motor is normally operated, and no deep scratches, this place can be sanded. A very important part of ICE - the camshaft. Now the scheme the impact thereof on the cams valves, as a rule, standard - the cam through the shims, or presses on the valve lifters and that, accordingly, is opened. Such a scheme has both its pluses and minuses. Less is simple - the complexity of adjustment or replacement, and plus Pobol: 1) contact of rubbing surfaces occurs in an oil bath, and 2) such a scheme allows a very long time to process adjustments. As a rule, and after 100,000 miles backlashes valve mechanism located within a tolerance (for competent operation). Another problem is possible when adjusting the gaps lifters. Lifters - a piece of precision and does not like poor dirty oil, the problems with the oil system, all sorts of newfangled additives for motor oils, which are nothing more than as usual, but also more harmful to the health of the power plant, "divorce" motorist on the money.

How to ride without problems

Most customers vehicles like one - just go, navedyvayas to the dealer only to get another TA. To do this, take out loans for new cars, compared to producer prices, are carried out test-drives. The problem is that by selecting the appropriate criteria for the car - the level of integration, design, engine power, control - resulting in a person receives or is not quite what I wanted, or not at all, and sometimes even forced to go to court, remaining for a long time without a car altogether. There are many problems, the most common - the unqualified service. On a new car on fire «Check Engine», car went into emergency mode, goes badly, consuming much fuel. Diagnostic equipment dealers shows nothing. In the service center put out the light bulb, three kilometers «Check Engine» lights up again. The indignant customer claims the answer is simple: "There are recommendations for repair, an engine tester, if it shows nothing, we can not help you." Sue? Long and troublesome. What is the output? I propose to publish a list of models showing a complete set, which during the operation to show their good side, as well as to publish a "black list" of attractive features, but very unreliable car. Of course, based on personal experience.

Sports driving

Good dynamic quality of modern cars allow many feel athletes. But in fact, a sports driving style is different. The driver must perceive the movement of the car is not as entertainment but as an activity. Such driving not allow selfless games with the onboard computers, mobile phones, reading newspapers, or consumption of Big Macs and other drinks at a speed exceeding 100 km / h. Responsible careful driving has nothing to do with the balance on the edge, slip angles, late braking and other bells and whistles "hell drivers". Driving a sports-style requires the driver to constantly remember that in the way he sometimes surrounded by people with little experience of driving, concentrate on pure cornering, find the ideal trajectory, slow to enter into a turn and quickly get out again, trying to maneuver to calculate in advance. And one more requirement - accurate shifting. And your fellow travelers will be grateful. Not only for what they did not have all the way to nod and sway, and the worst - do not ask for a package they feel that the wheel sits a man who knows his business, take responsibility for hundreds of kilograms of steel, which he will rush to the highway at high speed. For quality driving limit is needed to focus. The concentration of the driver not only promotes a comfortable ride but also the security that is ultimately a pleasure and a driver and passengers. Try it and you'll be able to see this.

On winter tires and thorns

In terms of global warming, many motorists are asking themselves the question: Do I need to do winter tires? Maybe restrict vsesezonkoy? Especially that the last two winters are not strained or snow, or sleet. Not an idle question. Rubber - something expensive, and even more expensive out when buying a winter wheels and more wheels. You can certainly change one's shoes twice a year, but seasonal line for tire time-consuming, the prices of services shinomontazhnikov grow, outstripping inflation. One is forced to ask themselves the question: what still profitable? Splurging once on the disc or twice a year to sponsor the "Knights of the mounting shoulder and balancer? Disk drives are different. Greatly save when you buy, you can suffer when riding - heartbeat, an imbalance that is no cure except replacement. Some nice alloy wheels at a reasonable price in a month will be square. Beating on the steering wheel shaking when driving. Rolled or thrown away? That is the question! With tires, the situation is even more interesting. On the surface all the tires are about the same, and if they are the same, why pay more? But they are identical in appearance only. Quality of domestic rubber leaves much to be desired. Do not want to abuse the native producer, but also for the objectivity necessary. Even such famous brands as "White Church" and "Kama", may please the buyer a crooked wheel of the four, while some "Voronezhshiny" indicators are much "more stable" - three is not amenable to the balancing of four tires at best.

Operation Lada Kalina: Winter surprises

Winter became a major challenge for our editorial Kalina. Several offensive breakdowns and problems were partly offset by a functioning work at -32 degrees. For the three months of the winter operation, more precisely, from 5 to 11 thousand kilometers, "Kalina" has presented many surprises. Beginning of the season was marked by a change in the factory all-season rubber on the winter version. Technical requirement for the car are allowed to set the wheel size 185/60R14. On these buses, "Kalina" looks harmonious. Our "Kalina" is used in town, so decided on non-studded version. We liked the Japanese new Yokohama IG10, designed for operation in harsh climates, for driving on loose and compacted snow. Resistance to lateral sliding provide five major longitudinal grooves, and an increased number of mikrolameley significantly improved grip. In particular, the stopping distance compared to the previous model, the Japanese manufacturer has decreased by 20%. New tires installed on the reliable and inexpensive disks "Selena Scud (Divnogorsk). After installing the new wheels "Kalina" has become "rulitsya" differently. Non-directional tread pattern allows the driver to keep the car well within the desired path. Moreover, the "Kalina" has turned into a kind of mini-rover, overcame a small snow drifts and snow mounds. What's in Kalina did not take, so it's good preparation for the cold. When the thermometer dropped below thirty two degrees, Moscow quickly emptied.

