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In Miass built and the tractor hunt

On heavy Plant machinery from Miass, which builds trucks under the name hunt for the Northern off-road, we have been told. And recently it became known that the production program is supplemented with a new tractor units.

Four-axle four-wheel drive monster hunt МС410 calculated on the total mass of the road train 110 tons, and the Laden weighs 13.5 t Permissible load on the saddle is 30 tons.

In many ways, the tractor unified with the company’s own trucks. He has the same frame, suspension and drive axles HanDe (front devotione, rear — 16 tons).

But the engine, though, and carries the same Chinese brand Weichai, but more powerful, develops 500 HP and a torque of 2400 Nm. Transmission, respectively, is also different: the tractor is equipped with hydromechanical “automatic” Chinese firm Xian FC (this is a joint venture company of Shaanxi and the Caterpillar).

Busbar is still single on all axles, off-road “toothy” tires size 16 R20 R21 front and 24 rear. The cabin of the MAZ, with a high roof and two beds.

The production of new trucks has already started. As for the cost, the final price of such equipment is usually highly dependent on the customer’s wishes. However, cheap, this truck definitely can not be.

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Crossover Dorcen G60S and the electric car E20 was serial

Formed this year Dorcen brand is the brainchild of the energy holding Jiangsu Jintan Changdanghu. He owns one of the factories, which is the contract Assembly of cars Zotye, therefore, these machines became the basis for a new brand. First last fall came the mid-size crossover Dorcen G70S (that is, turned Zotye Domy X7), and in late December the company showed the production version of the two models.

Percent Dorcen G60S established on the basis of car Zotye Domy X5 of 2015, but from a donor in fact was only a platform with a wheelbase of 2680 mm, independent rear suspension, but part of the units. The body comes completely new: changed not only the appearance of the panel, but also doorways and roof struts. Size G60S close to the crossover Ford Kuga: length — 4521 mm, width — 1840 mm, height — 1672 mm.

Modern interior with Mercedes single shade under which there are two display diagonal of 12.3 inches each: one for instruments, one for the market. And the Jaguar’s developers stole the puck selector “machine”, which leaves from the Central tunnel when the ignition is on. Options — leather interior, electric front seats, panoramic roof, camera, round camera, adaptive cruise control system with retaining strip, led headlamps and much more.

1.5 petrol turbo (150 HP) Dorcen G60S inherited the model Zotye Domy X5, but the transmission other. If the donor crossover had a five-speed “mechanics” or CVT, for the new machine provided a six-speed manual gearbox and eight-speed automatic developed by Shengrui together with the engineering Bureau Ricardo.

Second serial new — electric mikrokar Dorcen E20 2871 mm in length, converted from a completely fresh models Zotye Domy Zema, which entered the market this year. The outside of the cars differ only design of the front and aft, but the interior is the version badged Dorcen feature rich. In standard configuration it has an eight-inch display for appliances, media system, air conditioning and a leather interior. Among the options is the rear view camera and remote Keyless entry.

Dorcen E20 offered in two versions, and the choice between them is rather strange: either the dynamics or range. The first version has an electrical system operating voltage 144 volt: electric motor develops 54 HP and 145 Nm, the traction battery is rated at 31.9 per kWh, while the mileage per charge — 330 km in the second modification of the electrical system voltage of 336 volts, and the engine produces 68 HP and 165 Nm. But the battery capacity is less (28.2 per kWh) and the mileage is only 250 km.

Prices on new models not yet named, but the start of sales in China is not far off. Dorcen E20 electric vehicle should enter the market in January, and crossover G60S — until the end of the first quarter.

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Foton sold a controlling stake in the company Borgward

Corporation Foton, three months ago female for sale of 67% shares of the subsidiary company Borgward finally announced the closing of the transaction. Other automakers revived mark’s not interested, so the buyer was a Chinese company UCAR Group, which is engaged in sale and car rental and also has its own financial arm. This is a very major player in the Chinese market: firm UCAR presented in 300 cities across the country and has over 80 million customers.

The transaction amount was not announced, but in October Foton called the desired price of 3.87 billion yuan, that is, 558 million, which was only slightly below the market price of the shares at that time. The first decision of the new owners was a change in the top management: all the old team will return to the Corporation Foton, as the new CEO of the company Borgward appointed Bruno Lambert, who previously headed the Asian division of the company Magna Steyr. Further plans will be announced later.

