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The ID. Buzz Cargo-based ‘Glamper Van’ is back for more festival fun this summer as it heads out on tour, visiting The British Motor Show and Car Fest South later this month. The one-of-a-kind mobile photobooth features a throwback festival livery and is kitted out with an Instagram-friendly studio, lighting, and props. The integrated camera features a makeover filter to help visitors capture the festival atmosphere. The new Glamper Van debuted last month at PennFest 2023, and will now stop off at The British Motor Show (17-20 August) and Car Fest South (25-27 August). In addition to the Glamper Van,…
Volkswagen ID.7 prototype reviews Getting behind the wheel of the new Volkswagen ID.7 in prototype form is a surprise – thankfully, a pleasant one. Every VW ID model we’ve tried thus far has disappointed somewhat in terms of cabin design, material quality and infotainment, but the German company has been busy taking on board customer feedback from those earlier efforts, it seems. The prototype, described as “90 to 95 per cent finished”, feels far more premium inside than we’ve come to expect from electric VWs and that bodes very well for the latest member of the ID family, which is…
A closer look at the new Volkswagen ID 2all concept. Designer Andreas Mindt says elements have been inspired by classic VW models including the Beetle, Golf and Scirocco. Development of the ID. 2all is based on the latest evolutionary stage of the modular electric drive (MEB) platform. Kai Grünitz, Member of the Brand Board of Management responsible for Development: “The ID. 2all will be the first MEB vehicle with front-wheel drive. We are exploiting the great flexibility offered by our modular electric drive (MEB) platform and will set new standards in terms of technology and everyday usability with the MEB…
As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept marks the culmination of sphere concept vehicles by the brand with the four rings. Following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere saloon, and the Audi urbansphere space concept in April 2022, a four-door crossover coupé with an astonishingly versatile body design is now making its debut. Standing 4.98 meters long, the highly elegant car is more than a mere luxury-class sports car, with impressive ground clearance, and large 22-inch wheels announcing its off-road talent. The Sportback rear of the activesphere can turn…
Some people invest in stocks and real estate – others invest in cars. While investing is a risky business, by choosing the right model, you can win in the long run. Usually, cars that grow in value the most are rare, exclusive, and well-preserved. carVertical automotive experts made a list of cars whose value should go up in the future and bring their owners profit. Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) The Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) was an extremely popular model at some point, and its value is steadily growing. In the ‘70s, Mercedes-Benz dedicated 10 times more budget for new car manufacturing than…
While modern cars come with many advanced safety systems and features, they still end up in accidents. The global share of damaged vehicles is 52.4%, so statistically, every second car suffers harm after leaving a manufacturing plant. What’s even more interesting – some vehicle brands are more prone to accidents than others. Automotive experts from automotive data company carVertical did some research to find out which car brands in the UK have the most damaged vehicles and to determine the average monetary value of those damages. 1 out of 3 Lamborghinis have been in an accident Lamborghini takes the top…
In Europe, the Jeep brand has already made a big shift by offering only electrified SUVs in countries such as Germany and France. By the end of this year, 100% of the Jeep SUV portfolio will be electrified in almost all of the European markets. The plan revealed today builds upon this 4xe momentum, developing a portfolio of capable, fully electric vehicles designed and rightsized for Europe. The brand will introduce four zero-emission vehicles in Europe by 2025, with offerings in the main volume segments. As a result of this product onslaught, all the Jeep vehicles on sale in the…
England’s most popular public electric vehicle (EV) charging locations have been revealed by Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV charging app. The findings come during one of the busiest periods on the roads as families travel across the country during the summer holidays. The rankings reflect the second quarter of 2022 and cover around 70% of the UK’s public EV charging network*. With the GRIDSERVE Electric Super Hubs at Moto Rugby and Moto Exeter topping the list, charge point operators MFG EV Power and bp pulse also have charging locations that make the top five. Based on analysis of the more…
Dynamic, powerful and with pure aerodynamics: with today’s world premiere of the ID. AERO concept car in China, Volkswagen is providing a foretaste of the brand’s first global fully-electric sedan. The future model will be positioned in the premium mid-size sedan segment. Its progressive, stylish and aerodynamic design allows the vehicle to impress with generous space in the interior. The production version for China is expected to go on sale in the second half of 2023. Volkswagen is also planning to start production of a European series version in Emden in 2023. “With the ID. AERO show car, we are revealing a preview…
CUPRA has revealed the future of the brand – which was establsihed just four years’ ago – , with three new electrified models joining the line-up by 2025. To date, the brand has delivered close to 200,000 units while its turnover has grown from 430 million euros in 2018 to almost 2.2 billion euros in 2021, far beyond all expectations. In 2022, CUPRA intends to double its sales, turnover and global network of City Garages. CUPRA Terramar: the brand’s first electrified SUVPlug-in hybrid technology has shown that electrification is part of CUPRA’s DNA, and the range of vehicles that benefit…