Honda Legend: Legend and true story
Carmakers of the Land of the Rising Sun have long been successfully competing in all markets around the world. European and American firms have to mobilize all their engineering power…

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Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla: Consumer Sedans
Sedans "golf" class is still the most popular product in the Russian market. So the debut of "Corolla" of the new generation was, of course, the main event of the…

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Mitsubishi Lancer: Tenth Shaft
A rare case: sales of the new - the tenth - generation of Mitsubishi Lancer start first in Russia, and only then in Europe and, by the way, in Japan…

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Monthly Archives: April 2019

Honda Civic: Everything can CVT

In front of me, it seems, a completely ordinary Honda Civic. At the stern – plates “1,6iEC” and “VTEC”. Everything is clear – the engine capacity of 1.6 liters with a mechanism for changing the height of the valves. Get in the car. Two pedals and a selector are also familiar to anyone who is familiar with the “automatic”.

I let the engine, taxiing to the avenue and “stepping” on the accelerator. And here miracles begin … Continue reading

Porsche Boxster, Mazda RX-8: In the spotlight zone

For a long time test cars did not arouse such interest of others: drivers, pedestrians, traffic police officers. The latter followed the car with gaze, but it seemed they simply forgot to raise the rod.

Both cars received attention in full, but it was different. The red Mazda RX-8 aroused curiosity and a desire to measure strength. Continue reading

Test the newest Nissan 350Z

But when the speed is high, the on-board computer seems to duplicate the speedometer readings in numbers, as if warning the driver once again about the danger. Nevertheless, I slightly let go of the accelerator pedal – I don’t like it when electronics really interferes, “cutting off the march”. And under foot, in sixth gear, there was still a reserve for a more rapid “flight.” Yes, the Nissan 350Z is a fast and uncompromising sports car. Continue reading

Toyota Rav 4: Step to Excellence
The first RAV4 in 1994 created a real revolution, opening to the world a new class of “SUVs”. The machines of the two subsequent generations developed in an evolutionary way…

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Honda Accord: Playing Respect
This car can conquer you with one of its Japanese origin. Or a solid appearance. But bear in mind - there are features in his character, which are quite unexpected…

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