Mitsubishi Fuso Canter: The first thousand

In Naberezhnye Chelny on one of the factory assembly plants KAMAZ held a celebration at the release thousandth truck Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. Mark this event came Director General of OAO KAMAZ Sergey Kogogin, senior vice president of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) Kai-Juve Zaydenfus, Director General of KAMAZ Fuso Trucks Rus Albert Yagudin and production director MFTBC Ioshiro Motoyama. Chief Technologist Georgi Plekhanov held for journalists a tour of the production site. In addition to the assembly line in a huge shop housed facilities for unloading areas of logistics, unpacking and storage cabins, spare parts warehouse, the zone set. Discharge zone can take on 2 lots in the day, from one lot collected 12 cars. Assembly line itself is divided into 7 posts. At the first on the bare frame strung modules ABS, mechanisms for folding booths stuffed VIN. At the second position next car is equipped with front and rear suspension and wheels. On the third post adds control cables CAT exhaust system, engine mounts. At the fourth position is a "marriage" - set the engine to its rightful place, by the way, the factory engines come already run-in. Here Canter gets driveshaft. On the fifth post car is equipped with rear cab mounts, cooling system and start-up, the fuel tank and Fender. At the sixth position this whole design is starting to take shape car - chassis cab installed, but here it screw the lights, spend an electrician and close all facing materials, and then hang out bumper.

Ferrari FF: red icon

In the Barvikha Luxury Village »took place on the Russian debut of a new model Ferrari, which may be the most iconic of those that were created by legendary car maker of sports cars from Maranello in recent years. New Ferrari FF, celebrated the world premiere in Geneva, is available for customers with four-body shooting-brake and the first time in the history of the brand, all-wheel drive transmission. If you ask true fans "stallions" from Maranello, what models they consider most significant and outstanding, many people probably remember: Ferrari 250 GT, Daytona, Testarossa, as well as the Ferrari F40, the latest model, created by Enzo Ferrari. Indeed, these cars for many years been a benchmark for the manufacturer of style and technical perfection. It is possible that following an "icon" will become the new Ferrari FF, at least in his arsenal is all that is necessary to achieve this goal. The new car incorporates the best that has been created by engineers Ferrari in recent years. Perhaps the most important special feature is the all-wheel drive transmission, which is 50 percent lighter than comparable designs. The innovative brand-wheel drive system, named 4RM (Ruote Motrici) and patented Ferrari, the PTO on the front axle is carried out directly from the crankshaft. The body, designed by in studio Pininfarina, made with the use of aluminum alloys, reflects the superior quality of the new FF - an uncompromising balance of sport functionality and versatility.

Michelin: new items coming winter

New Year in Russia Michelin met on the Eastern calendar. New items of the winter season were at the end of January. On the ground in Dmitrov visited and dealers, journalists and employees of OOO Michelin. Russian company for the production of tires. " What the French know how to make winter tires, it is known to all. The evidence of this - many victories in independent tests. But the active participation of the most prestigious automotive events subconsciously brings to mind that tires Michelin (at least in Russia) - the inheritance of the elect. In fact, the French manufacturer of fully democratic, and new this season - a clear confirmation of this. Michelin Alpin 3 - frictional directional tire for passenger cars of small and middle classes. Intended primarily for the European market, so in addition to purely winter as developers have paid attention to tire safety on wet and snow-covered road porridge, which makes an interesting new product for use in our major cities, buried chemicals. The bonus, which is important for owners of relatively inexpensive machines - increased durability and fuel economy. As the developers say, in comparison with "average competitor» Alpin 3 "walks" on 13 thousand kilometers long (ie, almost another winter) and during operation saves up to 96 liters of gasoline, which is comparable to the price of tires. But more impressive is another figure. When braking from 60 mph on a wet road at the time of stopping the machine, "booted" in the Michelin Alpin 3, the same car, but tires and competitors will have an instantaneous speed of 21 km / h, which still have to repay.

