Super Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen is going to launch a lightweight version of the charged Golf GTI seventh generation. To reduce weight the Germans would use parts from carbon fiber and aluminum. In particular, it will be made of carbon fiber roof and hood, made of aluminum - the engine compartment bulkhead, windshield frame and floor. The mass so hatchback drops to 200 pounds and will be about 1.1 tons.

Engineers have found a way to organize the installation of the roof to the usual carboxylic conveyor Golf - it is made of two layers of carbon fiber, held together in the middle of the steel sheet. And the aluminum parts to be attached to the steel body parts with special rivets.

The engine in the Golf GTI welterweight will be the same as that of its "heavy" brother - a 2.0-liter turbo engine capacity of 225 hp And as the Germans left the front-wheel arrangement, however, will add the clutch Haldex fifth generation, which is used for all-wheel drive transmissions. According to some reports, Volkswagen Golf with a clutch drives the road at the Nürburgring in 8 seconds faster version with limited slip.

Lightweight Volkswagen Golf GTI will be released in a limited edition, and the release is scheduled for 2014.

Mondeo wheel drive

The company introduced a new generation Ford Mondeo. As expected. Americans will produce this car in sedan and wagon, as well as a hatchback. However, the universal version is likely to continue in Europe will not go away. And sorry, the car turned out nice - LEDs in front, panoramic roof ...

Like many other models of the brand, the new Mondeo has received a 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine family 125 hp (Who does not get to Russia) and other branded engines. Ford succumbed to fashion trends and plans to release a hybrid version with the prefix PHEV. The power plant will feature a 2.0-liter engine and electric motor. This model will be the first hybrid robin American concern in Europe.

The interior decoration materials have improved and updated design. Now to uslvgam occupants multimedia system MyGordTouch, Wi-Fi, inflatable seat belts, etc. Ford representatives noted that the Mondeo - the most premium of all, that the company offered earlier.

And another surprise for fans of Ford will be the fact that the Mondeo will get a full drive - this transmission will be installed on a version with a diesel engine. True, it will be for diesel - see later.

Bentley against bullets

British brand is considering the production of bulletproof cars at its factory in Crewe. And as marketers are studying the demand for such cars.

Management of the company confident that armored Bentley will sell well in Russia, Latin America and the Middle East. In other words, in the emerging markets where considerable attention is paid to safety.

By the way, there are rumors that Bentley has experience in booking, however, a one-time - the company produced for Prince Charles bulletproof Bentley Turbo R.

Recall, the most popular armored cars do German companies Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

Spark make it to Europe

Apart from a small crossover, Chevrolet Tracker at the Paris Motor Show will bring an updated Spark. This will be the European premiere of the compact model, which this year has been on sale in North America.

Spark 2013 model year received a new grille and front bumper, as well as perelitsovannuyu front optics and fog lights, as well as alloy wheels 14 and 15 inches. The interior of the innovations - redesigned console.

Spark in the European market will continue to be offered with a 1.0-liter 68-horsepower and 1.2-liter 82-horsepower gasoline engine. Recall, the consumption of these motors is only 5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.

Besides Chevrolet show in Paris, the new engines for the crossover Orlando. It will be a 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine capacity of 138 hp and 200 Nm of torque. And as the line will add a 1.8-liter gasoline engine and a 2.0-liter diesel. They both get a Start-Stop system and will be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Incidentally, among the options Orlando will reverse camera and the ability to add front seat.

But for the Malibu sedan will be offered a 2.0-liter diesel engine with 158 hp, which produces 350 Nm of torque. This engine is now available for order from European dealers.

Audi for a medal

At the Olympic Games in London, India was able to get four bronze and two silver medals. By the standards of Russia result is not so hot, but the local authorities have decided to reward their athletes.

Those who brought the coin, got ... SUV Audi Q5, as well as all others who laid out the full, but could not earn a medal were given less luxurious crossover Suzuki SX4. Car keys were handed athletes this week.

Recall Russian medalists also received gift cars Audi. The gold medal went to Audi A8, won a silver medal presented to Audi A7, and the athletes who received the bronze, were given the keys to the Audi A6.

The new Volkswagen Golf is cheaper predecessor

According to Autobild, in the basic novelty can be purchased for 16,500 euros. In this case, the sixth generation Golf sold in Germany at a price of 16,975 euros.

 Last week, Volkswagen unveiled the first official information about the Golf a new generation. As expected, the car becomes a 56 mm longer, 13 mm wider and 28 mm lower than its predecessor. The company has confirmed that the model is built on a new platform MQB, which would reduce the car's weight by 100 kg. Also because of this car was to make more economical - from familiar to the German company new engine will consume 23% less fuel. As for the suspension, in front of the seventh generation Volkswagen Golf will be "McPherson" behind - "multilever."

 Earlier, the German journalists have reported that the car will be offered once the 10 engines to choose from. In particular, Volkswagen Golf seventh generation will be supplied with three motors family TSI - 1,2-liter (105 hp), 1.4-liter (122 hp) and 1.4-liter (140 hp. a.). A more powerful version of the GTI with the prefix get turbocharged gasoline volume of 2.0 liters and 220 hp It is also expected appearance and "charged" version of Golf RS with 290-horsepower engine.

 As for the diesel range, there is a buyer will offer four engines. Information on the quantities of diesel units not, however, known to power engines of the TDI. In particular, buy a new Golf will be diesel engines with a capacity of 90, 110, 150 and 180 hp In addition to the standard versions, the manufacturer will be bringing and the hybrid modification Golf E85, the details of which are not specified.

 We also know that Volkswagen is not going to wait for the motor show in Paris and plans to show a novelty in the early fall. Seventh Generation Volkswagen Golf will show in a special exhibition in Berlin, which will be held on September 4. Thus, the Group decided to postpone the premiere of the car three weeks earlier, at the same time at the International Motor Show in Moscow Volkswagen Golf will not be.

Plants suffer losses

German scientists from the Center for Automotive Research at the University of Duisburg-Essen found many automotive plants in Germany earn from the sale of a vehicle for income taxes and interest on borrowings.

Were the most profitable vehicles Porsche - the company gets from each machine on average 16,826 euros. In second place by a wide margin Bavarian company BMW - 4325 euros. Far removed from her brand Audi - 4242 euros. The last in the list of particularly successful - Concern Daimler with a profit of 3,621 euros.

Next come the company Chrysler (1436 euros), Hyundai (1,386 euros), and only two of them are giant - German Volkswagen (916 euros) and Japanese Toyota (845 euros). But Renault with its 65 euro per car rolled down the list.

Although Renault, it turns out, was lucky, because there are producers who suffered losses at all. For example, Opel loses from the sale of one car 939 euros and Peugeot-Citroen - 789 euros. By the way, a German manufacturer and the French alliance now negotiating the production of automobiles Peugeot-Citroen plant in the German Opel.