Porsche Panamera 2009

Online new spy photos Porsche Panamera, which we are increasingly sblizhayut so day when we will be able to see this magnificent retribution.

Another photo Porsche Panamera limousine, which is the evaluation of experts will appear on European markets in early 2009, was made on the training track racing tradition.

Indicative Programme power units for Porsche Panamera will have such options as the 340 - and 450 - powerful V8 pozaimstvovannye a number of models Cayenne limousine, and the top 612 - a strong unit Carrera GT model. But while all this is mere speculation, as the saying goes according to the news on gossip.

Officially known only that dors limousine Porsche Panamera limousine will meet at a new factory in Leipzig. In total, the company Porsche plans to sell on world markets about 20000 vehicles a year. Price Porsche Panamera will be in Germany from 70000 to 100000 euros.

The company is going to establish a model Porsche Panamera limousine sufficient competition in such a luxurious European limousines as Mercedes CLS and the Maserati Quattroporte.

Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe - 610 strong suite

The company intends to submit a Bentley at the Frankfurt motor show its new top model Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe, which power is 610 horsepower.

Bentley limousine is beginning to build up capacity. With its all-new luxury limousine-company hoped to beat record sales. The main highlight is a modified news W12-biturbo aggregate capacity of 610 horsepower and 750 Nm maximum torque (GT Coupe - 560 forces, and 650 Nm). This allows maximum speed of up to 326 km / h and accelerated up to "hundreds" for only 4.5 seconds.

Apart from the power unit, GT Speed Coupe was also given a tougher suspension, which compared with the normal GT Coupe reduces the clearance of 15 mm and a modified steering system of governance "Serve-tronic System", which is dependent on the speed and dynamics driving.

In the enclosure specification is "Mulliner limousine Driving Specification", which includes sports three-spoke leather steering wheel with multi-functional office chrome handle switching speeds and multi-pedal.

The new Bentley limousine Continental GT Speed Coupe will be presented in Frankfurt, after which come in a limited sale in Europe at a price of 210000 euros.

First 6 – door Mercedes-Benz-based E-Class BINZ-limousine in Russia

More than 70 - years leading German manufacturer of specialized transportation BINZ GmbH Co, is known worldwide for its development of unusual limousines. One of the promising trends in production today is based on the chassis of Mercedes-Benz E-Class ambulances, limousines and cars ritual.

In September 2006, the supply of specialists BINZ implemented in Russia first six-meter VIP hearse Bintz N4-based Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

The next step was the recent acquisition of Russian enterprise new six-door limousine BINZ based on the Mercedes-Benz E-class, which has appeared on the streets of Moscow as early as mid-February.

This representative limousine designed for the transport of comfortable VIP passengers, who can already seated to appreciate the existence of the six doors, and enjoy the convenience enlarged by more than one meter salon equipped an additional number of seats and offering comfortable accommodation space for 7 passengers and the driver.

The new model is equipped diesel Mercedes 220 CDI output of 170 hp CDI 280 and 190 hp power, there is also an opportunity to order and 3.5 - litre V6 petrol engine capacity of 272 hp Like all BINZ-model limousine passed the necessary tests and crash tests. It has strengthened by power aggregates and fully functional systems ABS, ESP, SBS, BAS administering motor controlling the brakes and steering, ideally configured to match the increased length and weight of the vehicle and ensure the safety and comfort of the driver and passengers. Pneumatic system AIRMATIC included as standard, provides automatic adjustment of road clearance and encourages the pleasure of driving at speeds of up to 210 km / h. Making serial E-Class in the elongated version is produced in strict accordance with the directives of the company Mercedes-Benz limousine was therefore 100% - the guarantee on all Mercedes parts and BINZ-BINZ-warranty of the limousine.

As options were bulkhead separates the driver from passengers, cabin and limousine entertainment system with video screens and doors for passengers, as well as most of the original equipment from the E-Class.

Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman - capsule security

Mercedes-Benz at the motor show in Geneva introduced a lengthened version of its "sensational" and more common in the security-rich "oligarchs" armored limousine Mercedes S600 Guard, which has been christened as the Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman. Each of these strong-S600 Guard Pullman toys will be manufactured exclusively for the exclusive contracts, each of which would be purely personal.

Mercedes S600 Guard Pullman has B6/B7- level of protection and is equipped with 12 - cylinder bi-turbo power unit at 517 horsepower and 830 Nm maximum torque.

