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Does hybrid power change the Fiat Grande Panda experience?

1 week ago | msn.com | Cameron Richards

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First Drive: Does hybrid power change the Fiat Grande Panda experience?

1 week ago | irishnews.com | Cameron Richards

What is it? Small, affordable EVs in recent times have been the talking point in the automotive industry and the Fiat Grande Panda has made a good impression. Launched as the firm’s ‘world car’, it will be available in over 60 countries across the globe, with this funky little B-Segment crossover taking on the Citroen e-C3 and Renault 5. However, hybrid powertrains are a great alternative to those who aren’t ready for an EV, while still retaining ultra-low running costs.
Is the Cupra Leon the ultimate everyday hot hatch?

1 week ago | msn.com | Cameron Richards

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Long-term report: Is the Cupra Leon the ultimate everyday hot hatch?

1 week ago | irishnews.com | Cameron Richards

Three months in and nearly 3,000 miles covered and I’m still very smitten with my Cupra Leon. Why? Well, I’ll explain. For the past month and a half, I’ve only used the Cupra sparingly due to a number of short-term press cars. But in the last couple of weeks I’ve taken it on a couple of long trips and I can honestly say, it’s good to be back.
Volvo and Google expand partnership with new Gemini AI connectivity

2 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Cameron Richards

Volvo and Google have announced expanded partnership with the introduction of Gemini in the Swedish firm’s vehicles. Google Gemini is an AI generated service and was first showcased in a Volvo EX90 at Google’s I/O conference earlier this year. Owners of Volvo cars with this feature will be able to have conversations with Gemini while driving.
Volvo and Google expand partnership with new Gemini AI connectivity

2 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Cameron Richards

Volvo and Google have announced expanded partnership with the introduction of Gemini in the Swedish firm’s vehicles. Google Gemini is an AI generated service and was first showcased in a Volvo EX90 at Google’s I/O conference earlier this year. Owners of Volvo cars with this feature will be able to have conversations with Gemini while driving.
Dacia Bigster scores just three stars in latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests

2 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Cameron Richards

The Dacia Bigster has achieved just three stars in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests. The Bigster is Dacia’s largest SUV and scored just 57 per cent overall for its driver safety assistance systems. It was rated poorly on lane support for motorcyclists and door prevention for cyclists. The biggest setback was that the car does not come with an occupant detection feature in the back seats to let the driver know if passengers have got their seatbelts fastened.
Peugeot celebrates Pride with unique E-3008 and E-5008

2 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Cameron Richards

Peugeot is celebrating Pride with uniquely wrapped versions of the E-3008 and E-5008 SUVs.Both cars are wrapped in the colours of the Pride flag and the graphics use the firm’s famous ‘Lion Head’ found on its logo. Also, both cars come fitted with the same 73kWh battery packs with single electric motors as standard. Peugeot claims that the E-3008 can travel up to 326 miles on a single charge, while the larger E-5008 can travel up to 310 miles between trips to the plug.
Fiat’s European boss says that ‘it should be a no-brainer’ for city cars to be electric

2 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Cameron Richards

Moving forward towards an electrified future ‘it should be a no-brainer’ for the city car segment to go electric. That’s according to Fiat’s European boss, Gaetano Thorel, who expressed his opinions on the future of urban mobility and how customers drive choice in the industry.
Toyota reveals sixth-generation RAV4

2 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Cameron Richards

Toyota has revealed the next-generation RAV4, which will be a plug-in hybrid only for the UK. Under the bonnet, there is a revised version of the old car’s 2.5-litre petrol engine mated to a larger 22.7kWh battery pack and electric motor. Toyota claims the car can travel up to 62 miles on electric power, which is 18 miles more than the previous PHEV model. There will be front and four-wheel-drive versions available with the former producing a total of 264bhp and the latter making 300bhp.