Bridgestone: in the sporty style

This summer, Bridgestone will delight lovers of Russian active drive. Moreover, as the owners of supercars, and those who are satisfied with simpler machines. However, each "sister" would get their "ear". We are talking about two new products. Tire Bridgestone Potenza RE 050 is used for the original configuration of several models of Ferrari (including a Ferrari Enzo - P = 620 hp, V = 350 km / h) and Porsche. A DaimlerChrysler icpolzuet RE 050 on many luxury cars, including CLK, and models of AMG. Put this on the bus and Maserati Quattroporte, Alfa Romeo 147 GTA, Aston Martin D89 Volante, VW Golf GTI, Infiniti M45 and 635, Lexus IS, Honda S2000. No need to prove that the tires of such vehicles must have special high-performance, high levels of comfort and handling. In addition to the traditional performance, Potenza RE 050 is available in versions RFT (Run Flat Technology), allowing to continue the movement after puncture to the nearest tire store. In addition to convenience for the driver, RFT provides an opportunity to do without a spare wheel, which frees up more space in the trunk and by reducing the loaded weight of the car gives you some fuel economy. Tires Potenza RE 050 RFT equipped Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and BMW 1, 3, 5 and 6 Series, Z4 and Z8. This year, Russia will supply all sizes for BMW. RE 050 developers stress that the creation of these tires useful experience gained in Formula 1. In particular, the "wet" and "dry" racing tires are combined in a single road.

Chery Bonus: a machine with a plus

Marc Chery introduced its family sedan Bonus. Over the appearance of the car toiled Italian designers, as on the technical filling conjured by the Austrians. The price for the novelty of 350 thousand rubles. Chery Bonus is equipped with a motor SQR477F volume 1,5 liters and 109 hp. with., it was created in conjunction with the Austrian company AVL. More precisely, not created, and worked through - it served as a donor for the assembly of the model Amulet. Maximum torque 16-valve engine achieves 140 Nm. Incidentally, this engine went into the top ten in China, already in 2008. In tandem with them installed 5-speed manual gearbox QR515MHA. Front suspension - independent, like McPherson, and rear - semi-independent with hydraulic shock absorbers. The body was created by Italian studio Torino Design on the principles of bionics. The creation of this car designers drew inspiration from nature - the grille has a V-shape, this image was taken from whales that cut water spaces, and shape of the front optics did look like a eagle eye. The interior of the veneer is not a trace - there is all conservative. Rigid plastic, square buttons, round krutilki, and the acrid smell of plastic in the new car you want quickly erode. Describe the salon no special meaning - there is only the most necessary. The instrument panel is illuminated with red light, and to the unit can connect the device via miniUSB. The seats are upholstered in normal tissue, especially for Russia offered a dark color. Generally speaking, technically Bonus - this is not convertible, and lift-back, the trunk had opened with the rear glass.

Nails? Not true!

Strictly speaking, the technology of tires that are not afraid to puncture, to name a new one can at a stretch. The first tests GoodYear began 13 years ago. In 1997, the invincible tires were installed in the U.S. serial Chevrolet Corvette. Now my turn came, and to our country, the roads which abound with tons of piercing-cutting items. Bus RunOnFlat, previously known by the acronym EMT, can proceed with the partial or complete loss of pressure. The manual says that pierced the wheel without prejudice can drive 80 kilometers at a speed of 80 km / h. Due to what had such strength? This is achieved through reinforced sidewalls. As the reinforcement material is used rubber insert, not exposed to strong heat. Of course, not only the properties of a new layer of rubber can achieve the desired result. Plays an important role form the tire. With the loss of pressure load is distributed so that the bending of the sidewall was minimal. But one thing is theory, and another - a practice. We now turn to testing. So, tires GoodYear RunOnFlat installed on BMW 1-series with the motor of 1.8 liters. Spare tire for the purity of the experiment are leaving the garage. As a result, the volume of the luggage compartment increased to 50 liters. To simulate the puncture, we lowered the left rear wheel. Oddly, the pressure monitoring system, installed on the car, went treacherously silent. The fact that there are two principles of operation of such systems. One line, which is installed directly in the wheel of a pressure sensor.