Mercedes S600 Guard Pullman has a multilayered ballistic glasses with internal polycarbonate cover, armored roof, armored doors and openings, armored belly of the explosion of hand grenades, armored bulkhead (motor) and the rear bulkhead (trunk), armoured rack A, B, C, flameproof fuel tank, a bilateral negotiating device salon / St., extinguishing system, an additional battery, an emergency movement of Michelin PAX tire pressure monitoring system, enhanced adaptive pneumatic suspension, combined with continuously regulirovkaya electronic shock absorbers, and high stiffness braking system.

Conclusion European markets S600 Guard Pullman expected in 2008, solely on the individual price for each customer

Skoda showed at Geneva limousine

At the Geneva motor show in Czech car maker Skoda introduced a new generation of its flagship model Superb. The long-awaited premiere of the premium sedan took place at hurrah." The third generation Superb is a fairly attractive business-class limousine. New word in the design concept sedan became a Twin-Door, which is a new alternative method of opening the luggage. Another technological innovation has become adaptive front-lighting system AFS (Adaptive Frontlight System). For example, in the city, while driving at a speed of 15-50 km / h cone luminous flux increases with the aim of better lighting edges of the road. At high speed system is configured in such a way that becomes illuminated and extreme left lane. Skoda Superb receive three diesel and three petrol engine, which correspond to the high European environmental standards. The main four cylinder diesel motor volume of 1.9 liters capacity develops 105 hp at and consumes only 5.7 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. This engine can disperse the Superb, which is the mass of 1425 kg, only up to 140 km / h, and "hundreds" of sedan reaches 12.5 seconds. Also available 2 - liter TDI power of 140 hp and the more powerful motor of the same volume, which develops maximum 170 "horses". For the first time, the limousine has received 1.4 - liter petrol motor power of 125 hp Relatively small motor vehicle to disperse "hundreds" of 10.5 seconds, and the "maximum" is at around 200 km / h. But the main engine became 1.8 - liter motor power of 160 hp Masthead engine, which powerfully set for Superb, became V6 FSI volume of 3.6 liters, the power of 260 hp This engine is capable of "shoot" the limousine to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds, and is able to reach a speed of 250 km / h. All engines are completed 6-step mechanical gearbox, with the possibility of installing the optional DSG transmission with a double clutch. Developers set for a modernized and sedan chassis, which provides a smooth passage of road humps and excludes strong body roll in cornering. A system ESP and ABS are part of the standard equipment. Optional limousine can be set independent heating system, which is not linked to the engine, which is particularly important in winter. Of the electronics are the navigation system with touch screen display and hard drive, as well as audio system with CD player and MP3 opportunity to connect external devices. The limousine will be presented in three complete sets - Comfort, Elegance and Ambition.

Zaporozhec Limousine worth 60,000 dollars

Just imagine – Zaporoshec-limousine!

This unusual idea to make the best known and most widely used in the USSR in a luxury car tuned-up car came to the head of Samara businessman Igor Zhiganov. Like many compatriots, his feelings sometimes nostalgic memories of the Soviet childhood, and perhaps through those memories Zaporozhecs in our country now flows machine. Some lovers are specifically identifying older models ZAZ s and tunes up to your taste. But back to the limousine Zhiganova. Already rolled out three Zaporozhye, and they are changed only in appearance, becoming one stretch luxurious limousines seats inside. Well, chassis remained unchanged, the same 30 horses, it seems to help passengers feel that they drive Zaparozhec.

At limousines Hongqi HQE will travel only senior officials of China

China FAW company intends to start producing a new limousine for VIP-persons, senior government officials and the country. Model Hongqi HQE outwardly resembles British Rolls-Royce.

Limousine engine facing volume 6.0 liter V12. This will be the first such model in the history of the Chinese automobile.

Sell Hongqi HQE be only in China. The cost of a new car is yet unknown.

Illegal limousine operator fined 14,000 pounds

Illegal limousine operator fined 14,000 pounds. A Bradford- based limousine operator has been fined 14.200 pounds, including costs, after a series of 'extremely serious irregularities' were discovered. Mohammed Saleen Nawez, trading as Oasis Limousines Ltd, was fined Ј10,200 plus Ј4000 costs at Leeds Crown Court for offences containing driving without insurance, fraudulent use of registration plates, fraudulent use of Vehicle Excise Duty, not having an O-license of Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF). Mr. Nawaz also had 31 points endorsed on his driving license.

Mr Nawaz claimed he attempted to get a license, but this was disproved. Then he tried to make an application. He was consulted to repay the debt at a minimum rate of 500 pounds per-month, and warned that failure to do so would almost certainly lead to a prison sentence. It was only after an outstanding hardship case was happened, that Mr. Nawaz escaped disqualification. He is also due to face proceedings for further offences, also relating to a failure to obtain the correct PSV licenses and O-licenses, and associated offences. VOSA's Head of Traffic Enforcement Policy Neil Barlow sais:" VOSA will continue to crackdown on the rush minority who put the public at risk. The fines imposed show just how seriously we take issue".

