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From the archive: Would you purchase a Chrysler Croydon?

Model names come from many locations, however one of many best methods to determine a picture is to borrow the identify of an evocative location: assume Ferrari with the yachts of the Italian Riviera’s Portofino harbour, Seat with the occasion island of Ibiza, Bentley with the enduring Le Mans racing straight of Mulsanne or Chrysler with the tower blocks and avenue crime of Croydon.

Okay, sorry, that was imply – and extra to the purpose, Chrysler did so within the Thirties, when Croydon wasn’t just a few London borough however an vital industrial city in Surrey and residential to England’s first worldwide airport, the place the wealthy would fly to all corners of the British Empire in glamorous Handley Page HP42 biplanes.

Another main aerodrome lay a approach west within the Middlesex village of Heston (which has since been swallowed by London too; it’s now very close to Heathrow airport), after which Chrysler additionally named a automotive.

Also clearly admired by the American producer had been Richmond, presumably for its great park full of untamed deer; Wimbledon, for Fred Perry and accompanying strawberries and cream; Kingston, the place Anglo-Saxon kings had been topped and close to the place Henry VIII had his Hampton Court Palace; and Kew, however not as you may suspect for the botanical gardens, with their marvellous palm home. Rather, this was the placement of the manufacturing unit the place these Chryslers had been made.

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Well, screwed collectively, not less than. These distinctly English Chryslers had been really amalgamations of Chrysler, DeSoto and Plymouth fashions manufactured in Canada, then shipped to Kew as utterly knocked-down kits. This dodged tariffs, whereas renaming them was seemingly as a result of Brits had been reluctant to purchase American.

Talking of dodges, older readers may keep in mind that from 1949 to 1967, Kew-built Chrysler subsidiary Dodge’s ‘parrot-nose’ 100 vans.

Car making there really dated again to 1923, when American automotive maker Maxwell purchased a surplus plane manufacturing unit that had created Sopwith Salamander attackers and Airco DH4 bombers for the warfare.

Adverts positioned in Autocar attest that enterprise began with aplomb, though one wonders whether or not the ‘unrivalled’ tourer’s value minimize from £330 to £298 after a 12 months actually was because of its ‘enormous popularity’, as a result of by 1925 a debt-ridden Maxwell had folded into the brand new agency created by former General Motors govt Walter Chrysler – whose gross sales elevated sevenfold in simply the 4 years as much as 1928.

Initially the vehicles assembled at Kew had been variations of the first-ever Chrysler automotive, the Six.

The Surrey naming regime started in 1934 with the Airflow – a really revolutionary automotive, as one of many first designed in a wind tunnel (with the assistance of a minimum of Orville Wright) to make it aerodynamically environment friendly.

FiatUk

New FIAT Topolino: electrifying urban mobility with a unique taste of Dolce Vita

  • New FIAT Topolino: the easiest way to enrich urban mobility with Dolce Vita, joy, and colour
  • The New Topolino has all the basics for sustainable freedom in the city: reduced carbon footprint, reduced space footprint, reduced sound footprint
  • A new vehicle for everyone to enjoy electric mobility
  • The line-up consists of two bodies: the “closed” Topolino and the “open” Topolino Dolce Vita, with one colour, one wheel design, one interior, plus exciting customisation options   
  • Topolino set to go on sale in the UK from 2024

 

FIAT continues its mission to develop sustainable mobility for cities and turn them into relaxing playgrounds where driving becomes an easy and sustainable experience accessible to all. Such an objective becomes a reality thanks to the new FIAT Topolino, a joyful and cool new electric car for everyone.

 

Topolino is an ideal solution for urban and short-range mobility, able to access anywhere thanks to its electric nature. A homage to the brand’s history and its ability to innovate with likability and coolness, it perfectly embodies the New Dolce Vita style and pure Italian beauty.

 

With truly unique accessories – such as the little shower, which makes it the perfect beach essential -, a fresh design, and the ability to drive it from age 16 (subject to licence conditions) and up, the New FIAT Topolino also embraces a new target audience.

 

In addition, it perfectly embodies FIAT’s commitment to sustainability: thanks to its electric nature, it provides reduced carbon footprint and reduced sound footprint, respecting the sustainability of urban centers. It’s extremely small size does not impact traffic, on the contrary, it makes the Topolino the perfect urban mobility device. 

Topolino, the FIAT way

FIAT’s mission is to continue to offer revolutionary urban mobility objects, but, in today’s scenario, with a twist, a different, fresher narrative. With the Topolino, the brand contributes greatly to urban sustainable mobility, making a significant step towards complete electrification. Fiat Topolino will make young people fall in love with “car” again, fascinating Gen Z, a young audience which greatly values sustainability topics with a strong desire for an environmentally friendly driving and transport solution.

 

Topolino also represents the four-wheeled dream of Riviera enthusiasts, being the perfect vehicle to experience the Italian summer on the narrow roads of the Italian beautiful coastline. An extraordinary duality: ideal for both small seaside villages and the chaotic city centre.

