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Volkswagen

Volkswagen R to open its personal model pavilion within the Autostadt in summer season 2024

Volkswagen R will open its personal pavilion within the Autostadt in Wolfsburg in summer season 2024. This will create each a brand new assembly place for the premium efficiency model’s rising fan base and an occasion location the place Volkswagen R’s mannequin variety, the R attract and new applied sciences will probably be introduced sooner or later.

Reinhold Ivenz, Head of Volkswagen R explains: “With our high-performance top models, we have established ourselves as an integral part of the Volkswagen model portfolio – both in the brand and in the Group. With our own pavilion in the Autostadt, we are now taking the next step to further increase the awareness of us as a performance brand. With our transition to an all-electric brand, we will also intensify the R customer experience through exclusive insights into concept cars and new technologies.”

With the pavilion, Volkswagen R may have its personal model presence within the Autostadt for the primary time. A light-weight-flooded presentation space for automobiles and reveals in addition to a lounge space will probably be created throughout round 100 sq. metres. Motorsport fanatics can compete right here with digital racing professionals in driving simulators. The e-gaming expertise won’t solely be reserved for specialists however can also be meant to supply pleasure for households.

Armin Maus, Chairman of the Autostadt Management Board: “In the new Volkswagen R pavilion, innovation and sportiness will be combined with the fascination for technical perfection. With the premium performance brand Volkswagen R, we have a strong partner that perfectly complements the Autostadt as a centre of automotive enthusiasm and enriches it with a genuine attraction for our guests.”

Exclusive buyer and membership occasions deliberate
In the longer term, the model will current altering exhibitions from the Volkswagen R theme world within the new pavilion. This consists of innovation-related subjects, new efficiency and design ideas, small collection manufacturing automobiles, efficiency elements and life-style equipment. In addition, the brand new location will present the precise setting for unique buyer and neighborhood occasions for the quickly rising Volkswagen R fan neighborhood – such because the ‘Friends of R’ group or the legendary ‘R & Coffee’ fan meet-up. Press conferences, car shows and technical and knowledgeable talks may also happen within the Volkswagen R Pavilion.

Peter Jost, Head of Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen R, says: “The new Volkswagen R pavilion in the Autostadt does not just offer us a new venue where we can showcase ourselves even better as a premium performance brand within the Volkswagen brand world. With this pavilion, we are also creating a meeting point for the Volkswagen R community and are thus becoming even more accessible and authentic as a brand. We will quickly fill this promise to the R Community with life.”

About Volkswagen R
Volkswagen R is Volkswagen’s premium efficiency model and is answerable for the sportiest automobiles that complement the product vary. Five enhanced manufacturing automobiles with elevated energy at present fill clients with pleasure. With greater than 35,000 automobiles produced, 2023 was a report yr for the Volkswagen R. A complete of greater than 300,000 R fashions have been delivered because the model was established in 2002. Volkswagen R is now realigning itself for the longer term. Based on the 4 pillars of efficiency, design, innovation and high quality, the portfolio will probably be progressively modified by the introduction of all-electric R fashions.

Volkswagen R was based in 2002 as Volkswagen Individual GmbH. Since 2020, the division has been a separate enterprise unit throughout the Volkswagen model. The ‘R’ within the title continues to symbolise the eagerness for motor sport and racing as much as the current day.

Artificial Intelligence, Desktops, Laptops

How To Use Google Chrome’s Experimental AI Feature To Help You Write

While we might all like to open Google Chrome and soar proper into utilizing its new AI options like “Help me write,” there are a couple of necessities you will want to fulfill earlier than doing so. First, the function is barely accessible for Chrome customers within the United States, and you will should be not less than 18 years outdated, have your browser’s language set to English, and be signed in to a Google account.

Another requirement is having “Make searches and browsing better” activated, which sends Google the URLs of pages you go to “to improve your browsing experience and security.” Follow these steps:

  1. On a pc, open Chrome.
  2. Click the three vertical dots within the prime proper nook.
  3. Click Settings (on the backside), then “You and Google.”
  4. Click “Sync and Google services,” and activate “Make searches and browsing better.”

Unfortunately, that is not the top. You’ll additionally have to then activate Experimental AI in your browser. In your Chrome settings, click on “Experimental AI” from the classes on the left facet of the display screen and activate “Try out experimental AI features.” 

Once activated, you will see toggle switches for every of Google’s new options. Just ensure that “Help me write” is turned on. Whether you need to hold “Tab organizer” and “Create themes with AI” on is as much as you. Turning them off will not have an effect on “Help me write.”

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CITROËN HAS OPENED ORDERS FOR NEW VAN RANGE

  • Orders open for New Relay, New Dispatch, and New Berlingo Van.
  • Citroën provides essentially the most complete totally electrical van vary within the UK together with it’s Ami Cargo answer, Relay, Dispatch and Berlingo Van.
  • Berlingo Van was UK’s best-selling small van in 2023.
  • New vary provides drivers simplicity, consolation, whereas making the transition to electrical extra accessible.
  • Range is now open to order, with first buyer deliveries anticipated within the Spring.

Citroën has introduced that its new van vary, together with Berlingo Van, Dispatch and Relay at the moment are open for orders, with buyer deliveries commencing within the Spring. The new vary comes on the again of an especially profitable 2023 for the model within the UK, with Berlingo Van being the best-selling small van within the nation, and Citroën UK putting second solely to France in quantity LCV gross sales for the model. This success has continued into 2024 with Berlingo Van being the best-selling small van for each January and February.