Why Limousine rentals now popular in London ?

Well, the main reasons are as follows: 1. These vehicles are desirable prestige. 2. They have some very nice accommodations and extra in them. Television, DVD player, CD-RADIO, SURROUND SOUND, LUXURIÖSE STYLE SEAT OF CONFERENCE, BAR BEVERAGE, PRIVACY, TINTED WINDOWS LEGROOM and more. 3. For all major events (Hen-Nights, birthdays, etc.), you want something else, that it did not give you every day and the treatment of a Loved One, and even feel special. 4. But we feel great because of the popularity of sedan Rental, their viability, with the charm and style already mentioned. This is the part of the atmosphere that you have 8 or 16 people all together in one place in one time and for a purpose, they SO Good game! In other words, given that the group of friends, relatives and colleagues are not divided and separated into different Minicabs inexpensive on the road to the event and its location, they can all interact with each other, with society and the other During the conversation is with their favorite drink and enjoy music, and a car very comfortable about their day.

Mercedes-Benz will upgrade Maybach

The company Mercedes-Benz has decided to upgrade the most expensive four-wheel representative in a number of model Maybach limousines. Updated Maybach 62 will come on the market in the second half of 2008 as a model in 2009.

The appearance of the car changed slightly. Maybach 62 will contain a new lattice radiator with fewer vertical bars, and new rear lamps with LED optics. In addition, Mercedes-Benz designers are now working on a new generation Maybach, which is going to be added to the market no earlier than 2012.

History is full of contradictions of Maybach limousines. Five years ago lively discussed by road community a resounding return "legendary" Maybach brand. In fact, the management firm wanted to produce a worthy competitor to British "aristocrats" Bentley and Rolls-Royce. The massive Mercedes is not suited to the title super-luxury limousine. Then was decided to revive pre-war Maybach brand.

This fall, Mercedes-Benz leadership discuss that to keep the Maybach in the market is meaningless because of its high cost and low sales. In the entire history of Maybach brand was sold less than 800 cars. And as soon as the limousine Maybach 62 appeared on the world automotive scene experts immediately described it as mainly commercial failure of the company. But sarcastic predictions did not come true. Limousine firmly took its post.

Mercedes-Benz CLC officially debuted in Geneva

On Geneva Motor Show held public premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz CLC, which earlier appeared only in private impressions. This compact coupe, inheritor of many features of “big brother” CL-Class is primarily designed for young buyers. The limousine contains a broad ruler engine capacity from 122 to 272 hp and the choice of two CPR - 5 - mechanical or 7 step - step GRAY 7G-Tronic.

CLC diesel version is a champion among the models Mercedes-Benz on economy: fuel consumption is only 5.8 l/100 km.

Among the technological innovations employed in the CLC - system, reshaping effort on handlebars depending on the speed. Overall, compared with the previous limousine Sports Coupe Mercedes-Benz engineers have updated more than 1100 components of a vehicle.

Audi Q7 Coastline

Audi Q7 Coastline concept premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. This luxury car SUV based on the most powerful modified Q7 - with 6.0 - liter V12 exciting to develop up to 500 hp power and torque are already in 1000 Nm 1750 rpm. This motor ranges from 6 - step GRAY Tiptronic; car has a permanent full drive.

Spacious SUV limousine for at pearl gamma-white, which, as claimed by Audi designers, is association with luxury yachts. The same stresses style and extensive use of wood in the cabin, mats made of natural wool and polished aluminum as finishing. On-board electronics include satellite navigator with DVD-ROM.

Legislation

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to introduce a single limousine licensing system for all limousines (1 to 16 passengers)."

Details of Petition:

"At present none of the laws truly fit stretched limousines, these vehicles are being forced into legislation which is neither appropriate nor fair. There are at present 2 main associations representing this industry who have been trying to lobby this cause only to have most doors blocked by unfair and antiquated law. Its time this industry of over 10,000 (tax paying) limousines had a say and the government allowed VOSA/DVLA and the police to work with this industry instead of against. Very soon proposed and badly thought out legislation will force over 50% of these vehicles of our roads simply because the industry has had no say and not because they are dangerous. Over 30 years the stretched limousine industry has been in business in the UK and not 1 single person has been killed in one. The safety record speaks for itself!!!"

Read the Government's response...

The Government is aware that there has been some confusion surrounding the licensing and safe operation of stretch limousines. The Department for Transport issued Guidance for Operators of Stretch Limousines in January, which sets out clearly the requirements for the safe and legal operation of this type of vehicle.

