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Truck Fell into a 3 Meter Hole

spanic — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:56:43 +0000

On the 20th of July, a truck that was transporting gardening supplies fell into a 3 meter deep hoe which was created by water erosion. The driver was hospitalized with minor injuries.

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How Not To Evade a Car Crash

spanic — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:35:11 +0000

While trying to evade a car that never got to her, this woman tripped on some stairs and ran straight into a wall. Looks like that woman was the only one who suffered from the car crash.

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Girls of AutoExotica 2010

spanic — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:37:28 +0000

You may have already read our previous post on AutoExotica 2010 and admired the innovative car designs but one major aspect, that every car show seems to have, has been left out. The girls of AutoExotica 2010.

AutoExotica 2010

spanic — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:09:24 +0000

AutoExotica is not just a car show with pretty cars, fancy paint jobs and car tuning jobs that cost the owner 10 times the price of the car. Autoexotica is about cars that are unique or even slightly weird. This is the show that you visit to see something that you probably haven’t seen before in a normal car show.

The Russian Hummer – BRDM2 on Streets of Ukraine

spanic — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:08 +0000

Some guy in Ukraine bought himself this BRDM-2 for “hunting” as he says. What’s a BRDM-2? It is an amphibious armored vehicle used by Russia and former Soviet Union which was a replacement for the previous BRDM-1 armored vehicle model.

Some specs:

Weight 7.7 tonnes

Crew 4 (driver, co-driver, commander, gunner)

Engine GAZ-41 gasoline V-8
140 hp (104 kW) at 3400 rpm

Speed 100 km/h (road)
10 km/h (water)

GAZ MM 1942 Reconstructed

Transport in Old Moscow

spanic — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:03:26 +0000

Ever wonder what were people driving back in the beginning of the 20th century? Like this tractor/car hybrid. This is actually a construction vehicle. On this picture we can see Prospect “Kalinina” being built.

This is what they used to mount the electric wires for the trolley buses.

More construction…

Back in those days, seaplanes could actually land on Moscow river, this plane is called Dornier Wal.

A steam powered boat of course…

And bikes…Lot’s of bikes

Here’s the mailman.

The flower vendor. “Delivering flowers to your House” says the ad. Note that in those times there were even number plates on bikes.

There were double-deckers too but they quickly disappeared.

This is apparently one of the first “electric” trams in Moscow.

A shop on wheels.

Going to the market.

Even the kids had something to drive.

The first imported police cars of the 90’s. Before that date police only used Russian built vehicles.

And why not, an elephant.

A bit too much…

spanic — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:32:53 +0000

This 600 ton truck got overloaded and collapsed under it’s own weight while going down a hill.

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Car Evolution

spanic — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:15:26 +0000

Cars all over the world improved a lot in the past 30 years but did Russia follow that example?

Not really…

Although the image is a bit outdated and the Russian car industry actually did improve and is now heading towards a recovery. In march 2007 for example, Lada unveiled the Priora. It’s not the best looking car in the world but it is still a major improvement from what we had before.

Lada Priora

In the end of the year 2004 Lada started producing the Kalina which improved a lot since that date.

Lada Kalina

A lot of refurbished Chrysler Sebrings were also resold in Russia under the name “Volga Siber”.

Volga Siber

Here are two concept cars which are supposed to be released sometime in 2010:

Lada C-Cross

Lada 2116

And don’t forget the new Russian supercar, Marussia B2 which is also a prototype for now.

Marussia B2

The red car in the beginning of the post is actually a modified GAZ Pobeda, not a production car.

Marussia B2 – The First Russian Supercar Improved!

spanic — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:00:05 +0000

Marussia B2 – Russian Supercar

When we hear the phrase “Russian Supercar” we initially think of either a turbocharged tank or something made from wallpaper, powered by fictional hubris yet somehow still finished in mirrored chrome. Any of which would come with his and hers full length mink coats. However, the two Marussia models present something of a dilemma to this way of thinking. They are not awful. In fact, viewed from a distance, there’s much to like. Sure, up close they’re a tad rough (check out the exposed screws, lumpen metal over the door hinges and Pep Boys reflectors), but they’re really not bad. Which is good, if you can pardon our Orwellian wording.

The real gripe, besides not knowing bupkis about what’s under the hood (some sort of Nissan/Renault V6 coupled to electronic components from… somewhere), is that the designs are a bit derivative. Aggressive as all get out, certainly, but we’ve seen them before. The B1 has the stance of a Zonda, while the B2 is a mix of the Gumpert and Aston Martin Rapide with a smattering of Lamborghini Reventon tossed in for flavor. But as Woody Allen said, “Always be original. But if you must steal, steal from the best.” Marussia is (predictably) a little mum on the details, but we can assume the same mystery motor in the B1 powers the B2.

Marussia B2 Front

Marussia B2 Side

Marussia B2 Wheels

Marussia B2 Back

Marussia B2 Interior

Marussia B1 Upgraded

Marussia B1 Front

Marussia B1 Back

Marussia B1 Backlights

Marussia B1 Muffler

Marussia B1 Wheels

Marussia B1 Interior

Marussia B1 Red - Upgraded

Marussia B1 Design Front

Marussia B1 Front

Marussia B1 Back

Marussia B1 Side

Marussia B1 Side Mirrors

Marussia – The First Russian Supercar

spanic — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:08:34 +0000

Nikolay Fomenko, who was probably busy enough being a popular singer, television new anchor and theater actor, also found time to become an FIA N-GT champion. And if that was not enough to keep this Russian renaissance man busy, he has just launched his country’s first sportscar company, Marussia. To top it off, it’s a hybrid, just to make things more difficult.

Fomenko states that he brought a lot of knowledge from his racing career to bear on the Marussia. We see elements of just about every supercar on the market in its appearance, but it manages to still look unique. While he envisions producing a pure electric car sometime down the road, the company’s first project will be a hybrid.

The Marussia is slated to use a 240-hp, 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine, most likely from Renault or Nissan, but it’s unclear where the electric drive components will originate from. While much of the car’s parts are expected to be sourced from established companies, approximately 35% of the content will be Russian.

Adding a bit of sizzle to its speed, the Marussia will also have “a host of gadgets,” including a 4G Yota network with 10 Mbps data transfer rates at vehicle speeds of up to 120 km/h. Bluetooth, GPS and video screens all around, plus a 320 GB hard drive to round out the electronics.

The goal for the electric supercar is a 400km range, but Russian winters mean the batteries will need a boost. That’s where nanotechnology comes in. Fomenko thinks the solution might be in a “nanotech project made at one of Russia’s big construction bureaus.” The company foresees a 0-62 mph dash of around five seconds and a Tesla-like price tag of $100,000. Plans call for the first customer cars to be delivered next Fall, with race versions taking part in the 2010 edition of FIA GT championship. Fomenko is clearly nothing if not ambitious.

And…lets top this off with some pictures.