In Ferrari start testing the new V6

As you know, 2014 marked the change of the current powertrain in favor of turbocharged V-shaped "sixes". Two manufacturers - Mercedes and Renault have already begun to test the new engine, but now on a bench test of the motor and of the Italian declared stable.
 

Despite the fact that the changes in the technical regulations will occur only in 2014, the development of new engines takes much more time and effort than their modernization. As the official site of the team Scuderia Ferrari, Maranello team along with other advanced significantly in the establishment "shestitsillindrovyh turbo."

"This is a very important and difficult stage of division of power units, - commented the head of engine and electronics Luke Marmorino. - We are working on the current motor, because the rest of the championship is very important to us, but no one mentions that we have to work with engine for 2013, and its installation in the chassis, which is also a difficult process. Finally, we have a new V6, and its first prototype already being tested on dyno-bench. This is an interesting development. "

At present, only Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault have confirmed the creation of the new engines, but the prospects of two other potentially this design offices still look hazy. As we mentioned earlier, the project PURE Craig Pollock had serious financial difficulties. A famous British engineering company Cosworth, probably not considering their participation in this process in 2014.

In Australia, will debut a new concept Lexus LF-LC

If the auto show in Detroit could not boast of a special informative with respect to the concept LF-LC Japanese luxury brand Lexus, then surely this oversight will be corrected at the upcoming motor show in Australia.
 

It was officially announced that the hybrid car will be shown at the exhibition stand of Lexus in Sydney. However, resource Car Advice says that the car, which the Japanese brought to Australia will be different from the version that was shown earlier this year.

The model will be an all-wheel drive sports coupe with a petrol-electric power plant, whose capacity will be about 500 horsepower, but this information should be skeptical as to anything that has the characteristic of "concept", which is especially important when it comes to cars that in three or four years from the start of production. And after the start of production this avtombil how expensive Italian bedroom furniture, decorate your garage.
Source: autoblog.com

Volvo reduced by 50% the risk of injury in an accident

In Volvo estimated that the risk of injury in an accident in the car the Swedish brand declined by 50% since 2000, and the result is achieved not only by improving the design of cars, but also through the development of active and passive safety.
 

Scandinavian manufacturers claim that the safety of passengers was paramount to the brand for decades, and it has allowed Volvo to achieve such significant results: according to internal research accidents, which got the car brand Volvo, for the last 12 years, the risk of being injured decreased by 50%.

Interestingly, the important role to be played and the latest electronic systems such as active cruise control, a control system for the intersection layout and various stabilization systems. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety use of the automatic braking can reduce the risk of collisions at low speeds by 22%, and adaptive cruise control in conjunction with some other electronic assistants reduces the possibility of head-on collisions by 42%.

In Volvo sure automotive safety still has room for development: a guide mark previously stated that in 2020 it is planned to completely eliminate the risk of death or serious injury of passengers cars in the Volvo case of road accidents.

Moscow to host the European premiere of the crossover Lamborghini

Italian automaker Lamborghini intends to conduct the European premiere of its latest concept - a crossover Urus, the world made its debut at the motor show in Beijing.
 

According to the Russian representative office, the event will take place not in the halls "Crocus Expo", which will be exhibited Moscow International Motor Show, and in the showroom Lamborghini Moscow in Shopping center "Crocus City Mall", which is a short walk away. But also the first SUV from Lamborghini will be on display at the showroom in early days of auto show, that is, the 29th and 30th of August. After this concept will go to Paris.

Lamborghini long time to decide what exactly will be the third model in the family company. As a result, the choice between a sedan and a crossover defeated last. "Crossover - is a great idea for a third model family brand and the perfect complement to the existing model in a number Lamborghini supercars. Urus - this Lamborghini among crossovers," - said the head of the Prime Minister Stephan Winkelmann.

Perednemotorny prototype equipped engine that, according to the manufacturer, 600 horsepower, but has not yet announced what kind of used motor - V10 naturally aspirated or turbocharged V8. However, we know that the Urus was granted a permanent all-wheel drive and gearbox with two clutches. In addition, the standard model can be used with an adjustable suspension clearance.

Definitive date Lamborghini Urus on sale is not known. According to some, it will happen in 2017.

 

McLaren team boss supports toll broadcasting "Formula 1"

Big Prizes television audience declined somewhat after the races broadcast in several countries moved to Pay TV. However, the McLaren F1 team manager Martin Whitmarsh confident that the future of the "Formula 1" is associated with paid translations.
 

Britain's biggest media holding BBC last year declined from full translation Royal race, limited to a few steps and a succinct overview, while the main role of the broadcaster took the pay channel Sky Sports. The intended audience for the audience significantly reduced by the need to pay for the view, but in reality the outflow of fans was not so serious.