The law is clear in this area. Virtually any motor vehicle used in Great Britain to carry passengers for hire or reward on a commercial basis needs a licence of some kind. The type of licence required depends upon on the capacity of the vehicle and the type of hire or reward operation undertaken rather than the type of vehicle used. Operating without the requisite licence is a criminal offence.

For vehicles constructed or adapted to carry more than 8 passengers, the licence required is a public service vehicle (PSV) operator's licence issued by the Traffic Commissioner. For vehicles adapted to carry 8 passengers or fewer, it is either:

a taxi or private hire vehicle (PHV) license if the vehicle is hired out, with a driver, as a whole (taxis can ply for hire, PHVs can only take pre-booked hirings). These licences are administered by the relevant local authority who have discretion on what vehicles they will license (DfT has issued guidance to the licensing authorities advising them to consider any applications for PHV licences for limousines on their merits rather than formulating local policies which effectively rule out limousines altogether);

a PSV operator's licence if it is used for carrying passengers at separate fares "in the course of a business of carrying passengers", once again issued by the Traffic Commissioner.

To legally carry more than 8 passengers on UK roads the vehicles must comply with various parts of the Construction and Use Regulations 1986, including Schedule 6 (Minibuses). Vehicles of the stretched limousine type, at present, do not - in particular they often do not have adequate emergency exits, the turning circle is too large and the lights, tyres and glass are non-compliant.

If constructed to meet the required standards there is nothing stopping a limousine from obtaining a Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF) and operating as a PSV using a PSV operator's license.

From Summer 2008, a new pre-registration inspection will prevent the registration of limousines that do not comply with the Construction and Use regulations. This should have the effect of ensuring that in future, larger limousines (with more than 8 passenger seats) are able to comply with the COIF standards that must be met for the limousine to be licensed to carry paying passengers.

Limousine Co to settle penalties

An East Boston limousine company was ordered to pay $65,000 in restitution and penalties to the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority because it used employee's personal Fast Lane toll transponders to avoid commercial tunnel fares in the course of its business last year, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced recently.

Not only did A&M Limousine Service Co., Inc. make use of lower fares using noncommercial transponders in the Ted Williams and Sumner tunnels, Coakley said, the company owned a 40-cent discount East Boston, North End, and South Boston residents are usually granted for traveling the underground roads.

"Abuse of the MTA's resident discount program to literally steal from the Commonwealth is unacceptable and will not be tolerated," Coakley said.

The complaint alleges A&M used employees’ personal Fast Lane transponders on company limousines to avoid paying commercial tolls. Coakley says that allowed the East Boston-based service to pay a local resident discount rate of 40 cents for trips through the Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels, rather than the commercial toll of $4.50.

The state alleges A&M evaded $32,000 in tunnel fares. Under the arrangement filed in court, A&M contradicts any wrongdoing.

Vehicle Tracking Solutions

Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS) was one of the exhibiting companies at the International LCT Show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on March 17-19, 2008. The exhibit was in conjunction with GT3, a leading provider of automation for the ground transportation industry.

The LCT Show is the longest-running limousine show and features 160,000 square feet of exhibits this year. Activities for the show include training courses, seminars, and networking events. Entrance to the exhibit hall was free on Wednesday March 19.

Vehicle Tracking Solutions is a Long Island located company, and is a leading provider of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) devices and fleet management solutions. VTS tracks around 10,000 vehicles 24 hours a day for clients in 32 states. Entering its sixth year of operation, VTS has suffered double-digit increase over the past four years. VTS serves offices in New York and New Hampshire, and is the only singular in the AVL industry to offer franchise opportunities.

Korea to launch W 100 million sedan

Korea's first W100-million car is coming this spring (US$1=W933). Ssangyong Motor said Wednesday that it will price its 5,000-cc Chairman W full-size luxury sedan at W100 million. The car is scheduled to be released in March.

The most expensive Korean car to date is Hyundai Motor's 4,500-cc Equus limousine which costs some W90 million.

Targeting the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 series, and Audi A8 as rivals, the Chairman W will come with a 7-speed automatic transmission, the same Harman Kardon entertainment system that comes in the super-luxury Maybach sedans, 10 air bags including one to protect the knees, and other high-tech safety and comfort features.