The revival of the German brand Borgward was conceived in the last decade, but the active phase began only in 2014, when after a long search for investors, the firm became the property of the Photon. For all the time the Chinese group has invested in Borgward of 11.82 billion yuan, that is $ 1.7 billion, by the standards of the international automotive industry is very modest. For example, Hyundai recently announced that investments in one only St. Petersburg plant exceeded 1 billion euros.

The production of cars Borgward began in the summer of 2016, now in the range of three platform crossover: the first model debuted BX7, followed BX5 and BX6. In 2017 in the Chinese market were sold 44380 cars, but already in 2018, demand fell by a quarter and in the first 11 months was realized only 30620 machines. It is clear that in such a short period Borgward could not get profit, but because of such a rapid decline in sales of the company’s management Foton has lost interest in business and decided to focus on the production of trucks.

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New Toyota Supra without camouflage: first official photos

The new coupe Toyota Supra series A90 Japanese teasing public for five years, since the first showing of the concept car Toyota FT-1 at the Detroit auto show in 2014. Since then, the car lit up more than once: in the form of racing versions, the movies with sound engine. And autospin already caught in the lenses and undisguised cars, but Toyota still pretended that the new Supra has not been seen by publishing an all-new coupe photo shoot in camouflage.

However, a couple of weeks ago, Toyota began to offer all those wishing to acquire this very distinctive camouflage film: say, to them it is still soon won’t need. It seems that this moment had come before its time the efforts of the German representation of the company.

No, on the official website of Toyota Deutschland all rank by rank: Supra in the pictures it flaunts a camouflage. But! Should be added to “waiting list”, clicking on the appropriate icon, fill out the simple form with your personal data — and voila: the e-mail with headshots Supra without camouflage!

Alas, these images are very low resolution. However, the car version of the Toyota Supra GR they show all the details. However, in more detail, the new Supra will be possible to see soon: the public debut scheduled for the current Detroit auto show, which opens January 14. And how delightful to ride a new Toyota Supra on the units of the BMW Z4 series is G29, we already know.

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The red flag of electromobility: crossover Hongqi E-HS3 got on the conveyor

Two years ago, the FAW group has started to transform the item brand Hongqi (“Red flag”), which was initially produced limousines for the ruling elite, into a full-fledged premium brand for affluent Chinese public. In the range has a new model and a separate item on the development of the brand was electric. The first was the crossover Hongqi E-HS3: it was first shown last spring, and now the company officially launched the production.

E-HS3 not elektroversiya existing machine, but an independent model. And it is the most compact car in the history of the brand Hongqi: length (4490 mm), width (1874 HP) and the height (1613 mm) the Troika is virtually identical to the Volkswagen Tiguan, although the wheelbase is significantly longer (2750 mm vs 2677 German cars). Electric vehicle painted in the same style with a new petrol models Hongqi. There are both imitation brand of the grille, and the red scallops on the hood, which was still the old chlenovoz.

The crossover is typical for modern electric vehicle configuration, with the battery under the cabin floor. Independent rear suspension, but the motor is mounted only on the front axle and not amazing specs: 155 HP and 340 Nm. Maximum speed — 160 km/h. Lithium-ion traction battery too modest: capacity 54 kW∙h should be sufficient for 390 kilometers on the NEDC cycle, that is, in reality, will be not more than 250 km.

In the beauty of simple design, leather upholstery, electric front seats and three screens (one for equipment and two for system). Also, the equipment provides climate control and a glass roof. And soon the promised one and the autopilot: the prototypes built in conjunction with the company Baidu in the framework of the project Apollo, went to trial in the fall.

The starting price of the Hongqi electrocreaser E-HS3 in China — 38 thousand dollars, although subject to the state subsidies it will be below. And in the future electric gamma needs to develop an enviable pace. Already in 2020, the company promises to provide the electric vehicle can travel without recharging 600 km, and by 2025 to bring to market a 15 “trains”.

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New Suzuki Jimny: pickup and version for survival

Suzuki is lit three cars, which she will present at the January motor show in Tokyo. This exhibition focused mainly on the industry of tuning, so even the car manufacturers are preparing to it, the revised versions of already known models. However, the amount of rework, sometimes very serious. For example, the most interesting exhibit on the stand will be a Suzuki pickup truck based on the new Jimny.

Car called Suzuki Jimny Sierra Pickup Style has a standard wheelbase, a double cabin and a larger rear overhang, while the cargo area still modest. Of other differences — changed veneer of the front, powerful towing eye in the front bumper, off-road wheels in retro style, as well as a new trim in the same color scheme with the exterior.