From My Ami Cargo to ë-Relay, Citroën is showcasing the widest trendy vary in the marketplace, tailored to fulfill the wants of each skilled, and completely dedicated to the vitality transition that includes 100% electrical variations proper throughout the vary.

New Citroën ë-Berlingo Van is manufactured at Ellesmere Port, the UK’s first EV-only quantity manufacturing plant. From 2025, restricted manufacturing of New ë-Dispatch will probably be manufactured at Luton, alongside continued manufacturing of the combustion van. Citroën, alongside its sister Stellantis manufacturers, is the one model to fabricate quantity gentle business automobiles within the UK.

New Berlingo Van, Dispatch and Relay are the primary fashions to show the model’s new identification and emblem. Featuring a brand new entrance grille and dashboard, the vans have retained all their unique qualities, but additionally characteristic a number of optimisations for on a regular basis peace of thoughts by way of consolation, connectivity, driving aids and powertrains.

New Berlingo Van is offered from £19,255 (excl. VAT), with ë-Berlingo Van beginning at £25,455 (excl. VAT after PiVG). Dispatch and ë-Dispatch can be found from £26,710 (excl. VAT) and £36,210 (excl. VAT after PiVG) respectively whereas Relay begins from £30,315 (excl. VAT) with the electrified ë-Relay beginning at £44,485 (excl. VAT after PiVG).

New Berlingo Van provides Advanced Comfort® seats for the very first time on Crew Van variants. New Berlingo Van additionally incorporates a new digital instrument cluster and infotainment system, 20% extra vary (as much as 205 miles, WLTP Mixed cycle), and extra onboard security techniques.

New Dispatch now options an upgraded steering wheel with built-in controls, a revised dashboard with new storage compartments, a brand new 100% digital instrument cluster and an infotainment system with 3D related navigation and new driving aids. New ë-Dispatch advantages from an electrical powertrain with a spread of as much as 217 miles (WLTP Mixed cycle).

New Relay can be shifting up a gear. It comes with a model new vary of diesel engines, obtainable for the primary time with an computerized gearbox, or with a 100% electrical powertrain. Available with a totally digital instrument cluster, an infotainment system accessed through an HD central touchscreen with related navigation, and extra onboard security techniques and driving aids.

 

Berlingo Van and ë-Berlingo Van

New Berlingo Van represents a major step ahead, adopting the brand new model emblem alongside improved effectivity for electrical variants and optimised driving consolation, whereas nonetheless retaining the modularity and cargo quantity that made its predecessor so successful. It is offered with two or three seats and in two lengths (M – 4.40m, and XL – 4.75m) for all variations. It has a complete capability of as much as 4.40m3 and a payload of 1 tonne (780kg for the electrical model). New Berlingo Van additionally is available in an prolonged cab model. Berlingo is offered in two trim specs, Enterprise and the range-topping Driver trim.

All Berlingo Vans profit from the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme together with specifically engineered lateral helps which are enveloped in high-density reminiscence foam. Berlingo Vans are additionally obtainable with the most recent leisure and security applied sciences together with adaptive cruise management with cease and go along with lane help, driver tiredness warning, highway signal studying, computerized emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycle owner detection, and adjustable pace limiter.

To meet the wants of all professionals, Citroën provides a wide array of environment friendly powertrains for the brand new Berlingo Van. Internal combustion engines embody the PureTech 110 petrol and the BlueHDi 100 diesel with a six-speed handbook gearbox, and the BlueHDi 130 diesel paired completely with the EAT8 eight-speed computerized transmission. New ë-Berlingo Van retains its 100% electrical powertrain, which delivers 136PS (100kW) and a most torque of 260Nm, mixed with a brand new 52kWh* battery.

Thanks to the work carried out on enhancing effectivity, ë-Berlingo Van’s zero-emission vary is now a benchmark within the phase. It can now cowl as much as 205 miles (WLTP Mixed cycle), a 20% enchancment over the earlier mannequin.  This distance will be optimised because of the brand new regenerative braking system, which will be activated based mostly on three completely different regeneration ranges utilizing steering wheel-mounted paddles.

Enterprise variations characteristic four-way passenger seats, My Citroën Play smartphone station with DAB, cruise management with pace limiter, rear parking distance sensors, excessive beam help. In addition to the specification on Enterprise variations, Driver variations characteristic Citroën Drive Plus that includes a ten” HD Central Screen, Mirror Screen, steering wheel controls and Navigation, and Dynamic Surround View making certain drivers can see their blind spots.

New Berlingo Van is offered from £19,255 (excl. VAT), with ë-Berlingo Van beginning at £25,455 (excl. VAT after PiVG).

 

Dispatch and ë-Dispatch

New Dispatch incorporates a new front-end design with an optimised bumper for enhanced aerodynamics, new LED headlamps, and a totally new radiator grille that includes the model’s new signature. On the edges of the automobile, new wheel colors full the brand new look, as does a brand new Titanium Grey physique color.

The new dashboard options a sublime new design, but it surely’s additionally extra sensible. The measurement of present storage compartments has been elevated and new ones have been added, that means that Dispatch can act as an extension of the workplace. The steering wheel is new, with built-in controls for key options, akin to driving aids, phone, and multimedia. Electric Power Steering is now featured as customary making Dispatch much more manoeuvrable. Available with the choice of diesel or 100% electrical powertrains, Citroën Dispatch will be geared up to fulfill the wants and constraints of all professionals.

