The most anticipated automotive innovations in 2019
2018 turned out to be rich in various automotive events. The world saw a large number of new and updated cars. 2019 promises to be no less interesting. About the…

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"Japanese Henry Ford": the story of Soichiro Honda
Soichiro Honda is a unique person who has traveled a thorny path from a simple mechanic to the owner of the largest automobile brand. Through trial and error, through war,…

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3 best and "three" worst cars, according to the European Committee of independent crash tests for 2018
Euro NCAP is an organization that breaks dozens of cars every year, evaluating their active and passive safety. All this is done to reduce the level of death in road…

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10 so wonderful cars that it's hard to believe in their reality
Not all cars have the form that modern people are used to. When developers strongly "hit" in aerodynamics, fashion design, or strive for uncompromising maneuverability, it turns out a technique…

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6 vehicles that are able to make a variety on weekdays motorists

Today, engineers and designers are increasingly pleased motorists non-standard solutions. In our review, 6 vehicles that are able to turn the idea of ​​cars. Riding on them just will not be boring.

1. Viento
Two South Korean designers, Junjai Jun and Gounoi Yun, created a vehicle for driving on mountain roads. Viento moves due to the force of the wind; for this purpose, a sail is installed on the transport resembling a surfboard sail. It is possible to go to Viento either sitting in the back or standing. For the latter, a special notch and handles are provided. Tested outlandish vehicle was on the Stelvio Pass in the Alps.

2. SIC
At first glance, the SIC quadrocycle is the most common vehicle in its class. They give out something special in it, a somewhat strange design and relatively small dimensions. The SIC also has very strange wheels designed for off-road driving. But the main feature of the ATV is that it runs on a magnetic motor.

3. Bugatti EB Liriom
Designer Christian Polanco at one time presented a whole range of stylish vehicles, among which were both cars and motorcycles. Behind modern futuristic design, however, lies the desire to go beyond the ordinary. The fact is that Bugatti EB Liriom Polanco put the electric transmission, which is used exclusively in heavy transport: electric trains, mining trucks and heavy all-terrain vehicles.

4. Rainmaster
Motorcycle Rainmaster was created by British designer Nicholas Dunderdale. The main feature of the project was that Rainmaster is a car capable of “folding” into two motorcycles.

5. Chances
The unusual design of the motorcycle, or rather, the “speeder” Chances is complemented by the fact that it provides a “smart” system that helps the driver to drive on the highway. Portable “AI” gives advice, talks about traffic jams and incidents on the highway, reports on the traffic congestion of the road and helps to find the most optimal route. Unfortunately, for the speed of movement that Chances can take, all this works so far not as quickly and well as we would like.

6. AirDiv
Recently, wheelless cars are gaining popularity. This is exactly what the AirDiv concept applies to. Despite the curious design, he still has wheels (like all similar concepts), only they are not at all like the modern car enthusiasts used to see them. But this is not the main feature of the AirDiv concept. According to the idea, the car will be able to change its wheels in the blink of an eye. There are three types of them, designed for different surfaces.

"Victory" over the roads: how in the USSR did the crossover for Khrushchev
Some models of cars in the Soviet Union appeared absolutely unexpectedly for everyone. That is exactly what happened with one modification of the "Victory", which the engineers decided to turn…

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7 most expected cars
Only completed the Paris Motor Show, and motorists are already waiting, can not wait, when the sale will be something new. This review will discuss the most anticipated cars, which…

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