Why Bugatti Veyron cost million?

Eight liters, 16 cylinders, 64 valves and four turbo chargers, 1,001 hp and 1.250 Nm maximum torque. It is the Bugatti Veyron - until recently the fastest car in the world. Price? Million. So there is a question - why is it so expensive ...

At the beginning we need to say  that the Veyron is supercar among supercars. It is a masterpiece in the automotive industry, like the Concorde was once in the commercial aircraft industry, like Blackbird or the Air Force - a technological marvel that will be difficult to overcome than any other manufacturer, as they are paid to do something just for publicity.
If we believe the analysts and their calculations, Volkswagen, the company that owns Bugatti, after each produced Veyron model that sells for a million euros actually losing four. Not four euros, but four million!

Bugatti Veyron

But it must have been mistaken, why such staggering amounts when Veyron already is neither the fastest car in the world? Indeed, the title stripped Hennessey Venom GT, which exceeded the previous record of 432 km / h with a top speed of 435 km / h, but this limit is only part of the story when it comes to automobile prodigy from Molsheim.

While other cars at more than 350 km / h give the impression as if to fall apart when they come to their speed limit, people who have had the opportunity to drive the Veyron at its top speed, claiming that they do not feel a difference in terms of driving at slower speeds.

Veyron is designed so that even at 400 km / h passengers can continue uninterrupted to enjoy the luxury and the commodity of the car, which are the equivalent of comfort in ultra luxury limousines (interior design is signed by the fashion house Hermes).As if that is not enough, VW has put its engineers to further troubles with the request to adjust the vehicle for the race track, but also and for everyday driving. This is model whose engine develops enough torque to pull a house from its foundation, the Germans demanded standard service intervals. Therefore, it is not surprising that the development of the Veyron lasted four years and cost half a billion euros.

After all this, not surprisingly, Bugatti Veyron cost million.

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Comparison of the best selling crossovers: Hyundai Tucson (Hyundai ix35), Mazda CX-5 and VW Tiguan

Nowadays more and more modern suvs or so-called crossovers are sold . Pretty good for driving in town and also good for off-road driving, these vehicles are great choice for anyone who needs to drive in the city but there is a need to drive on places where roads and not so flat and smooth ...

If you need to choose between Mazda CX-5, Hyundai ix35 (Hyundai Tucson) or VW Tiguan what will you choose? In addition, we make comparison of these models who may help you in your selection.

 Price

For a lot of the buyers, the price known to be crucial in choosing a new SUV.  When did a comparison of prices in America and in most European countries we realize that when it comes to the price no doubt that Hyundai offers the lowest price and  Volkswagen Tiguan is among the more expensive models.

Equipment

 Even in the basic and cheapest model Mazda CX-5 have a lot of equipment, more than enough for modest buyers, and now if you want navigation and more stuff, you will have to pay extra. The same is for Hyundai ix35, solid level of equipment from the basic model, for many small surcharge you can get navigation and a parking camera for reverse and many other interesting things.  And it is interesting that the price will not exceed the base price of CX-5 and VW Tiguan. So as far as the equipment, for least money we get top equipment  in the Hyundai ix35 (Hyundai Tucson).

Engine

As for the engines in these vehicles, we can't say that the Hyundai ix35 is the best. Mazda and Volkswagen have more power in the main petrol engines.  Mazda owns 2.0 165ps Petrol, 2WD 6-Speed Manual. WV Tiguan have 1.4 TSI Petrol engine with 160ps 2WD 6-Speed Manual with BLUE Motion Tehcnology and the Hyundai have 1.6 GDi Petrol 2WD Manual with 133ps.

Dimensions

Hyundai ix 35     Length (mm):  4,410      Width (mm) 1,820       Wheelbase (mm) 2,640

Mazda CX-5      Length (mm): 4,555      Width (mm) 1,840     Wheelbase (mm) 2,700

VW Tiguan         Length (mm): 4,427       Width (mm) 1,800       Wheelbase (mm) 2,604 

Which SUV is your choice?

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New Hyundai i20 2015 VS New Renault Clio 2015, Comparison, Review, Equipment, Prices

New Hyundai i20 2015 VS New Renault Clio 2015, Comparison, Review, Equipment, Prices..

