Chrysler stopped production of the PT Cruiser

July 9th, 2010

Today, Friday, July 9, the Mexican plant of Chrysler issued a copy of the last model PT Cruiser.
Hatchback retro style Chrysler PT Cruiser appeared for the first time in 2001. Originally it was only sold in the U.S. market, and since 2002 the car sold in Europe. In 2005 and add a convertible version.

For ten years were mass-produced manufactured 1.3 million units of this model, the publication reported The Detroit News.

For the first eight years of its production, the car was not produced in less than 120,000 units per year. Only in 2009 PT Cruiser production declined to 50,910 units.

Now by Fiat (owner of the brand Chrysler) reported that are soon upgrading of plants in Mexico, which is to be assembled Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda to U.S. market.

This is a Volvo V60

July 6th, 2010

Volvo officially presented V60 wagon models of the new generation.
As agreed earlier decision of the company car was named V60, not V70, as it was before.

Station wagon is extremely practical. Access to the luggage compartment is facilitated by the huge fifth door width 1095 mm. The second row seats can be folded, thus forming a completely flat floor. Storage volume can be increased and by folding the front passenger seat.

The European market Volvo V60 wagon models will be available with two types of suspension settings - “standard” and “dynamic”. The second is a sport, with stiffer springs and dampers different and will be available only in Europe.

Taking extra can be ordered differently, more comfortable chassis and responsive suspension Four-C, and a system for transmission of movement to all four wheels.

The strongest modification of the plant will be the T6 and have 3-litre petrol turbo engine with 304 hp power It will be combined with automatic transmissions with six speeds. According to information given by Volvo, with this engine wagon model will accelerate from standstill to 100 km / h 6.6 seconds and a top speed electronically limited to 250 mph. The average fuel consumption of this version is 10.2 liters per 100 km.

The diesel option is D5, the most powerful among the proposed models with diesel generating sets will be bi-turbo 2.4 liters in volume, offering 205 hp and a maximum torque of 420 Nm. It will station wagon accelerates from standstill to 100 km / h 7.9 seconds and top speed is 230 mph. Will be combined with two transmissions - manual or automatic.

In Europe, the new Volvo V60 will be available with 4 petrol and two diesel engines. Petrol will have a volume 1.6 to 2.0 liters and power 150 to 203 hp, and diesel will power 115 hp (270 Nm) and 163 hp (400 Nm).

Sales of Volvo V60 in Europe will start this fall.

Eleni/ Elenite

July 1st, 2010

Description
Hotels
This small resort village can offer everything you need for a pleasant, relaxing holiday - a clean sea, beautiful beaches, gentle sun, coniferous forests, conditions for sports and its attractions.

Elenite is located 9 km north of Sunny Beach and 40 km from Bourgas, at the foot of the Stara Planina.

Climate

Climate - moderate continental, average temperature in summer - +23 ° C. +28 ° C, sea water - +25 ° C. +27 ° C.
History

Once in the woods, in which the complex is built, lived a lot of deer, hence the origin of the name Helen.

Attractions

Not far from Elenite Nessebar is located - one of the oldest cities in Europe.

Rest

The resort is operating a yacht club, equestrian sports facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, beach volleyball courts. Both adults and children happily spend time in the water park Elenite.
Restaurants

The resort offers many cozy restaurants with European and national cuisine, taverns, wine cellars, day and night bars.

Shopping

Shops are usually open in the main from 9.00 to 19.00. There are shops, working around the clock. In Nessebar can buy quality and cheap leather goods. Other popular souvenirs here - carpets, perfumes of the Valley of roses, attar of roses, icons, pottery, silver, handmade

By car or bus in Golden Sands

June 27th, 2010

Officials in the resort Golden Sands should benefit schedules, often enough, not to come to work with their cars.
This comment yesterday on the occasion of congestion in Golden Sands procurator of Parkstroy Golden Sands Sevastiyanov Stelian, who is also the municipal council of DSB. According to him, if such a practice, the complex will have no lack of parking. To solve the problem, management of resort for years using “spider”. It clears the clogged lanes widely used rent a car in Golden sands. Some time ago the CEO of Golden sands AD Ivaylo Chevarganov commented that cries against technical tool is rising mainly from workers in the complex who want to stop their cars in alleys.
“The Spider” has occurred in Golden correctly, indicated by the leadership of the Golden Sands AD. Transport scheme of the complex was approved by the municipality in December last year, said Chevarganov. To be put into use technical means necessary to have an approved transport scheme. It was adopted, and workable date confirmed Sevastiyanov. He noted that last week of expert advice on engineering infrastructure have watched some additions to the already agreed scheme. They were mostly related to parking in the lanes designated for one-way.

