Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts

Cars crash and pile up on icy road in Russia.

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Description: Insane car crashes. What a mess. If you thought Russians could drive and are used to such conditions, you are wrong. Kids, if there's ice on roads, just stay home or walk. Watch as the cop comes sliding skillfully in the middle of the video! This happened in Vladivostok some time in winter 2006. PS Kudos to the guy in the suv that made it out of there. This is some skill!!!

Russia's Topcar Continues Porsche Cayenne Tune with Vantage 2

It's only been a few weeks since Topcar presented its most recent Porsche Cayenne package called the Vantage GTR2, yet the Russian firm has launched another tuning proposal for the second generation of the German automaker's luxury SUV. The new package is named Vantage 2 and it comes with a wide body kit and a choice of performance upgrades. On the styling front, the Russian tuner offers a

VIDEO: Pedestrian Shows Awesome Reflexes, Avoids Out of Control Car

Just picture this; you are standing at the corner of a snow covered road in freezing temperatures when all of a sudden two cars crash and one of them heads straight towards you. Chances are most people would have frozen stiff at the spectacle, but not this man who displayed some very sharp reflexes by quickly running out of ways harm's way. Video follows after the break. Hat tip to Alex V.!____

Weird Tuning: Mercedes-Benz 90E Fastback Crossover from Russia

The Mercedes-Benz 190E is a great car, especially in Cosworth form. But not all people value the classic Merc as much as we do. Take for example this Russian owner who decided to make a one of a kind special out of the Mercedes sedan and call it the E90 crossover. The owner of the vehicle started off by chopping the rear end of the car. He then gave increased the road height and fitted it with

VIDEO: Crazy World... Hyundai Driver Rams Two Dozen Cars in Moscow

Earlier today, 44-year-old Moscow resident named Oleg N. went on a road rampage for reasons that have yet to be determined. Russian news sites reported that the driver of the silver-colored Hyundai Terracan crashed into some 20 or so cars. The incident was partially caught on video where we see the Moscow resident trying to escape a mob of angry drivers by getting into his SUV and ramming several

Topcar jumps on the Porsche Cayenne Tuning Bandwagon with Vantage GTR 2

Topcar might be a newbie in the industry, but the Russian tuning firm is churning one proposal after the other. Following a display of project cars at this year's Essen Motor Show, the company has unveiled its latest package in the form of the Vantage GTR 2 for the latest Porsche Cayenne. Limited to 50 units, the package overhauls the SUV's looks with a full bodykit comprised of carbon Kevlar

Saab Targets Chinese and Russian Markets, Unlikely to Develop a Diesel 9-4X

Saab has revealed plans to begin distribution to China and Russia. Deals for both countries will be signed before the end of the year, while Saab is also pondering the assembly of cars in the Far East. In other news, the Swedish maker also said that it's unlikely that we'll see a diesel-powered 9-4X any time soon.In regards to China, Saab CEO Jan Ake Jonsson, told reporters on the sidelines of

Hyundai Unveils All-New Solaris in Russia: Accent for North America and S. Korea

Hyundai finally pulled the wraps off the production version of the 2012 Accent today in Russia, where it will be called Solaris. The all-new Solaris is Hyundai's first model to be produced at the company's sixth overseas manufacturing base in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Solaris is based on the RB Concept, which was recently unveiled at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show.

The Hyundai Solaris is essentially the redesigned Accent that South Koreans and North Americans will be receiving next year. The Solaris continues Hyundai's 'Fluidic Sculpture' design theme and incorporates, according to the company, elegant lines resembling a calligrapher’s “orchid strokes”. The front fascia, as previewed by the RB Concept, sports a new front fascia that evokes that of the larger Avante/Elantra.

The Hyundai Solaris will be available in two powertrain configurations for the Russian market, 1.4L or 1.6L DOHC in-line Gamma four cylinder gasoline engines that feature multiport fuel injection with CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing). The 1.4 Gamma produces 105 horsepower and 100 lbs.ft of torque, while the larger 1.6L churns out 121 horsepower and 114 lbs.ft of torque. Both engines are mated to either a five-speed manual tranny or a four-speed auto.

To fit the climate of the Russian market, the Solaris will be equipped with specialized features such as rear heating duct, 4.0L washer fluid reservoir with a fluid level sensor, 60Ah battery for higher cold start performance, wiper deicer, front seat warmers and heated outside mirrors.

Hyundai plans to sell 85,000 units of the Solaris annually in Russia starting 2011 including the five-door hatchback model which will join the line-up later that year.

[Source: Hyundai Motor Company/Image: AP Photo]

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Kia Tops Russia's Import Sales For The First Time

Kia Motors became the best-selling foreign auto brand in Russia for the first time last month.

According to a report released Wednesday by the Association of European Businesses, Kia sold 10,502 vehicles there in July, up a whopping 105 percent from the same month last year.

The booming sales were thanks to the popularity of the Cee'd compact (3,253 units sold), Rio subcompact (3,205), and Sportage compact crossover SUV (1,677).

Chevrolet took second place with 8,986 cars sold, followed by Renault SA (8,574) and Toyota (8,251). Hyundai came seventh with 7,201 although its sales climbed 56 percent on-year.

Kia's cumulative sales in Russia from January through July totaled 56,231 units, trailing only Chevrolet with 61,996. Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group topped the import market in the first half, selling a combined 84,278 vehicles.

[Source: The Chosun Ilbo]
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