Limo driving

Limo driving has several features and limitations. In planning the route should take into account such factors as the width of the carriageway, and the angle of the streets, since most car length can cause problems when passing the narrow turns. In some cases, limousine drivers are forced to violate the rules of the road. Typically, these violations are linked with turning in a prohibited place in the counterclaim and exit lane when overtaking. However, the inspectors road patrols to understand the inevitable problems in the driving of long-shell cars. Speed limits are strictly followed the same limousine drivers. Although the powerful engine can disperse up to decent speed machine, the company set a speed restriction in the movement of up to 40 km/h for the drive and comfort of passengers. Overall, the professionalism required to drive a limousine inspires respect from others. Even when turning in a heavy traffic when long machine blocks street, few other drivers decided to express their impatience.

Manufacturing limousines

Car deals and its body divide into two parts, which are in the process of manufacture virtually don’t change. Replacing the old frame exposes the machine. It is completely clean and establishes a new desired length. The length of the frame is determined by the size of the future limousine. Most common in the production of the frame length of limousines received 7.5, 9 and 10 meters. The selection of specific values of the length of the body depends on the appointment of a limousine, domestic equipment, the number of seats, and other factors. Engine and gearbox remain the same. This is because of serial samples Lincoln Town Car is a powerful V-shaped engine. In connection with the increased workload suspension equipped with the enhanced silent-blocks and springs. Advanced Limo salon can be equipped by bar, television, a DVD player, a negotiating device between passengers and the driver, with a mirror ceiling coating and other attributes of high-class cars.

LimoJet - in the shell of a limousine jet

This LimoJet, also known as Jetmousine was established by Dan Harris, who managed to turn an old private jet in a limousine with a beautiful leather interior, 42 - inch plasma panel, HD television and 8000 W sound system. He is the fuselage of the jet in 1974, chrome wheels and engine power of 400 hp. It is the first work of Harrison and at the price of 1 million. It was sold to Chicago Exotic Coach - a limousine company and now this monster will even travel through the streets.

Showed one of the most powerful Mercedes G-Class

German tuning company ART , one of the world's most powerful Limousine SUV Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The car has a V8 engine under the hood volume of 5.5 liters, which delivers 580 horsepower at once and 790 Nm. In addition to the powerful engine of G-class of ART is a new exhaust system, a more rigid suspension, stylish passenger compartment and, of course, other aerodynamic honors.

What is the cost of refined Mercedes-Benz G-Class Limousine has not yet been reported. According to preliminary data, complete overhauls car buyers will cost approximately $ 50000.

Dino Ferrari show this year

At the very beginning of October this year to the showroom in Paris Ferrari Limousine is going to introduce a new model of its Wi, to be known as Dino (in honor of Enzo Ferrari's son). Apparently, this will be an independent model, which will position among the great Ferrari F430 and Limousine 599 GTB. It is anticipated that under the hood will be put Dino Motor volume 4.7 litre V8, which will issue a 500-530 hp

Toyota is preparing a new Supra

Japanese Automobile Best Car magazine published pictures on their pages a new sports coupe Toyota. Apparently, we have a new generation of image Supra, which will be on sale next year. Japanese journalists suggest that Toyota engineers are now working hard on fine-tuning the chassis and engine of the car - they need that the new Supra Limousine was at least not worse than Nissan GT-R. Therefore, it may be assumed that under the hood motor vehicle will be 3,5-4,0 l volume, which will issue about 400 hp While Toyota Limousine may temper their ambitions and put the Supra 3.7 - liter 350 hp power unit (in this case, Supra will be cheaper Nissan GT-R).

The first photos of serial Alfa Romeo Mito

In Internet appeared first online photos of new compact Alfa Romeo models, which would be called the Mito. Representatives of the Italian company assure that they will not publish these limousine pictures, but nobody can deny there are images of serial model.

The main rival Alfa Romeo Mito become the new BMW Mini. Under the hood will put Mito 1.4 - liter engine, which, depending on the limousine version will be issued from 95 hp up to 230 hp and Gearbox will be 6-stage, though, and if desired, will be able to place "automat".

Lexus in Geneva - 2 news

Lexus introduced in Geneva two new limousine models. The most important has become the premiere European roadster version LF-A, which will soon go into serial production. This machine has been created on the basis of the earlier coupe LF-A. From a technical standpoint roadster is not different from the coupe - the limousine have still a V10 engine volume of 5.0 liters (500 hp). This power unit is based 10-cylinder engine, which Toyota has used the year before last in the Formula-1. But the company was LF-A model of IS-F. This is the most powerful and fastest version of sedan Lexus IS. "Smart" car with a V8 engine volume of 5.0 liters (423 hp) will compete with the BMW M3 and the Audi RS4. And Lexus engineers assure that the rivalry with such renowned limousine competitors will help them not only driving force, but also a new undercarriage. Lexus dealer showrooms in the most powerful version IS already received in April this year. Prices have not been communicated.

