Honda refuses to release a hybrid and gas Civic

The company will cease production model Honda Civic CNG, power unit which is adapted for use with natural gas, according to the publication Automotive News, citing Vice President of Honda in the United States John Mendel. Top manager held a press conference during which they announced some plans for the future.

Now the company plans to focus more on electric car as a hybrid (including rechargeable) and electric cars with vodorodomobilyami. Currently, the company is developing several similar cars of the new generation.

The Japanese manufacturer has promoted gas modifying their cars on the market since 1998, but such machines are used limited demand due to lack of necessary infrastructure. Total Honda sold about 16 thousand. Gas versions of its cars in the United States, and most of them fell on the share of corporate customers and taxi companies.

In addition, the companies plan to abandon the hybrid version of the Civic, because the next generation of this model will be compared with the current level of hybrid fuel consumption. For example, serial Civic Hybrid spends about five liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers on the highway and the new Civic with a turbo engine will consume less than 5.88 liters in the same mode.

Note that Honda representatives actively emphasizes that the new Civic is created with an eye on the former model generation, known for their sporty image. The emergence of new products are expected this autumn.

Among other things, a top manager said that the new Honda Ridgeline pickup will receive more than usual for this class of car design, he has stood out as the face of the precursor mixed. “We do not want someone (of our customers – approx. Drom.ru) had to explain why they chose such a machine itself,” – said Mendel.

Executive Vice President of Honda also asked about the patent images sports car that has recently hit the Internet. He said he could give an answer to the question journalists, but in this case it is likely to be fired. According to foreign media reports, the published images are secret until a successor model Honda S2000.

Honda refuses to release a hybrid and gas Civic

The company Rezvani introduced 750-pound supercar Beast

The American company Rezvani from California introduced the production version of the supercar Beast («Beast»).

Novelty is based on the sports car Ariel Atom 3, which is characterized by the absence of wheel arches and body panels. Development Rezvani, unlike Atom received carbon body, designed by the designer Samir Sadikhov, known for his work on the appearance of Lamborghini Urus and Aventador.

It is noteworthy that some of the external elements of the car body, such as mirrors, are manufactured using 3D-printer.

Under the hood of the car is rear-wheel drive 2.4-liter engine, initially set for Honda Civic Si. Motor equipped with a mechanical compressor and turbocharger, resulting in its output increased to 500 hp It is enough to disperse 748-pound “Beast” up to 100 km / h in 2.7 seconds. The maximum speed – 265 km / h.

Seats and steering wheel Rezvani Beast made entirely of carbon fiber. The car is equipped with a multimedia system is compatible with the platform Apple CarPlay.

The manufacturer is already taking orders for the new product at $ 165 000. It is noted that for the manufacture of machines Rezvani need 8 to 12 weeks.

The company Rezvani introduced 750-pound supercar Beast

Tuners from Shelby presented sports car Super Snake based on the new Mustang

Shelby company introduced a new generation of its model Super Snake, which is a modified version of the Ford Mustang.

The new generation of Super Snake received a special aerodynamic body kit in carbon, which entered the front splitter, door sills and diffuser. In addition, the coupe also received several other pieces of carbon fiber, in particular, the hood and body side mirrors.

Under the hood, the coupe is a five-liter V8 engine mounted compressors Ford Performance. Giving engine – 650 hp In a couple of the unit can be ordered a six-speed “mechanics” or “automatic” with the same number of bands.

If 650 hp is too small, Shelby will offer a choice of several compressors that can improve engine output to 750 hp In this case, the engine cooling system will be improved and reinforced driveshaft.

The car also received recustomized suspension, reinforced rear axis, main pair with a ratio of 3.73, and the exhaust system of the company Borla, Wildwood brakes and 20-inch wheels with tires WELD Racing Michelin Pilot Sport.

Shelby plans to release only 300 copies of the Super Snake in the current year. The cost of – $ 49 995. Note that this value does not include the base Mustang GT, which need to provide skilled Shelby. In this configuration the Mustang can be purchased in the US for about $ 32,000.

Tuners from Shelby presented sports car Super Snake based on the new Mustang

Ford updated pickup Ranger Wildtrak

Ford has introduced an updated version of the Ranger pickup in the “top-end” equipment Wildtrak. From the previously shown other modifications is the fulfillment of a number of different cosmetic modifications and the maximum list of equipment.

In particular, the truck got its own design of the grille dark gray, some special options for color and 18-inch wheels with a unique for other versions of the Ranger figure. The pickup can tow a trailer weighing up to 3.5 tons and boost ford depths up to 0.8 meters.

The interior is extremely close to the passenger crossover – in the car have climate control and multimedia system with an eight-inch SYNC2 display and voice commands. The car is also equipped with a set of active safety, which includes a rearview camera, a tracking device for compliance with the bands, the assistant at the start on the descent or ascent, adaptive cruise control, tire pressure sensor, and automatic emergency calls.

