Lexus CT 200h will appear in Europe

Lexus CT 200h will appear in Europe , Despite the fact that Lexus CT 200h will appear in Europe only this fall, the automaker continues to provide regular interesting features of its new "little hybrid" car.

The next devaysom has a choice of a driver driving style - Dynamic and Relaxing, for the 1.8-liter gasoline engine VVT-i, connected to an electric motor and transmission, CVT."Hybrid Lexus CT 200h puts an emphasis on comfort travel, but you can offer and the increased momentum" - said in a release.


Being a hybrid, Lexus CT 200h can naturally operate exclusively on electricity, this method is ideal for slow city traffic, which will significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Moreover, the ability to move, only for electricity, can also be manually selected the driver, while pressing the gas pedal intensity of the air conditioner will be reduced so as not to consume excessive amounts of fuel.

In the case of the transition to sport a method to change the dashboard lights, with blue to red. Accordingly, the hybrid system will work on "full blast" by offering maximum torque and power.On the pricing of Lexus CT 200h will be announced at the Paris Motor Show.

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The Hybrid Concept Kia Ray-at the Chicago Auto Show

The Hybrid Concept Kia Ray-at the Chicago Auto Show, The company Kia will present in late September at the Paris motor show concept of urban electric trolley Pop. Soon the Korean automaker promises to tell about the technical characteristics of the car. While reported only that it will triple car length, three meters.

The new car is made in one style with the conceptual hybrid Kia Ray, submitted earlier this year. Electrocar Pop also got a glass roof and a similar outline of the headlights. In addition, the images shown Kia, we can consider some of the details of interior. It is decorated in purple and got chrome interior elements. Ahead is a double sofa, one more seat for a passenger is behind.

The Hybrid Concept Kia Ray, Writes Autocar, the location of door handles may indicate that the door will be performed in the style of "gull wing".


The hybrid concept car Ray was presented in February 2010 at the Chicago Auto Show. It was developed under the program EcoDynamics, which is aimed at improving the models of Kia in the area of fuel economy and environmental performance of vehicles.
Hybrid plant Kia Ray consists of 1,4-liter 153-strong petrol engine, which works in tandem with an electric capacity of 78 kilowatts. Driving in pure electric, the car is able to overcome the distance to 80 kilometers.

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Kia ntroduced its two new items-at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Kia ntroduced its two new items-at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia formally introduced its two new items, which debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Popular in Europe and cee'd model Sorento upgraded not only externally but also internally.

It should be noted that the appearance of both models has changed quite markedly. Thus, for example, cee'd has become much more "European" - in the guise of a model, you'll notice a few features, borrowed from classmates of European brands. However, it is not surprising - the updated design model was Peter Shreyer, the current head of design units Kia, but in the past - a leading designer of Audi and Volkswagen.

The new cee'd to 25 mm longer than its predecessor. However, such a slight increase in size will not bring visible changes. Improved levels of comfort of the cabin were separated. As a result, cee'd has received a new steering wheel and the lever CAT, red backlit instruments, a new center console and a new stereo system. Here we should mention two climate-control. Of the new technologies resulting Kia cee'd 2010 model year, it is possible to include an entirely new suspension, as well as the ISG (Idle Stop & Go), switched off the engine during stops and starts it again when you press the gas pedal. Under the hood of a new engine - 1.6-liter diesel cost. Motor agregatiruetsya with a 6-step "mechanics."


Cross Sorento also be ignored. The first thing you will notice when they look at the updated model, a new front grille and headlights, visually linked into a single unit. New Sorento 9.5 longer than the predecessor to see According to the manufacturer, semimestny can enjoy the exclusive comfort, which increases the space inside the cabin, and electronic systems such as engine start button, access to a car without a key, and rear-view camera, giving the image on the vnutrisalonnoe mirror. Panoramic hatch, which occupies a large portion of the roof also adds "air" inside the cabin.

According to Paul Vaynamo, director of marketing Kia, the company's engineers managed to reduce the weight of the machine at 215 kg, thereby improving efficiency of automobiles, and also improve handling, while maintaining the quality of off-road. It was expected that the most popular engine option in Europe will be a new 2.2-liter diesel unit, developing 197 hp power and torque of 421 Nm. Alternatively, the company will offer petrol engine volume 2.4 liters and output of 174 hp Both power units will be paired with a 6-step "mechanics" or "automatic".

