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The most expensive cars in 2020
The crisis in the auto industry caused by the coronavirus pandemic is apparently not bothering some people with big money. Evidence of this is the huge sums they pay for cars - both past models and new cars. Here are the 10 most expensive cars sold this year. The list includes 8 retro cars that were put up for auction and bought by collectors. There are also two brand new cars sold for incredible sums. 10. Ferrari 275 GTB/C6 - $2 The ten ends with a spectacular red Ferrari 753 GTB/C080 coupe sold for $275. This car is designed to compete and has a dry-sump V6 engine under its hood. and six...
Nothing to do with the Prius: 18 most interesting hybrid cars
Hybrid cars have been around for over a century - Ferdinand Porsche presented his project back in 1899. But it wasn't until the 1990s that Toyota and its Prius were able to bring them to the global market. The Prius will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most important cars of the last quarter century. This is a remarkable engineering achievement that has changed the way we think about efficiency, especially when driving in city traffic. In fact, for a generation, this Japanese car gave the impression that the "hybrid" was something discreet, technologically advanced, but rather boring. But there are also hybrids that successfully fight this stereotype and cause not only curiosity, but also an adrenaline rush. Here are 18 of them. BMW i8 It was a hybrid supercar created by…
Test drive Golf 1: how the first golf almost became a Porsche
Porsche EA 266 - in fact, the first attempt to create a successor to the "turtle" By the end of the sixties, it was time to create a full-fledged successor to the legendary "turtle". A little-known fact is that the first prototypes created according to this idea were actually created by Porsche and carry the designation EA 266. Alas, in 1971 they were destroyed. It would take a long time for the VW project to come to the conclusion that their future best-selling concept would be a front-wheel-drive, transverse-engined, water-cooled Golf concept, but for a while, the rear-engined EA 266 project reigned supreme. VW prototypes are 3,60 meters long, 1,60 meters wide and 1,40 meters high, and during development the entire model family, including the eight-seater van…
The most famous tuning studio in the world
"If you can dream of it, then we can build it for you." This is the motto of the most famous tuning studio in the world. Even if the name West Coast Customs doesn't mean anything to you, there's no doubt you've heard of the sensational reality show called Pimp My Ride. For a quarter of a century, cars for superstars such as Shaquille O'Neal, Snoop Dogg, Carl Shelby, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Sylvester Stallone, Justin Bieber and Paris Hilton have been refinished at this studio. Ryan Friedlinghaus started with a modest amount borrowed from his grandfather, is now a multimillionaire and one of the most popular personalities in American car culture. Even now, the halls of the new workshop in Burbank, California are full of commissions from famous…
8 ferocious models who never became hits
These models are defined as "hyped", "fierce" or "hot". They are united by the fact that they are aimed at a specific client category. Some of these cars gained cult status and sold out as soon as they hit the market (Type-R, WRX STI, GTI). At the same time, others were almost unsuccessful and quickly left the stage. We present you 8 such cars that appeared relatively recently, but did not achieve the expected results from them. 1 Abarth 695 Biposto (2014) The small retro car modified by Abarth received a large number of special versions. Even if you know the name Biposto, you may not suspect what kind of car it is. And the photo shows, perhaps, one of the most radical and impressive Fiat 500 in the history of existence ...
The history of the Volvo car brand
Volvo has built a reputation as an automaker that builds cars, trucks and specialty vehicles that are highly reliable. The brand has repeatedly received awards for the development of reliable automotive security systems. At one time, the car of this brand was recognized as the safest in the world. Although the brand has always existed as a separate division of certain concerns, for many motorists it is an independent company whose models deserve special attention. Here is the story of this automobile manufacturer, which is now part of the Geely holding (we already talked about this automaker a little earlier). Founder 1920s in the United States and Europe almost simultaneously growing interest in the manufacture of mechanical tools. In the 23rd year, an automobile exhibition is held in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. This event served...
History of the Skoda car brand
The automaker Skoda is one of the most famous brands in the world that manufactures passenger cars, as well as mid-range crossovers. The company's headquarters is located in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. Until 1991, the company was an industrial conglomerate, which was formed in 1925, and until that moment was a small factory of Laurin & Klement. Today it is part of VAG (more details about the group are described in a separate review). History of Skoda The founding of the world-famous automaker has a bit of a curious backstory. The ninth century ended. The Czech bookseller Vláclav Klement buys an expensive foreign bicycle, but soon there were problems with the product, which the manufacturer refused to fix. In order to "punish" the unscrupulous manufacturer, Vlaclav, along with his namesake, Laurin (was a well-known mechanic in that area, and ...
