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ŠKODA AUTO is providing Pope Francis with two ŠKODA Enyaq iVs for the duration of his visit to Slovakia from 12 to 15 September. The two all-electric SUVs have been adapted according to the Vatican’s wishes. In addition, two ŠKODA Karoqs will accompany the pontiff on his journey. Via a dedicated website, greetings can be addressed to the Pope that will be displayed virtually in his car. From 12 to 15 September 2021, Pope Francis will be visiting Slovakia at the invitation of President Zuzana Čaputová. During his stay, ŠKODA AUTO will be making two Enyaq iVs and two Karoqs…
ŠKODA is now part of the EV Experience Centre in Milton Keynes meaning EV shoppers will be able to see the new award-winning Enyaq iV in the metal, with both the Enyaq iV 60 and Enyaq iV 80 on display. The Experience Centre is run by a team of professionally trained EV gurus who can advise on the benefits of EV ownership. The Enyaq iV 60’s (62kWh battery) range of up to 256 miles (WLTP) and can be charged to 80% in just 35 minutes when fitted with the 100kW charging option. The entry-model qualifies for the Plug-in Car grant…
Nissan Ariya has made its first public appearance, fittingly undertaking its debut drive around the iconic Circuit de Monaco in the glamourous French Riviera. The all-electric coupé crossover’s sleek and seamless design was perfectly complemented by the stylish Monaco backdrop, as Ariya completed laps of the famous street circuit which has hosted Nissan’s latest electrifying journey in Formula E. “Ariya’s public driving in the streets of Monaco is a great way to witness the capabilities of our e-4ORCE technology. Ariya is the epitome of Nissan’s innovation in electric mobility and this event marks a defining moment in the next chapter…
The new BZ is rumoured to be a similar size to the existing Toyota RAV4 hybrid SUV, but as a pure-electric car, it’ll be a likely rival for the Volkswagen ID.4 and Kia e-Niro. Toyota has filed a trademark application for its BZ logo (Beyond Zero) in Europe with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Toyota’s BZ electric vehicle sub-brand will consist of several EVs. This is according to a post made in the BZ4X Forums. The first one from its Beyond Zero initiative was teased on April 12, and the official revelation will happen on April 19, possibly…
Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the first teaser image of the highly anticipated IONIQ 5 midsize CUV, the first model in its IONIQ dedicated BEV lineup brand. IONIQ 5 will be the first vehicle mated with Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), an innovative system made exclusively for next-generation battery electric vehicles that will launch a new era of clean mobility for the company. IONIQ 5’s distinctive and innovative design provides a unique experience that can only be enjoyed in dedicated BEVs, suggesting a fundamental shift in design approach. Find out more: Hyundai Ioniq 5 forum
Hyundai Motor has revealed the name of a new crossover SUV model: Hyundai Bayon. Coming to the European market in the first half of 2021, Bayon will be a fully-new model and an important addition to the current Hyundai SUV line-up. Hyundai is strongly established in the European SUV market already, in terms of our model range as well as our sales success. By launching a new, additional B-segment model as the entry point into our SUV line-up, we see a great opportunity to cover European customers’ demand even better and to increase our offering in a highly popular segment.Andreas-Christoph…
Nissan has released some teaser images showing the new Nissan 400z. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2280BhvRrJs&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=MotoringNation Find out more at the Nissan 400z Forum
Quick video showing the ID.4 on road / off road driving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnvzCvuy7VE&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=MotoringNation See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnvzCvuy7VE&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=MotoringNation
The ID.4 is quickly approaching its launch, with the first vehicles scheduled for delivery before the end of this year. In future Volkswagen’s ID.4 will be part of the globally booming, compact SUV segment – with plans to produce and sell the e-SUV not only in Europe, but also in China and later in the USA. Unlike comparable Volkswagen models, the vehicle interior demonstrates a new character because the compact electric drive results in a very spacious vehicle interior. Klaus Zyciora, Head of Volkswagen Group Design, summarises the vehicle interior of the versatile SUV in a striking formula: “freedom on…
Enyaq is the name of ŠKODA’s first electric SUV based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB). With its first all-electric SUV, ŠKODA is establishing a new naming convention that combines the ‘E’ in reference to electromobility and the ‘Q’ characterising the final letter of ŠKODA’s successful SUV family. The name of the new ŠKODA Enyaq is derived from the Irish name ‘Enya’, meaning ‘source of life’. Enya itself comes from the Irish Gaelic word ‘Eithne’, meaning ‘essence’, ‘spirit’ or ‘principle’. These different meanings allow different perspectives on the name of ŠKODA’s new SUV. The ‘source of life’ symbolises…