In the struggle for the contact. Part 2

End. Start here. Continuing the story of the dampers, I would like to mention some features of their designs, so it was easier to understand how to deal with failures and by what methods. Earlier, in Soviet times, with spare parts for cars was simply trouble. As said Raikin, "defsit. And the total. In the era of the Iron Curtain, car owner, who bought a set of rubber stamp on the certificate of registration, then a multi-page, so that, God forbid, the same person has not acquired another 4-wheel drive. For those age-old times, all that could be dismantled, disassembled and repaired. Dampers Zhiguli were no exception. The current stance of some "eights" dismantled, changed seals, refill "veretenku. In general, put their hands to train at least another year of relatively intact car. Now the situation has changed radically. The abundance of foreign brands just run up my eyes. And what brands! Sachs, Boge, Kayaba, Tokico, Monroe, Bilstein, Koni. If the advertising of such famous companies can be seen anywhere, the number of new businesses and lure firmochek low prices for their products, labels «Made for Europe», etc. Often, even the price of the "original" in different stores may differ significantly. How to make the right choice in this variety, buy what you need, but still not particularly facilitate the purse? To clearly define its wishes needed to understand the structure and characteristics of the cartridge and racks manufactured today. Absorber - the design that converts forward motion into heat.

Toyota Corolla Levin / Trueno: a budget car

The government has from time to time issue is being discussed on the prohibition of right rudder, but to bring to its logical conclusion, this act of our "public servants" is still wary. And rightly so. It is believed that the adoption of this law the whole Far East and parts of Siberia, Russia will no longer be called. Probably still more convenient to travel with the left rudder in a country where the right-hand traffic. Although I personally do not care, and addiction to the right of the steering wheel of an ordinary driver takes no more than two days. Installing a system of mirrors to the left rack can solve the problem of overtaking. What if there are no more such proposals in terms of price / quality? Someone is willing to put up with sluggish dynamics and squalid appearance for comparable money, and some do not. In a democracy everyone should have a choice. Someone chooses a straight-through muffler and tinted windows, someone stopping dynamics and an unusual appearance at the same price range, paying for this unusual arrangement of a rudder. But enough of the lyrics, now directly on our current hero. Toyota Corolla Levin / Trueno in the bodywork AE110/111 appeared in Japan in 1995, released 5 years and was discontinued only in August 2000. Is not quite clear why this an extremely popular car is not exported. I'm sure he would find a buyer. However, he found it so. Even in Moscow, not to mention the Far East, people for whom the dynamic riding - an important component, more often stop their choice on this machine.

And if all you did the right thing? (Insurance - action in case of accident)

So, in the glove compartment of our car is an insurance policy on the windshield flaunts a sticker indicating that the car is insured, and we remember with some sadness about what has cost us this sign of civilization. Certainly want to believe that these costs would be justified, and for the coming year, never have to dial one phone number, referred to by the insurance agent ... Although it is likely it will not cost extra, if only because that will not have to pay significant Fines traffic cop, so you can breathe easy and forget about spent. I sincerely want to believe that the insurance will only guarantee of peace at a meeting with representatives of the traffic laws, but in this case is better not to forswear. The case where the insurance policy will provide for its intended purpose are not insured. And in this case, informed, is forearmed. Consequently, it is obvious that a careful reading of the insurance policy - an important procedure. The driver, remember: the insurance company has no desire to pay you compensation for an occurrence, so the slightest respect for every nuance in the case of an accident rests solely on your shoulders. Dear reader, reading the material below, you will not only memorize the truths of automobile insurance, but also the patience to digest summary of legislative acts and boring rules. Believe me, this is a must. Form policy OSAGO How did insurance? In 2003, the State Duma of the Federal Law "On mandatory insurance of civil liability of vehicle owners (the law on compulsory motor TPL), around which there was no right little controversy.

Nissan Teana: imposing a business class

Car Nissan Teana came from official dealers in 2006. Finally, came a change of even a very popular model Maxima. Perhaps Nissan engineers realized that no longer quite decently equipped business-class sedan rear bar. Still harsh, yes, and manageability ceteris paribus worse. The model has already been "run-in" to the Asian market, and we had a little later, in a light restyling. Such a model is advertised as the Maxima, of course, just do not want to shoot. Therefore, for the North American market in 2003 appeared the body A34. True, there is the rear suspension have been independent. Marketing approach is understandable, especially since the car is equipped with only one engine option - VQ35DE. And this is the first in the back of Teana J31 already boasted three different powertrains. The weakest of them - QR20DE. Tested motor, which had previously placed on X-Trail, and the Primera in the back of P12. Do not think that this engine is bad. The system variable valve timing makes it a very high-torque. For Primera P12 engine QR20DE was generally can not keep up. True, it was easier. In the X-Trail as he had to turn the entire two bridges. Maximum speed Teana with this power unit - 180 km / h, which is enough for most buyers. Now the business class is getting stronger and stronger, though not all need it. Remember the sale of Maxima - basically took two-liter version, cars with engine capacity of 3 liters to buy less. Maintenance cost of two-and three-liter cars do not differ, since in both there was a V-shaped "Six".