New Citroën Dispatch is offered in two lengths, M (4.98m) and L (5.33 m), and in a number of physique types together with as a panel van, and a 5 or six-seater prolonged cab. It has a helpful quantity of as much as 6.6m3 and a payload of 1,446kg for Dispatch and 1,000kg for ë-Dispatch.

The BlueHDi diesel engines are highly effective and fuel-efficient, with the BluHDi 145 obtainable with a alternative of a six-speed handbook or EAT8 eight-speed computerized transmission and the BlueHDi 120 is offered completely with a six-speed handbook. ë-Dispatch makes use of the 136PS (100kW) electrical motor and, with its 75kWh* battery, it now has a spread of as much as 217 miles (WLTP Mixed cycle). This is 12 miles greater than the earlier mannequin and provides higher versatility. New ë-Dispatch has a 7.4kW on-board charger and will be fitted with an non-compulsory 11kW three-phase charger for straightforward recharging.

Using a 7.4kW AC charger, the 75kWh* battery will be totally charged in 11 hours and 20 minutes. Using an 11kW AC charger, the battery will be totally charged in 7 hours and half-hour. Using a 100kW DC fast charger, it solely takes 45 minutes to cost the battery from 0 to 80%.

Dispatch and ë-Dispatch can be found in two trim ranges, Enterprise and Driver. Enterprise variations characteristic a brand new premium Mistral Black dashboard and full 10-inch LED instrument cluster, ergonomic six-way driver’s seat with Lumbar and Armrest. The up to date My Citroën Play Plus infotainment system features a 10-inch HD central touchscreen, Mirror Screen expertise with AppleAutomobilePlay® and Android Auto, steering wheel controls, and a spread of recent security expertise and driver help techniques together with Intelligent Speed Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Driver Attention Alert.

Driver variants add Dynamic Surround View, Reversing Camera with Top Rear Vision, blind spot assistant and Front Park Assist along with design cues together with physique color exterior and 17-inch wheel trims and entrance fog lights. Available as an choice on Enterprise, Driver variations profit from My Citroën Drive Plus with the identical 10-inch HD central touchscreen however incorporates related 3D navigation that guides professionals on all their journeys and takes account of site visitors situations in real-time.

New Dispatch is offered from £26,710 (excl. VAT), with ë-Dispatch beginning at £36,210 (excl. VAT after PiVG).

 

Relay and ë-Relay

New Relay takes driving aids, connectivity and luxury to a brand new stage with options which are distinctive in its phase. Its vary of diesel and electrical engines have been extensively overhauled, providing professionals even higher effectivity and decrease working prices.

The entrance finish of the brand new Relay has been redesigned to additional reinforce the mannequin’s sturdy character whereas enhancing its aerodynamic traits. The bumper, radiator grille (now the identical color because the bodywork) and rear-view mirrors have been redesigned with this in thoughts. The black decrease part has been strengthened to additional improve the automobile’s impression safety. More elegant, the brand new LED headlamps are additionally 30% extra environment friendly than their halogen predecessors. The taillights have additionally been given a brand new design.

New Relay is Citroën’s most sturdy van, with a payload of as much as 2 tonnes (1,385kg for ë-Relay). It incorporates a vary of revolutionary gear, normally related to a passenger automobile, making certain optimum working situations day-after-day. Relay is offered in a variety of configurations to fulfill all of the wants of execs. With two wheelbases obtainable (3.45m and 4.04m), the panel vans are available three lengths (L2, L3 and L4) with a complete of 5 completely different physique types that includes volumes of 10 to 17 m3. To function a foundation for particular conversions, the brand new Relay can be obtainable in L2 or L3 single cab chassis and double cab chassis.

In the passenger compartment, New Relay’s dashboard has been redesigned to supply improved ergonomics and a extra elegant type, with a brand new digital instrument cluster and huge central display. The steering wheel, gearbox controls and door trim have additionally been upgraded.

More suited than ever to all sorts of use, the brand new Relay comes with engines that mix efficiency and effectivity. The new 2.2 diesel engine is offered in two energy outputs, 140PS and 180PS, mixed with a brand new six-speed handbook gearbox. For the primary time, an eight-speed computerized transmission is offered as an choice with the BlueHDi 140 and 180.

To meet the wants of execs who’re eager to undertake sustainable mobility whereas lowering their day-to-day prices, ë-Relay now has an all-new 100% electrical powertrain. ë-Relay’s earlier 122PS (90kW) engine has been changed by a brand new electrical unit that develops 270PS (200kW), with torque considerably elevated from 260 to 410Nm. In addition, the 37kWh* and 70kWh* batteries have been changed by a single 110kWh* mannequin, giving a WLTP vary of as much as 261 miles.

The efficiency and vary of New ë-Relay will be optimised relying on situations thanks to 3 driving modes, and options paddles positioned simply behind the steering wheel that activate 4 ranges of regenerative deceleration, thus enhancing driving consolation and vary. ë-Relay is fitted as customary with an 11kW onboard charger. A full cost from an 11kW AC charger will take 12 hours. While utilizing a 150kW DC fast charging level, 55 minutes is sufficient to cost the battery to 80%.