In one of our previous articles we had compared Opel Corsa and WV Polo, now we are making comparison of two fairly new cars of the same class, we compare the new Hyundai i20 with new Renault Clio ...

We will not discuss about the look of these two vehicles because both vehicles are beautiful in a special way. We like you, our dear reader to vote in the poll below to tell, which of these two cars you like more. If you buy a car of this class, what would you choose?

Now we will compare the most important things that are critical for most of the buyers.

• The price

For more of the buyers, the price known to be crucial in choosing a new car. In these two cars, the price difference is minimal. In most European countries the Hyundai i20 is cheaper. In UK the difference is only £300. Hyundai i20 is £10,695 and the Renault Clio is £10,995.

• Equipment

In both vehicles the level of equipment, even from the most basic models is quite high.  Equipment like: Stereo RDS Radio with MP3 Compatibility, Trip Computer, USB and Aux Connection etc... Air Conditioning is a part of the second level of equipment in the two cars.

• Safety 

Security is very important when buying a car, regardless of which class cars belongs. Here Hyundai i20 is better, with systems like: Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), 6 Airbags - Front, Front Seat Side & Curtain Airbags, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlocking, Perimeter Alarm, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) and a lot more cool stuff that increase safety on the road.

• Engine

Hyundai i20 - 1.2 75PS Petrol is little slower but more economical with Euro VI Euro Status, while Renault Clio 1.2 75PS is with Euro V engine. More about engines for these two cars when we will have change to drive them.

•  Dimensions

 Hyundai i20     Length (mm): 4,035      Width (mm) 1,734    Wheelbase (mm) 2,570
Renault Clio     Length (mm): 4,063    Width (mm) 1,732      Wheelbase (mm) 2,589

View our test for Hyundai i20 HERE.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé - excellent model, good engines, low consumption.

The battle for supremacy in all classes becomes fierce, which makes car manufacturers to constantly expand the model ranges. BMW, decide upon the launch of Series 4, which found Coupe and Cabrio versions to join and BMW Gran Coupe.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé

The idea of BMW with Gran Coupe is to keep their leading position in the premium segment. Before them in this class Audi unveiled its A5, while Mercedes-Benz, relies on new CLA. The dimensions of this BMW Gran Coupe are: 4638mm length, 1825mm width and wheelbase  of 2810 mm. If compared with the coupe version of BMW (4 Series Coupe), the front of the two vehicles is equal, but in Gran Coupe height is increased by 12 mm. Tougher trunk for 35 liters, with modification his new volume reached 480 l.

In BMW Gran Coupe 4 doors are with frameless windows and are made in a typical body, design style of the company. The rear seats can be split in two, but there is an opportunity to drive  three persons. The rear seat, optional folding in 40:20:40 ratio and provides additional flexibility. The car offers a variety of opportunities for individualisation thanks to the three levels of equipment, M-sport package and program BMW Individual. 

BMW 4 Gran Coupe is offered with a choice of five different engines. 435i version relies on the most powerful petrol engine with 6 cylinders. Its volume is 3.0 liters and power 306 hp, with consumption of 8.1l / 100 km. The other two petrol versions are 428i and 420i, and they are in range from 2.0-liter petrol engine with four-cylinder developing 245 and 184 hp. Both diesel four-cylinder with a displacement of 2.0 liters. Modification 420d develops 184 hp, with fuel consumption 4.8 l / 100 km, while the 418d version has 143 hp and consumes 4.5 l / 100 km. All engines meet Euro 6 standards, and work in combination with 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic. Versions 428i and 420d offered system four-wheel drive xDrive.

The BMW Gran Coupe 4 offers a whole range of technologies system BMW ConnectedDrive. They include Head-Up display with color screen or navigation system Professional, as well as additional features, such Active Protection modernized and automated composition function Stop & Go.

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Driving with the new Ford Focus ST...

 New Ford Focus ST...

Sports performance of Ford Focus, has become an icon among hot compacts cars, due to extremely high manageability, high performance and especially for the fun ride that allows ....

Which engine is better?

For the first there is available  2.0 TDCi turbo diesel engine with 185 hp, despite the new 2.0 EcoBoost petrol engine with 250 hp, and the caravan version. Indeed, petrol is more impressive - 65 hp more, even though it lags in torque, it offers better performance. I would not say it's a better engine, but perhaps more suited to the character of the vehicle. What impressed me as a driver who wants  atmospheric petrol engine in a sports car, is instant response to the accelerator pedal  and lack of turbo lag. Simply, the engine responds to every touch of the pedal, as the old, good atmospheric turbo engines. Except that, the turbo engine produces outstanding torque of 366 Nm, that literally stick you to the seat. 