The car - a source of losses or income?

It's time to tighten belts tighter and optimize the cost of the car. Offhand it seems that travel by public transport will be cheaper, but in practice the cost of tickets and lost in the crush of the nerve cells exceed the costs motorists. It might seem like there save - accessories, tuning and other advanced options can wait until better times, and the remaining money goes to the essentials. But there are some tricks that will save up to several thousand rubles a month. Most often, the money from the purse of the driver went to the petrol. Though fuel and cheaper, but compared with the level of wages affected by the crisis, the difference is hardly felt. Therefore, first of all need to rebuild on economy mode fuel consumption. Such advice can be heard from experienced drivers, "grew up" with home machines and know the lack of money the previous crisis. For starters, you can reduce the time of engine idling. Although this method is not suitable for turbo engine, because they need some time to work before moving off and disconnect the ignition. Otherwise it is necessary to spend money on a new turbine. Fans drive and play on the road shashechki time to say goodbye to a sharp acceleration and braking, it will save not only fuel, but the brake pads and tires. The speed limit should be maintained within the 70-90 km / h. For the city is the optimum speed, and the chance of being fined for exceeding a few km / h is quite small. Make sure your tire pressure matches the manufacturer's recommendation, the filters are replaced in a timely manner, you should also check the similarity camber.

Nissan Navara D40M: brutal-student

In early May 2005 automaker Nissan introduced a fundamentally new pickup Nissan Navara. What is he so good? And the fact that he has practically all disciplines best performance in its class. For example, the engine is a Nissan Navara - simply fantastic. 2.5-liter diesel engine under the name YD25DDTI system Common Rail and turbocharger with variable geometry - the best among fellow thanks to the very high specific power and torque (174 hp.. And 403 Nm respectively). For comparison: the four-liter engine BMW M-Power V8 with a power of 420 liters. with. produces torque of 400 Nm. In Russia, like big motors and maximum availability, but the Nissan Navara, next of kin, Pathfinder, rarely taking a four-liter gasoline power units VQ40DE - so good diesel. In the body may be downloaded up to 1 m, and trailer weight - 3 m. The main drive - rear. Front connected rigidly, without a center differential. Accordingly, it can only include off-road to improve patency. Rear inter-wheel differential locks and a reducing gear, which at this torque can overcome almost any terrain. "Almost" because the Navara is a large wheel base - it is longer than its closest neighbor in the back of Pathfinder R51M, from whom he received and the PPC, and the engine by as much as half a meter. Of course, there are pickup trucks that are bigger and more powerful Navara - the same Ford F350, for example. But officially these monsters are not available to us. A direct competitors, for example, Mazda B2500 or Mitsubishi L200, in all respects more modest - and in size and power.

On their own experience: we put candles

The appointment of any spark - to give the fire. If this candle wax, fire, accompanied by light, if the aroma - the smell. A fire, which give rise to spark plugs and ignition, produces bursts of the working mixture in engine cylinders. And to these explosions ensure smooth functioning of the engine, rather than destroying it, one must time the diagnosis of "diseased" candle, which can be a source of considerable trouble. Diesel engines in cars have long ceased to be a rarity. Many companies offer such cars and jeeps as the basic version. A lot of "diesel" carted peregonschiki. But nothing of light trucks, mini vans and venah generally say no. And if there are cars, so there may be a problem. Much of the engine can tell you glow, you just have to understand their "language". We need a "translator", and his role will perform Bonrat Patrick, director of educational and technical center of NGK Europe. On his account a lot of seminars held in Russia for car care professionals dedicated to the diagnosis of power systems and engine ignition, spark plugs and glow plugs. One of the major technical indicators glow in determining its efficiency, are warm to operating temperature of 900 ° C. For a dynamic car is clearly not fit 30-second candle, and diesel "transit" not necessarily "implanted" a 5-second spark plug, especially considering its price. The company NGK, for example, produces 7 types of candles, different time of preheat: Standard Type - the normal time of 30 s; Fast Heating Type - «shortened" mode - 16 s; QGS (Quick Glow System) - «ultra" mode - 9; SRM (Self Regulating Metal) - Warm-silver electrode - 5; QGS Ceramic Type - «ultrashort" mode ceramic candle - 3; SR Ceramic Type - Std ceramic candle - 3-4 with; HTC High Temperature Ceramic - high-temperature ceramic Candle 1050 ° C.

