All posts by M.K.

News, Tuning

Lada Niva Monster Is Better Than Ever

Half a year ago, the Russian car manufacturer LADA introduced the new Bronto model. German tuner ZUBR has shown that it can make the Niva an even better SUV, the Lada Niva Monster.

The Niva Monster is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine with 82 hp (62 kW) and 95 lb-ft (129 Nm) of torque. The power is transmitted to all wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.

The car is painted in matte green. It is equipped with an improved suspension that gives it an additional 150 mm distance from the ground, a new air intake, wider wheel arches for massive Hankook Dynapro MT tires and black bumpers, while a spare wheel is on the fifth door. The interior is done in green with comfortable seats and ZUBR inscription on the header.

The German tuner sells the upgraded Lada Niva Monster for just under 45,000 euros.

Source: ZUBR

News

WRC crash at Monte Carlo without serious consequences

We all know how dangerous WRC races can be, so accidents are not uncommon. One such accident happened at the race in Monte Carlo, but fortunately without fatal consequences.

The accident happened on a narrow mountain road when the driver of a Ford Puma, Adrien Fourmaux, lost control of the vehicle and hit a rock. Due to the force of the impact, the car bounced, broke through the fence and fell into an abyss thirty meters deep. The car suffered extensive damage, but the passenger cage protected the driver and front passenger. They literally walked away from the crash site.

The most advanced technological solutions, as well as high safety standards, have proven to be crucial in the moment of life and death. Great role was played by the vast experience and knowledge of the driver, but also a dose of happiness that is always welcome when things like this happen. It is often said that cats have nine lives, but it seems that Rally Championship drivers also have more than one.

Source: Motorsport.com

EV, News

2022 Volkswagen ID.5 has entered the production lines

As previously announced, the electric SUV Volkswagen ID.5 has entered the production lines. This is the sixth model to be produced in the first factory built to produce electric cars only. With the construction of the Zwickau plant, the annual capacity of the vehicles produced will exceed 1.1 million.

Adapting the Zwickau plant to produce only electric vehicles cost Volkswagen 1.2 billion euros and the process took more than two years. This factory is very important for the German manufacturer, which expects to produce almost 200,000 vehicles from the production lines of this factory this year. The vehicle manufacturing process is 90 percent automated and the factory is equipped with 1,625 robots.

The car will be offered in two versions, Pro and Pro Performance. The basic version is powered by a single engine with 172 hp (128 kW). It reaches 62 mph in 10.4 seconds with a top speed of 99 mph (160 km / h). The slightly more powerful Pro Performance version has 201 hp (150 kW) and reaches 62 mph in 8.4 seconds with a top speed of 99 mph. Both versions

Volkswagen’s plan is to produce 300,000 vehicles a year at this plant, which currently produces six models: ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5 plus, Audi Q4 e-tron, Q4 Sportback e-tron and CUPRA Born.

Source: Volkswagen