★恩→波客★

现在车辆的小型化、轻量化已经是一个重要的发展方向，有FIAT 500，大众的Up，雷诺的Twingo，阿尔法罗密欧的Mi.To等等，最近福特又推出了Ka，各大车厂都对小型家用代步车的开发生产投入了许多。在欧美厂商开始关注小型车时，已经在这方面颇有经验的日本厂商则开发出更为小巧的交通工具，而且在轻量化材料方面日本也一直非常关注，有着不凡的实力。

更小的车身，更合理的内部空间，更好的环保性（不仅仅是排放，还应该包括整个生产回收过程中的对环境的影响），更优秀的机动性能，会是未来家用代步车的发展方向。

Ford Ka

第二代的Ka基于FIAT 500的平台，而且它所搭载的1.25L汽油发动机和1.3L多点喷射柴油发动机也来自于FIAT 500，它将在十月份的巴黎国际车展上正式亮相。

外观上贯彻了福特的风格特征，Mondeo、Focus、Fiesta、Ka都像是一个模子里印出来的~

第一代Ka于1996年推出，至今已生产140万辆。

TOYOTA Winglet

其实是在Segway的基础上发展而来的（发展？我没感觉多少改变啊，就是漂亮些，似乎前一阵子中国一个反恐演习上的单兵机动车和这个也差不多嘛），原理什么都和Segway一样，丰田希望在2010年将它投入市场。不过相比自行车除了小一些似乎没多少优点啊，自行车能锻炼身体、载人载货、价格便宜、灵活机动、环保无污染，真是好东西啊~

日本碳纤维工业

碳纤维在汽车工业中是非常有效的减重材料，不仅仅总量轻，而且机械性能优异，但它的生产成本限制了它的应用，这也是最难以逾越的障碍。日本在碳纤维生产技术上处于世界前列，现在日本厂商正致力于碳纤维的大规模生产技术的开发。有消息称东丽工业和三菱丽阳与日产和本田在开发应用低成本碳纤维上有着紧密的合作，而且日本政府也会在未来5年内为该项目提供2000万美元的资金（钱啊…………）。日产和本田方面承认有碳纤维、铝等轻质材料的开发项目，但是否认有政府参与其中。

日本在材料科学上是相当发达的，日本每年在材料方面都投入大量的资金，对这方面的人才培养也是非常重视。中国在材料上远远落后与发达国家，基本上普通人都不了解材料科学是在干吗，我在上大学之前也是懵懵懂懂，而且现在越来越多的人选择经济贸易的专业与工作，大家都想着赚大钱、当白领，愿意学理工科从事基础学科研究的人越来越少，GDP是在涨，但我们的基础工业的发展依然缓慢，这些又有多少人关心知道呢？这真的不是什么好事。

现在的人都太现实了，所谓的为国家民族做贡献真的只是小学生的口号了，太多的人的失去了自己的追求与理想。我为人人，人人为我，现在说起这话我们都只会笑笑而已吧……

Mazda 3

马6出来了，马3应该也快了，新的马3将与新的Focus公用平台，想在对于马自达的外部设计也是很期待的，不知道马3能带来什么惊喜。这只是一张猜想图。

福特也要来四门Coupe分杯羹了。欧美混血的风格的四门Coupe？

Ford is taking the Mondeo to the max, with an all-new coupé version offering Mercedes CLS looks for half the price.

The forthcoming Vauxhall Insignia is set to raise the style stakes in the class, while the Volkswagen Passat CC has proved there really is demand for four-door coupés. So the time is right for the ultimate evolution of Ford’s family car to take a bow.

But the Coupé’s arrival also coincides with the blue oval’s increased European profitability. The company’s formula of good looks and strong driver appeal has been so successful on cars such as the standard Mondeo and S-MAX people carrier that confidence among bosses is currently at an all-time high.

Upcoming products such as the new Fiesta and Ka – plus the Capri (Issue 1,010) – will continue this philosophy. The Mondeo Coupé’s role is to sit at the very top of the range, as a desirable flagship. And it has some talented machinery in its sights, including the likes of the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class. The foundations have already been laid down by the latest-generation Mondeo, so the Coupé can offer an even more desirable mix of looks, driving dynamics and luxury.

As you can see from these pictures, the newcomer is a leap forward in design terms over the current car. Inspired by the Iosis concept – which previewed the Mondeo back in 2005 – it features a rakish roofline that slopes sharply over the heads of the rear passengers, plus a host of dramatic lines.

Striking details include a larger lower grille with enormous, chrome-ringed triangular air intakes. Bold extended wheelarches and muscular shoulder lines give it an athletic stance.

A full hatchback tailgate ensures practicality is a strength, while inside, the cabin will feature a spacious and luxurious four-seater layout, with twin individual chairs for rear passengers.

Up front, an evolution of the standard Mondeo’s dashboard design is expected, with hi-tech equipment including the latest touchscreen sat-nav package. This comprises programmable driver settings, and will be offered alongside Bluetooth wireless phone technology, a docking station for MP3 players and a keyless go system. Under the skin will be a mildly updated version of the Mondeo’s suspension set-up, with electronically controlled dampers giving the driver the option of Sport and Comfort modes. This will allow the Coupé to combine agile, sporty handling with excellent refinement at cruising speeds.

Engines will be sourced from the top end of the Mondeo line-up, and will include the new 175bhp 2.2-litre diesel from the Titanium X Sport model and a turbocharged 217bhp 2.5-litre petrol five-cylinder.

There is the possibility that the car will get the option of Ford’s new Powershift double-clutch gearbox, in addition to the conventional six-speed manual transmission fitted as standard.

Also, there are rumours that, as with the Insignia, the Coupé will be available with a new four-wheel-drive system, as well as stop-start technology to cut CO2 emissions and boost economy. While Ford has yet to confirm the Mondeo Coupé officially, buyers can expect the car to appear in around 2011, with prices from £25,000.

嘉年华发布了，这是好几天前的新闻了，这次嘉年华也换上了福特的家族脸谱，整车和概念车相比没有太大的变化，连内饰也基本一样，大量的菱形的设计很有未来科技的味道。

这里有嘉年华的简短的历史介绍Ford Fiesta: a short history

唉，时间不多，就不多说了，现在也有很多关于它的消息了，大家可以自己去查查，有可能国产的车。