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The Prime Minister of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev during a tour of the city of Kazan in Russia, led by himself a Mercedes M-Class, but probably forgot to put the handbrake so the M-Class to take the course to fall onto the crowd. Fortunately people managed security and stopping the car before it hit a man.

Here's an innovative concept. It is the work of Canadian Amadou Ndiaye. We propose two cars in one. A GT for use on roads and a race car to run on circuit. By adding or removing certain body panels it is possible to switch from one configuration to another. This is an attractive concept in principle but may be less obvious to live in reality. To realize this concept, called Altess, Amadou Ndiaye was inspired by the Bugatti Atlantic and 35 of the great era of the brand.

The internet appeared first images of the future "Chinese Hummer". According to newspaper ChinaCarTimes, company Dongfeng, intends to produce its own version of the Hummer. Some time ago a Chinese company of a clone army HMMWV "Humvee" named Meng Shi (fierce soldier). The new model will be less "legitimately" because they intend to do so based on the concept of HX, shown for the first time in 2008 the salon in Detroit.

In China today, June 30, officially opened the world's longest over-water bridge. The length of the bridge over the bay of Jiaozhou in the Yellow Sea. Organized a six-lane bridge on vehicular traffic density of up to 30 thousand vehicles per day, which was opened this morning, reports Associated Press referring to the Chinese Central Television. If this bridge was in Europe, it is easily linked to France with Great Britain, because its length exceeds the width of the English Channel. The bridge over the bay of Jiaozhou sea was built in four years, the cost of the work amounted to more than 10 billion yuan (1.5 billion dollars). The bridge is supported by over 5 thousand concrete piles, which can withstand an 8-point earthquake. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the longest sea surface above the bridge was considered a bridge-causeway across Lake Pontchartrain in the U.S. state of Louisiana. This building, built in 1956, yields on the length of the Chinese Bridge for more t...

At the disposal of the site were Autoblog first official photos of the three-door hatchback Yaris modification of the next generation. The world premiere will take place on the car at the Motor Show in Melbourne, which will be held from 1 to 10 July this year. In contrast to the five-door "Yaris", declassified in the mid-June, the novelty has received more aggressive appearance with the other bumpers, a different grille, sills and small body rear spoiler. It is expected that trehdverka will be offered with the same engines as the five-door model: with two petrol engines in 1.0 and 1.33 liters, developing 69 horsepower and 99, respectively, as well as a 90-horsepower 1.4-liter diesel engine .

Chevrolet produced a special modification of the convertible Camaro, which is timed to coincide with the movie "Transformers 3: The Dark Side of the Moon." Orders for the car, made in the style of one of the characters Ribbon - Bumblebee, the U.S. market will take in July. Special version will be offered only to complete sets 2LT and 2SS, which are equipped with a 312-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine and 426-strong "eight" in volume of 6.2 liters, respectively. Compartment will be painted only in yellow with black stripes running through the body, as well as get a new rear spoiler, 20-inch alloy wheels with sport tires and fabrication with the logo "Autobots" on the front wings.

Bentley decided to offer its customers more than the new Continental GT styling package is developing Mulliner Styling. And without that perfect car Continental GT has received a number of additions that give the car an even greater uniqueness and style. Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Styling differs from the standard model: a modified front bumper, extended side skirts, rear diffuser and side mirrors - all made ​​of carbon fiber, which again hints at the sporty nature of this car.

Japanese concern Honda, developed in recent months following the crossover generation CR-V, the official website of the North American division posted a message, which referred to the upcoming debut of the car. Web site at Honda North America published photo automobile tunnel labeled "CR-V 2012 is around the corner" and a small press release, revealing the first details about the Japanese crossover. "With the new capabilities, features, exterior design and interior model CR-V 2012 model year will set new standards for its class. We believe that the crossover will go the way of its predecessor, which is a bestseller among classmates for the past five years, and even become even more successful. In the coming months we will talk about the new details of the car "- said in a press release from Honda.

it, is a little fun with his parody of mature dancers, the latest video of Ken Block full of go-go dancers and scantily clad silicone! Enjoy the new livery in passing dull orange / matt black of the Sub 'Impreza WRX STI.

From Lotus confirmed that it will make a small city car, as this will be done with Proton, the company owns Lotus. City of Lotus car will be named Ethos, which continues the tradition of names beginning with the letter E in the brand. The head of Lotus, Danny Bahar said that the new small car will be marketed by 2014. The car will be made in Malaysia, but the version of Lotus will be done in the English factory in Norfolk. Will make versions of branded and Lotus and Proton, but small "lotus" will be only 1500 to 1800 per year. They will have a decent price for the brand - around 35,000 euros.

The fourth model range in the Range Rover will have seven seats. For some time talking about a fourth model Range Rover, and now appears first detailed information about the future vehicle. For engines allegedly will be directly borrowed from Evoque. This means that under the hood of the Range Rover Evoque XL will put the 2.0-liter 241 hp petrol and 2.2-liter diesel engine rated at 150 hp and 190 hp

2012 - 2013 Fiat Panda This edition promises full details of the new generation of small cars in its July issue. According to preliminary information available, the new Panda will be built on slightly modernized platform is now the current model. The length of the car will rise by 100 mm and height 10 mm. Among the range of engines for Fiat Panda will be four-cylinder petrol engine with a capacity of 1.2 liters with an output 69 hp engine with TwinAir volume 1.0 liters, with power 65 hp who will be able to work with than gasoline and methane, and Multijet turbo diesel with 95 hp power World premiere of the Fiat Panda will be the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Production of the new Panda will no longer be at the factory in Tychy, Poland and the Italian company's factory in the city Pomilyano Arc. Sales of the new Fiat Panda will begin in Europe by early 2012.

