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Volkswagen | A helping hand from Rivian for the electric Golf

A few weeks after announcing the creation of a joint venture with the young American manufacturer of electric vehicles Rivian, the big boss of Volkswagen, Thomas Schäfer, declared that the next generation of the Golf will benefit from this close collaboration. The iconic model, the ninth electrified generation of which will see the light of day in 2029, will be based on a new modular platform called Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). The current engine vintage could, however, survive in parallel…
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Mazda CX-50 hybrid | Resilience factor

Mazda has always been known for its contrarian choices. This led him, among other things, to continue the development of the rotary engine or to create, very recently, an in-line six-cylinder engine which only runs on gasoline. To conquer without danger, we triumph without glory, don't we? However, increasingly restrictive environmental legislation is forcing the small Hiroshima brand – other manufacturers too – to fall into line. To prefer efficiency to originality. And in doing so, Mazda loses, just like…
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A first electric popemobile | The Press

Showing that electrification is spreading to the most unsuspected places, it is now Pope Francis' turn to take possession of his first official vehicle without a thermal engine. It was the manufacturer Mercedes-Benz which made the announcement last week. For 94 years, it has supplied the famous popemobiles which transport the sovereign pontiff during public events. Unsurprisingly, this new iteration is based on a Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV, continuing a 45-year-old mobile tradition. Designed in conjunction with the Vatican authorities, this…
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Test drive | Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: the expressive hybrid

With the advent of its eighth generation, the Chevrolet Corvette was radically transformed by choosing to embed its V8 in the central rear position. This revolutionary posture for the archetypal American sports car was accompanied by a bold evolutionary strategy involving its electrification in various forms. It was the E-Ray that got the ball rolling with its electric motor at the bow to support its roaring “small-block” behind the passenger compartment. Heresy or brilliant four-season sports car? Its design PHOTO…
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Quick test | Lincoln Nautilus: getting lost in conjectures

The Nautilus is the first Lincoln brand model assembled in China. A historic milestone for this manufacturer rooted in American culture and named in honor of former President Abraham Lincoln. Despite this exceptional status and a competitive price range, the mid-size SUV is bogged down in an overflow of technology. It is nevertheless thanks to this same technology that the first contact with the passenger compartment of this Nautilus is breathtaking. A top 48” digital strip then comes alive with…
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Kia K4 | Boldness at a low price

When it debuted at the New York Auto Show, the Kia K4 seemed original, but complicated. Eight months of reflection and 600 kilometers on board have changed this first assessment. Disconcerting and undoubtedly temporal, the South Korean compact has the merit of having a real personality. It expresses the return to favor of bold style for the “affordable” sedan (less than $30,000, all the same) for ordinary people. Don’t be too quick to trumpet “the Forte is no more, long…
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Toyota wants to revive the Celica

Japanese manufacturer Toyota intends to revive the Celica, one of its most notorious affordable sports cars. At least that's what was put forward during a press conference held as part of the Japan Rally, the final event of the World Rally Championship. According to a short article in the Japanese magazine Best CarToyota vice president of product Yuki Nakajima said the Celica will be reborn and could make its first public outing as early as next year. It is obviously…
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Brand repositioning | Jaguar unveils electric and pink concept

(London) Two weeks after announcing a radical repositioning of its brand, the British luxury car manufacturer Jaguar presented a surprising pink electric concept vehicle, which is attracting criticism. The Jaguar Type 00, unveiled Monday in Miami, is presented as a racing car “with bold shapes and exuberant proportions”, which “defies the conventions of electric vehicles, with a long hood, a slender roofline” and “a spectacular silhouette “. The company intends to make the vehicle, also presented in sky blue, a…
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Brand repositioning | Jaguar's flashy turn criticized from all sides

(London) No more English green and the internal combustion engine, welcome to pink and electric: the venerable British luxury car manufacturer Jaguar has taken a 180-degree turn to reach a wealthier clientele, attracting sometimes violent criticism. By presenting a gleaming electric concept car in flashy pink in Miami on Monday, in a clear break with its traditional fundamentals, the brand hoped to surprise. Mission accomplished: the manufacturer, owned by the Indian Tata Motors, is making headlines again. And its repositioning…
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Techno | Towards more efficient electric vehicles?

It will soon be possible for electric car drivers to improve the charging speed, safety and efficiency of their vehicle. Nothing to displease many motorists, let's say. At least that is what the company Forvia Hella will offer them, an automotive equipment supplier which has been operating on an international market for a number of years and which already offers several creations in the field. And this time, the company wants to broaden its range of products and direct its…