The first crossover Borgward: a copy of the Audi Q5 comes from China

Revived the brand released the first pictures and technical features disclosed debut model

Shortly before the Frankfurt Motor Show once-forgotten German mark Borgward declassified his first since returning from oblivion model - a crossover Borgward BX7. The car, in size and design reminiscent of Audi Q5, will be positioned as a "second tier" of the premium segment. The preliminary price of the crossover for the German market - 30 thousand euros (in 7000 less than the Q5).

As a basic public offering of 2.0 liter capacity 224 hp turboversii .: 7 preselektivnoy-step "robot" and all-wheel drive for the connection of the rear wheels. The second modification is a hybrid: the aforementioned turbo complement the electric motor on the rear axle, so that the total capacity of the power plant will make 401 hp
In the interior, the pictures that have not yet been published, the manufacturer promises high-quality materials, a genuine leather seat upholstery, as well as state of the art entertainment system (with a large 12.3-inch screen), and as an option - sky cameras, adaptive cruise control, automatic braking system.

According to "Auto Review" manufacturing partner selected a Chinese company Foton, which is known in Russia for its trucks. At one of the plants "Photon" and will start production of cars Borgward, while the German will be the only brand, and engineering. Start production crossover is slated for 2016, while European sales will begin no earlier than 2017.

Taiwanese prepared a "killer» Tesla Model S

The concept of the new electric car will be shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show

The Taiwanese company Thunder Power shared the first information about the new electric car, a concept which will be shown at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. Although the name of the new items is not disclosed, it is known that the electric car is to become a competitor to Tesla Model S.

Currently, automobile manufacturing Thunder Power is little known. Judging by the teaser, the car will get a European design. It is known that curated the project is a former technical director Peter Bugatti Tuttser.V new electric car movement will cause the power plant capacity of 430 hp This allows the car to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km / h in less than 5 seconds, to develop 250 km / h top speed and pass up to 600 kilometers on a single charge.
According to preliminary data, sales production car Thunder Power to begin in Europe in 2017. It is expected that the price of electric cars will be approximately 55.5 thousand euros.

Opel showed a new wagon Astra. Photography

Disclosed appearance Opel Astra Sports Tourer new generation

Opel has released official photos of the wagon Astra Sports Tourer new generation. The public debut of new items will be held next week at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt.

The dimensions of the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer is almost the same size as the previous generation car: 4702 x 1871 x 1499 mm. However, through the use of the new platform, the vehicle weight has decreased by 200 kg, and the useful space, on the contrary, increased. For example, the amount of luggage wagon increased by 80 liters compared with the Opel Astra Sports Tourer and the previous generation of 1630 liters. Furthermore, the space in the head region of the driver has increased by 26 mm, and a rear passenger foot area - 28 mm.

After the change of generation Opel Astra Sports Tourer is equipped with the optional rear seats, folding in the proportion of 40:20:40 as well as package FlexOrganizer, include a set of meshes and additional brace. Also, now you can open the trunk of a car, having foot under the rear bumper.

Under the hood, the new Sports Tourer wagon will accommodate the same engines as the hatchback Astra of new generation. It is a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine 105 hp, 1.4-liter turbine unit, available in 125-horsepower and 150-strong version, as well as the 1.6-liter diesel engine, which develops depending on the version 95 and 136 hp "Icing on the cake" will be the top-end 1.6-liter gasoline turbo engine capable of delivering 200 hp and 300 N ∙ m.

Sales of the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer will begin in Europe in October 2015. About the price of a novelty yet is not informed.

At Mercedes-Maybach will be the third model

The following year, the lineup of sub-brand Maybach replenish sedan Mercedes-Maybach E-Class

Currently in production is Executive sedan Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, which will soon be the company SUV Mercedes-Maybach GLS, whose world premiere will take place next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. And in January, the Detroit debut sedan Mercedes-Maybach E-Class.

The machine will be created on the basis of the long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz E400 L Hybrid, are produced in China, a joint venture between Daimler AG-BAIC. The sedan with a wheelbase of 3015 mm will receive a revised four-room, decorated with expensive varieties of skin and inserts of precious wood. In only one electric car can travel 50 km and of the other features worth noting the semi-automatic control system that allows the driver to shift some functions to "smart" electronics.

