Hyundai has developed a car "jammers" for mobile phones

Hyundai has patented a new technology that is fully or partially blocks the operation of mobile phones in the car. In this way, the automaker is offering a new way to deal with inattentive driving, which is increasingly becoming a cause of accidents.

Depending on various variables, such as velocity, the system determines what functions to use safely, and what – no. Limiting can only operate in the vicinity of or around the driver’s cabin of the vehicle.

Complex operates using multiple antennas, which pick up the signals transmitted by the mobile device. As their detection system selectively enables or disables certain functions, such as phone calls or SMS-messages. It is noteworthy that the system is able to take into account various factors such as time of day, or the degree of importance of the caller is most likely determined by the user in advance. To operate the new technology Hyundai mobile device would require a special firmware.

Note that the patent was sent to the United States Patent and Trademark Office – the problem of drivers using mobile gadgets behind the wheel, has attracted much attention in the United States. Statistics indicate that in recent years, almost every fifth accident victims in the United States appeared distracted driver from the steering wheel.

On the prospects of the emergence of new technology in mass-produced cars Hyundai has not reported.

Hyundai has developed a car "jammers" for mobile phones

Concept Audi Prologue Allroad equipped 734-strong hybrid setup

On the eve of the Shanghai Motor Show, Audi has extended the first images and information on the following concept in the series Prologue – all-terrain Allroad.

NEW gives an idea of the appearance of the five-door A6 Allroad new generation. The company said that the creation of the prototype was used “fresh look at familiar Allroad for line elements.” Indeed, the car almost completely reproduces the previous prototype Prologue Avant, but differs from it increased ground clearance, protective bodywork made of plastic and roof rails.

The length of the body of the car is 5130 mm – 185 mm more than the A6 wagon series of this generation. The powerplant develops 734 hp car power (900 Nm) and consists of a four-liter petrol V8 with two turbochargers and an electric motor integrated into the eightfold “robot”. Power enough to disperse the wagon to “hundreds” of 3.5 seconds. Declared by the manufacturer consumption – 2.4 liters per 100 kilometers.

Stock lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 14.1 kilowatt-hours will be enough to overcome 54 kilometers. Concept is equipped with the wireless (inductive) charging.

The car also got air suspension with five-link scheme in each of the four wheels and brakes with carbon-ceramic discs. It is noteworthy that the wagon is equipped with rudder and rear wheels.

Recall, the first in a series of concept coupe was the Prologue, which showed in Los Angeles last November. The second prototype – presented in Geneva in March wagon Prologue Avant.

Concept Audi Prologue Allroad equipped 734-strong hybrid setup

Subaru Exiga altered in crossover

The company Subaru introduced the crossover based on the versatile Exiga. Name of new items – Exiga Crossover 7, where the number indicates the number of seats.

Subaru showed a similar concept to the Tokyo Motor Show in 2013. Now the car will be produced in series, but it will be sold only in Japan.

The utility received a modular interior, in which the second and third rows of seats fold flat into the floor, and the front seats can be turned into a makeshift bed, removing the headrests before.

Under the hood of the car is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 173 hp (235 Nm), which works together with the variation and original Subaru AWD system. Declared by the manufacturer consumption is 7.6 liters per 100 kilometers.

Sales Exiga Crossover 7 appear in May. Starting price of the car – 2,754,000 yen. Subaru expects that monthly car sales in Japan will be about 600 units.

Subaru Exiga altered in crossover

In Japan, the premiere of a new Honda Shuttle

Honda has unveiled a new generation of touring Shuttle. Now the model designation consists of one word – the former name of Fit Shuttle is no longer applicable.

On the upcoming premiere of the car became known in late March – then appeared on the Internet images of the new patent wagon. As before, Shuttle is designed for home market of Japan.

The car is a versatile, created on the base model Fit (Jazz). From hatchback compact shuttle differs primarily elongated rear portion with increased overhang. The manufacturer has not yet disclose the amount of luggage wagon, but it can be assumed that this figure will be more than 500 liters – a standard Fit placed only 384 liters of cargo (884 – with the seats folded).

Shuttle can be ordered in front-wheel version with a 1.5-liter engine (110 hp), as well as in the version with four-wheel drive and hybrid. It consists of a 1.5-liter engine (running on the Atkinson cycle), the electric motor, lithium-ion batteries and “robot”.

To equip the machine while it is known that the “top” version of the Space Shuttle will get 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, navigation, steering wheel with leather braid, LED optics, roof rails and insert wooden cabin and system Honda smart key.

Honda plans to talk about the car in more detail shortly.

Note that in the model number of the brand already had a car called the Shuttle – the so-called European version of the Honda Odyssey minivan sample of the second half of the 1990s.

In Japan, the premiere of a new Honda Shuttle

Hyundai again thinks about the release of a pickup Santa Cruz

The positive response of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show concept pickup Santa Cruz inspired leadership of Hyundai’s return to the idea of release pickup. Now, however, the company created new barriers to realizing the dreams of American dealers.

