Vehicles

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  The base Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid for 18,900 euros: halogen headlights, steel wheels and a piece of plastic in place of the centre display

  Fiat has launched a configurator for the Grande Panda compact crossover on its website in Italy. Thanks to this, it became known what is included in the equipment and how the base version of the model looks like.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 31, 2025, 2:45 p.m.
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  Polestar has created a collection of Arctic Circle rally cars

  Swedish electric car manufacturer Polestar has created a new collection of "Arctic Circle" cars that are based on the formula applied to the one-of-a-kind 2022 Polestar 2 Arctic Circle.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 30, 2025, 6:18 p.m.
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  The Renault Filante Record 2025 EV looks more like the Batmobile, but its purpose is to break efficiency records

  Renault has announced the Filante Record 2025 single-seater concept. It will be presented publicly at the R?tromobile show in Paris from 5 to 9 February 2025 and then tested on real tracks.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 30, 2025, 3:41 p.m.
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  Chevrolet Spark is back as a Chinese EV for South America

  Chevrolet has unveiled the new Spark EUV in Brazil, which turns out to be essentially a renamed Baojun Yep Plus of SAIC GM Wuling joint venture from China.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 29, 2025, 6:11 p.m.
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  Opel Combo gets 4x4 version from Dangel

  French company Dangel, which specialises in all-wheel drive systems, helped Opel make such a modification to the Combo van.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 29, 2025, 5:36 p.m.
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  Porsche Taycan sets Guinness record for longest continuous drift on ice among electric cars

  Porsche Experience instructor Jens Richter drove the Taycan GTS for a total of 17.503 kilometres under controlled oversteer conditions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 29, 2025, 12:26 p.m.
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  Dacia has put the Duster with an LPG-powered hybrid engine on test

  Romanian brand Dacia, owned by Renault Group, has started road tests of an unusual version of the Duster crossover. It combines a mild hybrid MHEV running on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with an all-wheel drive system.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 28, 2025, 7:22 p.m.
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  Mitsubishi Outlander Sport of the new generation has been officially presented

  Mitsubishi has unveiled the next generation Outlander Sport crossover in South Africa. There, the Outlander Sport will replace the morally outdated ASX, which has been on sale since 2011.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 28, 2025, 11:03 a.m.
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  Genesis has turned the GV60 crossover into a mountain rescue vehicle with rubber tracks instead of wheels

  Genesis has unveiled the GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle (MIV) concept at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a specialised electric vehicle designed for rescue operations in challenging mountain conditions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 27, 2025, 2:43 p.m.
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  Arctic Trucks has introduced the Land Cruiser 250 off-road capability

  The Toyota Land Cruiser AT37 received an upgraded suspension and a widebody kit, including widened wheel arches that accommodate huge wheels for travelling on difficult terrain.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 27, 2025, 1:52 p.m.
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  The design of the next-generation Toyota RAV4 has been revealed ahead of its official premiere

  An image of a supposedly next-generation Toyota RAV4 Hybrid crossover has appeared online. The photo was taken during a dealer conference of the GAC-Toyota joint venture and then published on the Chinese platform Weibo.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 24, 2025, 3:42 p.m.
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  Audi Q6 e-tron offroad concept will showcase the off-road capabilities of electric vehicles

  Audi has revealed on its social media pages a concept of an electric SUV based on the Q6 Sportback E-Tron, fitted with portal axles for improved off-road capability.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 24, 2025, 11:52 a.m.
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  Skoda started producing electric and internal combustion engine cars on the same line

  Czech carmaker ?koda Auto has announced the start of series production of its new Elroq electric crossover. The vehicle will be the brand's most affordable electric crossover with a starting price of around ?33,000.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 22, 2025, 4:09 p.m.
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  Land Rover Defender to take on the Dakar Rally

  Land Rover has announced its participation in the Dakar Rally and the FIA World Rally Championship (W2RC). A racing version of the Defender OCTA off-road vehicle will be built for the event.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 21, 2025, 1:38 p.m.
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  Geparda modifies VW Up! for 16-year-old drivers

  Geparda has found a new life for the discontinued VW Up! city cars, turning them into unique vehicles for young drivers. These models are now classified as L5e, allowing 16-year-olds with an A1 licence to drive them across Europe.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 20, 2025, 10:11 a.m.
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  First images of the new Volkswagen T-Roc leaked online

  The first images of the updated Volkswagen T-Roc 2025 have hit the web ahead of the official premiere, which is expected later this year. Judging by the photos, the car will get a more aggressive look and, according to rumours, a plug-in hybrid modification.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 17, 2025, 10:54 p.m.
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  The Skoda Superb Hatch iV PHEV has been officially unveiled. Electric range of up to 120 km

  Skoda today unveiled the Superb Hatch iV plug-in hybrid, which combines a 1.5 TSI turbo petrol engine, an electric motor and a battery that would be the envy of the first version of Volkswagen's e-Golf EV.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 17, 2025, 2:13 p.m.
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  Dacia Sandero regained the title of the best-selling car in Europe

  The Dacia Sandero has regained the title of the best-selling car in Europe, taking it away from the Tesla Model Y. In 2024, 309,392 copies of this model were sold on the continent, 14.5% more than in 2023.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 17, 2025, 1:29 p.m.
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  Acura RSX returns with a coupe-like electric crossover SUV

  Acura has announced the return of the "RSX" designation to the model lineup. Previously, this was the name of a two-door coupe, but after the rebirth, the designation will be given to an all-electric crossover.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 16, 2025, 12:57 p.m.
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  The VW ID.7 Pro S has covered 941 km on a single charge, although the official WLTP range is 709 km

  The standard VW ID.7 Pro S travelled 941 kilometres during an efficiency test at an autodrome in Italy before the battery was completely drained.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 15, 2025, 5:24 p.m.