McLaren team boss in an interview with Autosport expressed confidence that paid broadcast has great prospects and opportunities for the audience, "We are all a little upset at the situation from the air. Many blamed the sport and Ecclestone for what happened, but it was primarily Air Force decision. And fair to say that today's audience - it is a great merit of Bernie. I think Sky Channel has made great efforts for the proper lighting of racing. we fixated on watching the front of the TV, which will become obsolete as quickly as, for example, the concept of the traditional library, when compared with the literature. "

"We do not need to sit in the living room watching TV, when there are mobile phones, tablets, personal computers and the Internet, as well as services for the recording for later viewing - continued Whitmarsh. - We are only at the initial stages of this progress, with many freedom for creative solutions. All we were concerned about, but the reality shows that the pay per view with all its functionality is the right decision. "

Clients approved design crossover Bentley

Despite the fact that the design of the crossover Bentley EXP 9 F caused a lot of discussion, the management decided that the production model will retain the appearance that this spring for the first time presented in Geneva. In other words, Bentley as it hinted that her audience - it's not the usual "death", and it will only listen to the opinions of VIP-clients.
 

After that, to put it mildly, mixed reviews at the Geneva Motor Show, the company would like to finalize the design of crossover. But recently it became known, the idea British decided to abandon, for exterior EXP 9 F liked clients who are living in the Arabian Peninsula, whose members, according to the preliminary information, and will make a good half of all buyers of crossover.
 

According to the head of Bentley Wolfgang Dyurhaymera, the general public has little to do with potential customers, which has pleased the original appearance of new items Bentley.
 

Start of production is planned for 2015. Car cost about 170 000. According to rumors, the crossover will receive three units: turbocharged "eight", 600-horsepower W12 and hybrid power plant.

 

What cars quickly lose in price

When buying a machine, be sure the question is, how much it will cost three to five years of use, not for life also bought. Therefore, the debate on the forums as fast or that brand loses value on the secondary market. British magazine held on this subject your research, identifying the ten most liquid and illiquid vehicles.
 

Auto Express magazine due to the analytical agency CAP on more than 40 thousand of models provided interesting statistics. It is clear that information is primarily relevant to the UK market, but somewhat useful for Ukrainian customers.
 

So, if you want in three years to sell your car to 50000th run expensive, just something you buy with an extra Porsche and preferably one of the open models of the brand. In particular it is convertible Porsche 911 was the leader for the conservation rankings prices. Among surprising not see. According to the Porsche, the brand made cars less likely to lose in value compared to the competition in the secondary market due to reliability and durability. Moreover, in the Porsche did not fail to take this opportunity to convey greetings to two-thirds of all issued by vehicles that are still in operation.
 

According to the report of British journalists, the most pointless purchase is the purchase of a sedan Volvo S80, which for the first few years of operation, losing more than 80% of its initial value. Volvo employees to explain this situation by the fact that even though the car is reliable, safe and comfortable it simply low popularity. According to their data, 90% of the sedan is used as a company car, which again speaks of his high consumer qualities. As they say, the service the service, and friendship is friendship. In the executive business class buyers continue to be friends with German sedans Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Best "ten" to preserve the value of:
 

1.     Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet with robotized transmission PDK (price after three years - 55.3%).
2.     MINI Roadster Cooper (55%).
3.     Ferrari 458 Italia (53,6%).
4.     Morgan 4 / April 1600 Tourer Sport (52,8%).
5.     Mercedes A-Class A180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY AMG Sport (52,3%).
6.     Audi A3 1.6 TDI SE 3dr (52,2%).
7.     Mercedes SLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Auto (52,1%).
8.     Porsche Boxster 2.7 PDK (51,9%).
9.     Morgan Roadster V6 (51,8%).
10.     BMW M135i M Performance (51,7%).

Worst "ten" to preserve the value of:
 

1.     Volvo S80 T6 AWD SE Lux (price after three years - 19.3%).
2.     Proton Gen-2 Persona saloon 1.6 Auto (20,6%).
3.     Opel / Vauxhall Insignia saloon 2.8T V6 4X4 Elite Nav Auto (21,7%).
4.     Opel / Vauxhall Zafira 1.6i Design (21,7%).
5.     Citroen C5 saloon 1.6i THP VTR (22%).
6.     Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Sport Luxury Auto (22,2%).
7.     SsangYong Rodius diesel 270 EX Auto (22,6%).
8.     Proton Savvy 1.2 Style 5dr Auto (22,9%).
9.     Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 Sport Luxury Auto (23,1%).
10.     Jaguar XJ Saloon 5.0 V8 Supercharged Ultimate Auto (23,3%).

Audi Quattro - the legend will revive in 2015

Project to develop the car now has the working title of Q35, which represents the 35-year anniversary of the first pop-up car Audi Quattro, which is celebrated in March 2015. At the same time, according to preliminary information, the company will present and reborn sports car, which will equip the 2.5-liter engine, developing 380 hp
 

Audi Quattro Concept 2010.

In addition to the new supercharged engine Audi will robotized gearbox S tronic dual-clutch transmission. Body parts and the interior is made of lightweight materials, including carbon fiber, thereby reducing the weight of cars to 1300 kg. Acceleration to "hundreds" will take about 4 seconds.
 

The new Audi Quattro will take place between the Audi TT and the R8. About the appearance of future innovations can be seen in concept quattro, which the company introduced in 2010.
 