Sorento 2010 model debuted at the motor show in Seoul. Frankfurt will host the European premiere of the car. Russian sales of the new SUV to begin in September this year.

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New Kia Sorento Edition by Irmscher

New Kia Sorento Edition by Irmscher, South Korean company Kia has developed together with the German tuning-studio Irmscher special version Sorento crossover called Edition by Irmscher. In fact, Kia Sorento Edition by Irmscher by a standard crossover is a more extensive equipment. Inside the model, new two-leather seats with special logos of German studio. Shildiki Irmscher also adorn the back door of the car and thresholds.

Crossover Kia Sorento Edition by Irmscher will be offered only in two colors - black and silver, said Carscoop. On the model had 18-inch discs, with additional thresholds and DVD-player with a monitor at 8.5 inches. Potential buyers will be able to choose a car with a manual gearbox or automatic transmission.On the cost of a special version of Kia Sorento in the South Korean concern is silent.

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New Kia Rio sports package

New Kia Rio sports package, South Korean carmakers eventually decided to upgrade some of the most popular models. Now, Kia has an additional sports package, giving the cars more sports features, including the original front bumper and molding on the sides, in addition to the models in 2010 will be available to the unique 15-inch discs in black.

Regarding the interior, the Picanto is offered with four-spitsnym steering wheel, a new toolbar and upgraded seats. Just like the Picanto, Rio has a new interior with new steering wheel and cover. Exterior complement several modifications, as compared with the current model, new headlights and new front bumper. You can also equip the cars rear diffuser, which according to the company, like seen in the Forte Koup.

Price and full specification of the new models have yet to be released in the coming months, the most since the official release date is approaching models.

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Sedan KIA VG Concept at the Auto Show

Sedan KIA VG Concept at the Auto Show, Premium class sedan KIA VG debuted in April at the Auto Show in Seoul as a concept KND-5. As can be seen in the photos, the model became the received business card KIA H-shaped grille, and optics with the use of LED-technology.

The car will be based on the platform of next-generation Hyundai Azera, and will be able to boast 3.5-liter engine V6, writes Worldcarfans.com. It is anticipated that the KIA VG minimal configuration will be front-driven, but the rumor that the full-drive version will also be available. Interior KIA VG will be more luxurious than the are now in line luxury sedans models KIA Amanti.


In creating KIA VG KIA clear desire to reach a new level of development and compete with leaders in auto industry. Let's hope that the desire to capture the segment of premium-class would not affect prices for budget car KIA, despite everything to find a buyer.

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Kia Motors released the first photo of pyatidvernogo hatchback cee'd

Kia Motors released the first photo of pyatidvernogo hatchback cee'd, On Thursday, the South Korean company Kia Motors released the first official photo of the updated pyatidvernogo hatchback cee'd, which will be presented to the public in September this year at MOTORSHOW in Frankfurt. That was reported by Dutch site Autoblog.

The car was a different design the front of the body, made in the new corporate style of Kia. In the updated hatchback cee'd has a front bumper with enlarged air intakes and rectangular fog lamps instead of the round, a new grille like crossovers Soul and Sorento, and slightly modified headlamp head light. Also expected to be exposed as a restyling the rear of the car, and the salon.

According to preliminary information, the updated Kia cee'd will continue to be produced in the same versions that are now - three-and pyatidvernye hatchback, and wagon. Gamma engines do not change: in Europe, the current version of this model is offered with 1,4 - 1,6 - and 2,0-liter gasoline engines and diesel volume of 1.6 and 2.0 liters

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New Mazda Nagare Concept Design

New Mazda Nagare Concept Design, Say what you like, and the Mazda brand recognition is nearing one hundred per cent: when you look at any model of the company or there is not a single doubt in her tribal affiliation. One style, designed in the spirit of the concept of Nagare, when you create a Japanese inspired by nature, is felt even in a clumsy pickup BT-50. Now, as bolt from the sky, publicists have manifested a new press concept Shinari, which will be the prototype for all new models of the company. It turns out, Mazda may be quite different.

