GM signs agreement to sell the "Hummer" general Motors agreed to sell its iconic brand for undisclosed sum.

The parties were negotiating the sale for many months. GM is in the process of sale and liquidation of many brands trying to reorganize its structure after declaring bankruptcy in July. Earlier this month concerned the automaker announced that it turns off brand Saturn. This happened after the "Penske Automotive Group refused to buy it. GM has already announced it was closing its production cars Pontiac. Also close to the European brands "Saab", "Opel" and "Vauxhall". GM Brands Continue to operate: # Chevrolet # GMC # Cadillac # Buick Ceased to function: # Pontiac (discontinued) # Saturn (discontinued) # Hammer (sold) # Saab (to be sold) # Opel (to be sold) # Vauxhall (to be sold) GM plans to update the structure, focusing on fewer brands after the bankruptcy, which became necessary after it during the crisis sharply reduced sales of automobiles. Next Generation In accordance with the terms of the agreement, Tengzhong acquire 80% stake of the company "Hammer", and the remaining 20% depart the Hong Kong entrepreneur Suolongu Duodzhi. Current management "Hammer" will continue to manage the company. The agreement still requires approval by regulatory authorities. Humvee - is a major global brand, and this agreement is a milestone in history as the "Hammer" and "general Motors" in general, "said GM Chairman Fritz Henderson. The company also reported that the focus on improving efficiency, including the introduction of diesel engines. "We are encouraged by some of the technology already embedded in the" Hammer ", so we believe that our investment will soon be justified, especially with regard to creating the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles that will be required to meet the challenges of not only time but also the expectations of clients "said Yang Yi, director Tengzhong. Falling stars Hummers originally built as military vehicles terrain by AM General. Popularity brand soared, as U.S. motorists have powerful vehicles that were touted by such celebrities as Arnold Schwarzenegger and others. GM acquired the brand "Hammer" in 1999. Recently, sales have decreased considerably, since the car is consuming too much fuel, and military image became less popular. Humvees weigh up to five tons and spend about a gallon (~ 3.78 liters) of fuel at 15 miles (~ 25 km). Tengzhong specializes in the creation of equipment for road construction and energy industries. Company is located in the Chinese region of Sichuan.

Audi publish prices on a new A8.

The British unit Audi published prices as well as some new information of a brand new luxury sedan A8. New on sale in Britain in spring 2010 at a price of 54 760 to 66 240 pounds sterling. The new flagship Audi model line will be sold with a wide range of engines, including 3-liter TDI-engine, which develops power of 250 hp and a torque of 550 Nm, 4.2-liter 8-cylinder TDI, develop power 350 hp and a torque of 800 Nm, as well as an updated 4.2-liter 8-cylinder FSI, develops 350 hp instead of Power - 372 and instead of 440 Nm of torque - 445. The new "basic" 3-liter TDI, develop power 240 hp and produces 159 g CO2 per km, will go on sale later in 2010. More powerful 3-liter TDI consumes about 5.6 l/100 km and produces 174 g CO2 per km. 4.2 V8 TDI consumes about 6.4 l/100 km and produces 199 g CO2 per km., While the 4.2 V8 FSI consumes 13% less fuel than ever before - 7.8 l/100 km and produces 219 g / km CO2. The new A8 is made on the basis of a lightweight aluminum frame and, according to the manufacturer, has the largest stiffness in its class. In addition, new technology is equipped with regenerative braking system, the rapid start / stop the engine, as well as the new 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and asymmetric wheel-drive system Quattro (first used in the S4), not only to allocate dynamically the tractive force between the axles, but also between the rear wheels. Aluminum suspension has four adaptive modes of operation. Novelty has a standard set of airbags, ABS braking system with EBD, ESP, as well as Adaptive Cruise Control. Particularly worth noting that Audi has worked with Google to power its cars modulus MMI GPRS, allowing users to download the detailed route, and turn cars into mobile WLAN-access point to the Internet.

Bentley Mulsanne publishes the price of a new.

The new flagship model line Bentley - Mulsanne - went into series production at the factory in Crewe, United Kingdom, in the spring of 2010 model year. The first deliveries of a luxury sedan will begin in spring 2010. The basic price of new items will be 220 thousand pounds sterling. As, according to the manufacturer, the most luxurious car Bentley, Mulsanne new options available in 114 colors corps, with 21 different colors of floor mats, as well as with 24 color options for interior design. To build one car takes about nine weeks. Being outwardly classic sedan, Mulsanne not shun modern technology, equipped with Bluetooth, card reader for SIM-cards, iPod-connecting, and 20-channel 2 200-watt audio system. Mulsanne equipped with 6.75-liter 8-cylinder engine develops a power of 500 hp and torque 1 000 Nm, which supports off cylinders to save fuel and reduce harmful emissions.