New ë-Relay now options My Citroën Play Plus that includes a 10-inch color touchscreen with Citroën Connect DAB radio, Apple AutomobilePlay® and AndroidAuto® with TomTom 3D related navigation. The inside is enhanced with a wi-fi telephone charger, computerized local weather management, and upgraded cloth upholstery.

Relay is offered from £30,315 (excl. VAT), with ë-Relay beginning at £44,485 (excl. VAT after PiVG).

 

Citroën LCV vary pricing

Berlingo Van & ë-Berlingo Van pricing

VERSION

POWERTRAIN

LENGTH

PRICE EX. VAT

BASIC PRICE AFTER PIVG

Panel Van Enterprise

PureTech 100 S&S 6-speed handbook

M

£19,255

 

BlueHDi 100 S&S 6-speed handbook

M

£20,255

–

BlueHDi 100 S&S 6-speed handbook

XL

£21,205

–

BlueHdi 130 S&S EAT8 Auto

M

£22,655

–

BlueHdi 130 S&S EAT8 Auto

XL

£23,605

–

100kW EV 50kWh battery

M

£27,955

£25,455

100kW EV 50kWh battery

XL

£28,905

£26,405

Panel Van Driver

BlueHDi 100 S&S 6-speed handbook

M

£22,355

–

BlueHDi 100 S&S 6-speed handbook

XL

£23,305

–

BlueHdi 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto

M

£24,755

–

BlueHdi 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto

XL

£25,705

–

100kW EV 50kWh battery

M

£30,055

£27,555

100kW EV 50kWh battery

XL

£31,005

£28,505

Crew Van Enterprise

BlueHDi 100 S&S 6-speed handbook

XL

£22,805

–

100kW EV 50kWh battery

XL

£30,505

£28,005

 

 

Dispatch & ë-Dispatch pricing

VERSION

POWERTRAIN

LENGTH

PRICE EX. VAT

BASIC PRICE AFTER PIVG

Panel Van Enterprise

BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed handbook

M

£26,710

–

BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed handbook

XL

£27,610

–

BlueHDi 145 6-speed handbook

M

£28,010

–

BlueHDi 145 6-speed handbook

XL

£28,910

–

BlueHDi 145 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto

M

£29,510

–

BlueHDi 145 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto

XL

£30,410

–

100kW EV 75kWh battery

M

£41,210

£36,210

100kW EV 75kWh battery

XL

£42,010

£37,010

Panel Van Driver

BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed handbook

M

£29,385

–

BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed handbook

XL

£30,285

–

BlueHDi 145 6-speed handbook

M

£30,685

–

BlueHDi 145 6-speed handbook

XL

£31,585

–

100kW EV 75kWh battery

M

£43,885

£38,885

100kW EV 75kWh battery

XL

£44,685

£39,685

Crew Van Enterprise

BlueHDi 145 6-speed handbook

M

£30,710

–

BlueHDi 145 6-speed handbook

XL

£30,910

–

100kW EV 75kWh battery

M

£43,910

£38,910

100kW EV 75kWh battery

XL

£44,110

£39,110

Crew Van Driver

100kW EV 75kWh battery

M

£46,585

£41,585

100kW EV 75kWh battery

XL

£46,785

£41,785

 

 

Relay & ë-Relay pricing

VERSION

POWERTRAIN

LENGTH & HEIGHT

PRICE EX. VAT

BASIC PRICE AFTER PIVG

Panel Van Enterprise

35 BlueHDi 140 S&S 6-speed handbook

L2H1

£30,315

–

35 BlueHDi 140 S&S 6-speed handbook

L2H2

£31,125

–

35 BlueHDi 140 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto

L2H2

£33,225

–

35 BlueHDi 140 S&S 6-speed handbook

L3H2

£31,935

–

35 BlueHDi 140 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto

L3H2

£34,035

–

35 BlueHDi 140 S&S 6-speed handbook

L3H3

£32,745

–

35 BlueHDi 140 S&S 6-speed handbook heavy

L3H2

£32,385

–

35 BlueHDi 140 S&S 6-speed handbook heavy

L4H2

£33,195

–

35 BlueHDi 140 S&S 6-speed handbook heavy

L4H3

£34,005

–

35 200kW EV 110kWh battery

L3H2

£49,485

£44,485

40 BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto heavy

L4H2

£37,505

–

40 200kW EV 110kWh battery

L3H2

£50,295

£45,295

40 200kW EV 110kWh battery

L3H3

£51,105

£46,105

40 200kW EV 110kWh battery

L4H2

£51,105

£46,105

40 200kW EV 110kWh battery

L4H3

£51,915

£46,915

Window Van Enterprise

35 BlueHDi 140 S&S 6-speed handbook

L3H2

£32,385

–

40 BlueHDi 140 S&S 6-speed handbook heavy

L4H2

£34,455

–

40 200kW EV 110kWh battery

L4H2

£51,555

£46,555

 

 

Artificial Intelligence, News

OpenAI’s Sam Altman Sounds Off On Lawsuit From Elon Musk

“I think we should open source some stuff, and not other stuff,” the OpenAI chief mentioned. To recall, quickly after information of the lawsuit grew to become public, Musk posted on X that he would drop the case if OpenAI modified its title to “Closed AI.” Altman remarked that if there was an opportunity to return into the previous, he would decide a special title for the corporate. Ultimately, Altman argues that open-sourcing its tech stack is not the true concern right here. “I don’t think open-source versus not is what this is really about for him,” he mentioned.