It will also be available for modification of gasoline and equipped with four-liter bi-turbo AMG engine power of 421 hp, borrowed from the SUV Mercedes-Benz G500. Currently, Mercedes-Maybach E-class runs pre-production testing, which is why avtopaparatstsi took him in camouflage, though hardly his appearance will be very different from the usual "eshki."

End whether this expansion of the range of sub-brand Maybach - is unknown. Nameplates Maybach cars get very marker that can provide passengers with a level of comfort. The same long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz E-Class is only 20 mm shorter than the sedan Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and passengers complain of overcrowding just do not have. More such "marker" models "in the reserve" in Daimler AG is not, with the exception of the Mercedes CLS, but it is not dlinnobaznaya modification, and the sloping roof is not conducive to comfort in the rear seats. Therefore, we can assume that with the advent of Mercedes-Maybach E-class lineup of sub-brand will be fully formed.

The success of the Porsche Macan is haunted by the French from Renault

Restored Renault-Nissan alliance firm Alpine forthcoming sports crossover

The French company Alpine has released its latest car in 1995 and has since remained in "sleep" mode. But two years ago, Renault-Nissan alliance has decided to revive the brand, considering the market conditions are quite suitable for its resurrection. The first will see the light low-cost sports car (pictured), who is hoping the French will be able to compete with the Porsche Cayman, but now it became known that the second model will be restored Alpine hybrid crossover.

As it has repeatedly happened in the years of cooperation Renault and Nissan, platform and other technologies to share the Japanese company and a French crossover adapted for the European market. Rather, the basis will be taken new sports crossover Nissan Z-series, which is expected to debut next year.
French colleague will receive the changed body, interior and logo Alpine. Since the machine is a niche, then it will cost more Japanese counterpart and his direct competitor will not. It will not be to compete with models of Renault, since the French company is not in the foreseeable future is not expected appearance sportkrossoverov.
Therefore, the main contenders crossover Alpine and Porsche Macan will be "charged" modification of compact crossovers representatives of the "Big Three German premium» - Audi, BMW and Mercedes. In any case, the French would love to compete with these cars. But as far fulfilled their expectations, it will become clear in 2018, when the Alpine sportkrossover go in a series.

"SUV for the secretary-general": China released the competitor Audi Q7

In the Chinese Changchun began production of the luxury SUV brand "Hongqi"

In 2009, for the senior management of the People's Republic of China was established state concern FAW armored limousine L9. Over time, the project "Red Flag" (as translated into Russian name "Hongqi") has grown to a whole family of cars. New car Hongqi series was the full-size SUV LS5, production of which started yesterday.

Unlike most family cars, "Hongqi" SUV LS5 may appear in the open sale. The first copies of this truly gigantic model, the length of which is 5.2 meters, and weight - 2850 kg, vyydёt on the road in China in the second quarter of next year. The movement causes the giant 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged 381 hp

According to plans of the manufacturer, the model of interest to patriotic Chinese, who are willing to give up overseas Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 and Audi Q7 in favor of the production of domestic car industry. This room should be Hongqi luxurious interiors inomarochnyh as for finishing commonly used natural wood and leather.

To Perez with "Germans" to perform in a deliberately retro-style "Chinese", the motorist did not feel uschemlёnnym, LS5 gave thumbs characteristics: maximum speed - 220 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h - 8.1 seconds.

Honda has created a special car for cyclists

The Japanese brand will show a concept based on the Civic wagon Tourer

Novelty called Active Life will be presented to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show and orintirovatsya to fans of cycling, because the versatile luggage compartment volume of 1668 liters is designed for easy placement of two bicycles. Also inside were built pump and special compartments for storing water bottles, helmets and veloinstrumenta.

Concept, serial perspectives which were not disclosed, is equipped with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine, whose power is 120 hp and 300 Nm of torque. With such an engine of up to 100 km / h "velouniversal" accelerates in 10.1 seconds, showing a remarkably low fuel consumption - 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers.

It should be noted that, contrary to rumors, Honda will continue to be on the Russian market. However, in the near future there will be changes in the scheme of work of dealers with whom the Russian office of the company began to discuss the direct supply of cars from Japan and their transfer to prepay.