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Production of the 5th BEV model based on VW’s MEB dedicated electric platform began rolling off VW’s multi-brand Zwickau line today. SEAT CEO Griffiths said the Cupra Born will be an inspiration for SEAT hoping to produce 500K pa multi-brand BEVs in Spain post-2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZURnkLdCUcw&ab_channel=MotoringNation CUPRA BORN Forum Produktion des Elektroauto Seat Cupra Born im September 2021 in Mosel / Zwickau bei Volkswagen Sachsen . Foto: Oliver KilligProduktion des Elektroauto Seat Cupra Born im September 2021 in Mosel / Zwickau bei Volkswagen Sachsen . Foto: Oliver KilligProduktion des Elektroauto Seat Cupra Born im September 2021 in Mosel / Zwickau bei…
Tesla’s Model Y is the latest Tesla vehicle to earn a 5-star safety rating in every category from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As part of their 2020 New Car Assessment Program, NHTSA tested Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Tesla expect similar results for all Model Y variants, including the Performance AWD and single motor, rear-wheel drive variants in the future. What makes Model Y safe?Model 3 and Model Y were developed largely on the same platform, and this shared architecture is fundamental to both vehicles’ safety. To accommodate its higher mass and larger cabin space…
Since making its debut in 2020, Citroën AMI has been turning heads around the world – not least here in the UK. Much to the delight of a large and growing number of UK customers, the Citroën brand is now able to announce that the zero-emissions AMI will officially launch here in the spring of 2022. From today, the first 12,000 customers who have already registered their interest online are invited to join the queue to secure their AMI with a £250 refundable reservation fee. From Monday 27 September the reservation system will be open to everyone. All customers are…
The Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric was inspired by the MORPHOZ concept car in 2019 then heralded by the Mégane eVision show car in 2020, the latest model with a sleek, elegant style goes beyond expectations. Thanks to the Alliance-developed CMF-EV platform, it rewrites the rulebook and pushes the boundaries in terms of design, footprint/habitability ratio and versatility. It is as much a joy to drive as it is to behold. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=682Y4Zr8y8s&ab_channel=MotoringNation
Kia has revealed the dedicated European Sportage, which has been carefully crafted to establish new benchmarks across the SUV segment in Europe. It combines a sleek yet muscular and modern exterior design with a cutting-edge premium interior. Developed on a new architecture, the European Sportage benefits from a European-focused high-tech engineering program that has realized an optimal wheelbase and ideal dimensions and proportions for European roads. This meticulous approach has helped create an SUV that is a perfect fit for European requirements, underscoring its everyday practicality and usability. Such a progressive and tailored package has also resulted in luggage capacity,…
The all-electric EQS is now on sale, priced from £99,995 on-the-road for the EQS 450+ AMG Line. With a range of up to 453 miles (WLTP) from its 107.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, the 333 hp EQS is the new flagship of the Mercedes-Benz battery electric vehicle (BEV) line-up. It is also the first Mercedes-Benz model to use the all-new modular platform architecture designed expressly for large luxury and executive-class electric vehicles. The EQS showcases the innovative MBUX Hyperscreen with multiple displays that merge seamlessly under one piece of glass to create a curved screen over 141 centimetres wide. The MBUX…
Hyundai Motor UK is supplying KONA Electric SUVs to Chelsea Football Club. Hyundai and Chelsea have teamed up to create a Turn the Blues, Green breakthrough brand campaign, which leverages Hyundai’s lead in sustainable mobility to electrify Chelsea’s fleet and create engaging content to educate football fans, and the public, on making the switch to electric vehicles. As part of the Turn the Blues, Green campaign, The Club and Hyundai have also installed six electric charging points at Chelsea’s Cobham Training Centre, where the players can plug in their KONA Electric SUVs before taking them to pitch to train. Chelsea’s…
Thousands of spectators witnessed the dynamic world debut of the new Toyota GR 86 coupe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed at the weekend (9-11 July). The latest model to join the elite range of Toyota’s “GR” performance cars was seen in action in public for the first time on the famous hill climb course at Goodwood House in West Sussex. It took to the track in the company of its sister models, GR Yaris and the exclusive GR Supra Jarama Racetrack Edition, to give a flavour of the speed and handling quality delivered by direct development input from Toyota…
Kia UK Limited has earned the accolade of highest scoring volume car brand in the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Dealer Attitude Survey, Summer 2021, with an average score of 9.1 – only narrowly missing out on outright success by 0.1 points. One of the core questions, “How would you rate your manufacturer overall?” saw Kia earn an unprecedented 9.6 points out of a possible ten, placing it joint-second alongside Toyota. Kia placed first for the question on ‘Future Directions’ with 9.7 points, indicating how satisfied dealers are with Kia’s alternative fuel vehicle offering. Kia also topped the question, “How…
Citroën UK has revealed details of its new C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid (PHEV) ‘Black Edition’, which is available to order now. Following strong customer demand for personalisation options across the brand’s hybrid line-up, and for the previously range-topping ‘Shine Plus’ trim, Citroën is pleased to announce the new top-specification ‘Black Edition’ trim level. Following this latest announcement, the C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid range will be comprised of ‘Shine’, ‘Shine Plus’ and ‘Black Edition’ trim levels. New C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid ‘Black Edition’ has a distinctive style that stands out on any road, thanks to its Perla Nera Black contrasting roof…