Altman additional doubled down on Musk’s lawsuit and his proposal, which appears to hinge on a reputation change for the corporate on the finish of the day. “I think that speaks to the seriousness with which Elon means the lawsuit,” says the corporate’s CEO, who was not too long ago fired however shortly reinstated, although Altman’s dramatic rise and fall is already outdated information. “This whole thing is unbecoming of a builder,” he added. Notably, Altman mentioned the potential for an amicable future with Musk, including that he respects him as an awesome builder.

Musk, alternatively, has requested a judicial order that will power OpenAI to place its analysis and know-how within the public area, whereas additionally prohibiting the corporate from utilizing its tech for the monetary good thing about outstanding backer Microsoft or another occasion. The Altman-led firm seeks to “dismiss all of Elon’s claims” because the case enters courtroom halls.

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CITROËN OPENS ORDERS FOR NEW Ë-BERLINGO AND NEW Ë-SPACETOURER

  • Orders open for New ë-Berlingo and New ë-SpaceTourer.
  • Both New ë-Berlingo and New ë-SpaceTourer provide consolation and magnificence, and a spread of environment friendly powertrains.
  • New ë-Berlingo presents an electrical vary of as much as 205 miles, whereas New ë-SpaceTourer is obtainable with two battery sizes providing both 139 or 217 miles of vary.
  • Prices for New ë-Berlingo begin from £30,990 OTR MRRP with New ë-SpaceTourer out there from £37,990 OTR MRRP.

Citroën has introduced that New ë-Berlingo and New ë-SpaceTourer are actually open for orders, with first buyer deliveries anticipated in April. Both fashions show the model’s new design identification and emblem, with a redesigned exterior design and an up to date inside, whereas retaining the trademark practicality and luxury anticipated by Citroën clients. New ë-Berlingo and New ë-SpaceTourer provide clients a spread of latest options to supply peace of thoughts, connectivity, driver security and extra environment friendly powertrains.

Prices for New ë-Berlingo begin from £30,990 OTR MRRP and £37,990 OTR MRRP for New ë-SpaceTourer.

New ë-Berlingo

New ë-Berlingo options the brand new model emblem and Citroën’s new three-segment gentle signature, whereas the inside retains the modularity and luxury that made its predecessors so standard.

New ë-Berlingo is obtainable in two trim ranges, PLUS and MAX. PLUS variants are available two sizes (M – 4.41 m and XL – 4.76 m) with XL variations providing seating for as much as seven. With the entrance passenger seat folded down, the load size extends to 2.70 m for the M model and three.05 m for the XL model. New ë-Berlingo presents 27 completely different storage compartments, leading to 186 litres of sensible cupboard space. The range-topping MAX trim, presents state-of-the-art know-how and class-leading consolation. New ë-Berlingo is available in 5 physique colors together with new Kiama Blue and Sirkka Green, alongside Icy White, Perla Nera Black and Cumulus Grey.

New ë-Berlingo PLUS fashions come as normal with Rear Parking Sensors, a 10-inch totally digital driving instrument show, LED headlights, LED Daytime operating lights, and programmable cruise management and pace limiter to supply peace of thoughts on lengthy journeys. New ë-Berlingo can be out there with quite a few help applied sciences as normal together with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go perform, Electric Parking Brake, Reversing Camera with Top Rear Vision, and Towbar Stability Control.

In addition to the usual options discovered on PLUS fashions, New ë-Berlingo MAX variations profit from Citroën Advanced Comfort® entrance seats, which supply full of life colouring, specifically designed lateral help and excessive ranges of cushioning. In the rear of MAX variations, New ë-Berlingo comes with three unbiased, sliding and folding seats. MAX variations additionally include 17-inch ‘Topaz’ alloy wheels, gloss black roof bars and a leather-based steering wheel.

New ë-Berlingo additionally advantages from the most recent ‘My Citroën Drive Plus’ infotainment system as normal, which presents a high-definition 10-inch touchscreen out there with 3D Connected Navigation. It options wi-fi smartphone mirroring appropriate with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto, and in addition shows the rear-view reversing digicam with Top Rear Vision perform.

New ë-Berlingo has an environment friendly 100% electrical powertrain delivering 136hp (100kW) and a most torque of 260Nm, mixed with a brand new 52kWh(50kWh useable) battery. Thanks to the improved effectivity, the zero-emission vary of New ë-Berlingo is now as much as 205 miles (WLTP Mixed cycle) and will be charged from 0-80% in simply half-hour utilizing a 100kW DC fast charger. The new regenerative braking system now comes with a selection of three braking modes utilizing steering wheel-mounted paddles, additional growing effectivity.

For inside combustion engine variations of New Berlingo, environment friendly PureTech 110 bhp petrol and the BlueHDi 100 bhp and 130 bhp diesel engines can be found, however in M size solely.

New ë-Berlingo is obtainable from £30,990 OTR MRRP with New Berlingo ranging from £23,090 OTR MRRP.

New ë-SpaceTourer

New ë-SpaceTourer presents unrivalled consolation and stylish simplicity. Available in two physique lengths (M – 4.98 m and XL – 5.33 m), New ë-SpaceTourer is ready to accommodate as much as 9 passengers with a variety of seat configurations. New ë-SpaceTourer’s revamped exterior displays Citroën’s new design language, whereas the inside is extra snug, and extra related than earlier than with the model’s latest-generation infotainment system.

