Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
ZAZ Forza
Based on the design of a car produced by Chinese firm Chery Automobile, the Forza is a 1.5-liter model costing around Hr 80,000 ($10,000).
It is expected to compete with Ukraine’s best-selling car: the domestically produced ZAZ Lanos which is based on a design by South Korean car manufacturer Daewoo.
The Forza is designed by Italian company Torino Design, and is assembled in Zaporizhya at ZAZ, one of Ukraine’s largest automobile manufacturers.
Read more: KyivPost
Monday, May 28, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Reliant Scimitar
The Reliant Scimitar name was used for a series of sports car models produced by British car manufacturer Reliant between 1964 and 1986. During its 22-year production it developed into a range of versions including a convertible launched in 1980. In 1984 Reliant launched the smaller Scimitar SS1.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Peugeot 404
The Peugeot 404 is a large family car produced by French automobile manufacturer Peugeot from 1960 to 1975, with the exception of the truck which was sold until 1988. It was also made under licence in various African countries until 1991 (in Kenya).
Designed by Pininfarina, the 404 was offered initially as a sedan, estate, and pickup. A convertible was added in 1962, and a coupé in 1963. The 404 was fitted with a 1.6 L petrol engine, with either a Solex carburetor or Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection or a 1.9 L diesel engine available as options. Introduced at the Paris Motor Show as an option was the inclusion of a 3-speed ZF automatic transmission, similar to the unit already offered on certain BMW models,[2] as an alternative to the standard column-mounted manual unit.
Popular as a taxicab, the 404 enjoyed a reputation for durability and value. Peugeot's French production run of 1,847,568 404s ended in 1975. Still relatively common in developing nations (especially in pickup form), an additional 2,885,374 units were produced under license until 1988.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Reliant Robin
The Reliant Robin is a small three wheeled car formerly manufactured by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, England. Being a three-wheeler with an official weight below 450 kg (992 lb), and, despite its size, the Robin can be driven by holders of a B1 category licence or car licence in the United Kingdom, can be registered and taxed at motorcycle rates, which gives considerable savings over a conventional car. The single wheel in the front steers, while the engine (also in the front) drives the rear axle.
The Robin was first manufactured in November 1973, and the final original Robin rolled off the production line in 1981. The vehicle was also produced under licence in Greece by MEBEA between 1974 and 1978. Reliant Robin was also manufactured in India by Sunrise Automotive Industries Limited as Badal.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)