Return hijacked - step by step

Newsfeeds zapestrili reports of stealings expensive foreign cars. Thanks to the watchful technological progress Theft Auto catch big fish. But the basic "earnings" of criminals are still middle class cars. Chance to find a stolen car is very small, but still there. Therefore, discovering the loss, instead of panic should immediately proceed to action. Most often, the lack of machines found in the morning, before leaving for work. And if a victim stalked, then the owner can expect a nasty surprise, even after five minutes' absence on business. He coped with the first shock, it's time to look around - you may be able to find witnesses to the incident. You may find that the car was "hijacked" by evacuator shtrafstoyanku. If the first version was not confirmed, or nearby, not one witness, it's time to call the police. The police officers did not immediately make a statement about the theft, they first must make sure that the car did not evacuate for parking. They either by themselves or with the help of the victim is checked by calling the presence of the missing car in the base stations evacuated. If the last instance of a negative answer, the call is transferred to the local police station. Next after the police about the theft should find an insurance company that issued the policy if the hull. Return to the victim to come within a few days to process an insurance case. Prior to communicate directly with police to put together a package with the necessary documents: passport, car registration certificate, vehicle registration document, the original insurance policy and a power of attorney to manage if the appeal is not the owner of the car.

You remember how it all began?

Remembering the early 90's, first cautious steps motorists peresevshih with products of domestic plants on foreign cars, we can not recall then-level of car prices. People are not yet fully realized what a comfort and dynamics, but such a thing as maintainability, it was not a novelty. Domestic cars, despite the fact that they were often lower class and older, on the other technical characteristics generally better to keep silent, more expensive. Why is this happening? In those ancient times, have emerged the first stores of spare parts for domestic brands, there were even the first tentative forgeries, but the spare parts for imported cars the situation was bad. Foreign cars, despite their reliability, too broke. Because of the commonplace mechanical wear, and replace the broken parts was simply nothing. Especially sad situation was a "family" by the Japanese (it is the middle lane, not the Far East). Any Toyota Crown with three-liter 24-valve six, automatic transmission, air conditioning, electro and even "full ground meat" in those days was worth less than pretty worn out rusty, "eight" with the twisted mileage and steaming engine. The reason is clear - "eight" can be repaired, Crown - no. Japanese cars was still differed incredible reliability and, despite the lack of service, spare parts and repair manuals, an increasing number of people transferring to a modern car, spat on and unobtrusive domestic auto service, and availability of spare parts, taking up repair "knee" and did use bypass technology, sandpaper and files.

Mercedes-Benz ML (1997-2005 years.)

The appearance of the ML in the market was expected and strongly heated by the press. In many respects this machine is a breakthrough of German firms themselves in a different area. The new plant in America, new pricing solution and the first Mercedes, referring to the trendy SUV. Incidentally, the "off-road" niche ML initially did not attempt: Issue Gelandewagen went on as usual. 1997 - Debut of the model. 1999 - ML 430, 55 AMG, 270 CDI. 2001 - ML 500, 400 CDI. 2002 - ML 350. 2005 - Migrating to a new generation of cars. ML sold well in the debut, but the chorus of the first Russian buyers sounded a lot notok disappointment. Serial machine looked much calmer than spectacular concept AAV. Made for the American market, it is not suggested that the quality level of detail and noise isolation cabin, to which consumers are accustomed to Mercedes. Identify and "childhood diseases" of the new machine. However, the strongest trumps with ML was much greater than the disadvantages. Adherents of a three-beam star had the opportunity to sit higher above the road, and now it was not connected with the need to let go and refined, but still an army vehicle with a sub-optimal ergonomics and unimportant handling on pavement. Mercedes-Benz ML is built like a classic SUV on the frame, but has an independent wheel suspension. It provided the SUV almost a passenger handling and reduced the effect of unsprung mass. The frame and body are connected through saylentblkov. This advanced design has achieved the strength, along with unprecedented levels of comfort and passive safety of the car: the frame work in case of accident, together with the body.

Awakening from hibernation, or How to get in the cold

Discussions about global warming are still only a theory. Sure, the winters are not the same, that ten years ago, and every year a new record for the warmest winter month. But severe frosts still perceive the inhabitants of Russia, and the less frequently they occur, the greater the effect of surprise. Every year, when the indicator thermometer drop below 20 degrees, the yard and parking hear the sound cranked wasted starters. What to do when it's very cold, and get to work just like a warm car? Before you begin to twist the key in the ignition, you should ensure that all consumers of electricity are switched off - lights, radio, heated rear window, a fan. To slightly warm the electrolyte in the battery, you must include lights for 10-20 seconds or a few times to open and close with electric locks. If the machine was up all night on the street, before you unscrew the starter, should make them one-two rotations, which will ensure oil supply. In cars with manual transmissions during a turn key clutch pedal must be depressed, thereby facilitates the work of the crankshaft. After unsuccessful attempts to start the motor battery and the starter needs a break, it's better to wait 15-20 seconds, and then take up the key. Eugene, employee service centers: "In winter, the parking lot near the house to me often ask friends and neighbors to help start the car. I have on these cases is always with a spray to remove moisture from the high-voltage cables, wires for lighting a low battery, and pull rope to start with the pusher, but last only for those who have "mechanics".