Many of the visitors complex now complain on newly organization of movement. So unable to pass from one end to another and back without leaving the resort. According to the Wizard of DSB complex scheme because of the way in which it was conceived, there is no way to be comfortable and to fit within its territory.

Transport plan of Golden Sands is approximately the same as originally adopted 6 years ago “Just a little update,” said the procurator. Sevastiyanov explained that any transport scheme has a duration of 5 years then it should be updated and re-approved.

Unlike the Golden Sands, Varna will transport scheme in recent years local leaders have missed it updated. Therefore, currently available in the town plan is invalid. Even before two years of city administration talked about the development of new transport mastarplan funded by the local treasury. Shortly thereafter, however, it became clear that instead of public resources for this purpose can be used evropari. At the beginning of this year the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works announced tender to select a company to prepare documents for applying for funds in Brussels. Because of problems in the procedure, however, it was closed and transport is again mastarplan ground zero.

Elenite Holiday Village

June 27th, 2010

Elenite Holiday Complex is located 45 km north of Bourgas, only a few miles from Sunny Beach. Picturesquely located in a small and beautiful bay with nearly one kilometer long beach of fine white sand. The complex includes a few hotels and a number one and two-storey villas, perched among the beautiful green slopes of the hills. Here, however, luxury is respected. The place is relatively quiet, and prices for accommodation are a prerequisite for careful selection of wealthy tourists to taste the pleasant and quiet vacation.

Most hotels and villas operate on all inclusive. The complex can practice many water sports and beautiful nature calls for pleasant walks.

Nearby is the beautiful Emine and famous Irakli beach. If you wanted a bit more lively entertainment - to Sunny Beach is only minutes away by rent a car. Also nearby is the town of Nessebar with the romantic charm of ancient remains and houses.
Elenite is among one of the leading and most peaceful resorts on the Bulgarian seaside. Renting a hotel in Elenite is preferred by people who want to escape from the noisy cities and resorts, from the crowd and crowded beaches. As words to be spoken about the benefits of the resort, best post for all you have to expect there may be obtained only by those who are already resting in Elenite.

Luma Design has 670 hp the BMW X6

June 24th, 2010

This version tuningova the BMW X6 is known by the Essen Motorshow and the Geneva Motor Show three months ago.
The company, however, just give details of the model.

White monster black roof and black bars along the passing car windows can be placed among the most successful adjustments to the BMW X6 model. This course is not accidental but the result of long experience gained by the experts of Lumma Design with dozens of models of the Bavarian company.

The car is called Luma Design CLR X 650 GT. The car is characterized by a very aggressive species that comes from the revised front bumper, extended front and rear bumpers, new thresholds and all-new rear bumper with a diffuser.

Lamps are dark and visible from the front cover and changed the engine. Back shows and a new spoiler.

Quite a change in the interior, as are the major new sports seats and steering wheel. Wheels are 20 inches in size with size 315/25 ZR 20. The suspension is air, and because it can adjust the height of the car by the road distance may be reduced by 35 mm.
The engine of Luma Design CLR X650 GT X6 is M, but its power is increased to 670 hp (493 kW), a maximum torque is 850 Nm.

Its maximum speed is 312 km / hr. Unfortunately people do not give Luma Design data for the acceleration of the car.

MAGNAT made by Ford F150 multimedia system on wheels

June 19th, 2010

The American branch of German company for automobile audio MAGNAT, presented his version of pickup F-150, the most popular model for Ford in the U.S..
After the intervention of MAGNAT, F-150 has become the “audio on wheels”.

However MAGNAT has made other changes except car audio. The rims are 22 inches by Rockstar, shod with high-speed tires Yokohama. The body is painted matte gray.

The seats of the F-150 by Recaro - Cross Sportster CS, Leather (Alcantara). The multimedia system includes DVD, Ipod, TV Tuner, Navi or Xbox game console.

According to the design of interiors company fully complies with the exterior design. Naturally audio is most impressive, there are 17 speakers, 10 amplifiers and a total output of 20,000 Watts.

MAGNAT intervened and the engine, having increased power of the V8 volume of 5.8 liters to 340 hp Completely changed and the exhaust system, which is now a sound like a powerful race car.

New version of the Veyron accelerates to 2.2 seconds

June 15th, 2010

Bugatti will launch another series of special short supercar Veyron, which will be an engine having a maximum power of 1200 hp
According to the Italian edition Autoblog, the car will be called the Veyron SuperSport, in honor of the fastest version of the coupe EB110.

The new Veyron can accelerate from standstill to 100 mph for an incredible 2.2 seconds! Its maximum speed will be 425 km / hr.

In comparison with standard power Bugatti Veyron 1001 hp accelerates from standstill to 100 mph 2.5 seconds to 200 km / h 7.3 seconds to 300 km / h and 16.7 seconds to 400 mph for 50 seconds. Its maximum speed is 407 km / hr.

