BMW M3 from the ATT-TEC

The German city of Rastatt you would not find on a map, even if it were a matter of life and death. However, it still should not be discounted. At this point it is a place where the studio is based bodybuilder ATT-TEC, which specializes in bringing the crazy cars BMW.

Model for their latest project was the BMW M3 convertible in the body of E93. The program includes an extensive and efficient aerodynamic package BMW gives a very grown-up look. The first thing that catches your eye color is matte black body, which is combined with elements from carbon-fiber fiber - with a hood, grille, side mirrors, as well as lateral "skirts". Completes the look of a set of disks dvadtsatidyuymovyh ADV.1.

As for the engine, the master studio equipped with a supercharged four-liter eight-cylinder V-twin engine, reprogrammed ECU, and also added a new exhaust system. All this has led to an increase in power to 520 horsepower - an increase of 100 hp compared to standard 420-S.

e-taxi Bulgaria, projects of the Technical University of Sofia

We know virtually nothing about the schools in Eastern Europe, where the train car designers, but we try to fill this gap. Recently wrote a draft of the Slovak Academy of Fine art and Design, but the work of Technical University of Sofia (TU).

Bulgarian students have designed a hybrid urban taxis for Mercedes-Benz. Collaboration began at the initiative of Harald Leshke (Harald Lesshke), former Director of Corporate and innovative design for a German company, with 2004 living in Bulgaria. The project lasted for two semesters, it was attended by 10 students of the Department of Engeneering Design, led by Professor Saso Draganov (Sasho Draganov).

In 2011 the results of the students were able to see visitors of Sofia Motorshow. According to Professor Draganov, the University plans to continue work on the project with the support of hybrid taxis German and Bulgarian companies, and to build a running prototype. The project may be employed if the German company Brabus and Medion, with which the department has long been cooperating in terms of joint tenders, degree projects and internships for students.

Samsung i9100G Galaxy S II will receive Android 4.0

The original smart phone Samsung i9100 Galaxy S II, as you may remember, was the operating system Android Ice Cream Sandwich as an update in March, but his brother on the platform, TI OMAP, which was released on the market under the symbol i9100G, no luck. This model was still running Android 2.3 Gingerbread. However, the request of the owners had time to be heard.

According to the information on the European forums smartphone Samsung, in some countries, Galaxy S II based on the TI OMAP chipset has already received an operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. And, since the differences between the original Galaxy S II and his cousin is almost minimal, one can assume that the list of innovations that will bring new firmware, they too will be the same. It is reported that around the world updated Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich gets going this week. At the moment it is available only to residents of South Korea and some European countries, including Sweden, Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany and Poland. Recall that update your smartphone as "on air" with Wi-Fi-connection and a computer program using the Samsung KIES.

Bionic eyes - coming soon

In 2013, Australian scientists plan to begin human trials of the prototype bioelectronic eyes. The new device being developed by Bionic Vision Australia. The technology is designed to help patients suffering from a hereditary eye disease, to see the surrounding large objects such as buildings and cars. Under the bionic eye implanted chip is assumed that stimulates the retina, using 98 separate electrodes.

The kit includes a built-in sunglasses camera that captures images and sends them through wires to an external processing device. The data are taken implant that stimulates the retina before the signal is sent to the brain.

Currently, Bionic Vision Australia is working not only on the above prototype, but also on the so-called "unit increase in visual acuity," which allows visually impaired people to recognize faces and even read text in large print. It is expected that testing will start in 2014.

Bugatti introduced the concept of a new video Galibier 16C

Whether the company will release a production version of the Concept Bugatti Galibier 16C, which was first shown back in 2009 it is very difficult to say, but the official Youtube channel continues to publish new promotional videos of the model. View the last of them, published recently, you can publish internally.

Over the past six months there have been no news about the fate of the concept, but now it is clear that if he did go on sale, it is easy to design changes. What happens under the hood, as a mystery. It is assumed that the producer decides to use the last time the legendary turbocharged 8-liter engine, whose power is 1000 horsepower. Also, esi, and assumptions about the price, which is clearly not for everyone. The cost of the production version Galibier 16C will be 1.5 million pounds (1.83 million).

Honda introduced the multi-CRF250L

Another innovation from Honda is presented as a "multi-purpose and multi-user" bike, which can travel on anyone and anywhere. No matter what the length of a motorcycle, and how rough the terrain is on the way - Honda CRF250L, in any case, do not let you down and take a lot of fun for its reliability, handling and comfort.

The new single-cylinder motorcycle 4-stroke engine of 250 "bricks". Its cost could be called - at a rate of 1 liter of fuel by 44.3 kilometers long, even Motorcycle tours will not inflict much damage motovladeltsa pocket. Engine output is 23 liters. a., the above-mentioned fuel consumption is measured at a speed of 60 km / h

Overall dimensions of the bike as follows: length - 2195 mm, width - 815 mm, height - 1195 mm. Ground clearance is 255mm and the wheelbase - 1445mm. CRF250L weight 143 kg, tank capacity - 7.7 liters. Primary colors - red and extremely white (Extreme Red and Ross White) will build Honda CRF250L plant in Thailand, where bikes will be ready to be exported to dealers in other countries. Sales will begin in Japan May 14, 2012 g, about the prospects of the emergence Honda CRF250L has not reported.

Ant concept car from Chery heralds a new era in car

During the motor show in Beijing, the Chinese automobile manufacturer, Chery was first demonstrated publicly at their conceptual model of Ant. As it became clear, the use of the car, primarily focused on intellectual infrastructure, which was proposed by General Motors in China.

The name of this concept is translated as "ant". According to the statement, which was published in the official release of the manufacturer, the ant is very industrious animals, but even though it is only a large number of these insects are able to "turn the mountain." A characteristic feature of the new items should be noted that it can move both independently and in conjunction with their so-called brethren, which if necessary can be combined into a single unit.

The system concept presented is designed to operate "Cloud" service. If several of these models are moving in the same direction, their systems can communicate with each other. However, the manufacturer has not yet specify exactly what powers this complex system will have.
Also not disclosed technical details of new items, but the appearance of the vehicle indicates that it is intended to platoon with other members of the movement, as well as a large saving space in parking lots.