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Car industry dates back to end of XIV century, when first usable petrol engine car was built. It has gone a long way since then, way which have marked the modern history. Cars are complex in many ways - not only by construction, but also environmentally, culturally and even sociologically.
Numerous scientific innovations have found its practical use in car industry. Even more were investigated in order to solve the problems which arouse in auto industry, or to improve the cars we use. Nowadays, hybrid cars are common, fully electrical usable cars are knocking at the door. Fusion of technologies is obvious - computers are used not only to improve driving performance and safety, but also for fun and even in-car business.
Cars reflect the people's way of life, their habits , where they live and what they do. Even more, cars reflect the nation's culture. European, Asian and US cars are a living proof of that.
It's extremely hard to imagine what would the world look like without cars.
One can easily say that automotive industry is the power force of the modern world.
New member of Chevrolet's Cruze family is a compact van, Chevrolet Cruze Kombi. With 500-1500l storage space it's ideal for families with 2 kids.
It comes with two engines: 1.7l 17bhp diesel and 1.4 150bhp turbo.
Restyled Aygo is on sale in March, while hybrid Toyota Yaris HSD is scheduled for May.
June is Prius month - that's when Prius plug-in and MPV Prius + will get into stores.
Second generation of Auris and new GT86 are scheduled for the end of the year.
Variation of Infiniti FX titled "Sebastian Vettel" has 5.0l V8 engine and 420bhp.
Geneva is the stage for a concept sporty model with centrally positioned engine and hybrid plug-in drive.
B-Max and new Kuga will be presented in few days in Geneva, new Mondeo is scheduled for the end of September in Paris.
Electro-powered Focus sale starts in summer, restyled Fiesta is expected in September, while Fiesta ST is expected at the end of the year.
First Volts have been sold, TNG powered 1.2l Aveo is at stores, while the second half of the year will bring us Chevrolet Cruze Station Wago and Malibu limo.
Use of aluminum has made a new Range Rover lighter than ever, thus improving driving specs. In addition, a new V6 turbo diesel engine with approximately 300bhp is added to the range of engines.
Between April and June, Land Rover Evoque 2WD will be available - this will be cheapest Land Rover ever.
Within few months, European market will get new generations of BMW series 1, Audi A3 and VW Golf. Merecdes is joining the party with new A-classe, which is to be presented in Geneva.
New Merc A has a 2 volume 4,3m long body and 5 doors. Interior is packed with luxury, touchscreen being one of them. A classe shares the platform and engines with B classe. Two sporty versions are announced: sport and AMG with more than 300bhp.
By the end of 2012, Stuttgart factory will present a baby SUV called CLC, which will be built on A classe.
Kia has announced that new Cee'd will be presented in Geneva next month. Announcement is supported by only one teaser image of new Cee'd, from which it's clear that front grille style is similar to Picanto and Rio, but with less square corners. New Cee'd is similar to modern hatchbacks with its coupe alike silhouette.
Good guess is that it will be based on new Hyundai i-30.
Toyota's SUV flagship, Land Cruiser V8 (4.5l, 286bhp), is redesigned and will be on the market this year.
Cube chaped fog lights have replaced oval ones, and are integrated into a new front bumper, along with daily LED lights.
Front grille is also changed, as well as outside rear view mirrors and back lights.
3008 and 508 hybrids come with two engines: 2l 163bhp HDi powering front wheels, and 37bhp electro engine powering rear wheels.