There were expectations the new engine with 1200 hp be fitted to a completely new model that will replace the current Bugatti Veyron. For the new model, however, not aware of any details.

The new version of the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport will produce 30 cars.

Test drive: The new Touareg is not afraid of difficult terrain

June 11th, 2010

more attractive design, lighter curb weight, more high tech features of more land and more luxury.
The car also gives more choices to the most appropriate version for each buyer. For those who will use the Touareg more often outside the asphalt roads will undoubtedly be appropriate version 4XMotion blokiruem by reducing transmission and differential 2,69:1.

The movement is transmitted to the front and rear wheels in a ratio of 40:60. Better behavior of terrain and provides the opportunity to enhance education of the car by 10 mm front and rear 15 mm. Under the special package Terrain Tech volume of the tank is increased from 85 to 100 liters, and there is an extra opportunity to lift the car to achieve a ground clearance of 300 mm.

4 X Motion system is managed by a circular panel on the center console, and may be selected five modes - On-Road, Off-Road (with a special electronic control assistants), Low (included reduction of transmission), Off-Road by mezhduoseviya differential lock and Off-Road with locking rear differential and mezhduoseviya. In this version can not be excluded entirely control system stabilization. 4XMotion system will only be available engine V6 TDI.

For those less will dirty car in forest and mountain roads with no pavement, it would be more appropriate version of 4Motion differential Torsen.

However, all versions are standard with automatic transmission with eight grades. The new transmission is capable of delivering torque of 850 Nm. The maximum speed the car up to 6 degrees, while the seventh and eighth serve economical driving at high speeds.

Design

Overall, the design of second-generation Touareg by Volkswagen choose evolutionary approach. The new Touareg has the style of the latest models of the brand.

The radiator grille is simplified by two parallel chromed ribs in the upper part and the bottom three. Lighthouses are more aggressive form of the brand new style. In some versions of which are integrated LED daytime running lights.

The rear lights have a stylized form and schedule are as fully diode. At the bottom of the front bumper mounted fog lights and radar, and adaptive cruise control to the ACC (cruise control) system and Front Assist.

Total vehicle seem more dynamic, although it retains the line of window profile and solid rear door of the first generation.

Dimensions and weight
 
As seen changes in the external size of the car are not radical. The increased wheelbase, however, feels much better than traveling in the rear because the rear space is significantly expanded (by 68 mm). Here’s what the new Touareg offers sizes as compared to the competition in this class.

While a larger, new Touareg has a small own weight in comparison to its predecessor (depending on version) with 203 to 222 kilograms. This represents roughly 10% of the weight of the car. Reduced the weight of the body, platform, soundproofing materials, etc..

At the same time the body is stronger because of the use of manganese steel. The suspension is lower by 47 kg weight thanks to the use of aluminum (air suspension is easier for the new generation with 20 kilograms).
 
Engines

In Bulgaria, now the new Touareg will be offered with three conventional engine, V6 FSI petrol and diesel V6 TDI and V8 TDI. V6 FSI petrol engine volume 3.6 liters with a combined consumption of 9.9 liters per 100 km. This is 2.5 liters less than its predecessor. The engine has a power of 206 kW and maximum torque of 360 Nm, as in old. The engine however is a new electronic management system, new pistons, new cylinder walls, etc..

V6 TDI turbodiesel is available in standard modification BlueMotion Technology. Its maximum power is 176 kW, and maximum torque of 550 Nm available from 2000 rpm instead of 2500 as it was under his predecessor. The combined cost given by the manufacturer is 7.4 liters per 100 km. Compared to the cost of the previous generation engine Touareg V6 TDI, it is less by 1.9 liters.

News in the new Touareg e V8 TDI, which will replace the unique V10 TDI with 5.0 volume (but the older type of “pump-nozzle). The engine has eight cylinders and 4.2 liters volume course is a type common-rail. The engine power is 250 kW, this is more than 12 kW power desettsilindroviya predecessor. The new engine has a maximum torque of 800 Nm, as is possible between 1750 and 2750 rpm.

Acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h is 5.8 seconds, which makes it the fastest serial Touareg done before. It is faster in the sprint with a tenth of a second even Touareg W12. The new generation Touareg disappear except V10 TDI, and also larger petrol engines. W12 instead of volume 6.0 liters (331 kW, 600 Nm) and 4.2 V8 (257 kW, 440 Nm) will only be available Touareg Hybrid (279 kW, 580 Nm).

A new generation means the end for 2.5 R5 TDI diesel-type pump-jet. Currently in Bulgaria hybrid version of the Touareg will be offered. This was decided mainly because its high price is more than 35 percent higher than the price of diesel TDI 6 cylinder.
 
Interior and furniture

Changes in the interior are also evolutionary compared to the previous version, but the luxury and facilities are significantly better.

