First photos of the Audi Q7 e-tron are published

Officially, German hybrid version of the SUV will be presented this year, but a bit later. However, some information about this car is already available. In the network the first image of the SUV Audi Q7 e-tron is appeared . And judging from the picture, the novelty does not differ from the standard Q7. The only noticeable difference are other wheels, due to which, as it is claimed by the manufacturer, the aerodynamic drag will be reduced.

The car got a hybrid installation, working in tandem with the reversible transmission Tiptronic. The total power of the SUV is 374 "horses" (700 Nm). The fuel consumption of the first diesel Audi car is 1.7 liters and with the battery life car can take up to 56 km. Note that new Audi Q7 e-tron will become the world's first all-wheel drive car with a six-cylinder diesel engine, which is recharged from the mains.

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McLaren has shown the most powerful version of the supercar 650S

The company provided the most powerful version of the McLaren supercar 650S, known as 675LT. Model is supplemented with the same 3.8-liter Twin-Turbo V8 motor, but its impact is 675 horsepower (700 Nm) which is 25 times more than the 650S. The last two letters in the model name-LT-explained as Long Tail. Therefor the GT class race cars was called so because of the long body in the mid-1990 's, including the McLaren F1 GTR. 

The company had previously stated that they want to make out of 675 15th its "modern interpretation". Increasing the engine power was achieved by replacing more than 50 percent of the parts of this unit. New steel turbine and in particular, the cylinder head, Camshafts and fuel pump were modernized.

675LT engine is combined with the seven-speed sequential gearbox with dual clutch. 

From 0 to 100 kilometers per hour new McLaren is dispersed for 2.9 seconds, up to200 kilometers per hour in 7.9 seconds and its top speed is 330 kilometers per hour. It is at 0.1 seconds 0.5 seconds faster and at three kilometers per hour slower than the 650S. 

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Lotus is going to release a record of Nürburgring

Company Lotus is going during next two years to release "the fastest road car" of the Northern loop of Nürburgring. This was announced by the head of the British brand Jean-Marc Jale. The manufacturer is planing to build a successor to the 2-Eleven Speedster track, presented in 2007. The novelty will have completely different design and more powerful engine. Extreme sport car, the mass of which will not exceed 900 kilos will have 3.5-liter with 406 horsepower V6 engine. Jale also noted that "Lotus" so far does not intend to exploit their own power units. "Why do we need to create our own units, spending on this fabulous tool? We can buy the V6 motors from Toyota, -explained the head of "Lotus".

During the next two years, the Brits are going to release an open-hood version of the sports coupe Evora, as well as to update the Exige family. The model will receive a number of stylistic changes and procure 406-strong "six" 3.5.

The same engine will have the new modification of Evora, which will debut in early March at the Geneva Motor Show. Sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and its top speed is electronically limited at 300 kilometers per hour.

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Volkswagen showed sketches of the concept Passat CC

German auto producer Volkswagen showed preliminary sketches of the next generation Passat CC. Customers will be able to see this new concept at the auto show in Geneva. Technical details of the new product will be announced closer to the premiere. The Foundation model will become the MQB modular platform. In addition, it will be longer than the 100 mm as compared with the traditional four-door Passat. Motor will be lent from four-door Passat, and among them there are the hybrid powertrain. Judging by the photos, the new products will have the same stylistic features, the latest generation of Passat-grille, blending smoothly into the headlights, enlarged wheel arches and a sloping roof. For Volkswagen Passat CC serial production you can wait already in the year 2017.

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Premiere of Fiat Panda K-Way at the Geneva motor show

The model was developed in collaboration with the designers of clothing manufacturer K-Way. Emphasis was placed on the original finish and car engines. Fiat Panda has an unusual case of rear-view mirrors, unique wheels with logo of the designers. For different parts of the car, you can choose the color of the four options-blue, yellow, orange, and titanium. Especially carefully designers worked on the interior of the car. Chairs are decorated with two-color skin, in addition, the instrument panel is made of combination, and the parts are finished with silver. Signature is made even on the mats in the cabin and on the seat belts.

Everywhere you can see the logos of the company K-Way. An added bonus is a set of waterproof clothing form firm K-Way for the buyer of this machine. Under the hood the potential buyers can find four options 1.2-liter motors up to 69 BHP 1.2 69 BHP, 0.9 liter for 65 and 85 horsepower, 0.9 methane engine at 80 HP. The car will oofficially perform in April this year. Standard equipment includes audio, ABS + BAS + EBD, front and rear head restraints, gear shift indicator. 

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Volkswagen says goodbye to Eos model

More than a year ago, Volkswagen stated that they are not going to develop a new generation of convertible Eos, or to create a new model, which will act as a successor. It was planned that the Èos will be definitely said goodbye until the end of 2014, but the model is still produced at the plant located in Portugal. According to Automotive News, VW Eos will leave the pipeline perpetually in May or June of 2015. So you can order this model only until the end of March.

Volkswagen Eos is produced at the company's plant in the Portuguese city of Setúbal. For the first nine years of existence of this model it was released about 230000 examples. This number shows how unpopular is this model. Moreover Eos is an internal competitor of cabriolet VW Golf. 

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