Cars

The Citroën Ami, presented last February and available to order since May 11, the small electric quadricycle, only available online, already totals 500 sales.

Citroen continues this week an aggressive advertising campaign for the new generation C4. The new Citroen C4 has a completely new look and an SUV silhouette.

Opel continues its offensive in the electric car segment with a new premiere - this time the Germans have prepared a 100% electric version for the Zafira minivan. Opel has released the first images and details regarding the new Zafira-e Life, the electric version of the passenger van developed on the same platform as the Citroen e-SpaceTourer and Peugeot e-Traveler. The new Opel Zafira e-Life will be equipped with an electric motor with a power of 100 kW (136 horsepower) and 260 Nm. The top speed will be limited to 130 km / h.

The core of the new BMW M5 is the well-known 4.4-liter V8 engine using BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology which offers 600 hp in the standard version and 625 hp in the M5 Competition. The maximum torque of 750 Nm is

The Spanish electric scooter manufacturer Silence is launching the new S02 LS on the European market. This electric scooter is specially designed for urban use - for private individuals and commercial users. The electric moped built in Barcelona is said to be the best choice for sustainable and safe transportation in the city.

Despite the well-known old software problems, Volkswagen continues to prepare for the launch of its new electric ID.3, promised for next summer. Because of this reason, the company has tried to dismiss 7 false myths about electric cars. Let's start from number 1: do electric cars pollute more than traditional ones, given the entire production process? According to VW absolutely not, the EVs are already more Eco Friendly than petrol, diesel and hybrid cars. Number 2: EVs are too expensive!

PSA is continuing to electrify its vans. After the Opel Vivaro, Citroën Jumpy, Peugeot Expert and Traveler, it's the Citroën SpaceTourer's turn to become

Porsche has released the first images and information with the new Porsche Cayenne GTS, along with its more beautiful version, the Cayenne GTS Coupe. The new GTS is more powerful than the old GTS.

The Volkswagen ID.3 will be delivered from the second week of September. At a price that puts Tesla under pressure. One year after its premiere at the 2019 IAA, the first copies of the ID.3 are to be delivered to pre-orders. These are the Volkswagen ID.3 1st edition fully electric cars. When pre-ordering, these customers had already paid a reservation fee of 1,000 euros (this money will be charged or refunded if the order is cancelled). From June 17, those customers who have pre-ordered the car can sign their purchase contracts and choose the last details of the equipment.

Ford's best-selling model in Europe, the Fiesta, is now available for the first time with a hybrid powertrain. Thanks to Ford EcoBoost Hybrid technology, the

In the second half of 2020, Peugeot will launch a fully electric version of the Traveler van on the European market. The novelty received the name e-Traveler and is an electric minivan adapted to the needs of commercial carriers, as well as private buyers who lead an active lifestyle. The Peugeot e-Traveler is offered in three lengths (4.61 meters Compact, 4.96 meters Standard and 5.31 meters Long), two basic versions (Shuttle and Combispace), and with two different battery sizes (50 and 75 kWh).

VOGE, the premium brand of the Chinese group Loncin Motorcycle, continues its expansion in the European market after having landed in its cousins ​​France and Spain, also arrives in Italy. VOGE is characterized by a refined design

The BMW X2 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid is launched this summer. The modern design is refreshed with small, subtle details. LED headlights with new features replace the previous fog lights. The powertrain is a 3-cylinder internal combustion engine developing 125 hp coupled with an electric motor of 70 kW / 95 hp. The four-wheel-drive is achieved by the gasoline engine delivering power to the front wheels, while the electric motor supplies the power to the rear wheels. In total, it produces 220 hp and a torque of 385 Nm.

Countryman, the largest model available in the MINI range, received a number of improvements from the British manufacturer.

As confirmed by the CEO of the company, the BMW iX3 will begin to be manufactured next summer. It will be made in China, where it will start selling first, and is scheduled to hit Europe in 2021. At a recent shareholders meeting, BMW announced that it plans to start production of its first electric SUV next summer. The iX3 will be the second electric car of the German manufacturer, after the i3, an SUV that will have to compete in the market with the Mercedes-Benz EQC, the Jaguar I-Pace or the Tesla Model Y.

The first electric Lexus is based on the UX crossover and is called the UX 300e. The Japanese electric car is powered by a 204 HP electric motor with a 54.3 kWh lithium-ion battery guaranteed for 10 years or a million kilometres. For the UX 300e, Lexus has developed a safer and lighter air cooling system for battery cells than water-cooled systems. By working in harmony with the interior air conditioning, the system increases the car's performance, battery life and charging performance.