Pedestrians are reluctant

In the life of every inveterate motorist can happen involuntary separation from his iron another. In winter, traffic congestion increases and reaches record levels, and some motorists are solved on a brave step - going to work on foot. By good quickly get used to, and immersion in public transport, can leave an indelible mark in my heart raznezhennogo driver. How to survive as a pedestrian, and even find a benefit for itself, we will discuss in this article. In the car ride comfortable - all around you protective metal shell, warm in the cold stove, air conditioner in hot weather cools, you can choose music to your taste, and most importantly - on the car you can reach the threshold of the house (or garage) directly to its destination. You can safely go to the store and not worry about the number of packets, as they do not have to carry in their hands through the city. Machine is free from races on public transport - from taxis to the subway, from branch to branch, from the subway to the bus ... In general, the pros car can be listed without end. Vpprochem and this vehicle is not perfect. Machine - a huge hole in your wallet: petrol, consumables, maintenance, repairs, insurance, cleaning and much more. But this is a separate issue. Upcoming involuntary foot movement need to consider beforehand: find out on what form of public transport more convenient and fastest way to go. Buses, trolleybuses and trams are even traffic jams, taxis go much faster and faster, but often fall into the accident.

Direct injection in Russia. Does it make sense?

Automobiles with direct injection appeared in our country for quite some time. A pioneer in this matter was the concern Mitsubishi. Officially Carisma model with an engine 4G93, equipped with direct injection has been delivered to Russia in 2000 should be noted that fans of the scientific and technological advances could significantly earlier to evaluate the car. In Europe, it was sold in May 1995, respectively, later you can see the most impatient shoppers, rolled into Carisma GDI with an inscription on the trunk lid. Previously, all the European market engines with direct fuel injection was brought concern Mitsubishi. Although engine for Europe has been adapted to other fuel standards. The fact that the sulfur content in gasoline, even in prosperous Europe compared with Japan is high enough. In Russia, this very badly, that for high-precision direct injection fuel system is very destructive. It is curious that our gasoline under any circumstances can not stomach a similar product from Toyota. I remember, at one time had the opportunity to order a lot of plunger injection pump on the most popular at the time of the motor group - 3SFSE, which replaced the simple 3SFE, equipped with a standard multiple injection. Toyota still does not deliver its new developments in the fuel supply equipment to foreign markets, using them only inside the country. The explanation is simple - fuel of inadequate quality. But people still had introduced a number of cars with engines equipped with direct injection, D4.

New: Mazda BT-50 - pickup for real men

April 9 in the Russian market started selling pickups Mazda BT-50.Ofitsialny launch new items passed on the coast klyazminskogo reservoir Pirogovo, which was prepared by a special off-road trail. Mazda BT-50 pickup was replaced by the Japanese B-Series, which from the very start of production has sold three million units worldwide. For European buyers Mazda BT-50 is offered in three versions with two seats and an elongated body, four seats and two doors located in the center and a five-seat version with four doors. Russian consumers will get only the latest version of the so-called Double Cab. Perhaps this is the most practical and unified version of the selected company for distribution in our country. The exterior design has changed completely, pick-up increased in length by 70 mm, the doors were above 30 mm, and side body up to 60 mm. Chrome elements, a large grille, distinctive "look" head-optics give the car a masculine look. Cargo bay has turned almost square - 1530x1456 mm and the sides equal to 465 mm. The main goal when creating a Mazda BT-50 was designed to achieve maximum reliability and durability of the body, suspension parts and assemblies engine compartment. In the daily operation of a hard, continuous transport of oversized cargo, to avoid nicks, chips and cracks is practically impossible. To extend the life of damaged components and to prevent the occurrence of defects in body panels are covered with organic resins, which add additional strength to the protective layer.

Site AVTO.RU held a charity event: "Give children the joy!"

New Year to all of us - it is a holiday that is associated primarily with countless gifts that we both look forward to, and receive from our relatives, friends, acquaintances and colleagues. But there are those who are in the New Year wait for gifts from anyone, those who are deprived of the most important New Year's Eve. And, apparently, what we care about these people? But there is also a feeling of compassion, but when it comes to children, for various reasons without parental care, the compassion mixed with the responsibility that citizens of any country should feel and take. Who will come out of the orphanage children, when grow up? If a thief or a murderer, someone from this will be bad, but if we do not want that someone turned out, we need to look after the welfare of these children. 16 December 2006 on the square in front of the Park of Culture. Gorky's website WWW.AVTO.RU organized charity "Give children the joy!". The action was a collection of Christmas gifts and necessities for children from orphanages. Everyone could come and give children what they primarily need. To make gifts were not futile, we will first contact with the management of children's homes involved in the action, and find out exactly what they needed most at the moment. Lists of gifts, belongings and equipment were placed on five commercial vehicle, who later went to orphanages. Willing to "give children the joy" was much more than we might expect, all five vans were packed to capacity.

Kaliningrad American

April 5, 2006 General Motors and Russia's car assembly plant Avtotor, located in Kaliningrad, marked the beginning of the official assembly of HUMMER H3 and started selling this car in Russia. At the opening ceremony in addition to the huge number of journalists who flew to the ceremony in Moscow attended by: Robert Lutz, vice president of General Motors, Vladimir Shcherbakov, president of Avtotor, Felix Lapin, Economy Minister of the Kaliningrad region, John Costin, executive director of the department international trade of GM, Jacek Gorski, commercial director of «GM CIS, Stefan Gerriti, director of international operations - HUMMER, and Warren Brown, director of General Motors in Russia and CIS. Issue of HUMMER H3 in Russia's auto assembly plant Avtotor - this is not the first project implemented by GM in Russia. In June 2004, Kaliningrad has started assembly of HUMMER H2; currently at the plant are collected and Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX, and Cadillac STS Sedan. "We at GM believe Russia - one of the fastest growing and important markets in the world." - Said Robert Lutz, vice president of GM, «Indeed, we have witnessed how much the past two years has increased the Russian car market and interest customers for different types of cars. HUMMER H3 accurately reflects our strategy to expand the model range offered to meet the rapidly growing market demand. We are convinced that the start of production of the model HUMMER H3 at Avtotor will push us to a completely competitive position. " "Home production model HUMMER H3 in Kaliningrad imposes on us a new commitment to the further development of our manufacturing base and build quality" - added Vladimir Shcherbakov, president of Avtotor, "Model HUMMER H3 will expand a representative range of all-wheel drive SUV - Cadillac and Chevrolet.

