Month: December 2011

Geneva Motor Show

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Innovation made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year and immediately earned the prestigious title of 'Cabrio of the Year ". Its name must model the roof, consisting of two parts, that is, and is translated into English as TwinTop. The algorithm works its folding device does not cause amazement – pushed a button and within 15 seconds it took shape again pressed – rose. Fascinatingly different – the French engineers firm body Heuliez, made the design, have ensured that it is composed of horizontally, like rivals, and almost vertically. This is to retain an acceptable amount of luggage: 440 hp at not folded roof and 250 liters when folded.

For By comparison, the trunk coupe-cabriolet Peugeot 206 CC is much smaller – 320 hp and 150 hp respectively. In addition, immediately behind the seats in the Tigra TwinTop is the 70-liter niche for a few bags or other luggage. The rear window is made of special resistant scratch material and provided heating. Fine, but for this series models NISSAN no longer new! For a car available to choose from two power system, borrowed from the new Astra, – 1.4 Twinport Ecotec capacity of 90 liters. with. and 125-hp 1.8-liter Ecotec.

Both engines are four-cylinder gasoline, 16-valve, fitted with catalytic converters and meet environmental standards Euro 4. In the initial configuration the installation of a five-speed manual PPC, but for the version with the 1.4-liter engine can be sequential order "machine Easytronic. Externally, the new Opel Tigra left-release ratio before coupe Tigra. This is still a handy and compact two-seater. The body contains the components of the latest models of brand design. In front is common for Opel chrome trapezoidal grille false radiator, characteristic bending the hood, large inlets in the bumper and the spatial svetobloki cylinder with lights under the clear dome cover. Side of the minimal overhangs and noticeably "flat" windshield. Colorfully expressed thresholds are not just a fad, and aerodynamic component that increases the stability car on the high speeds. The rear roof section is painted in a contrasting color to clearly distinguish the rack. Huge round lights and an elegant chrome molding on the bumper give the appearance of complete. In processing compartment is dominated by black and silver colors. With black plastic dash center console contrasts with the aluminum panel and the chrome on the edges of the instruments and pedals and perforated aluminum Short-arm PPC added interior sportiness. Charm make the internal space of two aluminum profiles, clearly linking the center console and transmission tunnel. Two sportkresla with improved lateral support are two-tone treatment. Standard equipment includes ESP, electric front and rear windows and mirrors, central locking, e / y, the front "fog" and four pillows security. For the surplus charge the alloy wheels, radio cassette with CD/MP3-pleerom and much more. The car would be available in three trim level – Enjoy, Sport and Cosmo. The production coupe-cabriolet in the company disposed French firm body Henri Heuliez, since convertibles bad fit for the conveyor assembly. Car for sale enroll in August. Base price of the car in Germany will be from 16 695 euro for cars with an engine of 1.4 liters (90 liters..) Up to 17 895 euro per top version with a 1.8 liter engine (125 hp…)

Business Language

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In the world today there is a perception that French is losing more and more their positions. Representatives of the Association for the Protection of the French language and promote it in the world upset by the fact that American English prevails everywhere, he penetrated into all areas of human activity. Is no exception, and France. And if it goes on, many languages, including French, will lose its relevance, not only in within the global community, but also in areas where it has existed since time immemorial. More recently, French was the official diplomatic language and knowledge of his welcome in the world.

In 1905 a peace treaty between Russia and Japan was prepared exactly in French, as it was thought that this language is precise and clear as any other. Unfortunately, the French President Georges Clemenceau broke among the first to this, an international character, tradition. He is expressing his gratitude to American and British allies, has made a proposal which consisted in that for drafting the Treaty of Versailles was used as the French and English language. So was the first step to ensure that international documentation was prepared in two languages simultaneously. Today, many French firms, as well as administrative offices have moved to use its activities in English. Documentation of many enterprises in France are taught in English. Conferences and colloquia in the country, conducted in English, and even those involving only French. As you know, French is one of the six working languages of the United Nations, but, despite this, nearly 90% of all documents drawn up in English.