The new BMW Z4 will appear in 2009

In the second half of next year will be introduced a new generation of BMW Z4 Roadster. The car will be not only larger than its predecessor, but will be more expensive. There is another information - the new Z4 will get tough shape limousine roof, which would make the car more practical, moreover, it will enhance safety. Under the hood will be put BMW Z4 different limousine engines, including the turbocharged 3.0-liter unit, which will issue 350 hp, but they will be more modest limousine engines, including the 2.0- and 2.5-liter capacity from 150-170 hp. But BMW Z4 M version will receive 4.0-liter V8 from the BMW M3 (420 hp).

New Opel Astra

After 1.5 years, the market will receive a new generation Opel Astra, which will compete with powerful rivals such as Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf limousines.

The current generation Opel Astra was submitted in 2003. Then, Astra has been one of the most popular cars in the segment "S". The model actually has been very successful - a modern design and a good price / quality ratio. According to the British edition of AutoExpress, the new Astra will be made in the same style of luxury car as the current generation model. Naturally, the design will undergo some changes, but without revolution decisions.

Already, the Astra passes the tests. The Germans want to make the new Astra slightly larger and wider. Rather, on the market Opel would issue two versions Astra - 3- and 5-door hatchback. A little later, there will be wagon, sedan and limousine. In addition, based Astra Opel will be launched a cabriolet.

Under the hood of a new generation Opel Astra will put a wide range of power units, ranging from petrol 1.4-liter. And the most powerful to be 2.0-liter turbocharged unit, which issues 250 hp.

Introduced a new Lancia Delta

Lancia presented in Geneva, perhaps, its most important car in the past few years. The Italians have decided to revive the legendary Delta mode limousinel, which at one time won six times on the world rally championship. Apparently, Lancia Delta is the last chance to help the company to become eventually profitable.

However, despite the old name, there is some doubt that the new Delta will become a favorite of fans of sports cars. Just Delta does not look sports car. Beautiful - yes, glamorous – again yes (limousine). But not sports. Yet this machine deserves attention. In the "C" segment, where it will serve, Lancia Delta will be the most stylish car with a lot of interesting design solutions.

On the technical side, the Lancia Delta will not surprise. Indeed, this model of limousine is built on the basis of the standard Fiat Bravo, which Delta will receive not only the undercarriage and the steering, but engines. They will be several. The most modest gasoline will be 1.4 - liter turbo unit (120 hp or 150 hp), in a company which turbocharged motor volume of 1.8 liters (it will later be issued 200 hp). Among diesels there will be: 1.6 liters (120 hp), 2.0 liters (165 hp) and 1.9 liters (190 hp).

Rolls-Royce sold all coupe

A few days ago, at the Geneva motor show in a formal presentation Double Rolls-Royce, which was named Phantom Coupe. Now it is already known that all of the coupe, which are scheduled for this year, has already sold (in 2008 only 200 cars). The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is one of the most expensive mass-produced limousines in the world. It costs around $ 600,000. And under the hood conceals the engine compartment volume of 6.75 liter V12, which delivers 453 horsepower and 720 Nm. With such a huge engine limosine reaches 0-100 km / h in 5.6 with.

Mercedes leaves comfort

Apparently, the company Mercedes-Benz decided to finally move away from the image of the producer of limousines for the comfort of fans. Indeed, in recent years, new "Merce" becoming more and more sports. Not all fans of brand like this, but in the leadership of the company and are confident that they are on the right track. Indeed, Mercedes-Benz sales in the world are increasing.

Already on sale soon arrive tires SL roadster version with the new front lights. Moreover, the change of power units and gamma SL: a "budget" version of 2.8 - liter unit (231 hp) and 3.5 liter motor volume will be slightly more powerful and will issue a 316 hp. Also in the sale must be received CLC coupe built on the base S-Class, which will also be sporting different tones. No need to forget about all-CL coupe version of limousine - the model was presented for the first time at the motor show in Geneva.

But the main limousine for Germans this year will be a new crossover GLK, which will come on the market in autumn. likely that Mercedes-Benz will produce two versions of GLK. One will be designed for amateurs to drive off, and the second will buy drivers, for whom driving speed on the highway is much more important geometric cross. And on it’s latest model Mercedes-Benz is going to produce "asphalt" version GLK will be most in demand.

But what is going to be in 2009-2010? It is scheduled premiere of two new models, which will be more sports than now. This is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, as well as the new generation of A-class. Mercedes-Benz wants to build it on a new platform, and it is possible that it will rear. But A-class new generation will not be longer Hatchback for urban housewives and present sports coupe - apparently, the success of the BMW 1 - the series does not rest leadership Mercedes-Benz.