 

Italian beauty and freedom in its simplicity

The FIAT Topolino is the 500’s little sister, taking its name and design from the original 500, affectionately called ‘Topolino’ because of its small size, enlarging the family and consolidating the leadership in urban sustainable mobility. Its style, like that of its predecessor, is driven by a powerful simplicity: a design that revolves around ‘less is more’ and that heals simplicity as the best companion to its beauty.

 

Freedom is the key word: share it with your loved ones, drive it everywhere and in any weather conditions and then, park it wherever you want. Compared to a scooter, it represents an infinite range of possibilities. It can be driven despite unfavorable weather conditions, it is safer in its construction, and it allows you to share your journeys with friends or family.

 

The line-up consists of two different bodies, one “closed” and one “open”, both consistent in their structural characteristics: one color, Verde Vita, one wheel design and one aesthetic approach for the interior.

 

Thanks to its extremely small size compared to a normal car (2.53 meters in length), its ease of handling and a safe top speed of 28mph, Topolino reignites the desire to travel the roads stress-free. Versatile, the two models feature great electric capability thanks to a 5.5 kWh battery that offers up to 47 miles of range and a less than four-hour time for a full charge. More than what you need for your seaside days or daily rush in the city centers.

 

Small dimensions, with impressive space habitability, thanks to the two misaligned seats, the extensive glass surface considerably expands the perception of space. Thanks to strategic storage spaces, such as the one between the driver and passenger where one suitcase can be placed, a total of 63 liters of interior storage space is available.

 

Dolce Vita personalization

Delicate personalization can be added to the Fiat Topolino to emphasize its summery, Riviera character even more: it will, in fact, be possible to add a shower designed for those days spent on the beach along the Italian coast.

 

The “closed” version can be customized with wooden effect stickers on the doors, while in the “open” version, stickers – with stripes as a summer tent – can be added to the roof giving an extra touch of Dolce Vita. Both versions are equipped with vintage chrome effect mirrors and Rear Carriage Dolce Vita Box, which is an elegant and functional band of fabric inside which personal items can be stored. What differentiates them is the addition of both the Dolcevita Door Sills and Door Rope in the “open” version, and the Roof Sunblind in the closed version.

 

Moreover, optional accessories will be found on the FIAT Accessories webpage or at FIAT dealerships to satisfy all customers’ needs. Here, five different items will be available, which are perfectly in line with the Topolino style: a spacious rack bag, a USB fan, a Bluetooth speaker, a thermal water bottle for both hot and cold drinks, and two seat covers that convert into comfortable and soft beach towels when required. All of them, obviously, realized in Verde Vita.

 

Topolino is planned to arrive in the UK in 2024.

 

Turin, July 4th, 2023

Technology

Streaming from your iPhone to a Samsung TV: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you want to stream video from your iPhone to a Samsung TV, the easiest way is to use AirPlay. However, not all Samsung TVs are compatible with AirPlay, especially those made before 2018. In such cases, the old-fashioned method of using HDMI is required. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • A Lightning Digital AV Adapter
  • An HDMI cable

You can purchase the Lightning Digital AV Adapter from Apple’s website for $49, or you can find cheaper options from reliable third-party brands on Amazon. Make sure to choose an adapter that is MFi (Made for iPhone) certified. If you don’t already have an HDMI cable, you’ll need to buy one separately.

Once you have the necessary hardware, follow these steps to connect your iPhone to your Samsung TV:

  1. Plug the Lightning end of the adapter into your iPhone.
  2. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into your Samsung TV.
  3. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the adapter.
  4. If required, select the correct HDMI input on your TV.
  5. Your iPhone screen should now be mirrored on the TV.

You can now navigate to the desired photo, video, or other content on your iPhone and view it on the TV screen. It’s worth noting that Apple’s Lightning Digital AV Adapter also has a charging port. So, if your iPhone’s battery is running low while streaming, you can charge it using the adapter.

Technology

How To Connect A PS4 Controller To Your PC

Connecting a PlayStation 4 controller to a PC is most commonly done through Bluetooth. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Click the Start menu.
  2. Type Bluetooth in the search field.
  3. Click Bluetooth and other devices in the search results.
  4. Toggle on the switch next to Bluetooth.
  5. Press and hold both the Share and PS buttons on the PS4 controller to enter the pairing mode where the light blinks.
  6. Click Add Bluetooth or other device.
  7. Select the Bluetooth category.
  8. Choose the option that says DualShock 4 controller.
  9. Wait for the controller’s light bar to stop blinking and turn solid, indicating that it has successfully paired with the PC.

While connecting via Bluetooth is simple, it can sometimes lead to input lag and disconnections, especially during fast-paced video games that require quick reactions. To avoid such issues, there are other connection options available if your PC doesn’t have Bluetooth.