A new generation of minivans in China

Owned concern GM brand Buick, targeting the Chinese market, GL8 minivan introduced a new generation.
In the guise of novelty features thinly veiled concept of a hybrid minivan Buick Business, presented in Shanghai last year, but the real machine is slightly smaller in size, and power plant at the moment is quite traditional: 3.0-liter V6 rated at 258 hp, a 167-strong Quartet ECOTEC 2,4 l in combination with six automatic.
Depending on configuration, MPV will be powered by an electric tailgate, Bose audio with 10 speakers, a 10.2-inch screen for rear passengers, a 7-inch touch screen on the center console and top-end versions get six airbags.
Sales Buick GL8 new generation will be in January at a price in terms of the European currency, from 32,600 to 44,000 euros.

And you know what the Head-Up Display?

Abbreviation HUD stands for Head-Up Display, which, in turn, translates to English as "display raised head."

In this unit has been called "projection on the windshield. This ad hoc system of car, capable of projecting data (depending on the model, it could be speed, engine speed, voltage in the system, etc.) directly in front of the driver directly on the windshield.

For the first time such systems have appeared in the military aircraft industry. Different indicators were projected directly onto the glass helmet pilot fighter. A few tenths of a second, which are necessary to translate the view on the dashboard and back, high-speed fighter aircraft, flew hundreds of meters. And all this distance the aircraft passed almost blindly, that is very strong effect on safety.

Automotive industry always took the best from other areas, and the projector on the windshield was no exception. Previously, to enjoy such a device in operation, in addition to fighter pilots, owners were able Corvette Z06, Citroen C6, BMW 5-and 6-series. But now the industry automotive tuning stepped forward, and appeared on the market HUD-portable projectors that are suitable to almost any car model.

HUD-projection on the windshield is a high brightness LED display, which is located on the dashboard and project readings (speed, engine speed, voltage in the system, the temperature of the cooling loop - the number and nature of the displayed parameters depend only on the model of the projector), the frontal glass in front of the driver.

From the model depends on how the device is connected - either directly to the on board system, the car (taking readings from the regular devices), or through the cigarette lighter (takes readings from sensors included with the device). If your car is under warranty, I choose the second option, since one of the conditions for maintaining the integrity of the guarantee is an electric vehicle network.

HUD-projection on the windshield - this is a unique device that provides safety and comfort behind the wheel! You no longer have to constantly distract by the readings, which means you will not be distracted from the road. You always have time to slow down before abruptly stop a car or a pedestrian who jumped into the road, always notice the road signs . The great advantage of such devices is the possibility of sound or color signaling. As soon as one of the values displayed on the windshield, will exceed the permitted limits, you see or hear a special signal system.

HUD CRX-3001 - the simplest version of the projector. Projecting the speedometer is connected to the on board network, exceeding the speed limit may be asked to issue a sound or a color signal (switch able feature).

HUD CRX-3002 - has the greatest number of functions: projecting the speedometer, tachometer, voltage systems, the temperature of the liquid cooling of the introduction marker light has a color indication of the specified limits for all indicators.

HUD CRX-3003 - a model that does not require connection to the on board device (so ideal for cars under warranty). With built-in GPS-antenna device information about velocity device receives from the satellites. GPS-antenna CRX-3003 can also be used for other devices by Blue tooth-channel. Powered via cigarette lighter.

You can no longer worry about the readings of the instruments - the system of projection on the windshield takes care of this. And you have to do is enjoy the process of driving!

Ford : The new range of commercial vehicles

Motor Company Forddemonstrated the new range of commercial vehicles and trucks at the 10th International Exhibition of Commercial Vehicles 2010, held in Moscow. 

This year the exhibition will feature coaches Transit Bus M1 for 8 seats and Transit VAN 350 LWB AWD, the new Transit - Bus Class "A" to block traffic for a 22-passenger and Ford Transit Connect Tourneo. Among the new products - Ambulance "Class B based on the Ford Transit 4x4 and insulated van, refrigerated for transportation of ice cream on the basis of Ford Transit Chassi. In addition, the stand can see Ford Ranger last generation. Company Ford Heavy Trucks introduced Bowsers based building chassis Ford Cargo 3530 D and truck-based road chassis Ford Cargo 1830 T. 

"Despite the crisis, in 2009 was for commercial vehicles, Ford is very successful. Updated last year, Ford Transit Connect was a success in the market, increasing its stake to 5 percent in the segment of light commercial vehicles. And in terms of sales, commercial vehicles Ford once again become the best among foreign manufacturers in this segment of the market "- said at the opening of the pavilion, Mark Ovenden, President and Managing Director of Ford.

New Mercedes-Benz

For the first time JSC "Mercedes-Benz demonstrated a minibus Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based 515 CDI in the standard of the box. City minibus Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 515 CDI is equipped with an engine capacity of 110 kW/150 hp, 6-speed ILAC and lots of features of active and passive safety. The car has 19 seats and 7 of standing places. 

In the minibus Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has an effective thermal and noise insulation of the ceiling, doors and walls. For convenience and safety of passengers in the cabin set anatomical seats and additional handrails. Sex in the minibus Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is finished with water-resistant non-slip coating. 

The second premiere of the Mercedes-Benz at the exhibition ComTrans-2010 has dual-fuel car Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NGT with four-cylinder power kVt/156 115 hp, is able to operate on natural gas, and on regular gasoline. The car has a range of up to 1 200 km. A third small tonnage exhibit booth Mercedes-Benz - Sprinter chassis is 515 CDI Mercedes-Benz.

Executive Minibus Volkswagen

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles offers vans Volkswagen Multivan V6 Edition in a special limited edition. Model Multivan V6 Edition - a special version of the Multivan Highline representative class. Its main difference from the prototype is the existence of a powerful V6 petrol engine volume of 3.2 liter capacity 235 hp 

Volkswagen Multivan V6 Edition is equipped with automatic transmission or all-wheel drive 4MOTION, controlled electronic clutch Haldex. Electric sliding doors gently open the touch of a button on radioklyuche. Salon has a decorative finishing of wood or aluminum trim from alkantry with the skin or in full leather interior. The lounge is a multifunctional table, above it - a system of ceiling fixtures. Tinted glazing is separated from the observation. The instrument panel in the cab has a chrome frame indicators. 

By the end of May 2010, these cars can be purchased at a special. Protesters can choose a gift of any of the three sets of accessories: Chrome style, Active style Or Freedom tour. The package Chrome style includes chrome bezel for the tailgate, grille, a set of pads on the door handles, grille bumper pad on the lighting panel of the plate for the roof spoiler and chrome side pipes. In the Active style including a cross Rellingen, anchorages bike on the rear door, trunk-case for the roof and a refrigerator thermos. Package accessories Freedom tour offers trailer coupling, cross Rellingen, chrome side pipes, V-Protector and trunk-case for the roof.