Private clients can select between 5, seven and eight-seater variations, whereas skilled clients will discover a resolution that may be customised to swimsuit their wants and carry from 5 to 9 occupants, together with the VIP Seating pack that includes a reversible second row and seating as much as seven individuals.

Practical and user-friendly for day by day life, it’s the ideally suited giant MPV for carrying households, associates, or sports activities groups, and can be an excellent selection for skilled passenger transport. New ë-SpaceTourer’s vary has been prolonged to 217 miles (WLTP mixed cycle) providing drivers entry to Low-Emission restricted city areas whereas having fun with unrivalled driving consolation.

New ë-SpaceTourer is obtainable in two trim ranges: YOU! and top-of-the-range MAX. Both trim ranges can be found in M and XL physique lengths, with YOU! fashions out there with each 50kWh and 75kWh batteries. Key normal options embody a totally digital driver’s show, a 10-inch HD touchscreen with wi-fi smartphone mirroring, rear parking sensors and quite a few enhanced security options, together with hold lane help, energetic security brake, pace restrict data with clever pace help, excessive beam help, and driver consideration alert.

MAX fashions characteristic a 180° parking digicam with entrance and rear parking sensors and lateral park help, in addition to 17-inch diamond-cut silver and black ‘Phoenix’ alloy wheels, Claudia Mistral leather-based seat trim, two hands-free sliding electrical rear doorways, heated entrance seats with therapeutic massage perform, and a heated leather-based steering wheel.

In the UK, New ë-SpaceTourer is obtainable with a complete and environment friendly vary of electrical powertrains, providing as much as 217 miles of vary (WLTP). It ensures sufficient vary for the overwhelming majority of day by day journeys and unprecedented experience consolation with out noise or vibration. The 136hp(100kW) motor is obtainable with two forms of lithium-ion battery. The 50kWh(46.3kWh useable) battery presents a spread of 139 miles (WLTP), completely suited to make use of for day by day shuttles between a metropolis centre and an airport, whereas the 75kWh(68kWh useable) battery, now provided for the primary time within the UK market, presents a spread of as much as 217 miles (WLTP).

New ë-SpaceTourer comes with a 7.4kW onboard charger as normal and an elective 11kW three-phase charger. From a 7.4kW AC charger, the 50kWh battery will be totally recharged in 6 hours 40 minutes and the 75kWh battery in 11 hours 20 minutes. Using an 11kW AC charger, full recharge is achieved in 4 hours 50 minutes for the 50kWh battery and seven hours half-hour for the 75kWh battery. With a 100kW DC fast charger, it solely takes 38 minutes (50kWh battery) or 45 minutes (75kWh battery) to cost the battery from 5-80%.

New ë-SpaceTourer is obtainable from £37,990 OTR MRRP.

Citroën Berlingo & ë-Berlingo pricing

TRIM LEVEL

ENGINE

SIZE

OTR MRRP

PLUS

PureTech 110 S&S 6-speed Manual

M

£23,090

BlueHDi 100 S&S 6-speed Manual

M

£24,190

BlueHDi 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed Auto

M

£26,790

100kW Electric with 52kW battery

M

£30,990

100kW Electric with 52kW battery

XL

£31,890

MAX

BlueHDi 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed Auto

M

£29,305

100kW Electric with 52kW battery

M

£33,505

Citroën ë-SpaceTourer pricing

TRIM LEVEL

ENGINE

SIZE

OTR MRRP

YOU!

100kW Electric with 52kW battery

M

£37,990

100kW Electric with 52kW battery

XL

£38,890

100kW Electric with 75kW battery

M

£43,390

100kW Electric with 75kW battery

XL

£44,290

MAX

100kW Electric with 75kW battery

M

£54,230

100kW Electric with 75kW battery

XL

£55,130

FiatUk

FIAT REVEALS NEW 600 HYBRID AND OPENS FOR ORDERS IN THE UK

  • Orders are actually open for the brand new Fiat 600 Hybrid
  • New 600 Hybrid is launched with a simplified line up that includes two trim ranges

Orders for the Fiat 600 Hybrid are actually open, with deliveries anticipated at retailers in June/July 2024. In line with FIAT’s dedication to simplicity and effectivity, the Fiat 600 Hybrid presents a refined line-up that includes two distinctive trim ranges: the entry-level 600 Hybrid and the premium 600 Hybrid La Prima.

The launch of the extremely anticipated Fiat 600 Hybrid, which will probably be provided alongside the lately launched, absolutely electrical Fiat 600e, marks a major milestone and is designed to satisfy the calls for of contemporary drivers whereas prioritizing sustainability and efficiency.

Built on the superior CMP2 platform, the Fiat 600 Hybrid integrates cutting-edge expertise derived from the acclaimed 600e sequence. With a sturdy 100 horsepower 48V Hybrid utility and a seamless 6-speed computerized gearbox, this groundbreaking powertrain ensures a dynamic driving expertise whereas prioritising environmental accountability. Thanks to the progressive integration of an electrical motor inside the gearbox, the 600 Hybrid boasts full electrical capabilities, permitting for easy detachment of the engine from the transmission.