According to the head of the department of research and development of new Hyundai brand Phёnchholya Pak, the largest US auto show visitors liked the concept pickup Santa Cruz and good reviews about the car resulted in the top management of the company’s thoughts on the issue of serial pickup.

However, the development from scratch a completely new model can be challenging for Koreans – according Phёnchholya, at the moment the producer has some temporary difficulties with the launch of a mass version of vans cars.

What kind of difficulties interfere with Hyundai to release a pickup truck in the management of the largest South Korean company did not specify? By the way, this is not the first to talk about the possibility of issuing a pickup.

So, a couple of years ago, the US dealers asked the manufacturer to launch a series of car in the US with the popular body type and Koreans even speculate about the possible dimensions of the new items.

Ultimately, however, Hyundai did not dare to develop new products, explaining that the sale and so are quite high and as long as you can do without pickups.

By the way, this is not the first to talk about the possibility of issuing a pickup. So, a couple of years ago, the US dealers asked the manufacturer to launch a series of car in the US with the popular body type and Koreans even speculate about the possible dimensions of the new items. Ultimately, however, Hyundai did not dare to develop new products, explaining that the sale and so are quite high and as long as you can do without pickups.

Ultimately, however, Hyundai did not dare to develop new products, explaining that the sale and so are quite high and as long as you can do without pickups.

Concept Hyundai Santa Cruz presented at the Auto Show in Detroit last embodies the idea of a “car for the children of the Millennium”, born in the 80s. It is equipped with a hinged lid of the luggage compartment with electric drive and driven by a 190-horsepower diesel engine.

Source: TopSpeed

Hyundai again thinks about the release of a pickup Santa Cruz

In Germany DEKRA identified the most reliable / used cars

The German company DEKRA has updated its regular rating reliability of used cars. It is based on the results of the technical inspection of 15 million cars and takes into account only serious trouble without the blown bulbs and replace “consumables”.

DEKRA experts reviewed last year’s statistics on the number of breakdowns of used cars sold in Germany, circulation of at least 1,000 copies and, traditionally, have taken into account the order of 15 million hits on the SRT. As a result, in the final report were 456 models of cars.

At the same time, the Germans argue that the mere age of the machine does not always affect the degree of deterioration of structural elements and correct to compare cars in certain ranges run. Therefore, experts “DEKRA” shared cars categorized by kilometer (up to 50 thousand. Km, from 50 to 100 thousand. Km and 100 to 150 thousand. Km) and the traditional classes based on the type and size of the body.

The most reliable car of all categories run in 2014, as a year earlier, appeared Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The second line of the rating took the Audi Q5, and “bronze” was Mercedes-Benz GLK.

In a class division of the most reliable again proved Audi A1, the middle class won the Volvo S60 / V60, the best crossover again became Mercedes-Benz GLK, and the prize for reliability in the segment of sports cars got the BMW Z4. More details in the table. The biggest surprise may be called first hybrid Toyota Prius in the compact class, replacing last year’s winner of this position – BMW 1 Series.

• Ultra-compact class – Audi A1


• Compact class – Toyota Prius


• Middle-class – Volvo S60 / V60


• Middle class (premium) – Mercedes-Benz E-Class


• Sports car – BMW Z4


• Crossover – Mercedes-Benz GLK


• Microvan – Ford C-Max


• Compact MPV – Volkswagen Amarok


• Minibus – Opel Movano

Source: Used-Car-Report

In Germany DEKRA identified the most reliable / used cars

Audi has made coffee for 199 euros for cars

Audi has decided to fight the sleepiness of drivers behind the wheel with the help of coffee, but not simple, but brewed coffee machine in the original cost of 199 euros (in Europe). The device is certainly useful, but some of the features and operation of the associated inconvenience caused doubts about the wisdom of such a purchase.

German automaker offered an optional accessory that is available for owners of cars Audi. Coffee machine is compact, comparable to bottle and conservative design that will not conflict with the current low-key style of the interiors of cars of the brand.

Coffee Machine Espresso mobile from “Audi” powered electricity from the regular cigarette lighter and, in theory, be placed in a standard cup holder of the car. But do yourself a coffee, while driving and without attracting passengers and the driver will be quite problematic, because pour yourself a fragrant hot drink, only turning the device upside down. Besides the performance of low unit – just one cup of espresso per cycle.

Despite the fact that the coffee machine itself accessory, in addition to the manufacturer it will offer an extra suitcase to transport with the brand “rings” Audi, shatterproof two coffee cups, napkins for cleaning and 18 tablets of coffee.

Previously, Audi showed the tablet provided for rear passengers Q7 crossover new generation. The device is synchronized via Wi-Fi with the car multimedia system while allowing control some functions, such as choosing a route in the Navigator or change the radio station. The plate was installed in a special attachment to the back of the rear seat, but if necessary it can take home with them and use as any conventional gadget of this type.

Source: MotoRoids

Audi has made coffee for 199 euros for cars