Perhaps you remember the model Corrado, Volkswagen produced in that period 1988-1996. He had time for his exceptional qualities and characteristics, but has not proved particularly successful and achieved only 97 521 sales. Currently no information has appeared that the German corporation intends to revive the Corrado, but it is not prevented by designer Patrick Motsarski Miranda Media to offer his vision for a modern interpretation of the model. By computer imaging shows that Patrick has kept certain lines and styling elements from the original Corrado, but it has given a modern look and the front of the car now resembles that of the revived Scirocco.

The Head of Tesla, Ellen mask is shared before publication Autocar, that led him to place the company in 2015. new model, which is a sedan, with dimensions similar to those of the BMW 3-Series. The compact sedan will certainly be driven entirely by electricity, although currently there is no any technical information about it. The model will be built on an aluminum structure, and Mask argues that it would be most accessible in their product range, cost around 30 000 USD. We remind you that currently produces only model Tesla Roadster, which can be traveling 350 kilometers. without refueling and is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 4 sec. The company recently presented its second car, Model S, which is a big sedan will be available in 2012. In the middle of last year, did it became clear that competitor Tesla cook and Porsche 911 Turbo, which will use the platform of the Model S, will drive him to the rear wheels and rear passengers will have more space than in the 911 Turbo. The company did not exclude the possibility of placing a crossover and a new coupe, the objective being to increase its sales to 200 000 annually. To do this, however, Tesla needs to invest 500 million U.S. dollars for modernization and expansion of its factory in California.

Since the summer of Kia spread computer images of the serial VG, which will replace the product range model Opirus, South Korean company now spread to real pictures of the car. Kia VG production does not differ radically from the conceptual model we saw at the beginning of the year. Currently not many details are known about cars, developed on the platform NF, which was developed for Kia and Hyundai. It is envisaged that the sales of sedan in South Korea to launch by year’s end, but other markets – at the beginning of 2010th, the most likely model will be sold under the name of VG.

Toyota together with its subsidiary company, Daihatsu, plans to launch serial production in cheap small car destined for markets in developing countries. As is known, Daihatsu is one of the largest producers of so-called “K” cars (micro car) in Japan. According to the publication MarketWatch, the new model will be sold in China, Brazil, India, Russia and other countries. Production is expected to be in a car factory at Daihatsu in Indonesia. The new model will have engine volume 1.0 liters and its price will not exceed 11 000 euros. So far, no other information about the joint model of Toyota and Daihatsu. The news of this model, however, confirms the strengthening trend of big brands to create special low-cost models for emerging markets. Intentions to launch similar models are VW, Fiat, Renault-Nissan and PSA Peugeot Citroen. VW and PSA are likely to produce their models in Russia.

The Germany’s company Volkswagen plans to add sports to the family version of the model Passat, which will receive the name R36. The premiere of the car will be held during the Geneva Motor Show in March next year. Vehicle engine is 3.6-liter V6 with direct fuel injection and 300 hp power In Europe, the unit is installed only on VW Touareg, and in the U.S. – for top-modification of VW Passat. Passat R36 will have an automatic gearbox DSG, decreased body, reinforced suspension and improved braking. It is not excluded to offer four-wheel drive – 4Motion. The company has already presented a conceptual version in the face of the VW Passat R GT, whose design will be used for the base.

In a special interview with the British edition CAR, Peter Shvartsenbauer who is a member of the board of directors of Audi, has revealed very interesting details about the future model of the Germans – A1. Shvartsenbauer said that even with the emergence of the model, which is scheduled to happen in less than a year, Audi A1 will be available in hatchback, cabriolet and wagon, as it will enter into direct competition with models of the Mini. Engines, which will be Audi A1 will be available with capacities from 1.2 to 1.8-liters, it is very likely that later appeared and electric version of the model, given that BMW has already released 500 copies of the test Mini E. Expected price of the Audi A1 in Europe starts at around 15 000 euros in base modification.

The Japanese company Honda disseminate photos and information about pre-production version of its new model CR-Z, which will debut in late October, during the exhibition in Tokyo, and sales of the production model will start in summer next year. The new concept, there are some differences in appearance compared with that Honda showed in 2008. Are modified forms of the bumpers, lights and tailgate, the most likely vision of the production model will be identical to that of the CR-Z Concept, which will be seen this month in Tokyo. Since Honda has not yet disclosed details about the car, but unconfirmed data, it uses a slightly modified model of the platform and the Insight is equipped with a hybrid drive system consisting of a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and electric motor, whose total output will be over 135 h.p.

Yesterday in South Korea, Hyundai officially taking orders for the first hybrid model in its history – Elantra LPI HEV, the first supplies are provided for July 8. The car is the first in the world, whose engine and liquefied gas. Hybrid system consists of a 1.6-liter petrol unit 150 kW electric motor and CVT gearbox. According to Hyundai, Elantra LPI HEV paid only 99gr/km. harmful CO2 emissions and could pass 17.8 kilometers. 1 liters of gas or 22.2 kilometers. liters of petrol, that is to say that in the latter case, the fuel consumption is 4.5l. of 100 kilometers. drive. In August in South Korea will be put up for sale and other hybrid model. This is Kia Forte LPI HEV, which will use the same technology as the Elantra LPI HEV. Not yet announced when the two cars will appear in other markets around the world.