Where and how cheap the car wash

Summer Season is over, it can be seen by settling on the machines autumn slush. But this is only the beginning of a "dirty" season - in front of a few cold months, diluted road chemicals. It's no secret that washing a car in this period - the release of money to the wind, but not everyone likes to ride a grimy car. We'll tell you how you can inexpensively bring your four-wheel friend in order. Wash the car are three ways - by hand, on the high-pressure washers and automatic brush car washes. Own a car is more convenient to rinse with garden hose: it takes a little time and for free. And also, judging by the polls, many pleasure massaging sponge side of his "swallows". But such a useful leisure time available in the main owners of summer cottages, as the washing machine outside the designated smoking areas is prohibited. Under article 8.13 of the Administrative Code ("Violation of the rules of protection of water bodies") Wash the car on the bank of the river or pond "cost" of 500-1000 rubles. If the car is stopped at this pond, you will have to fork out at 1500-2000 rubles. And if the pond has the status of tourism or medical facility, the penalty rises to 2000-2500 rubles. Also, washer-lover could be accused of violating the law in the area of ??sanitary and epidemiological welfare of the population (Article 6.3 of the CAO), which carries a warning or an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of one hundred to five hundred rubles.

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Car of the Year in Russia 2007: Selected the best cars in Russia

March 30 in Moscow in the Central exhibition hall Manege, an official awards ceremony "Car of the Year in Russia 2007". This award can rightly be considered the most significant among all road contests. Founded at the turn of 2000-2001, the magazine Avtopanorama "with the assistance of the Association" Russian Automobile Dealers' award "Car of the Year in Russia" is becoming increasingly important as voting for motorists, and for the producers themselves. The second year in a row to vote involving more than 80,000 people from all over Russia. This year's award winners were 19 models, each in a separate class, which was carried out and vote. Necessary condition for drawing up categories is the official distribution of cars on the territory of the Russian Federation. During the three and a half months 82,302 Russian drivers have expressed their opinions and choose the most worthy among the 306 models represented a vote. And in the category of "New Year" was presented 117 models. As a result of this award took Volvo S80, which has already been on test drive AVTO.RU and left only positive emotions. In the class "city car" battle was fought between Chevrolet Spark, Peugeot 1007 and Citroen C2. As a result, the leader in the opinion of voters was considered last. And the best among small cars, according to Russian voters, was the Opel Corsa, this award, he tore the Ford Fusion and Hyundai Getz. The first prize in the category of "small middle class has taken the model Mazda3 rival Ford Focus 2, and Honda Civic.

Inspection: to pay or get honest?

About ten years ago, most motorists before the expiry of the pass state inspection headache that the unit meets all the requirements of the traffic police. At the present time, the question is different - it is cheaper and easier to buy a ticket or pass it by the TRP to be honest. Owners of new cars to think about passing inspection has not often - new machines immediately after purchase easily undergo this procedure, and the second time in the inspection station, they come only after three years. The next inspection two years later - five years, especially if it is foreign-made cars, with careful use and easy to pass the preliminary preparation of instrumental control. Consider how much honor the passage of the TRP car: stamp duty and instrumental control will cost 550 rubles, a medical certificate (shelf life 3 years) - 500-700 rubles, a set of motorist (first aid kit, fire extinguisher), corresponding to today's guests - about 1000 rubles signs of Thorns "and" novice driver "can be purchased for $ 100 or even paint yourself, and cleaning will cost 150-300 rubles. Total received approximately 2500 rubles. You can also drive into the car wash, where to check and you need to configure the machine specifications. The price of these services varies from 1500 to 3500 rubles, if there are no serious breakdowns. But this option is more likely for those whose car is not serviced under warranty. Many dismiss, saying the car is okay, but sorry for the time - you have time off from work, but this problem can be solved quite easily.