The second novelty — Suzuki Jimny Survive, that is the usual three-door SUV modified for off-road trips to remote corners of the planet and “survival” there. Body and bottom are reinforced, the winch is installed instead of rear seats Playground equipment on the roof fixed sand-tracks, and on wheels appeared beloki. In short, the training that is necessary!

The third premiere will be the Suzuki Swift Sport hatchback Yellow Rev. Compared with the basic version of the Sport he modified the suspension with different wheels, and the body decorated. All details about the new products the company will reveal at the show.

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Electric Ora R1: from the makers of SUVs Great Wall

Brand Ora is still very young: it was created by Great Wall Motors in this year specifically for electric vehicles. The first model in the spring was unusual cross-liftback Ora iQ, and now presents the production version of the second machine is a small city hatchback Ora R1, which will be released to the local market for a few weeks.

Under cartoon appearance is not difficult to identify the donor, which were inspired by Chinese designers. Ora R1 and the five-door smart forfour have the same shape of the sidewalls and the length (3495 mm) and the width (1660 mm) and height (1530 mm) Chinese cars have different settings than smart for not more than 24 mm. the Machine has wheels with a diameter of 15 or 16 inches and the plastic outer body panels, thanks to which the unladen weight does not exceed 990 kg.

But the technical stuffing of Chinese cars has nothing to do with smart. If the European model was built on rear-engined scheme, the hatchback Ora R1 — front wheel drive, with the simplest semi-dependent rear suspension. On the front shaft installed the motor with the recoil 48 HP and 125 Nm. The maximum speed of cars is 102 km/h and acceleration from standstill to 50 km/h in 5,6 s, while acceleration time to “hundred” the company indicates.

Lithium-ion traction battery located under the floor of the salon, you can choose options with a capacity of 30,7 or 33 kWh Passport mileage on a single charge cycle NEDC — 310 or 351 km, respectively. The standard package includes the charger unit with a power of 3.3 kW, which can replenish energy for 9.5—10 hours, and for a fee the proposed charger is 6.6 kW which the process will go twice as fast.

In simple quadruple salon — a minimum of buttons and General comfort. Of equipment has two airbags, ABS, air conditioning and media system. Keys front electric Windows located between the seats and glass in the rear doors do not fall, and recline sideways on the brackets. Ready branded app for your smartphone that opens a remote access to some machine functions.

But the prices are encouraging. With the Chinese state subsidies Ora R1 is from 8700 to $ 11,300 depending on configuration. Although the price list for hatchback asking a minimum of $ 16600.

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Hatchback Toyota Vitz: security for the anniversary

The Japanese equivalent model Toyota Yaris is about to celebrate 20 years: left Toyota Vitz first generation with factory code P10 was presented in the domestic market 13 January 1999. Now sold in Japan car of the third generation (Р130), two years ago underwent a significant upgrade. Rumor has it that this latest iteration Vitsa machine the next generation can acquire a global name Yaris. And the twentieth anniversary of the model, the firm has produced a special version.

However, much bother Toyotomi did not consider it necessary. Anniversary hatchback named Toyota Vitz F Edition III Safety — because the “safe edition” # 1 and # 2 the model has been, and recently. A new machine is characterized by advanced features of a corporate complex Safety Sense: it systems added protection against accidental pressing of the accelerator pedal close to fixed obstacles, as well as full led headlights with automatic high beam switching.

In addition, in the basic equipment of the anniversary hatchback includes Keyless entry, fog lights and led lights of the landing zone and the landing. And the interior decorated with new upholstery black cloth with a small figure, shiny interior door handles and the same piping duct of the climate system.

In the domestic market, these machines will go on sale a week before the twentieth anniversary model — January 7, 2019. They will be offered with all the available for Vitta powertrains. This liter three-cylinder engine 1KR-FE 69 HP, four 1NR-FKE 1.3 (99 HP) and a hybrid power plant consisting of running on the Atkinson cycle engine 1NZ-FKE 1.5 (74 HP) and electric motor with recoil 61 HP For the base liter version in Japan will ask 12470 $ 99 front wheel drive-horsepower hatchback is estimated at 14130 $ (all-wheel drive version is more expensive at 1260 dollars), and more than all, naturally, a hybrid — at least 17100 dollars.

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Nissan has mentioned the possibility of sale of shares in Renault

While European companies, including Renault, have gone on Christmas vacation, Nissan changed its corporate governance code. As reported by Bloomberg, became the main innovation of the revised policy of cross-shareholdings.