Under the hood, the Ranger Wildtrak in performance can be in-line five-cylinder diesel engine in volume of 3.2 liters (200 hp and 470 Nm), or other 2.2-liter heavy fuel oil (160 hp and 385 Nm). Along with the engines running six-step “automatic”, all-wheel drive, front axle disconnect providing on-demand, as well as with electronic rear differential lock.

While Ford plans to sell Ranger Wildtrak only in Thailand and Australia. Producer prices have not.

Ford updated pickup Ranger Wildtrak

Volkswagen introduced a new tourist minibus California

Volkswagen has released information about the new camping van California, built on the model Multivan (T6), the recent change of generation.

The car is fit for family trips to nature is designed for seven passengers and five beds. The basic version is equipped with a lounge Beach minivan, is transformed into a bed, folding chairs, which are stored at the back door, a folding table on the sliding doors and built into the roof of the tent.

In a modification Coast the number of seats reduced to five, but the interior appears a kitchen with gas stove and sink with pezozazhiganiem, and furniture decorated with wood and aluminum and a 42-liter cooler.

The most expensive version Ocean appear automatic air conditioning Climatronic, electric roof, LED lamps, double glazing and an additional heater in the cabin.

VW California is equipped with the same engines as the base Multivan – diesel engines with power from 84 to 204 hp or gasoline engines from 150 to 204 hp And provides corporate wheel drive 4Motion.

The basic version of the car will cost in Germany from 41,500 euros.

Volkswagen introduced a new tourist minibus California

The BMW Group officially introduced a new generation 7-Series sedan

BMW has held the official premiere of the new generation flagship sedan 7-Series. Much of the information about the machine, as well as its appearance, became known previously as a result of leaks.

The internal designation of “Seven” of the new generation – G11 for the standard version and the G12 – for the long wheelbase. Due to the wide use of carbon fiber in the construction of the machine, its weight compared to its predecessor was reduced by about 130 kg depending on the version.

This sedan has become more – body length increased to 5098 mm (+19 mm) and height – up to 1478 mm (7 mm). The width remains the same and is 1902 mm. For the first time in the history of the model of “Seven” it can be equipped with four-wheel drive and chassis polnoupravlyaemym (with thrusters rear wheels).

The car also has the full air suspension with adaptive functions, electrohydraulic stabilizer and the ability to adjust the ground clearance depending on driving mode. All versions of the 7-Series are equipped with an eight, “automaton”.

The most powerful engine in the range is equipped with a modification of the 750i xDrive and its analogue long wheelbase 750Li xDrive. Under the hood of the car in this case is a 4.4-liter V8 with two turbochargers, which develops 450 hp power and 650 Nm of torque. “Hundreds” of such a sedan accelerates in 4.4 seconds.

740i version with a completely new row “six” in volume of three liters (326 hp and 450 Nm) up to speed 100 km / h in 5.5 seconds. The only diesel variant 730d is equipped with a three-liter engine on heavy fuel, which develops 265 hp Power and thrust 650 Nm. Acceleration to “hundreds” will take this “seven” 5.8 seconds.

In addition, the line will be a hybrid version of the 740e with 326-strong unit, which includes a two-liter petrol turbo engine, electric motor and battery pack. Up to 100 km / h hybrid sedan accelerates in 5.5 seconds. The car spends 2.1 liters of fuel per 100 km in the combined cycle and can travel a distance of 40 km in all-electric mode.

 

The BMW Group officially introduced a new generation 7-Series sedan

Skoda has introduced a new wagon Superb with a 660-liter boot

The company Skoda has extended the first official details on the new-generation Superb wagon, which will premiere in the fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Wheelbase car, built on the platform MQB, has been increased to 2841 mm (+80 mm) and the track width front and rear has grown to 1584 and 1572 mm respectively. As a result, the car has one of the most spacious interiors in the class – room for front passengers head is 995 mm and the rear – 1001 mm.

Free space for the knees in the rear row of seats has 157 mm – Skoda argue that the figure is almost twice the similar characteristics of the nearest competitor.

Cargo capacity in the second row of seats used is 660 liters (+27 liters compared to its predecessor). If the seats folded down, it will be enough space to 1950 liters of cargo.

The range of powertrains wagon repeats the list of engines for the sedan – will be available petrol engines “Euro 6″ capacity from 125 to 280 hp, as well as diesel engines, developing from 120 to 190 hp Available optional all-wheel drive system “start-stop”, as well as a device for the recovery of braking energy.

In the sale of the car will arrive after the premiere in Frankfurt.

Skoda has introduced a new wagon Superb with a 660-liter boot