Test winter tires (part two): Hakkapeliitta winter gave a chance

Finally! In the central region of Russia the weather has changed his temper justice with mercy. Temperature overnight crossed the same mark of zero degrees and stopped right at a light frost. Even farmers around Moscow, and those able to take a deep breath, because apart from cold snap, dropped heavy snow that covered all winter, giving hope for a rich harvest in the coming year. Our test of winter tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5, too, could find its logical continuation. Already passed 2100 miles and almost all of the dry and wet asphalt, no hint of snow or ice. The temptation to change the rubber occurs every rainy day, which were filled with November, December and nearly all of January. On hundreds of cars that pass by every day on your way to work or other cases, it was evident that every third or fourth car owner still has replaced established in the autumn winter tires again for the summer. It is not winter test Hakkapeliitta 5 survived with dignity, all spikes were carefully checked for the presence or absence - no was not lost. Save thorns in his "nest" it helps a tetrahedral body, reinforcing mounting pin in the rubber compound tires. In fact, three months of operation does not measure strength for winter tires, so the final conclusion we can draw only on completion of the cold, that is, in the spring. In the last article we mentioned that the characteristic of the winter and especially the studded tire hum Hakkapeliitta 5 was not published. These were the first impressions and basically they were fully confirmed after prolonged use.

Winter tires from MVO: Time to change one's shoes

About MBO MBO company today - is a network of branded retail and service centers of the European level, 19 of which are located in Moscow and 3 in St. Petersburg. MBO company has had a great influence on the development of civilized market of service centers in Moscow, as well as the formation of the market in Russia "winter" tires. The first specialized tire trade and service centers, the first mobile tire made MBO leader metropolitan service stations. Today the company is MVO offers motorists a full range of products and services of superior quality, helping the buyer make the right choice of wheels and tires for the car, thus contributing to improve road safety. MBO company is doing everything to make the attack of the winter season enjoyable for motorists. Our experts are ready to provide visitors and customers expert advice when choosing winter tires. The advantage of using winter tire advantage of using winter tires are obvious, since significantly increase safety on the roads. Modern winter tires with special technology sipes provide good handling, not only on snow and ice, but also on wet winter roads. Softer part of the winter tire provides the best characteristics of grip at low temperatures, and spikes give added safety on icy and snowy roads. Seasonal replacement tire increases term of operation and the distance they could walk. CVM recommends replacing summer tires for the winter at a temperature of +7. 2-year warranty on the tires last year, the network tire centers CVM announced granting two-year warranty on the winter tires made at factories and studded group Continental AG (Germany).

Choosing a safe tire for the summer season

Summer tires easily distinguished by the distinctive tread pattern, 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 produced in Russia under the brand AMTEL well established not only proven quality, but also high performance, wide range of models and sizes. Summer tires Amtel Planet for modern domestic cars and cheap cars, guarantee optimal traction and maneuverability on the road, and allow for considerable savings on fuel. In the summer, during rain, when driving at high speeds there is a risk of losing the car's handling, due to the fact that the bus starts sliding under the water surface. To avoid this problem, the tires cause slats (groove), a special form, which can effectively expel water from under the wheels. In the summer novelty - Amtel Planet T-301 longitudinal grooves, effectively absorbing a large amount of water, specially combined with lateral grooves, exempting water from the contact patch. This combination provides good resistance to aquaplaning, and powerful slow-moving checkers improve directional stability. Different size pieces to the tread improves smoothness and reduces noise tire. Significant benefits bus Amtel Planet T-301 provides a special combination of a rubber mixture of four different species.

Technology movement

Tires - complicated process, in no way inferior to that development of engines or transmissions. Modern Tire - is not just air-filled tires. This multilayered cords of interwoven strands in a special way, strong sidewalls to withstand enormous loads, carefully designed tread pattern, which clings to the road, complex compositions of polymer blends, can withstand significant temperature drops ... How many people generally think much about what wheels are mounted on the car? First of all, the man drew attention to the work of designers, and then poring over the numbers: horsepower, a second to hundreds of kilometers per hour ... And the wheels? Well, there are some ... And yet how different the modern motor from gazolinovoy tarahtelki first Ford-T, so different and modern Bus from those poluvelosipednyh "pneumatics". Technology movement most noticeable progress tire industry in the most complex of its segment - winter tires. Most motorists do not even imagine how high-tech devices are placed under the body of their car! The problem of winter tires is not easy - they should ensure the movement of the car on a surface which is not designed for this at all - on the ice, nakatannomu snow, snowdrift ... It is necessary to provide more comfort for the driver and the opportunity to move to clean the asphalt! How did manage to put these difficult and conflicting requirements? Amtel NordMaster 2 - an example of robust solutions for the harshest conditions. If the court of the real Russian winter with its snow, frost and ice, then the basic solution are thorns - and NordMaster 2 to 10 rows on the circumference of the tire.