New Mazda Nagare Concept Design, Despite the fact that the new models, which will resemble Shinari, wait a long time, something we can say right now. First, cars Mazda will aggressively. The cunning squint headlamps, sports posture - all in sedan suggests that the way he will behave like a bully. Secondly, the company will pay a lot more time quality interior. Of course, the concept of this conclusion has nothing to do - on the inside slip Derek Jenkins, head of North American business unit. According to him, today, the buyer requires a much higher quality interior, and Mazda can he provide it. Moreover, on this front, the Japanese decided to compete with anyone else, but with ... Bavarians! Jenkins believes that in the near future new models Mazda will be able to wipe your nose on the quality of interiors very BMW.

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2011 Lexus IS-F sports sedan Get New Upgrade

2011 Lexus IS-F sports sedan Get New Upgrade, Along with the standard IS, at Paris Motor Show in the Lexus will also present a facelifted version of the top-end car from line IS-F. In 2011 sports sedan gets an updated interior, updated exterior, and a revised engine.

2011 Lexus IS-F sports sedan Get New Upgrade, As for the exterior, the new sedan will get front and rear Xenon headlights, an updated grille and wheels made of light alloys. In the headlights lighting will be embedded LED "running" lights. Be added as new exterior colors. The interior of the car was new dark cloth inserts, as well as change the contrast on the skin lining the seams of white to blue. The revised design will improve the ergonomics of the driver's seat, and a new steering wheel will improve the sensitivity of adhesion.


2011 Lexus IS-F sports sedan Get New Upgrade, 5-liter V8 engine will provide a total of 402 hp at 7000 rpm and 500 Nm of torque at 5200 rpm. It is associated with an 8-speed automatic transmission Sports Direct Shift (SPDS). IS-F accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds and top speed is 270 km / h.

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Supercar Lexus LF-A Rename-The company plans

Supercar Lexus LF-A Rename-The company plans, to rename the supercar Lexus LF-A, reversing the letters in its name on "A" to "L". This letter will indicate the participation of a specially prepared version of this car in the marathon 24 Hours of Le Mans. " As the site 7Tune with reference to the Japanese magazine Holiday Auto, formerly in the Japanese media as the information that the name of the model can be changed to "SS550", where the figures indicate the impact the engine.

According to preliminary information, will be equipped with new 4.8-liter ten-cylinder engine capacity of 550 horsepower, working together with the six-speed robotized gearbox. As the site explains 7Tune, transmission will have four operating modes, including fully automatic and sportivnyy.Krome that, in accordance with the chosen regime change and customize the system stabilization, the angle of attack the rear antiwings and other systems.


Expected that the novelty will be issued a limited edition of 500 copies, of which 120-150 are planned exercise machines in Japan. The cost of super in the local market will be about 22 million yen, while in Europe - 290 thousand euros. The world premiere of LF-L will be held in October this year MOTORSHOW in Tokyo.

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Get ready for the birth of small-Lexus

Get ready for the birth of "Baby-Lexus! Luxury division of Toyota prepares to add the Golf hatchback class in its model lineup. The pre-series prototype debut very soon - in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Toyota bosses will now hold all the information in the strictest secret, known only the name of the concept-kara - C-Premium.

Today, the issuance of a limo so expensive crossovers is full you will not be, and to grow - so that, to evolve - just hard to stand on their feet in our time of financial instability, it is necessary to sacrifice image - as in the anecdote about the new Russian, suffered thirst, which flop in the puddle and started drinking from it greedily.

Lexus aims at that market segment, which is now very popular just among premium car manufacturers. New product will compete with such models as the BMW 1 and the Audi A3. The car, which is likely to receive a letter code LS or CS, is based on a modified platform of Toyota Auris and this will be the first front-driver "Lexus."

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Lexus LF-A Concept Plans For Future

Lexus LF-A Concept Plans For Future, The company plans to Lexus, in October of this year to begin on the European market selling super LF-A, which cost in the UK will be about 250 thousand pounds sterling (about 290 thousand euros). This tells the British magazine Autocar.

New items to be built on the carboxylic chassis, which will be attached aluminum body panels. According to Autocar, under the hood of the front-engine super will be a ten-cylinder petrol engine volume of five liters and output of 550 horsepower. According to other information, Lexus LF-A will get 4.8-liter "G-like capacity, who will be able to work together with the six-step" robot. "

Expected that the dynamic characteristics of the Japanese cars will be similar to those of one of the main novelties of competitors - 620-strong Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. As previously reported, the maximum speed of LF-A will be approximately 350 kilometers per hour, which is 20 kilometers per hour more than the "Ferrari".


