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The New Skoda Octavia RS Is Coming February 14

Hot on the heels of the Volkswagen Golf’s facelift, its bigger counterpart from the Czech Republic will get a revision as properly. Skoda dropped design sketches of the brand new Octavia that debuts on February 14. We ought to see the prolonged lineup subsequent week contemplating the teasers depict each physique kinds and the flagship RS.

The actual factor will not look almost as good as this digital drawing. Nevertheless, we discover some attention-grabbing particulars, such because the redesigned daytime working lights extending downward on the bumper. The 2024 Octavia will use next-gen matrix LED headlights with blue inside accents.


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DS Automobiles Reveals DS 7 Vauban: An Armoured Plug-In Hybrid

  • DS Automobiles introduces the DS 7 Vauban, an armoured plug-in hybrid model based on the DS 7 Élysée designed for the French Presidency

After the success of the DS 7 Élysée for the French Presidency, DS Automobiles has announced the DS 7 Vauban, an armoured plug-in hybrid that marks a new collaboration between DS Automobiles and WELP Group.

The DS 7 Élysée is a unique design based on the DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 300, with added armor, an extended chassis, and special equipment for occupant protection.

The positive response to the exclusive DS 7 Élysée has led to the development of a limited batch of armoured DS 7 Vauban cars. The DS 7 Vauban is based on the DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 300 and features reinforced materials such as aramids and safety glass, offering a VPAM 4 level of ballistics protection. The interior has also been refined by DS upholsterers.

Additional specifications can be requested for enhanced protection (automatic fire extinguishers, closed-circuit ventilation, siren, intercom, etc.), passenger comfort (extra USB sockets, reading lights, etc.), and vehicle customization (body colors, interior trim, stitching, flag holders).

The DS 7 Vauban is named after a series of forts built in the late 17th century. These forts, designed by Marquis Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, can be found across France and Europe and are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The DS 7 Vauban is manufactured by WELP France in Hérimoncourt, following the acquisition of a former Stellantis site. The first units will be available from April 2024.

Motorsport

See Speeding Driver Illegally Pass Unmarked Police Car, Get Served Instant Justice

In the Czech Republic, a driver recently attempted to illegally overtake two cars on a two-lane road near a railroad crossing. While this type of behavior is common worldwide, what makes this situation unusual is that one of the cars being passed was an unmarked police car.

The incident was captured on two cameras inside the unmarked police car, one on the dashboard and another facing out the rear window. As the police car approaches a railroad crossing, it slows down along with the hatchback in front of it. At the same time, a large tandem trailer truck approaches from the opposite lane.

A silver Ford then approaches from behind. As soon as the truck passes, the Ford speeds up, overtaking both the police car and the hatchback just as they cross the railroad track. Immediately, the unmarked police car accelerates, overtaking the hatchback and initiating a pursuit of the Ford. It is unclear if the police car turned on its lights and siren, but the Ford quickly activates its hazard lights and pulls over to the side of the road, waiting for the police officer to approach.

According to the Czechia Police YouTube channel, the violation occurred at a rail crossing near Sedlec, a community located about forty miles outside Prague, in a no-passing zone. The thirty-eight-year-old foreign driver of the Ford was cited for making an illegal pass and could face a fine of up to $439 (10,000 Czech crowns), as well as a potential one-year driving ban.

Although no one was injured, and no vehicles were damaged in this incident, it had the potential for a serious accident. Train-truck collisions can result in train derailments, explosions, and significant damage. Similarly, drivers who attempt illegal passes often face instant karma and the consequences of their actions.