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Last week at the Dmitrov avtopoligone company Volkswagen has presented its new turbo engine of 1.4 liter capacity 140 hp and 170 hp, called TSI. In developing the new power unit was taken as a basis for motor 1,4 l and 1,6 l FSI with chain drive timing. The main feature of the TSI engine is the concept, dubbed Downsizing. It is a combination of direct injection and dual charging, due to which managed to surpass the power of engines with a large volume at a fairly impressive reduction in fuel consumption. In fact, the 1,4 TSI engine is the world's first gasoline engines with direct fuel injection and double depression. Double boost with the use of plug-compressor and turbocharger achieves torque 240 (220) Nm at 1750 (1500) rpm for in-line 4-cylinder engines of 1.6 and 1.4 liters respectively. Based on the provisions of the gas pedal, the boost pressure control system Volkswagen determines whether enough pressure created by the turbocharger, or to connect a mechanical compressor. Due to this, achieved almost perfect elasticity of the engine. Both engines achieve impressive torque over 200 Nm at speeds of 1250 rpm. Engine block 1.4 liter TSI is made of cast iron with lamellar graphite. Such a concept has increased the reliability of the engine under high pressure in the cylinders. Grey cast iron with lamellar graphite solid aluminum. In the cast-iron block, bolts are screwed into the body of the cylinder, while in the aluminum block stud goes through the entire block and ends with head mounting.

Motors Volkswagen TSI: a compact power

Last week at the Dmitrov avtopoligone company Volkswagen has presented its new turbo engine of 1.4 liter capacity 140 hp and 170 hp, called TSI. In developing the new power unit was taken as a basis for motor 1,4 l and 1,6 l FSI with chain drive timing. The main feature of the TSI engine is the concept, dubbed Downsizing. It is a combination of direct injection and dual charging, due to which managed to surpass the power of engines with a large volume at a fairly impressive reduction in fuel consumption. In fact, the 1,4 TSI engine is the world's first gasoline engines with direct fuel injection and double depression. Double boost with the use of plug-compressor and turbocharger achieves torque 240 (220) Nm at 1750 (1500) rpm for in-line 4-cylinder engines of 1.6 and 1.4 liters respectively. Based on the provisions of the gas pedal, the boost pressure control system Volkswagen determines whether enough pressure created by the turbocharger, or to connect a mechanical compressor. Due to this, achieved almost perfect elasticity of the engine. Both engines achieve impressive torque over 200 Nm at speeds of 1250 rpm. Engine block 1.4 liter TSI is made of cast iron with lamellar graphite. Such a concept has increased the reliability of the engine under high pressure in the cylinders. Grey cast iron with lamellar graphite solid aluminum. In the cast-iron block, bolts are screwed into the body of the cylinder, while in the aluminum block stud goes through the entire block and ends with head mounting.

New: Peugeot 207CC - true to the tradition

In the spring of this year the company Peugeot has presented in the Russian market news - coupe-cabriolet 207 CC. Apply the concept coupe-cabriolet French company started in the 30-ies on the models 401, 601 and 401 «Eclipse», which became the world's first car with a folding hard top. Subsequently, this technology has become one of the business cards of the company. In late 2000 the company launched production of the Peugeot 206 CC with a folding hard top and electric. With the release of the new Peugeot 207 hatchback and appeared to open the modification that has received the prefix HS. The length of the new items is 4037 mm, width - 1,750 mm and wheelbase - 2,540 mm. In addition, the French engineers tried to increase the dynamism of the body by reducing the height by 75 mm, compared with the hatchback 207, now it is 1397 mm. Like its predecessor, the Peugeot 207 CC has a landing formula 2 +2. Front seats with lateral support have developed a good profile. Despite the fact that the rear sofa designed for two passengers, legroom there is in fact not. The shape of the car body is different sporty and swiftly. Such forms has been achieved thanks to the large slope of the windshield, and the silhouette of the rear wings. The form of the rear lights and bumper visually repeat style hatchback. Also, dynamic silhouette complement the car's alloy wheels, which, depending on the configuration can be 16-bit or 17-inch. In Russia, Peugeot 207 CC will be available with two petrol engines in 1.6 liter 120 hp and 150 hp These four-cylinder engines aggregated with five-speed manual gearbox.

Test and drive on the lookout!

Anyone who plans to buy a new car or a passion for motorcycles, should hurry! On September 15, Sparrow Hills observation platform will be the eighth stage of the year project "Test Drive and on the lookout." In closing the 2007 season of "Test Drive and on the lookout" 15 and 22 September from 14 to 18 hours will be machines are worth from 16 to 60 thousand conventional units. Among them are the models that have been exhibited at the site, and aroused great interest among visitors and long-awaited model: high-class cars, sports a complete set of popular models, convertibles and SUVs. Everyone who came to "Test Drive and on the lookout in these days, be able to test anyone interested in his car. It should be noted that to make the selection and purchase of machinery for the project came to" Test Drive and on the lookout "is not only convenient, but also profitable - all dealer- Project participants have in store for visitors to the special conditions for the purchase of cars, discounts and special offers on insurance! September 15, Saturday, at the site can be viewed and test cars: • Renault Logan Prestige, Symbol Expression, Scenic Confort, Megane, Extreme, Laguna Dynamigue , Espase Tech Run. • Peugeot: 107, 206, 207, 307, 407. • Skoda: Octavia, Octavia Elegance, Fabia Ambiente. • Chevrolet: Lanos, Lacetti, Epica, Aveo, Rezzo. Zafira • Opel: Zafira, Vectra, Astra TWINTOP. • Suzuki Grand Vitara • Mini: MINI Cooper S Full list submitted for the project car is located on the project website: testanddrive.ru.