The average panel is better integrated into the dashboard dials are round. The steering wheel is completely new, with three legs and sports a crown. The large display has two versions - black and white and color, capable of giving three-dimensional image. The display will depict all possible information, including those by the navigation system.

Is the new standard RCD 550 audio system with touch screen and a CD changer for six discs. A more expensive version RNS 850 is hard drive with 60 GB capacity and offers a DVD player. The new adaptive tempomat ACC uses two radar range 200 m and angle of coverage of 40 degrees. They are mounted at the bottom of the front bumper. It works at any speed, even at the maximum of 250 mph. Thanks to Stop & Go system can stop the car completely, if required by the traffic situation.

Radar system used Front Assist, which, if necessary, prepare for braking action. Touareg systems has Lane Assist (warns of unintended lane departure of movement) and Side Assist (availability of cars in the blind, dead zone for the driver). A novelty in the system Touareg Area View. Four cameras located in the fifth door in the radiator grille and the two exterior mirrors can show the display space around the car. The system facilitates parking, traffic and off-road movement of vehicles. Cross Traffic feature allows using two cameras side driver to cope more easily with traffic.

Do not forget, and adaptive headlights that appear first in the name Volkswagen Dynamic Light Assist. Bi-xenon headlamps with feature lighting turns depending on speed. They may automatically change the length and breadth of the illuminated area.

This makes it possible to drive a beam without a car blind counterpart. If not for xenon headlights bi-and Dynamic Light Assist (versions V6 TDI and V6 FSI), Touareg has halogen lights and bulbs H15 Osram.
 
Mission Touareg

Representatives of Volkswagen in Bulgaria provided the automotive journalists from the Bulgarian media the opportunity to experience the new Touareg in real terms.

Seven cars, all with V6 TDI turbodiesel engines headed from Sofia to Pamporovo. Highway traffic is allowed to feel the car at high speeds. Impeccable road holding, low cost (to us showed an average cost of Sofia to Pamporovo by 7.4 liters per 100 km.) Comfortable atmosphere.

The diesel engine is barely audible even at high speed at medium. Isolation is perfect and even wind noise (in the parts of the road with better surface) is also subtle. On the road from Plovdiv to Smolyan wonderful car show dynamic characteristics.

If it is necessary to overtake a car on a relatively narrow road in the shortest span in which this is allowed, Touareg makes compromises and at the same time easy, even a “reflection” of the gearbox in the lower gears. When moving at a speed of 80-90 mph drops to cost us about 7 liters per 100 kilometers.

Imperceptibly arrive in Pamporovo. For tired or bored by the management of a busy road can not be impossible.

But the most interesting yet. Awaiting our off-road run between Pamporovo - Sunrise Hut and Shiroka Laka. If anyone had doubts about the off road capabilities of the Touareg, at this distance they were completely allayed.

Passed on the way in which they move only high cross trucks lumberjacks. Horizontal and vertical slopes, mud and water, stones, the road was literally everything. Tested all systems support the driver and be assured that few cars in this class may be so suitable for terrain.

No need extra height of the car rises and opens clearance of 300 mm. Causes some discomfort automatic lowering of the car when crossing the speed of around 15 mph. If then the road gets tough and the car had to be raised again, this has to do manually with round button control system of movement. If you forget the car fell height, problems may arise.

Not face any difficulty in elapse thirty mile off-road section.

The new Touareg is really much safer to land, but must be air-suspension system and package Terain 4hMotion and Tech.

If you need to finish with five distinctive features of the old new Touareg, which started as if the most important of these is the increased power of off road car. This is not just sleek and dynamic SUV, Touareg II has become very suitable for difficult terrain

Latitude replaced Vel Satis

June 8th, 2010

Renault released the first official information on its new luxury sedan, called Latitude.
This car will replace the current flagship brand, Vel Satis. According to information in the French edition L’Automobile, the world premiere of noviyamodel will be in August at the Moscow Motor Show.

The car will be out of the gym and in Paris one month later. Renault Latitude sedan is actually a Korean version of Samsung SM5 changed the design. As is known, Samsung Motors belongs to a French company since 2000

For its part, Samsung SM5 is designed with a number of current parts of Laguna. The appearance and SM5 Latitude differ in small details, including the grille and front bumper.

Compared with the current Laguna, Latitude is longer by 190 mm, compared with a Vel Satis length is greater than 30 mm. Thus the total length of Renault Latitude e 4890 mm. The car is lower than the Vel Satis to 100 mm.

According to preliminary information, in Europe, Renault Latitude will be offered the same set of engines, which sells and Laguna.

Most likely the base model will be petrol engine volume 1.4 liters and 130 hp power On top will be two-liter gasoline turbo engine with 205 hp power Latitude diesel units will offer power from 130 to 235 hp