Secret in the rapid response of the pedal in petrol is small turbine with variable geometry, which has a small inertia and can easily be turned to achieve ideal Boost, and excellent management of the fuel in the cylinder by direct injection. The specifications say that to 100 km/h accelerates to 6.5 seconds and reaches 248 km / h. Perhaps these numbers are not at the level of some powerful cars from compact class, but Focus ST goes devilish good.  Especially in combination with the fantastic sound of the engine that is transferred directly from the exhaust through special channels in the cabin. 

This is the first Focus ST with diesel engine and will be unfair not to convey impressions from it. 185 horsepower and high torque of 400 Nm, enabling missile accelerations in higher gears. Although the explosive force, lacks the higher speed compared to petrol and from 0 to 100km/h sprint for 8.1 seconds, and the maximum speed is 217 km / h.The biggest difference between the two engines, beside the better performance of petrol, is consumption. 7.7 liters average consumption for the diesel, and about 13 liters for petrol.

Handling and steering

In short conversations with the engineers who are responsible for the development of the new Ford Focus ST, we were told that in this model, more important thing was to make a car in who will enjoy the driver than the car that will be the fastest on a track. Front end of the car instantly enter into every corner, almost like a car with rear drive. This type of behavior in bends, excellent concealed the mass of the car and makes it behave like kart. And it's fun. Lots of fun! And most importantly, this does not mean that the Focus ST is unsafe car. On the contrary, excellent adjusted chassis and suspension, provides excellent control over the car and in marginal situations. 

Ford has improved handling, which is much more accurate and faster, but still not bring back too much information from the ground. Both models are equipped with manual transmissions with six gears. The idea of every hot compact car is exactly the full functionality offered, such as the space inside and a large rack and solid comfort in driving. Here that is what we get, especially in the model with  diesel engine, which is more relaxed for everyday driving.

Also we have notice that the suspension is not overly hard or softer than expected, which is another advantage in everyday driving. Refinement is also on high level and engines can be heard only when accelerating, but not at high speeds on the highway, but there is little noise from wind and the sound of the tires.

The new Focus ST looks much better

Improvements that Ford made in this version of the Focus ST, contributed to much sharper and more aggressive appearance, unlike the previous model, which had a much softer front end. Improved rear end - rear lights are now much smaller and less penetrating in the side of the car, which in our eyes is a big improvement.Major improvements have in the cabin. The materials are with very high quality and the center console is finally easy to use, thanks to the improved 2 SYNC system Microsoft with 8-inch touch screen, and also much better organized buttons on the center console. You can easily find a good seating position, while Recaro seats excellent cover the body and have an extremely strong lateral support. 

The improvements do not stop just in design. Ford incorporated several new technologies, such as adaptive front lights, which adjusts the volume of bi-xenon headlights, depending on the speed of the car. System to indicate the dead point in the mirrors, and system that tells when a car approaching from behind, and you are trying to exit the parking space. Improved and Active City Stop system, which can completely stop the vehicle if encountering any obstacle in the city and now operates for a speed of 50 km / h.

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Volkswagen Polo or Opel Corsa, what should we choose?

Volkswagen Polo or Opel Corsa?

All potential buyers who want to buy a car of this segment certainly among other cars in this class, they watch and for these two following cars: Opel Corsa and Volkswagen Polo. As a long-time rivals Opel Corsa and Volkswagen Polo are among the best selling vehicles in this class.

According to statistics made for 2014, VW Polo has sold in 280 378 copies and Opel Corsa has sold in 252 420 copies.According the number of copies sold, VW Polo is better than the Opel Corsa for 27,958 vehicles sold.

Opel Corsa VS VW Polo

But numbers as numbers can be different every year, so in 2015 we do not know which model will be more selling. In this article we will make some comparisons that might help you in the decision to purchase a new car from the class of small vehicles.