Audi quattro model appeared in 1980. The car was the first all-wheel drive member of the World Rally Championship. Racers, who spoke at the wheel of Audi Quattro twice won the championship. Prefix quattro subsequently received all-wheel drive models of the brand.
 

Audi Quattro 1980.

 

Ferrari mechanics work efficiently all the pits

Despite the fact that the record-breaking time of service vehicles in the garage owned team McLaren, all the better for the first half of the season pit stops were carried out in the pits Scuderia. The team from Maranello not allow blunders and led by statistics.
 

In Ferrari confirm the importance of stability, not only Fernando Alonso leading position in the standings, but the maximum efficiency of the mechanics for servicing cars during the race. Although by the end of 2011 Scuderia and showed no outstanding value on the expiration of eleven Grand Prix of the season the team from Maranello was able to become a leader.

In the German edition of Auto Motor und Sport has once again calculated the time of the stops in the pits. According to data published by the rating, the average speed in the pit-stop performance Ferrari is 3.7 seconds. Red Bull Racing mechanics took second place behind the leaders and eighteen hundredths of a second.

Slightly slower work serving team Force India, Mercedes and Toro Rosso. Champions of McLaren too often wrong during stops Hamilton and Button, than inevitably spoil your stats and occupied only the sixth line of the protocol. Although it is worth noting that the team from Woking often outpaced the rest with a compelling advantage. Team-outsiders to service simultaneously to two or three seconds slower than the leaders.

The main factors of success in this area Ferrari experts identify coherence and extensive training of mechanics. Among the technical means to reduce maintenance time, the new impact wrench and special fasteners wheels that independently record the center nut to the hub. This design was taken from the DTM series for the first time introduced a team Mercedes, after which it was copied to the Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren.

Drivers can let at physical examination every five years

The government introduced a bill that defines the new rules of the passage of a medical board drivers. If motorists are invited to make a simple indulgence, here are the drivers of buses and some trucks have difficulty.

According to "Rossiyskaya Gazeta", the document contains all the details of medical monitoring of drivers. In particular, the bill prescribes in detail who and how the physical examination of who and how often should it take place, and under what conditions the drivers will not be allowed to drive vehicles.
 

Drivers of personal vehicles new bill makes indulgence. If you are currently required to pass a medical examination every three years (from obtaining the relevant certificate), according to the document, the interval between inspections is increased to five years. True, a clear monitoring mechanism is not written again. In particular, the inquiry, as before, it is suggested to check only the issuance or exchange of driving licenses, that is, once every ten years, and the return of rights after prison.

Professional drivers have a bit more complicated. For them, provides for mandatory medical board once every two years. Check drivers passing medical examination falls on the employer, and will help binding document when applying for a job.

Even more difficult to have those drivers who transport passengers or hazardous materials. Currently, this category of drivers pass medical examination before release in flight or on the line. The bill proposes that another inspection, after the flight. That is for the shuttle driver, for example, a medical examination should be held twice a day.

It is reported that physical poslereysovy introduced in order to make the same-some drivers maintain normal physical state during the work time. This is due to the fact that some small carriers conduct a medical examination only on paper, and drunk drivers behind the wheel taxis are no longer a rarity.
The document spelled out the penalties for violating the order of the check-ups. In particular, a fine of 2 to 3 thousand for individuals, and 30 to 50 thousand rubles for legal entities.

The law also implies the presence of a list of diseases that would be "an obstacle to safe driving." Government should make it. It is assumed that in certain diseases of the driver can not let the steering wheel, and in some - in any way limit the rights. In addition, the authors of the project found it necessary to establish medical restrictions to the management of transport, depending on the category. Prepare the new requirements will also be the government.

Kia is preparing a rival to the VW Golf GTI

Company Kia has confirmed it is working on a "hot" version of the new Cee'd. The company hopes that the petrol turbo engine equipped hothetch can select a part of buyers at Renault Megane RS, Ford Focus ST and even the genre VW Golf GTI.
 

The basis for the "charged" version is likely to serve as a future modification of the recently updated three-door Cee'd. In this case, director of marketing for Kia Soon-Nam Lee confirmed edition Autocar, that the company is already preparing for the future "urban rocket" petrol engine with turbocharging and work on set-up a more sporting suspension.

Technical details of the power plant and transmission Koreans are not announced. But in the range of Kia Motors is one suitable unit, which, most likely, and will be under the hood of the "hot" Cee'd. It is a 2-liter gasoline engine family Theta II. Turboversii this motor, for example, is placed on the Kia Optima sedan for the U.S. market and develops 274 hp and 365 Nm of torque. But for ease of hatchback quite enough and deforsirovannoy modification of the engine.

However, the main weapon of the future of Kia hothetcha should be not so much the engine power and chassis tuning as lower price against famous competitors. And today they are not cheap. Thus, the 250-hp three-door Renault Megane RS is in Russia from 1.14 million rubles, and the five-door hatch Ford Focus ST asking from 1.22 million rubles. While most in this trinity is the current VW Golf GTI: trehdverka today is from 1.114 million rubles, and pyatidverka - from 1.114 million rubles. But on the way the new generation of "Golf", which will be more expensive.