Renault is affiliated with the French government (15%) and controls Nissan through its 43 per cent stake, while Nissan in turn, only 15% stake in Renault without voting rights. In addition, both companies own small stakes in Daimler, and Nissan owns 34% of Mitsubishi Motors. According to the updated code, Nissan reserves the right the sale of shares in partner companies.

Because the purchase of shares of Mitsubishi was made at the initiative of Nissan recently, and the relationship with Daimler, develop calm, there’s no doubt that the prospect of the sales for Renault. According to independent estimates, the market price of 15-percent stake of a French company is $ 2.8 billion. And this amount is the only reason for the sale of shares, because the other benefits this step is Nissan will bring.

However, it is suspected that the Japanese company is preparing to accumulate funds to buy a Renault its share of: 43-percent stake at market rates is worth about $ 14 billion. Although a month ago (after the arrest of Carlos Ghosn) boards of the Renault Group, Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation jointly and severally declared their full commitment to the Alliance.

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Geely selects the name for the analogue of the Tesla Model 3

Chinese concern Geely has revealed the official teaser of the new electromobile which in the local market have to compete with the Tesla Model 3 sedan. And at the same time declared competition on the best global name for this machine, under which it will be exported. However, the paradox is that to participate in the competition can only residents of China.

While the sedan is known under the code index Geely GE11. But appearance of the machine has ceased to be a secret back in October, when the Chinese certification authorities have circulated a few photos of pre-production samples. Car length 4736 mm has the original body and not similar to other brands, wheelbase — 2700 mm.

And for the interior photos need to thank the Chinese photospies. And just inside the imitation of the Tesla is felt most clearly: Geely GE11 also has a large horizontal Central touchscreen media system and dvuhsvetny the wheel. However, Chinese cars, there is also a separate dash: the display size of a smartphone mounted on the steering column.

Of other parameters known only to the power of the electric motor (177 HP), maximum speed (150 km/h) and type of traction battery (lithium-ion). The model will premiere in the first quarter of 2019, and then Geely will unveil all the details.

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New Subaru Forester STI and Impreza STI: rehearsal

To the motor show in Tokyo, which will open on January 11, the company Subaru is preparing two concept car. They are based on production cars and become the harbingers of future STI modifications. Although the level of “charge”, apparently, will be much more modest than we are accustomed to expect from cars with the stigma of division Subaru Tecnica International.

The basis of the crossover Subaru Forester STI Concept went to hybrid modification, which is sold in Japan since the summer. Powerplant e-Boxer in the standard version consists of a two-litre atmosfernika (145 HP) and a 14-horsepower electric motor, but on its improvements for the STI version information. But the company promises a retuned suspension, 19-inch wheels, front Brembo brakes with sectionseven calipers and aerodynamic body kit.

The hatchback Subaru Impreza STI Concept improvements even less. Claimed pads on the bumpers and sills, new wheels, modified interior (photos yet) and a modified exhaust system with shotgun exhaust pipes in the center of the bumper. The naturally aspirated 2.0 oppozitnik is a capacity of 156 HP remained intact.

Apparently, the potential of the “charged” version until that is exhausted. After all, the Forester in the current generation lost the turbo, and a completely new model WRX and WRX STI are expected no earlier than 2021, and on the basis of the next Impreza.

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Under the brand name Chrysler will be two crossover

The Chrysler brand, which has turned 93 years, is now not in the best shape. The current gamma consists of only two models — a full-sized sedan the Chrysler 300 that debuted in 2004 and since then has undergone several upgrades, as well as a relatively new Pacifica minivan of the sample 2016. Even in published this summer of the group’s development strategy FCA brand Chrysler practically ignored. But, it seems, to bury the famous brand is still too early: a specialized resource Allpar has information about the imminent release of two new models.

As usual in modern automotive industry, it will be ubiquitous crossovers. First, the novelty will represent turned seven-seat SUV Jeep Grand Commander, which was originally created for the Chinese market. This model is built on the same platform as the current Cherokee with a transverse engine and front wheel drive main. Chinese Jeep equipped with two-liter turbo engine, but for American option under the Chrysler, likely to be prepared a different range of engines. The new crossover will not supply from China: instead, production will be organized on American soil.

The second new model of certainty is smaller. This is supposed to be cross-universal on the basis of the current sedan Dodge Charger, which, in turn, is a kind of the Chrysler 300. By itself, the “trencada” in a year will retire, so it’s possible that the upcoming SUV will inherit the familiar buyers index.

The timing of the release of the new crossovers is not yet established. But confirmed the debut of another model: in 2020 will be the production version of the minivan Chrysler electric Portal, marred as a concept two years ago. About the same time it is expected the updated Pacifica. Thus, the Chrysler brand will be converted to spacious family cars. And it is certainly better closure and oblivion.