 

2 TRIMS (NO PACKS)

OTR

PAINT OPTIONS

600 Hybrid

£23,965

Red, White, Black

+Sea, Earth, Sky, Sun of Italy

600 Hybrid La Prima

£26,965

Sea, Earth, Sky, Sun of Italy

 

Key Highlights of the Fiat 600 Hybrid:

  • Two Trim Levels: 600 Hybrid and 600 Hybrid La Prima
  • Innovative 100 horsepower 48V Hybrid powertrain
  • Advanced CMP2 platform for enhanced efficiency and effectivity
  • Standard options embody 17-inch Diamond-Cut alloy wheels, Fiat Black & Ivory bi-colour material seats, and heated entrance seats (600 Hybrid)
  • Premium options on La Prima: 18-inch Diamond-Cut alloy wheels, luxurious Eco-Leather seats, autonomous driving (stage 2), driver seat therapeutic massage, and wi-fi cellphone charging
  • Customization choices: Red paint for 600 Hybrid at no extra value; Sun of Italy paint at no extra value for 600 La Prima Hybrid; optionally available paint upgrades out there.

Further particulars, together with pricing and technical specs will probably be out there through the Fiat web site at present.

ENDS

Contact: 

VINCE CLISHAM
HEAD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
vincent.clisham@stellantis.com

TEL +44(0)7835 114390

 LUCINDA INGGS 
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
lucinda.inggs@stellantis.com

TEL +44(0)7542 394878

MICHAEL ARNOLD
PRESS FLEET MANAGER
pressfleet@stellantis.com   

TEL +44(0)7831 829410

JEREMY TOWNSEND
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
jeremy.townsend@stellantis.com   

TEL +44(0)7827 896480

PeugeotUk

PEUGEOT OPENS ORDERS FOR NEW 2008 HYBRID AND ADDS NEW POWERTRAIN OPTION TO THE E-2008 FOR THE 2024 MODEL YEAR

PEUGEOT has introduced that the 48V self-charging HYBRID powertrain is now open for orders on the brand new 2008, with first buyer deliveries due in March. In addition, the brand new E-2008 will now even be accessible with a 100kW (136hp) electrical motor and 50kWh battery. The new E-2008 is offered with 0% APR over 4 years and no minimal deposit, in addition to £4,000 help, because of the PEUGEOT Switch Grant.

New to the 2008 vary, the HYBRID 136 e-DSC6 combines a 1.2-litre petrol engine with a brand new six-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox incorporating a 21kW electrical motor and a 0.9kWh 48V Lithium-ion battery to ship improved effectivity and additional torque at low revs.

The 2008’s new hybrid powertrain gives as much as 1km of electric-only vary for low-speed city cruising, improved gasoline economic system for fewer journeys to the pumps, and a discount in CO2 of as much as 26g/km in comparison with the prevailing PureTech 130 EAT8 engine. Thanks to the CO2 discount, the hybrid powertrain has a diminished fee of Vehicle Excise Duty and a decrease fee of Benefit-in-Kind Tax for firm automobile drivers.

In addition to the hybrid powertrain, the 100kW (136hp) electrical powertrain with the 50kWh battery is now accessible on the brand new E-2008, delivering a variety of as much as 214 miles (WLTP), and zero-emission efficiency and luxury at a decrease entry value level. With this powertrain, clients can obtain a 20-80% cost in lower than half-hour when utilizing a 100kW DC fast charger, extending to 7 hours and half-hour when utilizing a 7.4kW AC quick charger.

In addition, the prevailing PureTech 100 powertrain with a six-speed guide transmission is now accessible on Allure trim fashions, which means the upper specification of Allure turns into much more reasonably priced with the diminished value stroll from the Active trim.

 

Pricing – New 2008

TRIM

ENGINE

CO2
g/km

NEW MRRP (OTR)

WLTP Electric Range (miles)

ACTIVE

1.2L PureTech 100 guide

126

£24,170

–

HYBRID 136 e-DSC6

111

£27,770

–

Electric 50kWh 136

0

£35,700

214

ALLURE

1.2L PureTech 100 guide

127

£26,170

–

1.2L PureTech 130 guide

129

£27,370

–

1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8

137

£28,970

–

HYBRID 136 e-DSC6

111

£29,770

–

Electric 50kWh 136

0

£37,700

213

GT

1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8

137

£31,170

–

HYBRID 136 e-DSC6

111

£31,970

–

Electric 50kWh 136

0

£39,900

213

Electric 54kWh 156

0

£40,700

249

 

Featured

The Hyundai Creta N Line Already Has A Wait Time Of Up To 2 Months Ahead Of Launch

The sportier-looking model of the Creta SUV will go on sale on March 11 in India

Hyundai Creta N Line waiting period

  • Bookings for the Creta N Line are open for Rs 25,000 each on-line and at dealerships.

  • The SUV is anticipating a wait time of six to eight weeks from the day of launch.

  • Its exterior revisions embrace pink highlights and ‘N Line’ badges throughout.

  • Cabin to get an all-black theme with pink accents on the dashboard.

  • Features on board might embrace twin digital shows, six airbags and ADAS.

  • Gets a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit with each 6-speed MT and 7-speed DCT.

  • Prices might begin from Rs 17.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

The much-anticipated Hyundai Creta N Line is about to go on sale on March 11. Hyundai is already taking bookings for the sportier SUV for Rs 25,000 each on-line and at its dealerships. It’s now been revealed that the carmaker is estimating a ready interval starting from six to eight weeks forward of the Creta N Line’s launch with deliveries prone to begin from May 2024.