Gaz Siber. Waiting for a miracle

It gradually reduces the production and sale of cars "Volga" - over the past year, Russia had bought more than 34,610 of these machines, and abroad - to 5,424 cars, a decline in sales compared with the year 2006 amounted to 21,6%. But in financial terms the loss was only 9% due to the published market "Volga" with an updated interior and engine Chrysler. The company bets on its new model - GAZ Siber, which will appear in showrooms in June 2008. Its production will begin March 28 at the Gorky Automobile Plant in Nizhny Novgorod, and by the end of the year will come off the assembly line of about 20 thousand copies, and in 2009 - about 40 thousand. In the future output of the new model will be governed by market requirements (design capacity - 100 thousand cars Siber per year). GAZ Siber debut took place at the International Motor Show InterAuto in 2007, and until the last moment, until the car was uncovered in front of guests of the exhibition, the title and the car kept secret. Even at the time of his presentation interior of the car was not ready, so all the windows were tightly toned. In April 2006, GAZ Group acquired from Chrysler platform Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus previous generation, on which was a new car. Work on the design has taken the British studio UltraMotive, Siber is fully adapted for use in the winter season and on Russian roads, which are known for their harshness - for this purpose have stiffer suspension and increased ground clearance.

Aston Martin: Russian citizenship

In Moscow, Kutuzov Avenue opened its first dealership in Russia salon selling luxury car Aston Martin. In a small bright room, which shows two models, their plans and thoughts about the official conclusion of mark on the domestic market share CEO of Aston Martin Moscow, Andrei Lomakin and Sales Director Konstantin gain. For the right to sell the British car brand in Russia fought several large companies, but the British opted for holding Burevestnik Group. In the future Aston Martin Moscow plans to build another auto show in Moscow to expand its dealer network in the regions and create a "Aston Martin Russia." Cars sold in Russia since May 2007, during which time it was sold about 40 cars, and in the quota for next year is 57 cars. Note that before December 21, Aston Martin was the only Luxury-brand is not officially represented in Russia. Aston Martin. Russian citizenship until that point cars Aston Matrin come to us in the country unofficially. Especially for owners of such vehicles in December 2006 was opened by authorized service center, which operates the master all types of car repairs British brands (except for restoring the body). Employees of the center are serious training in England and periodically come back to "training", thus avoids the Russian branch of the problems with long-term repairs - there is almost no damage, for which the vehicle would be sent to repair English counterpart. Aston Martin: Russian citizenship Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. Been producing cars since 1914.

Honda CR-V with a new engine 2.4 I-VTEC

In the amusement park, X-land in the suburban village of Ilinskoe held Russian presentation crossover Honda CR-V with a new engine of 2.4 liters. Provided for a test drive cars showed their potential on a specially prepared track, which took place on paved and dirt roads, the ascent and descent, and conditionally off-road segment. Honda engineers have worked on tuning the engine to achieve high torque and low fuel consumption: in contrast to the 2.0-liter version of the CR-V, the engine torque has increased by 28 Nm (with 80% of its maximum value is reached at 2000 rpm.). In his class, an updated model boasts some of the best traction and dynamic characteristics of the engine, which is achieved through a combination of light weight car and a five-speed automatic transmission. As a result of modernization of the new Honda CR-V with a 2.4-liter I-VTEC engine capacity of 166 liters. with. can accelerate to 100 km / h in 11 seconds and a speed of up to 190 km / h. Design of the car has also undergone some changes: a new SUV has a chrome grille and door handles, as well as the choice of the buyer provided two new colors - Premium White and Deep Bronze. The package includes Executive 18-inch wheels that are nice and clear crossover on the road and go perfectly with its compact size. Honda also took care of the safety of their customers and their passengers, including standard equipment in all active and passive safety features such as anti-lock brakes (ABS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSA) system and electronic brake force distribution (EBD), front auxiliary cushion security, drop-in 2 stages, side airbags for front seating, side curtain, located along the length of the car, as well as standard safety belts for all passengers.

BMW's summary reveals plans

February 5, 2008, at a press conference the president of BMW Group Russia Russian subsidiary companies Christian Kremer announced the sales results achieved in 2007, and plans for development concern in Russia in 2008. Last year, BMW brand sales in Russia increased by 54,5%. Their customers have found 14008 cars BMW (+55% compared to last year) and 678 cars Mini (+36,6% compared to 2006). Leader in sales of the brand is the BMW 3-series. Relatively high sales growth rates showed a new BMW X5, which appeared in Russia in late March 2007. In addition, nearly doubling sales showed crossover BMW X3. Under the new strategy of the company by 2012, BMW plans to sell more than 1.8 million vehicles worldwide annually. By 2020, this level is expected to raise up to 2 million units. In addition, by 2012 at a plant in Spartanburg, USA, where available BMW X5 and X6, is planned to increase production from 140 to 240 thousand cars. With the release of new models will be used by the so-called modular system. Along with the new X6, a line Model X (Sports Activity Vehicle) will complement the new X1, which would use modular parts from the BMW 1-series. In addition, the company plans to release a four-Gran Turismo, based on the concept car model, BMW CS. Line model Rolls-Royce will add a new coupe based on the Phantom, which costs and external dimensions will be positioned as "younger brother» Rolls-Royce Phantom. BMW also continue to produce new models under the brands of BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna.