Volkswagen in the early summer will present a new model created for Russia.

Russia "daughter" lead germanskogo manufacturer Volkswagen Group Rus plans in the early summer of this year to market a model created specially for Russia, told RIA Novosti in an interview CEO Kortsekva Dietmar (Dietmar Korzekwa). Name the new car to be produced at a factory in Kaluga, as well as its cost producer while keeping a secret. "Of course, already has a name, but it has not been disclosed and will be announced in a formal submission of a new car. As for the price, it will be very competitive in this class," - said the head of the company. Kortsekva noted that while Russia's new model Volkswagen saw only Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. This is a car "sedan" economy-class created on the basis of the car Polo and fully adapted to Russia's market value of the car could reach about 440 thousand rubles. Driver localization According to general director of Volkswagen Group Rus, the new car will be the leader of the company's localization - many of its components will be made directly in Kaluga. At the start of the proportion of localization is 40%, not counting the body, which will be 100% Russia - not only cooking and beautiful but also impress the Kaluga plant. "We are also creating a whole new industry of suppliers and has ygovorili about ten international companies to establish their production at Kaluga", - said the head of the company. According to him, some of them will complete construction of its plants in May. Among partners of Volkswagen, he called the Canadian Magna and the Chinese manufacturer of automobile glass FUYAO Glass, who later also plans to produce and windows. "After us in Kaluga come not only to automobile manufacturers. It plans to develop the chemical concern and a manufacturer of railway equipment. Thus, in Kaluga will create a powerful industrial cluster, - has summed up Kortsekva. Forecast By year-end number of employees in a factory Volkswagen Group Rus exceed 3 thousand people. "In the long term in Russia in general we will generate about 10 thousand jobs in view of suppliers and service companies", - said the head of the company. In 2009, Volkswagen has sold 48,5 thousand cars produced in Russia. Kortsekva expects that the issuance of new car sales will grow, but to give specific forecasts are not resolved. The head of the company expects demand for the restoration of Russia's market, including launching the program for recycling old cars. But so far, he said, to revive sales is not observed. "The results of January-February was lower than forecast. In the first half sales will be modest. Nevertheless, we expect that demand for Russia's market this year will be no lower than last year's level - somewhere 1,35 million cars," - said Kortsekva. According to his calculations, the restoration of the market in volume in 2008 (2.8 million cars) to happen to the 2014-2015 year. Concern Volkswagen, established in 1937, is the largest automaker in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Currently, his factory in Kaluga, produces cars brand Volkswagen (Passat, Polo, Jetta, Tiguan, Touareg, Passat CC) and Skoda (Octavia, Octavia Tour, Fabia, Superb). In July 2009 the plant expanded the range, with the launch of models Caddy and Transporter. As of July 1, 2009 investment in the project amounted to 570 million euros. The total investment for the cooperation agreement - 750 million euros.

Asian Stock Exchange closed different direction against the problems of Toyota and the eurozone.

Asian Stock Exchange on Tuesday closed down different direction against the backdrop of disappointing data on the debt problems of some euro-zone countries, the complexities of the Japanese auto giant Toyota, as well as fears about the possible tightening of monetary policy in China and India, reports Bloomberg. Overall for the Asia-Pacific index MSCI Asia Pacific AC (including Japan) to the end of trading sessions on the major stock exchanges in Asia grew by 0.2% to 114.39 points. On Monday, the stock market in Japan remained pessimistic that emerged late last week. The mood of the players acted the difficult situation with one of the largest manufacturers of automobiles, a Japanese concern Toyota. Over the past few months, Toyota decided to withdraw from the market and should be repaired more than 9 million vehicles. This figure exceeds the annual sales, which in 2009 totaled 7.81 million, and in 2008 - 8,97 million cars. The reason for extensive reviews served as the fault gas pedal, do not return to neutral position, the problem is in the position of the rug, because of which the gas pedal does not return to neutral position, as well as a faulty brake in the car model Prius. The key index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Nikkei 225 to the closure of trades dropped to 0.19% to 9,932.90 points. In turn, the broader Topix fell by 0,16% - to 881.57 points. As analysts note, additional impetus to the fall of the stock market in Japan has increased in the last week, investors' concern about the debt problems of some eurozone countries. At the same time, the stock market neighboring China on Tuesday rose despite fears of further tightening of economic policies of the Chinese government. Thus, the index of Shanghai Stock Exchange (Shanghai Composite Index - SCI), whose dynamics changed in the course of trading several times to close the bidding rose by 0,47%, and was at 2,948.84 points. Meanwhile, the composite index showing the dynamics of transactions on the second highest area of mainland China in Shenzhen (SCZE Composite), by the end of the day, rose - on 0,07%, to 11,955.53 points. In turn, the stock market index in Hong Kong, traditionally sensitive to changes in the stock markets of mainland Celestial, on Tuesday to close trading also rose to 1.42% to 19,828.19 points. Also rose and the stock market in South Korea. Index KOSPI (Korean Composite Stock Price Index) to the closing of the auctions increased by 1.14% to 1,570.49 points. According to analysts, the growth of South Korean stock market was possible against the background of increasing European indices, despite the disappointing projections associated with debt problems of the eurozone countries such as Spain, Portugal, Greece and Ireland. Markets in Singapore on Tuesday shut down the growth of 1,05%, to 2721.90 points. In turn, the Australian S & P / ASX 200 fell by 0.36% and was at 4,505.10 points.

Michelin logo.

Representatives Michelin said the plant will cease operations in July, and all operations will shift to Asia, Europe and North America. Michelin said that production at the factory in Ota, which employs 380 people, costs about twice as expensive than the production at factories in other countries. The company provided no information on losses from the closure of the plant, saying only that the figure will be included in a one-time expenditures for 2009 total at 410 million euros (about $ 589 million). Now the company is in talks with representatives of the factory workers Ota, to help the victims of restructuring. In 2008, Michelin has earned $ 4.29 billion from the sale of products to vehicle manufacturers and now occupies 40 th place in rating the top 100 global suppliers Release Publication Automotive News Eurupe.

Latvia has started exporting unpaid loan cars .

Latvia became the first exporter of automobiles in the world who do not have on its territory any automanufacture, writes Bloomberg. In connection with the crisis of Latvian banks are getting back credit cars and sell them in Germany, Belarus, Estonia and Lithuania, also in New Zellandii, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and Costa Rica. Results from October this year, Latvia has exported more than 10 thousand cars in the amount of approximately $ 174 million

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.