The future look of the Yugo

Macedonian designer Dejan Hristov, on his Behance profile, publishes his predictions of what some cars might look like nowadays. One of the predictions relates to the future look of one of the popular cars in the former Yugoslavia, the Yugo.

Many will say the Yugo is the worst car ever. They may be right, but this car isn’t made for front pages. The Yugo is a working class car, and as such it had one task, to transport you from one place to another.

It all started in 1980 when the first copy of this car, the Yugo 45, came off the factory lines. Although below average quality and without additional equipment, the Yugo was sold in 800,000 copies. During its 28 years of existence, it was also sold on the North American market from 1985 to 1991. The price was less than $ 4,000, making it the cheapest car in America.

Dejan Hristov’s vision is an electric Yugo and he wants to turn his idea into reality. In one of his statements, Dejan Hristov said:

“Considering that the components for the first Yugo were produced throughout the former Yugoslavia, it is possible that Rimac Automobili from Croatia will take part in the project.”

Whether his vision will become a reality remains to be seen.

Source: Dejan Hristov via Behance

Volvo has refreshed its logo

In the age of digital technologies, the development of visual identity is an important step towards approaching new customers. Thus, large companies and brands are working on the modernization of existing visual identities. Like KIA, which recently unveiled a new logo, Volvo has refreshed the look of its own logo.

The same minimalist principle was applied as with a number of other manufacturers who opted for a two-dimensional logo with an extremely simplified look. In this case, Volvo went to extremes, so the logo is now black.

In a statement to the media, Volvo said:

“The change will be gradual. We start by rolling out the updated identity on our main website, main social media platforms and in the new Volvo Cars mobile app. The updated iron mark will be rolled out in other areas step by step, and the first car with the updated iron mark will be launched in 2023. The old iron mark will be phased out over time. ”

Volvo has confirmed that the logo has been modernized, but has not revealed when commercial use will begin. Malaysian Paul Tan reveals that the new design will not enter into force until 2023. Who knows, maybe by then they will change their minds, considering that this is the seventh logo in the almost century-old history of Volvo.

Source: Volvo

Audi stops selling the R8 V10 in Australia

The news that Audi will stop offering the Audi R8 V10 in Australia could sadden fans of this model. The German company decided to make this decision due to the reduced demand for this model and the new emission regulation rules.

Although the R8 offering in Australia will be canceled, the rest of the world will have a chance to enjoy this model. In a statement by Audi’s representative in Australia, Audi decided not to adapt the car to the new emissions and noise regulations. According to data from 2007 until today, only 681 copies of this model have been sold in Australia.

A statement from Audi Australia said: “The current generation of the Coupe and Spyder are no longer offered in Australia, for local homologation reasons. The R8 will continue to be produced for other markets. ”

The Audi R8 is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine with 562 hp (419 kW) and 413 lb-ft (560 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a seven-speed DL800 dual-clutch automatic transmission. With a weight of 3,825 lb (1,735 kg), the Audi R8 reaches 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 201 mph (324 km / h).

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