American Buddy Valastro is a confectioner and a great fan of Transformers. Has even his own show "Cake Boss" on TLC. What did Valastro; created an effigy of the Bumblebee cake weighing 900 pounds! The Valastro said was the biggest and the hardest she has ever had.

BMW gave its first ad of the new M5, which will first debut in public at Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​next week, and presented earlier this week at M Festival held at the Nurburgring, as its new Ring Taxi. Let me remind you that the new M5 once the V8 twin-turbo 4.4-liter engine performance 560 bhp with 680 Nm of torque. Combined with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission M DCT Drivelogic with 0-100 km / h to do in 4.4 seconds (0.3 faster than the M5 E60), the 0-200 km / h in 13 seconds with a top speed touches the 305 km / h with M-Drivers-Package. Without the M-Drivers-Package is limited to 250 km / hour.

For several weeks, working to change the Lexus LS600h, which must carry the bride and groom on the streets of the Principality. The LS600h L Full Hybrid is equipped with a rear roof transparent polycarbonate and will cover most of the trip planned for 100% electric mode. The aesthetic and technical changes are the work of renowned Belgian coachbuilder Carat Duchatelet who, after cutting the body to release the rear section has also strengthened the structure. Several companies have worked on this conversion will give birth to the official car of the royal wedding in Monaco.

Switzerland is known for good cheese, fine chocolate and the beautiful Alpine life. With regard to cars only the Geneva Motor Show is a household word. That does not mean that the Confederates have no interest in cars. The design of the 4.77 meters long and 1.38 meters high sports car was inspired by the Swiss marine animals such as sharks and manta rays. The wheels are reminiscent of water lilies. The study will be approximately 1100 kg heavy. A 500-horsepower engine would fit like the Swiss in his sports car when the study will be translated into reality. So would a top speed of 300 km / h possible, so the developer.

Jaguar XE to arrive in dealerships in 2013, it is natural to find the first house the mullet basement of this little entry-level convertible Jaguar. The project existed for years waited for the resumption of India's Tata brand before being restarted. Based on an aluminum chassis, these images leave no room for doubt, it will be a convertible canvas that will be used within 2 years. Question chassis, body used indicates that engineers are on track to a base XK shorter then the door-to-rear overhang is reduced to its simplest expression in contrast to the front just as long, all with a profile rather dynamic. XER a roadster with a V8 5.0 liter 500HP is possible? More seriously, there is talk of a V6 of 400 hp high-end, which is not bad.

Ford is developing a compact crossover based on the Ford Fiesta. In the British media have already appeared "spy" photos of the prototype. According to the magazine, looks brand new compact SUV Ford, indeed, remind reduced in size Kuga. Borrowed from the same Fiesta chassis slightly modernized. Clearance will be increased and expanded track. The car will receive a 16-inch wheels. Range of engines on the first two constitute a family of turbo EcoBoost: 1,0 - and 1,6-liter. Both will receive a system Stop & Start. According to Auto Express, SUV based on the Fiesta will go to the markets of the United States, Europe and the Far East. The official debut of new items can be held next year as part of a major international motor shows.

Chevrolet next year, will premiere a new compact crossover. Almost simultaneously with the North American Car of the German Opel company will launch its version of the model test prototype is the first time the other day, "pose" the paparazzi. New City "SUV" Opel, who has not yet own name, designed on the basis of a hatchback Corsa and share many components and assemblies with a model Chevrolet Aveo. In particular, the American car, "the younger brother of Antar" will get a turbocharged 1.4-liter petrol engine developing 138 hp and 200 Nm of torque, aggregated with a manual gearbox with six speeds. Future competitor Audi Q3 and Nissan Qashqai Germany, Opel will present the first half of next year, writes the WCF.

During a special event held in New Delhi and dedicated to start selling products in India Renault, the French leadership group unexpectedly showed journalists present the first pictures of restyled versions of crossover Koleos.

AutoWeek edition published official photos of the updated crossover Renault Koleos. The European debut of new items will be held in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Crossover, which is represented in the photographs in the new orange color called Kalahari Orange, received a different front end design: change headlamps, grille and bumper. In addition, there were other corps rear-view mirrors with integrated LED turn signals repeaters, as well as the ruler of a new wheel design. Inside, there was another instrument panel changed light finishing equipment and materials. In the European market restyling range of engine Renault Koleos will remain the same. The car will be offered with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine power of 170 horsepower, as well as two-liter diesel engine, available in two capacities (150 and 173 horsepower). The crossover will still be released in South Korea at the company's Renault Samsung Motors.

Mercedes-Benz BLS 2013 is a compact car, driven to the front axle and based on the platform of MFA, as well as the next generation of A and B-Class. A prototype of new "decorated" in a tight camouflage, but the basic contours of the parse is still possible. Since Mercedes-Benz BLS sedan is almost, it is likely to be similar to engine variants including a 2.0-liter power unit 203 HP (149 kW) t 2.2-liter diesel version at 172 hp (127 kW).