In addition, the Germans admitted that the establishment of new limousines, they will pay a lot of attention to improving the quality of assembly. Alas, but in recent years the image of Mercedes-Benz as a producer of highly reliable machines suffered somewhat. And so as the assembly of new models promise to greatly improve.

Bentley recalls cars

Bentley announced the withdrawal of limousines. Under the campaign include service as soon fell two models: Continental GT and the Continental Flying Spur, which were made in 2004-2006. True, the company Bentley said it all sounded very scared. In fact, the withdrawal be only four limos, which may be a problem with airbags - during operation is likely that the passenger airbag improperly disclosed.

The new Nissan 370Z.

This year, Nissan will start selling a new generation of its small sports coupe, which would be called the 370Z (now a model code 350Z). As can be understood from the title, under the hood will be a new engine compartment volume of 3.7 liters, which will issue 333 hp. This immediately by 53 hp more than is the current generation model. Moreover, it may be noted that the 370Z will be slightly less 350Z (length decrease by 60 mm). I have to drop the idea and weight limousines that have very positive impact on the controllability.

It is anticipated that the Nissan 370Z will be formally introduced in the second half of this year.

Geneva sensation - is not afraid car jams

The premiere of a small French company avtomobilchika Smera took place in Geneva such as the quietly. Meanwhile, this new model can make the present upheaval in the European automotive industry.

Smera in Geneva showed unusual machine, somewhere between a motorcycle and a car. The passenger sitting in it for the pilot, with the driver if you need to carry any cargo, the second man sent home on the subway, and his seat is, shaping trunk. Smera approximately the same size as maxi-scooter, but it has four wheels and an enclosed cab from the winds (car length is 2400 mm, a width of only 800 mm). In an unusual turns apparatus is in motorcycle, with a slope. In doing so, he is equipped with seat belts and a solid "cage" that raises the level of protection for people to unattainable heights motorcycle.

In Smera movement provides two electric motors, each of which gives to 20 hp It seems that 40 hp it is very little. But Smera capable accelerated up to 100 km / h in just 8 pp. Maximum same speed machine is 130 km / h. Manufacturer says that with the full battery charge on Smera can travel 150 kilometers. It is enough for the city. French and the estimated cost of Smera. They get that every 100 km of road will cost driver in the 0.7 euros.

The price of a new city car has not been announced yet, but in 2009 a plan to issue at least 250 Smeras. But beyond the levels of production models will only increase. After all, in Europe there are huge numbers of people who want to have a car, which did not have to stand in traffic jams.

Kia introduced a small crossover

Kia showed at Geneva motor show in a compact crossover concept - apparently Koreans are planning to begin production of this car later this year. And in Switzerland Kia immediately brought three similar car, which from a technical point of view, though not very different from one another. According to the Koreans, as soon submit three versions of the same crossover they have chosen not just so. It turns out that Kia wants to develop a program of creating individual car. That is the customer when ordering will be able to discuss all the stuff that he wants to see in his new car.

Jaguar showed its fastest car

Jaguar introduced in Geneva serial fastest car in its history. The machine was named XKR-S, and under its hood hiding volume 4.2 liter motor, which delivers 420 horsepower and 560 Nm. With this power under the hood Jaguar XKR-S is capable of accelerated 0-100 km / h in just 4.9 with. Regarding the maximum speed, it decided to artificially limit at 280 km / h.

Only 200 will be made Jaguar XKR-S, all of them are already sold.

Submitted Mini fastest in the world

Mini introduced the fastest, most powerful, most sports and the most beautiful version of its new Mini. This fighting machine already racing at the track will be released during the summer in order to "break off" all competitors. At least, this is to look at the framers of the new Mini, as the old generation of this model has won the most prestigious race (ancient Mini too, by the way, was presented in Geneva).

From the standard Mini is generally little left. "Battle" will get another car suspension, reinforced brakes, transmissions finalized box and, of course, a more powerful motor. It has a 1.6 liter, but thanks to turbocharging that gives splashes 220 hp

Land Rover presented off-road coupe

English Land Rover, which will soon get an Indian company Tata, presented in Geneva, a new version of its concept LRX (first shown in January in Detroit). And this is not done accidentally - in the next year Land Rover plans to start selling such a sports coupe! The car of their dimensions will be smaller than Freelander, but the new off-road sports coupe will be noticeable. What engines under the hood will put serial LRX still difficult to say. But in Geneva, brought Land Rover model with a 2.0 - liter diesel-electric hybrid engine

Passed European premiere Nissan GT-R

Nissan has previously showed its GT-R supercar, which has a volume of 3.8 liter motor (480 hp). Moreover, it even started to sell in Japan, but in Europe this model came first. And, it must be said, the Japanese interest in the cars was just overwhelming. For now unique GT-R has become a cult car. Moreover, all looked not only at the standard Nissan GT-R, but also in the car in a breakdown! The spectacle is very interesting. In 2008, the car will deliver only on the UK market. On foggy Albion one of the best car in the history of the Japanese automotive industry will cost 52900 pounds sterling, or about $ 105.000.