Opel Corsa

In short notes we will write a few interesting things about the new Opel Corsa. Major changes in the layout, new lights, sunroof, a new range of alloy wheels and stuff. At the touch of a button, you can enjoy in the fresh air, sun and stars. The opening of the sunroof is great, and the wind guard automatically protects you from drafts. Open or closed, advanced aerodynamics and special sealing system is here to block noise from the wind. It also has an integrated protection from the sun. New Bi-Xenon headlamps are here for great night visibility. The integrated cornering lights skillfully help in maneuvering.

New Opel Corsa

The new Corsa have assistance systems driving. Perfect Opel Eye camera is one of the safest and most advanced assistance systems driving made so far for this class of cars. New option INTELLILINK in the new Corsa is premium infotainment system: Connect easily talk freely. IntelliLink running the operating system iOS or Android. You can use it with a 7-inch touch screen, steering wheel controls or voice recognition function.You get the opportunity to use your phone hands-free and audio streaming and many other functions through Bluetooth® or USB. Siri Eyes Free recognize your voice commands. You can make call, play music, send or listen  text messages and emails.

Opel Corsa Inside

The foregoing information is interesting, but for all accessories it is necessary to pay  amount who exceeding 16,000 euros.

Volkswagen Polo

Now something about the Volkswagen Polo. Interesting at first Glance: Big front bumper, impressive grille.  Air vents sloping down are making sport impression of the Polo. Front lights are made with a LED technology. The design of the back of the new Polo comprised highlighted edges, clear lines and compact form. Each level of equipment offers more features. Already at the low level of equipment we get air conditioning, radio system, electric Comfort package (central locking remote management, electric adjustment and heating  mirrors) and 5 doors with electric windows for back and forth.

VW Polo

There is available optional radio navigatie system "Discover Media" who is with versatility and easy management. It has a 5.8 inch color touchscreen display for review of maps, a variety of opportunities to connect as USB, two slots for SD cards, Bluetooth and optional connection for WLAN Hotspot - wireless connection to your devices via WiFi protocol. There is possibility to connect  mobile phones via Bluetooth connectivity or  plug via MEDIA-IN with a USB adapter cable.

For a perfect driving pleasure there is optional sports suspension with a 15mm lowered chassis and adjustable dampers.

It is necessary to separate about 20 000 for a fully equipped Polo. That is a lot of money for a car of  this class.

Facts:

• Opel Corsa is cheaper, with a layout who cheats views.
• Greater length and longer wheelbase.
• Corsa has more cargo space.
• VW Polo has sportier look.
• VW Polo has more engines to choose.

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Opel Cascada

Opel Cascada

Convertible has always been something special when we talk about German brand, many models have glory on their time, and now the order is on Cascada, car with rich styling and equipment of special offers satisfaction.

Opel Cascada

This new convertible Opel has developed  from "zero", it is not absolutely new Astra Cabrio, nor reduced Insignia, but the performance for yourself. One mix with outstanding design, solid dimensions and implemented high level technology.From which angle you view the realization of this Opel confirms how much the design of the manufacturer of Rüsselsheim has making progress during the last few years, but how much potential there and in this Opel with attractive lines of the new Astra, which in its own way is the basis for this convertible.

Elegant, with open or closed roof, in the Cascada we recognize the Opel line, no matter whether they were taken from the short Astra or from the longer Insignia. It is interesting that Cascada has nearly identical length with Mercedes Cabriolet, and is longer than the Audi A5 Cabrio. The length of the Cascada equals 4.696 mm, width 1839 mm and height 1443 mm, a distance between wheels is same  with the Astra GTC - 2.696 mm.

Here are typical corporate front headlights, in this  model equipped with bi-xenon technology and LED daytime running lights (rear by default  in LED technology). Architecture of the interior is derived from Astra, but still with its originality are distinguished the upper part of instrument panel and the part in front of the passenger side. The upper surface of the board, including and part of the large display, is lined with leather and with edges in contrasting color.

The seats are perfectly molded, electrically controlled with a manual system to continue the siting part, also there is function for heating and ventilation. Special complimented deserves the large display, on which you can get all the information, and in the case when you need to go backwards it reflects the Image of the Cam.Driver position is solidly constructed and offers good visibility and access to functions. However, due to the convertible elements of transparency of the vehicle is not at the highest level, so here is the composition of "dead angle", as well as parking sensor. In such performances should not be discussed for spaciousness, but for Cascada here we give a plus points.

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