In the next two or three years a total of 500 copies will be issued Lexus LF-A, while only 20 of these machines are intended for the UK market. The debut of the Japanese super scheduled at the October MOTORSHOW in Tokyo.

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New Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan Concept

New Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan Concept, Japanese Concern Lexus at the end of August will begin selling a new hybrid car HS 250h outside the rising sun. Manual Lexus has announced that North American drivers will be able to buy HS 250h hybrid sedan, in a standard set of 34 000 dollars. The model in the more affluent the equipment will cost 36 970 dollars.

New Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan Concept, In the base car has received a powerful stereo system with 10 speakers, leather trim, 17-inch alloy wheels and 10 airbags. In completing Premium added heated and cooled front seats, drives the dimension of 18-inch, wood inserts, navigation, and many other features for comfortable travel.

New Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan Concept, Automobile, whose premiere was held in Detroit, completed with a total capacity of the installation of a hybrid 187 hp In this system, includes 2.4 liter gasoline engine, 40-strong electric motor and stepless Variator. Average fuel consumption in vehicles is about 4.3 liters per 100 km.

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New Lexus IS-F Concept Performance

New Lexus IS-F Concept Performance, Traffic police British Humberside County obtain the first "loaded" sedan Lexus IS-F, which would replace the garage department vehicle Subaru. Specially prepared for the police car was chosen by inspectors from several other bidders after the 12-month probationary period. Police manned Lexus LED mayachkami necessary means of communication and computer.

New Lexus IS-F Concept Performance, Rear wheel drive Lexus IS-F is equipped with a 420-strong eight-volume of five liters of the engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, upgraded suspension, with an extended gauge and powerful braking mechanisms Brembo. According to the manufacturer, from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour sedan accelerated to 4.8 seconds, and 200 - for 15 seconds, while its top speed is 270 kilometers per hour.

As elaborated by representatives of the County of Humberside Police, the cost of all equipment installed on the vehicle, including a computer and a variety of special devices, is 30 thousand pounds sterling (about 34 thousand euros). Prices for the base Lexus IS-F in the UK starts from 45 thousand 443 pounds sterling.

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New Mazda Shinari Another four-door sports coupe

New Mazda Shinari Another four-door sports coupe , Another four-door sports coupe can love or hate. We are talking about a car Mazda, whose debut was held in the Italian city of Milan. New Shinari - a four-door concept car, which illustrates the design direction of Mazda, which the company intends to take to develop its future cars. This line combines the styles Mazda studios in Germany, USA and Japan.

With the launch of a new concept Mazda also announced that the language of its new brand design will be described in words Kodo, which in Japanese means "soul of the movement." Commenting on the new design language, Ikuo Maeda (Ikuo Maeda), chief designer of Mazda Motor Corp. said: "This development will lead to design the next generation of Mazda, as well as bring in new elements."

Mazda is taking bold steps for themselves in this new concept, and that further reinforces the impression that the announcement that they will also work on improving the quality of the interior for future cars: "We want to play on the same field that BMW and Audi. We want to achieve the same level of quality. " Well, it remains quite a bit, is not it?

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Mazda3 Unveil two body types- sedan and hatchback Concept

Mazda3 Unveil two body types- sedan and hatchback Concept, If the beauty of the girl you have not been able to examine a car, say that the second generation Mazda3 is significantly different from the previous one. The Japanese did not hesitate to change shape, become so popular not only in our country.

The new "troika" has become like a sport. The front has a wide "smile" radiator grates. In two additional air intake on the edges of the front bumper fog lights hidden. Wheel arches have become more convex. On the dash board has a beautiful, rising from the front bumper to zadnemu.

Mazda3 is still available in two body types: sedan and hatchback. In profile sedan looks more like a former model, rather than the five-door bodyshell. A hatchback introduced additional "fortochka" at the back door. This controversial decision to allow the glass sink to the end. Quite a few changes in the cabin. Plastic has become softer, and finish fine.

Changed and the prices of popular models. The most affordable Mazda3 in bundling Direct with 1.6 liter engine and the MCP is proposed for 637 thousand rubles. Version with an automatic in the Touring is a complete set of 770 thousand.