SEVEN REASONS TO VISIT MVO on the eve of the winter season, so in the future

EXCLUSIVE CHOICE. In terms of motorist seasonal change of tires - the operation is simple. Know the size, purchased, delivered. But with the seller's perspective is much more complicated - the choice of wheels and tires sizes is unusually wide. Companies that specialize in tire fitting services, generally adhere to range from 15-20 most running models. In the CVM for the winter season homework thoroughly - 153 Tyre size, 76 modifications, 12 tire brands and 31marka discs. This means that the client is installed on the car, even the most rare dimension of the wheels, will be able to find a seasonal substitute. The experts' recommendations. CVM is working on the tire market in 1996 and is an independent multibrand company, which has the status of a dealer of all leading manufacturers of wheels and tires. The company is not worried about how to sell more wheels. The main objective - to make selection of the highest quality and best models of tires for all classes of vehicles and help the client make the only right choice. IVO Consultants are always ready to provide qualified assistance in the selection of alternate dimensions of the wheels and tires for your car. In one case, it would save money in the other - to improve driving performance cars. Developed network. Currently, the company MBO opened in Moscow twenty branded retail and service centers, which are conventionally divided into four groups according to the number of service posts in the area of ??trading floors and recruitment services.

Test summer tires Goodyear Excellence: superior comfort

In recent years, more and more attention to comfort and safety. Airbags, traction control, power steering, anti-lock brakes are actually inherent attributes that should be present in every car. Powerful and high-tech engines require good liaison between the body and the road. This link is a good tire. Manufacturers of automobile tires annually produce several new models, confused man in the street very easily. The main requirements that consumers want from their tires - it's safety, comfort and an acceptable service life. And the owners of powerful and high-speed machines emit a consumer preference as the control of the car during the rain. April 12 at the Dmitrov avtopoligone presentation and test drive a new high speed tires Goodyear Excellence. According to sales manager Ltd. Goodyear Rush "Marek Glavacha to meet the needs of a large layer of motorists, the tire Goodyear Excellence is presented in Russia in one of the widest ranges of sizes. In turn, the manager of professional and technical matters of Cyril Baranowski, a presentation of new tires Goodyear Excellence, which includes a detailed account of the technical features and characteristics of tires. In fact Goodyear Excellence is not a novelty in Russia, she appeared on store shelves last year. Such a late presentation of the company's representatives explained that they were waiting for the appearance in stores of all possible sizes to meet the needs of the largest possible range of consumers. Tires Goodyear Excellence created under the motto - safety, comfort and handling.

Test summer tires Michelin Primacy HP: Summertime

The global automotive industry every year increases, and increases the pace of its development. Every year there are dozens of new models and engines. Car is getting stronger, faster and cheaper. In addition to improving performance, automakers are paying great attention to improving the handling, comfort and safety. And that's no small importance, these three indicators are inherently connected with the quality set of tires, which are the main link between the vehicle and the road surface. At the turn of the season thousands of motorists are beginning to search for a new "footwear" for their "iron horses". Now the good selection of rubber on the Russian market is huge. Every year tire brands tend to release new models to meet the needs of the largest possible number of consumers. In all this variety of simple inhabitants is very easy to get confused. However, for most car owners in choosing the basic parameters of new tires are safety, comfort, long life and reasonable price. During this summer we decided to conduct its own test of a long summer tires. As an experimental, we chose the production of tires of one of the largest and most popular global tire manufacturers - the company Michelin. In addition to worldwide fame, this brand is one of the most popular in Russia. For the test we were given one of the latest developments of the company - a model Primacy HP, which was installed on a car BMW 318i with a system of ABS. Back in 1992, Michelin has created a so-called "green" bus, which was released on revolutionary technology.