Here’s a fast overview of the sportier Creta forward of its worth announcement:

Overall Changes Summarised

Hyundai Creta N Line

The Hyundai Creta N Line has a sportier look in comparison with its common counterpart. Changes on the Creta N Line over the usual Creta embrace a redesigned grille, tweaked bumpers, a number of ‘N Line’ badges on the outside, pink highlights, a dual-tip exhaust, and greater 18-inch alloy wheels with pink brake callipers. It additionally will get a brand new shade known as Thunder Blue with a distinction black roof.

On the within, the carmaker will present it with an all-black theme that will probably be complemented by pink highlights on the dashboard and distinction pink stitching for the upholstery. The Creta N Line may also include the N Line-specific steering wheel.

What Features Will It Get?

We predict Hyundai to supply the Creta N Line with the usual mannequin’s twin 10.25-inch shows (one for instrumentation and the opposite for infotainment), ventilated entrance seats, panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone AC.

Hyundai Creta N Line six airbags

In phrases of occupant safety, the sportier Hyundai SUV will probably be outfitted with six airbags, digital stability management (ESC), hill help and digital parking brake with auto-hold. It can also be seemingly that the Creta N Line will get some superior driver help programs (ADAS) tech.

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A Turbocharged Engine Under The Hood

2024 Hyundai Creta turbo-petrol engine

Hyundai will provide the Creta N Line with the identical 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (160 PS/ 253 Nm) as the usual mannequin, however is probably going to offer it with the choice of a 6-speed guide gearbox along with the 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automated transmission).

We predict it to have a barely totally different suspension setup and faster steering response for improved dealing with to additional set it aside from the common Creta. Hyundai might additionally provide it with a sportier-sounding exhaust.

Expected Price And Rivals

Hyundai Creta N Line rear

The Hyundai Creta N Line is prone to be priced from Rs 17.50 lakh (ex-showroom). It will struggle it out with the Kia Seltos GTX+ and X-Line, whereas additionally serving as a sportier-looking various to the likes of the Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun GT Line, and MG Astor.

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RollsRoyce

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS OPENS APPLICATION WINDOW FOR 2024 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

  • Rolls-Royce invitations functions for its 2024 Apprenticeship programme
  • Application window open till 31 March 2024
  • Opportunities to realize hands-on, sensible coaching expertise in departments and capabilities throughout the corporate, working alongside skilled colleagues
  • All Apprentices additionally research for nationally recognised {qualifications} by additional and better schooling companions within the native space
  • Demand for locations is all the time excessive, so early registration is strongly really helpful. Visit: www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/careers or e mail futuretalent@rolls-roycemotorcars.com


“The Rolls-Royce Apprenticeships scheme is one of the most respected and prestigious of its kind in the country. We’re looking for people interested in administration, support and commercial roles as well as craft and manufacturing, so you don’t need to be a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) specialist to apply – but if you are, this is definitely one of the best places in the world to pursue your interest in engineering and technology. With qualifications available from Level 2 right up to Level 6, we have Apprenticeships suitable for everyone; from those leaving school at 16, to those seeking an alternative to a traditional university course. We look forward to receiving applications and meeting prospective candidates over the coming weeks.” 
 Mark Adams, Director of Human Resources, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Applications for the 2024 Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship Programme are actually open, the corporate has confirmed.

Part of the Rolls-Royce Future Talent programme, which additionally contains Internships and Graduate Placements, the Apprenticeship scheme has run yearly since 2006 and is without doubt one of the most revered and prestigious of its sort within the UK. It provides profitable candidates unrivalled sensible coaching {and professional} growth, working alongside skilled specialists on the Home of Rolls-Royce. In addition to their work-based coaching, Apprentices achieve nationally recognised {qualifications} by additional and better schooling suppliers across the native space.

This yr, the corporate is providing Level 2 Apprenticeships – notably appropriate for these leaving college after GCSEs – within the Interior Trim Centre, Technical Assembly, Sewing, Interior Surface Centre and Robot Operations. There are additionally Level 3 (A-level equal) alternatives in Milling Machining, Exterior Surface Centre and Assembly Test & Finish.

For these looking for a substitute for the normal college route after A-levels, Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships can be found in technical areas together with Digitalisation, Product Development, Technical Planning, Quality and Production Control and Assembly Quality.

Rolls-Royce is eager to stress that it has Apprenticeships appropriate for folks with a variety of prior expertise, pursuits and academic backgrounds. As nicely as catering for these eager to pursue STEAM careers, the corporate is searching for candidates fascinated with industrial, administrative and non-production roles. This yr, for instance, it’s recruiting at Level 3 in Logistics, and for Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships in Marketing Regional Sales & Business.

At the top of their preliminary coaching, Apprentices could also be invited to increase their time at Goodwood and research for extra superior {qualifications}. Candidates who attain constantly excessive requirements all through their coaching could also be supplied a everlasting job with the corporate.

This yr’s software window is now open. Candidates are inspired to use as quickly as potential, as locations are restricted and demand is all the time extraordinarily excessive. The deadline to use for every function varies, with some closing as early as 25 February. The firm can also shut functions for specific roles early if it has already obtained adequate functions earlier than the ultimate cut-off date.

For extra info and to use, please e mail futuretalent@rolls-roycemotorcars.com