Mazda Kazamai Concept Unveiled at Moscow Autoshow

Perhaps the main Moscow autoshow concept is Mazda Kazamai. Mazda representatives know it, so they brought to Moscow 150 journalists from 22 countries! The Japanese automaker say that they did this car specifically for the Russian exhibition, which has become one of the most important in Europe. Kazamai concept is a precursor of a small crossover CX-5, which will start production next year.


Kazamai means "struggle vortices" in Japanese. You have to agree, residents of country of the rising sun were always able to express their emotions. Why "struggle vortices"? According to the designers, this word is best suited for machines with such unusual forms. Moreover, the Japanese strongly emphasize the theme of winds - even a huge 22-inch wheels have twisted spokes, which expands to the periphery. Still Kazamai is very practical car. Concept is not much longer than familiar to us Mazda3, but the car offers a much larger interior space. Considering that Kazamai height is 1500 mm, it is actually closer to coupe.

Under the hood Kazamai has new generation 2.0 - litre petrol engine, which comes with 6 - speed manual transmission. Mazda representatives have not yet said how much power this engine develops, however, they assured that he will be 30% more economical compared with the current engine produced the same amount.

Renault Sandero Stepway: Logan Got All Wheel Drive

Renault expands its Logan line, first - touring MCV wagon, then pickup, later hatchback Sandero was presented. And finally so long-awaited event in the family - a crossover, Sandero Stepway. The model so far is intended for South America, specifically Brazil and Argentina. Design is the same as Sandero but with greater clearance and naturally all wheel drive.

Exterior got very minor changes, such as grill and bumpers re-design, roof spoiler and chrome nozzle on the silencer. Under the hood - 110 horsepower, 1.6L engine Hi-Flex (works with bio-ethanol). Diesel dCi will be available later. It is possible that Sandero Stepway will eventually be sold in Europe - indeed Sandero went the same path before the premiere in Geneva.

Fiat 500 Best City Car

Fiat 500 has been crowned Best City Car 2008 by readers of British Auto Express edition.



Among the finalists we also can find out Citroen C1, Fiat Panda, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Mitsubishi i, Peugeot 107, Renault Twingo, Smart ForTwo, Suzuki Splash, Toyota Aygo, Opel Agila.

Toyota Winglet

Toyota surprises us again. It has come up with this beautiful and gladden the eye vertical, mechanized scooter intended to help us to move about in public areas.



The scooter is called the Winglet because of its fleet nature, it is the first gadget to duplicate the celebrated, and often mocked, navigation system of Dean Kamen's Segway Transporter: self-balancing through gyroscopic sensors detecting the gentle directional tilts of a rider.

The newest model can go up to 12.5 miles per hour (versus the Winglet's 3.7 MPH), and the slightness of the Winglet's frame probably wouldn't survive a Police chase.