Classic American cars in Havana

The capital of Cuba is just a godsend for autoist and historian. On the streets of Havana one can find almost all models of cars ever produced in the world starting from the 40-50-ies of the last century. Here you can find classic Cadillacs and Lincolns which celebrated already their 50th anniversary, veterans of the roads Plymouths and Packards. At that we should do justice to their owners; all cars are in excellent condition. Engines operate like clockwork, the sides of the cars are polished shining chrome.

More than 50 years ago when Havana streets were infested with American cars the United States imposed a blockade on Cuba. It seemed that now all end-of-age cars will go to a landfill. But nothing of the kind. Cubans have managed to maintain their steeds in good health. Now the Americans come to Cuba and ask Cubans to sell their great rarities for big money.

Car boom in Turkey

Sales of trucks and cars in Turkey for the first four months of 2011 arrived at the climax. They increased by 64% as compared with last year's figures. During the period from January to April 259,182 cars were sold in the country.

In January, sales went up by 123% in February, March and April - by 88%, 51% and 41.1% respectively.

At the first of the year the sales of the most popular among buyers cars increased by 137%.

Sales of diesel cars for the first four months of 2011 have doubled as compared to last year. Approximately 60% of all car sales in Turkey accounts for diesel cars. More expensive cars were sold, and now Toyota RAV 4 is not unusual.

Gradual decline in sales during the first quarter of the year can be explained by increase in interest rates and monthly payments on car loans, which the Turks have faced in March and April.