In recent years, Chinese automakers have been creating many interesting and attractive models. China's high-end intelligent fully-electric crossover ArcFox Alpha-T was officially launched and opened for reservations. Its name is also written as “α-T". The new compact crossover is the result of a joint venture of the BAIC division called BJEV and Canadian auto component manufacturer Magna International. The price of ArcFox Alpha-T in the basic configuration is about $ 40,000.

Which SUV is worth buying? What are the most important features? Let's see: Volkswagen T-Roc - Let's start with the T-Roc: it is a compact sport-utility. It has a rather sculpted and muscular design, very attractive. The interiors are spacious and modern, with a very functional digital dashboard. All T-Rocs SUV have the Composition Media system as standard with an 8-inch display, adaptive cruise control, front assist and lane assist. The offer is now very rich. Turnkey prices start at $ 25,553 for the 116 HP 1.0 TSI.

The Skywell company, which also produces electric buses, began operations in 2019. Her first passenger model called ET5 will enter the market in the second half of this year. According to a Skywell press release, E stands for "Battery Electric Vehicle" and T stands for "Technology". The manufacturer, Tianmei Automobile, will number the models based on body types and sizes. Even numbers (2, 4, 6 and 8) are already reserved for sedans and odd numbers (1, 3, 5 and 7) for SUVs. Therefore, "ET5" is positioned as a mid-size SUV. The total length of the ET5 is 4.7 m, the wheelbase is 2.8 m.

It is now possible to pre-order the completely electric Fiat 500. The city car, which was presented on March 3, will initially arrive in the "la Prima" version. It is not only the first but also an exceptionally well-equipped variant that comes standard with equipment usually reserved for much larger car classes. By signing up and paying a deposit of 670 euros you will be among the first to be offered the Fiat 500 "la Prima".

Volkswagen Trucks presents e-BULLI, a fully electric vehicle that produces zero emissions on the road. The concept vehicle is equipped with drive system components from Volkswagen's latest electric vehicle and is based on a T1 Samba bus that was produced in 1966 and has been completely renovated.

The new Ford Puma continues to add new features to its range. After the arrival of the diesel engine, it is the turn of the first motorization with an

The French startup Newron Motors has presented an extravagant electric motorcycle called EV-1. Initially, a small series of twelve copies is planned, which should be delivered from 2021. The EV-1 electric motorcycle is particularly striking in that its battery is a central part of the chassis. The electric motor also stands out - also embedded in a cylindrical shape - under the deep seat.

Fashion photographer Harper Smith photoshoots the gorgeous top model Danna Paola for the latest edition of ELLE Mexico.

Shinola teamed up with Astro and VPI to design a luxurious turntable fit for the resurrection of the vinyl era: The Runwell Turntable. The turntable marks the Detroit-based company's new Shinola Audio division, which is typically known for its leather products, bicycles and watches.

The Chinese manufacturer Ehang has received an operating license from the Norwegian civil aviation authority for its electrically powered two-seat passenger drone Ehang 216. The company has also signed a cooperation agreement with the city of Seville. According to Ehang, the permit issued by the civil aviation authority is the first operational flight permit for test flights with the Ehang 216 model in Europe.

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Originally scheduled at the Geneva Motor Show, the official launch of the new Fiat 500 "La Prima" took place this week. The third generation of the iconic city car, it is only equipped with an electric motor whose autonomy exceeds 300 kilometres. With a connected on-board computer, it is compatible with Android Auto and Apple Carplay.

Dacia has released the first images and information on the Spring Electric pre-series concept, which has an autonomy of over 200 kilometres and anticipates the release of the series version in 2021. As expected, the first electric Dacia is based on the Renault K-ZE being a mini SUV with 4 genuine seats and 5 doors. After numerous speculations in the international press, Dacia published the first official images and information on the pre-series concept that anticipates the launch of its first electric model in history.

Citroën will present at the Geneva Motor Show a new and interesting electric vehicle: AMI, 100% electric compact car accessible to all. With only 2.40 meters in length and two seats, the Ami will not need a driving license as it is considered a light quadricycle. The AMI has a lithium-ion battery with 5.5 kWh capacity that gives it a range of 70 km, enough for many customers who make short trips around the city. Plugged into a conventional 230v outlet, it will take only three hours to regain 100% of the load.