History of the car brand Citroen
Citroen is a well-known French brand headquartered in the cultural capital of the world, Paris. The company is part of the Peugeot-Citroen concern. Not so long ago, the company began active cooperation with the Chinese company Dongfeng, thanks to which the brand's cars receive high-tech equipment. However, it all started very modestly. Here is the story of a brand famous all over the world, which contains several sad situations that lead the management to a dead end. Founder In 1878, Andre was born in the Citroen family, which has Ukrainian roots. After receiving a technical education, a young specialist gets a job at a small company that manufactured spare parts for steam locomotives. Gradually the master developed. The accumulated experience and good managerial abilities helped him get the position of director of the technical department at the Mors plant. During the First World War, the factory...
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New Volkswagen Caddy photos published
The German automaker has published sketches showing the visual appearance of the new Volkswagen Caddy. The presentation of the car is scheduled for February 2020. Caddy is an iconic model for Volkswagen. The company has been producing cars since 2003. It was last updated in 2015. Now Volkswagen is preparing for the presentation of the next “new thing”. The novelty will be presented to the public in less than a month. The first sketches were shown in December 2019, and detailed sketches appeared the other day. Volkswagen representatives said that the updated version will have nothing to do with its predecessor. The published pictures showed that such statements are too loud. Nevertheless, the automaker used existing design developments, and the updated Caddy will resemble the outward appearance of the previous version. Among the differences, the new shape of the bumper is clearly visible, ...
Why should we say goodbye to the gorgeous V10?
At the dawn of the 1990s, when the electric revolution was not yet visible even in the dreams of Elon Musk, the undisputed pinnacle of automotive technology was V10 engines. They were the ones who ran Formula 1 from 1989 to 2006, and it is no coincidence that all car manufacturers from Ford to Lamborghini tried to offer them in their stock cars to boost their reputation. But today, alas, this amazingly engineered engine is practically dead: only one of its representatives remains on the market, and it can only be found in fairly rare exotic cars that sell for six figures in euros. Reasons for the fall in popularity V10 engines are much more complex and expensive than conventional V8s, and at the same time they are not as good…
Features of the Drag Racing competition
Tire squeal, stands noise, green light, smoke puffs, 10 seconds and victory! This is nothing but drag racing competition. This type of racing has many adherents living all over the world. Let's take a closer look at this event: what are the features of the cars that are used in it and other subtleties. What is drag racing This is a car racing competition on a strictly limited stretch of road. This is the unique difference between the race and other types of competitions in cars. A special track is created for these races. It must have several traffic lanes (this depends on the type of race and how many participants can be at the same time according to the conditions of the competition). The coverage is as even as possible, and the cut is always…
Where European Cars Are Actually Made – Part II
The brand name often refers to the country of origin of the car. But that was the case several decades ago. Today the situation is very different. Thanks to established exports between countries and trade policy, cars are assembled in different parts of the world. In the last review, we have already paid attention to a number of countries where models of famous brands are assembled. In this review, we will look at the second part of this long list. Recall: these are the countries of the Old Continent and only those factories that specialize in passenger transport. Great Britain Goodwood - Rolls-Royce. In the late 1990s, BMW, a longtime engine supplier to Rolls-Royce and Bentley, wanted to buy the vintage brands from then-owner Vickers. At the last minute, VW stepped in, offered a 25% higher price and got the factory in…
10 most unusual engines in history
The paradox is that the more technology advances, the more monotonous our cars become. With ruthless emissions standards tightening, exotic engines like the V12 and V10 are disappearing and the V8 will soon follow. It is likely that in the near future the only survivors will be engines with 3 or 4 cylinders. In this review, we will consider the little-known configurations that the automotive industry has offered us. The list includes only those motors that were installed on serial cars. 1 Bugatti Veyron W-16, 2005–2015 The late Ferdinand Piech's development of the fastest car on the planet initially called for a V8, but it quickly became clear that the task was not feasible. That's why the engineers created this legendary 8-liter W16 unit, perhaps the most…
What does the Toyota mark mean?
Toyota is one of the leaders in the global automaker market. A car with a logo in the form of three ellipses immediately appears to motorists as a reliable, modern and high-tech vehicle. Vehicles of this production are famous for their high reliability, originality and manufacturability. The company provides its customers with a wide range of warranty and post-warranty services, and its representative offices are located almost all over the world. Here is a modest story of gaining such a high reputation for a Japanese brand. History It all began with a modest production of looms. A small factory produced devices with automatic control. Until 1935, the company did not even claim a place among car manufacturers. The year 1933 has come. The son of the founder of toyota went on a trip to Europe and the Americas. Kiichiro...
How to remove scratches on a car
Removing scratches on a car No matter how carefully you treat your car, scratches inevitably appear on its body. The reason may be branches, dirty rags from car washers, small stones that have bounced off the wheels - all that the driver cannot influence. The only way to avoid them is to simply not use the vehicle. But was the car bought in order to gather dust in the garage? Fortunately for car owners, there are ways to eliminate such damage at home, which will not “hit” the budget too much. In this article, we will talk about the most popular and effective ones. What is LKP? First you need to understand what a car paintwork is. Everyone knows that this is a car body coating with ...