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Mazda Motor in Japan financial year fell by 44.5%

Mazda Motor in Japan financial year fell by 44.5%, Net loss of one of the largest car manufacturers in Japan - "Mazda Motor" - for I quarter 2009-2010 financial year ending 30 June. was accounted for 21.52 billion yen ($ 229 million), while during the same period a year earlier the company gained a net profit of 14.98 billion yen ($ 159 million).

Sales of "Mazda Motor" for I quarter 2009-2010 financial year fell by 44.5% - up to 428.23 billion yen ($ 4.55 billion), compared with 771.83 billion yen ($ 8.2 billion) a year earlier. Operating loss for the period amounted to 27.98 billion yen ($ 297 million), while in the I quarter of 2008-2009 financial year the company received an operating profit of 28.26 billion yen ($ 300 million).

"Mazda" connects losses during the reporting period, in particular with the global economic crisis that led to falling demand for cars.

Remember, the net losses of the group "Nissan Motor Co." on the basis of I quarter 2009-2010 financial year amounted to 16.5 billion yen ($ 170 million) against a profit of 52.8 billion yen ($ 540 million) received during the same period a year earlier.

Profit before tax "Honda Motor Co." on the basis of I quarter 2009-2010 financial year fell by 97.6% - up to 5.46 billion yen ($ 57 million), compared with 224.22 billion yen ($ 2.36 billion) a year earlier. Sales volume "Honda Motor" for the reporting period decreased by 30.2% and amounted to 2 trillion yen ($ 21.03 billion), while in the I quarter of 2008-2009 fiscal year, sales totaled 2.87 trillion yen ($ 30.19 billion).

Also remember a net loss for the second-largest car manufacturer in Europe, "PSA Peugeot Citroen SA" in the first half of 2009 amounted to 962 million, while during the same period a year earlier the company gained a net profit of $ 733 million.

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Mazda will be the first hybrid on the market already in 2013

Mazda will be the first hybrid on the market already in 2013, If the auto manufacturers will come to a mutually agreed, Mazda will be the first hybrid on the market already in 2013 - that is for 2 years before the subject of its own design.

Argued that it is the licensing for the production of individual components of a hybrid power plant Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive, as well as the rechargeable batteries used in hybrids largest Japanese auto manufacturer. Both companies have not yet confirmed this information, but does not expressly denied it. At this time, Mazda has a model number of only one hybrid, while difficult to identify own development. This SUV Mazda Tribute Hybrid, which is in fact technically identical models of Ford Escape Hybrid. In addition, the model is sold only in one place on the planet - in the U.S. state of California, so to speak of mass do not have to.


Toyota Motor is currently in a very advantageous position in terms of hybrid technology. As the largest and oldest of the developer, the company has the expertise and experience that when licensing them to other car manufacturers Toyota could bring considerable revenue. The popularity of hybrids in the world is increasing rapidly, so Toyota can only use this situation to benefit.


This year, Mazda uzhu stated that intends to develop its own hybrid scheme, but the mass production of automobiles with a combined power plant will not say before the year 2015. In the event that there is agreement on the licensing of technology Toyota, the first hybrid Mazda will be able to enter the market in 2013. It should be noted that Toyota Motor already has a successful history of selling licenses for the production of Hybrid Synergy Drive. An example is a hybrid version of Nissan Altima Hybrid, are offered in the United States.

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New special modification of Mazda MX-5 roadster Concept

New special modification of Mazda MX-5 roadster Concept, The company introduced a special modification of Mazda MX-5 roadster, which was designed in honor of 20 anniversary of the model. As stated in the official press release, the first MX-5 came in 1989 and has over 11 years, in May 2000, entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most popular open double car in the world. At the moment around the world sold about 860 thousand copies of MX-5.

New special modification of Mazda MX-5 roadster Concept, From the normal Mazda MX-5 news may be distinguished by shildikam with the inscription "20th Anniversary", chrome wells fog lamps, 17-inch wheels, aluminum alloy with 205/45 tires dimension and Recaro sports seats with dichromatic finish. Special edition roadster will be painted in white color and will be equipped with dvuhlitrovym gasoline engine power 160 hp. Modifications to the soft top is available with a six-step "mechanics" and from the metal - with a six-speed "automatic".


Spetsversiya Mazda MX-5 will be offered exclusively on the Japanese market, where the vehicle is sold under the name Roadster. The most accessible version of new items will cost 2 million 860 thousand yen (about 21 thousand euros), a mast-head - 3 million 110 thousand yen (about 23 thousand euros).

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