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Fred energized: started test operation of electrographical Freightliner

Daimler develops electrogroove movement not only in Europe but also in America. If in the Old world of vengeance Mercedes trucks tested eActros, on the roads of the United States electric flag will be borne by the company Freightliner. Nosed delivery truck model e-M2 was recently transferred to test operation of the company Penske Truck Leasing from Los Angeles.

Nosed electro-Fred built on the basis of a similar diesel delivery truck and it looks different from the design of the front grille: it’s equipped with blue LEDs. In motion e-M2 is given by motors with a capacity of 350 kW and is equipped with a battery power consumption 325 kWh Stated that 80% of batteries replaced per hour, and on a full “tank” can be overcome 370 km.

Next year the U.S. company must obtain ten such e-M2, and still the same electric trucks e-Cascadia (title photo) — their stated characteristics are even more impressive. The power of the electric motors reaches 460 kW, the battery capacity is 550 kWh, and the power reserve is an impressive 400 km (though not specified, we are talking about the tractor or loaded truck).

Over the next couple of years test of use in Freightliner companies want to rid their electrogrooving from childhood illnesses, to in 2021 to begin full production.

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Volkswagen is preparing a competitor to the Defender and Wrangler

Volkswagen is shifting away from diesel engines and is preparing a massive offensive in the segment of electric vehicles. In the coming years will represented a whole family of “trains”, among which will be a compact hatchback, a crossover, a minivan and a large sedan. However, in the depths of the group maturing to the unusual electric car. According to the publication AutoBild, under the brand Volkswagen will have a full-fledged SUV, which will compete with the Jeep Wrangler and Land Rover Defender!

By itself, the project of electric vehicle, which so far is called the Volkswagen T-Rug, not so crazy after all. For example, last November a similar car introduced by American company Rivian, although serial it should only be in 2021. But information about similar Volkswagen are still very few.

It is clear that it will have a rugged design and impressive ground clearance. It is also assumed that for all-terrain vehicle use modular components and assemblies who are currently preparing for other electric models of the concern. The project has two versions — the three-door with a length of 4.5 m and five-door version with a length of approximately 4.85 m. In a sense T-Rug will replace the Touareg of the second generation, because the current “third” lost Touareg off-road transmissions and finally turned into a crossover. But wait electrowetting will have until at least 2022.

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New motorcycles sold out until next fall

Little more than a month has passed since the premiere of the new retromatic Jawa: licensed to the brand acquired the Indian group Mahindra & Mahindra. Receiving orders began less than three weeks ago, 5 Dec. And… already over! All motorcycles sold out until September of next year.

However, it is only guaranteed supply. All ordered metromsheni until midnight 25 December, the company promises to announce the exact date of delivery. The application can be submitted online after the deadline but will have to wait indefinitely.

Interestingly, the supply of commercial motorcycles Jawa will start only in March. And it will be a car without ABS and with rear drum brake. Safer motorcycles firm will start supplying in July, and the fee for the two-channel ABS and rear disc brake will be 126 dollars. That is, according to the revised data, the model with this option will cost 2422 of the dollar, and base Jawa Forty Two — 2296 dollars.

Interesting also that the number already ordered motorcycles is stored by the manufacturer in secret. However, judging by the volume of the world’s largest Indian motorini, this number is unlikely to be modest. By February, the brand needs to be deployed a network of over 100 dealers. According to the promises in each of the centers, potential buyers will be able to get acquainted with motorcycles, but also to test-drive.

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The hatchback Audi A1 will appear cross-version

Audi has patented in the name of Europe, City Carver, that is a literal translation of “urban Carver”. So will be called the cross-version of compact hatchback Audi A1 Sportback new generation. Traditional brand console Allroad in this case did not fit because all-wheel drive the car will not be like the basic “unity”, a version of Carver City will be limited to the front wheels.

According to preliminary information, the volume of completions will be standard for the genre: the plastic lining on the wheel arches and sills, modified bumpers and slightly increased ground clearance. All units Carver City will inherit from the base hatchback.

By the way, this version was already at the Audi A1 the first generation. In 2014 the European market was offered “cross-over” styling package, Active Style, which can be ordered for 1500 euros. And for the French market version of this package is issued in a separate Active equipment, although its circulation is only 1000 copies. But the upcoming Audi A1 City of Carver will be included in the scheme on a permanent basis. Premiere of the model should be held closer to spring.