Honda showed the concept of tenth generation Civic

On the New York auto show Honda held a premiere of the new Honda Civic Concept, which is planned to be on the market this autumn. The company noted that the new generation Honda Civic will have the increased wheelbase and wider track. Vehicle height will be reduced. "The new Civic will be the most dynamic, the most exquisite and stylish, the most technologically advanced than other Civics we've ever created. It will be the most Horde Civic, "said John Mendel, the head of the American branch of the company. The company noted that the new Honda Civic will be built on a new compact platform which, together with the latest engines Earth Dreams Technology made it possible to achieve a minimum level of noise in the cabin and a good fuel economy.

It is known that the engine will be in the range of 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo, which is aggregated by six-speed "mechanics" or (optionally) by Variator.

Infiniti updated crossover QX50

Infiniti introduced at the New York Auto show an updated crossover QX50 prepared for the American auto market. The crossover got a long wheelbase, due to which it got in free space inside the car.

Furthermore, new products’ wheel base grew from 81 millimeter to 2881 millimeter. Rear passenger legroom increased by 109 millimeters, and the aggregate amount of the Salon became more by 235 liters. In addition, the crossover has received a number of stylistic changes. In particular, it had a new front and rear bumper, slightly modified radiator grille, as well as other chassis, exterior mirrors and side rapids. In addition, QX50 got a new exterior color, called Hagane Blue. Infiniti QX50 got previous 3.7-liter six-cylinder petrol unit which develops 325 horsepower and 361 mm of torque, coupled with "seven level" automate system. Crossover will be offered with rear or all wheel drive. Standard equipment of the novelty includes heated front seats, rear view camera, 18-inch alloy wheels and leather seats. With additional payment the crossover, for example, can be equipped with Adaptive Headlights head light, wooden inserts and Bose sound system with 11speakers. Prices for Infiniti QX50 are not available yet, however, it is expected that they will begin from 35.9 thousand dollars. 

Special version of Mazda MX-5 was shown in New York

Mazda as a participant of the New York Auto Show introduced a special version of the MX-5 Roadster, known as Miata Club. From the normal version it is diverse by an extended list of basic equipment, as well as "sport" suspension and body elements. Limited-slip differential, the car received a special spacer Bilstein shock absorbers under the hood, and front splitter and a rear spoiler. Optionally available front Brembo brakes and aerodynamic body kit in the style of a "track" version of the MX-5Cup-Global, dedicated to the eponymous racing Cup

In the list of standard equipment of the Miata Club also includes multimedia complex with seven inch touch screen and Bose audio system with nine speakers. Special version is available with only one engine-running Quartet with 157 horsepower. Gearbox-six-speed automatic or the "mechanics" of the same range.

This car we can see on sale in the United States market already this summer.

New fastback Kia Novo debuted in Seoul

At the Seoul motor show in South Korea Kia unveiled the conceptual fastback Novo, which, according to the company, can be seen as a harbinger of a new family of compact cars. The name Novo has Latin roots, meaning new and innovative.

The design was drawn by a Korean Studio of Kia in Nam′ânge. The fastback Novo has the upgraded Kia Cerato platform. The artists have tried to keep the silhouette of a coupe, mix it with the new style of the brand with branded items. What is very interesting that the rear doors open from the opposite side. For the The exterior the designers used carbon and aluminum.

Tires, in which 20-inch wheels shod with the concept of Novo, are unique, they are constructed with Adaptive profile; the central part has a small depression so that the rubber is not heated, it provides a better grip on the road surface, reduced rolling resistance performance and noise.

The Interior concept developed by Novo Kia has a minimalistic approach. To the right of the steering wheel there is a fingerprint scanner, which can recognize the owner and only after that it will expose the stored volume setting music, type displayed on the touch screen information etc. The concept is equipped with T- GDI engine with capacity of 1.6 liter.

New Chevrolet Spark debuted in New York City

At the New York Auto Show Chevrolet introduced a new generation of its compact-car Chevrolet Spark. A distinctive feature of the new model is the engine, which is 16% more powerful than the one that was installed on the predecessor. The new design has changed the attitude towards the vehicle. The main elements of the new design are narrow headlights and radiator grille with hexagonal thin upper stripe. Chevrolet stated that the wheelbase of Spark has grown. The height of the car is significantly reduced to 40 mm. This has had a positive impact on the car's aerodynamics and the overall aesthetic appearance of a hatchback. The new generation of the model has a completely new architecture, enabling a more finely tuned work suspension and handling.

New Chevrolet Spark equipped with a 98-horsepower gasoline engine with 1.4 liter Ecotec. Engine type is totally new, the block and the head are made of aluminum, and its value is greater than the value of the motor, which was installed on the predecessor. Either five level mechanical transmissions or CVT can be ordered for this model.

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.