Toyota made the city Cruiser

Toyota has shown in Geneva predseriyny version of its new model called the Urban Cruiser. The car should be on sale this year (currently ends car tests). Toyota Urban Cruiser will be a crossover for a small town, which is at the rung below the RAV4. That is a large road clearance and featured transmission downshift to wait until the transfer is not worth it. The car is likely to be issued in terms of, and in peredneprivodnom option, but under the hood it will raise petrol engine volume of 1.5 litres. Chief competitor Urban Cruiser is well known - is Nissan Qashqai

Opel Meriva preparing to door revolution

Opel presented at the Geneva motor show in the new Meriva. True, not a serial model, a concept. This machine is different from many other primarily unusually open doors (Opel in the system when the rear doors open forward forwards, named FlexDoors). It is difficult to say whether the serial version Meriva such doors. It is possible that Opel decided to take this step, because actually seated in the car FlexDoors system is very convenient.

Brabus presented the car for $ 530 000

Brabus always happy and very beautiful fast cars built on the basis of Mercedes-Benz. But this year Brabus surpassed himself - Germans provided a unique vehicle called Bullit Black Arrow, which had once been a simple Mercedes-Benz C-class. Bullit Black Arrow drew attention literally all its parts, beginning with the body color. For example, instead became almost the entire body is made of carbon or aluminum. But under the hood hiding volume V12 motor with dual 6.3 litre turbo, which delivers 730 horsepower and 1320 Nm. True, engineers Brabus is slightly overshot - transmission can not perevarit so much torque limiter was therefore value at the time of 1100 Nm. Thanks to motor Brabus Bullit Black Arrow can accelerated 0-100 km / h in just 3.9 s and the speed of 200 km / h is reached within 10.49. This is faster than the most powerful version Lamborghini Gallardo (read about the latest model in the material, you can "Lamborghini and girls." Is not better). The price is also known - $ 530,000.

Mazda2 - now with three doors

Mazda introduced in Geneva 3 - door version Mazda2. Compared with the shown last September 5 - door model, the new machine has become more like sports (though 5 - door looks very nice). 3-door Mazda2 will be equipped with multiple motors: volume 1.3 liter petrol (75 hp or 86 hp) and 1.5 liters (103 hp), as well as 1.4 - liter diesel. But as a prospective design Mazda brought a very beautiful concept Taiki. He has shown before, but interest in the "space" of the cars did not fewer.

A-Star - from the new Suzuki Hatchback

Suzuki presented a new concept in Geneva Hatchback Class "B" on the European classification, which will be slightly smaller and cheaper Swift (for the performance of the last tasks assemble planned to build in India). Car was named A-Star. You do not have to believe that the serial version of A-Star will look like the concept. However, in general design of the machine will continue. According to preliminary data, the serial version of A-Star, which may show later this year, will receive 1.0 liter motor volume

Seat surprised with the sports coupe

The main vehicle for the stand at the Seat Bocanegra was the concept that translates as "black" mouth. Will such a machine in the series or not, in Seat did not speak, but surely, a new generation of Ibiza will look the same. Seat Bocanegra has very aggressive. Attention is primarily attracts huge radiator grate - precisely because of the car and called it "a black mouth." On the technical side Bocanegra is not being released. It is based on a platform of the Volkswagen Golf, but under the hood is a standard gasoline motor volume 1.4 liters, which can be found in almost all models of Volkswagen concern, including greater Skoda Superb new generation.

It appeared the second Volvo SUV

Volvo, eventually, did what it had been waiting so long - it had submitted a serial version XC60 crossover, which will be younger brother XC90. And, that makes sense not only because the figure is 60 fewer than 90, but in appearance - a new car is actually quite similar to the XC90. The difference, of course, but they are not global. Volvo XC60 will get a new security system that will monitor the distance to the car in front before and, if necessary, to stall itself. Volvo engineers assure that at speeds up to 15 km / h and the car itself will be able to completely stop, Eurasia is not in another vehicle. Engines will be three pieces. Two volume of 2.4 liter diesel engine (163 hp or 185 hp) and a petrol unit volume of 3.0 liters (285 hp). Drive only full, but at the end of this year may appear and budgetary peredneprivodnaya version (surely, this machine will be equipped with only 163 - a strong diesel).