Auteur/autrice : Mustapha Zemri

Cette année, le Salon de Genève sera l’occasion de découvrir de nombreux nouveautés plus passionnantes les unes que les autres, avec notamment la Première Mondiale de la CUPRA Formentor, le premier modèle développé exclusivement pour CUPRA, ainsi que la première présentation publique de la CUPRA Leon. SEAT présentera également au public la toute Nouvelle SEAT Leon dans toutes ses énergies alternatives, mild-hybrid, plug-in-hybrid et aussi GNV qui sera présentée pour la première fois. La SEAT Tarraco FR sera également dévoilée en Première Mondiale. L’entreprise profitera également du salon pour présenter ses dernières nouveautés en matière de mobilité urbaine. L’eScooter sera…

Lors de la 19ème édition des prix AUTOBEST, le Chef du Design de Hyundai Motor Group, Luc Donckerwolke, s’est vu remettre le prix DESIGNBEST. Il devient ainsi le tout dernier membre du cercle très fermé des lauréats du DESIGNBEST d’AUTOBEST composé des plus éminents designers de l’industrie automobile. Luc Donckerwolke, Chef du Design et Vice Président Exécutif de Hyundai Motor Group , supervise la stratégie et les orientations stylistiques des marques Hyundai, Kia et Genesis. Les membres du jury d’AUTOBEST, représentant 31 pays européens, ont salué les réalisations de Luc Donckerwolke lors de la cérémonie de remise des prix à…

Innovative technology and inventiveness have been the hallmarks of SKODA cars from the very beginning. Their development has always been centred around the driver’s needs. Even in its early years, the brand implemented solutions that were considered ingenious and surprisingly simple. This has not changed over the decades, but the concept has been perfected and the term ‘Simply Clever’ is now strongly associated with the brand’s identity. To date, ŠKODA has implemented more than 60 of these Simply Clever features that make automotive life significantly more enjoyable. The overview of Simply Clever features is available at ŠKODApedia. Martin Soukup, Head of…

Centrée sur l’incroyable complexe du Las Vegas Motor Speedway, la présentation presse du leader de la famille Z a accueilli plus de quarante médias d’Europe et des États-Unis, plus un groupe chanceux de cinq fans de Kawasaki qui ont gagné des places pour « l’Ultimate Test Ride ». L’emblématique Las Vegas Motor Speedway avec une inclinaison allant jusqu’à 20 degrés est normalement utilisé pour le sport à quatre roues préféré des Américains, la NASCAR ; mais pendant une période de deux semaines en février, il n’a pas fait écho au son des moteurs de course automobile V8, mais au « tour de force »…

From the original race bike that inspired and created the Triumph Daytona name, through to Triumph’s recent and most significant Supersport TT bikes, the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience unveils its largest exhibition to date at the home of Triumph, within its Hinckley Headquarters. Visitors to the Factory Visitor Experience will now be able to follow the bloodline of Triumph’s legendary Daytona with a new exhibition which will be on display from now until mid-August. An impressive layout presents 14 iconic Daytona motorcycles that illustrate in chronological order the timeline of this incredible model range and features the most important race-winning…

The ID.302 from Volkswagen enters the new era of e-mobility – quietly but with full power. After all, the typical properties of the electric drive system change the way in which power is transmitted. The powerful APP310 e-drive unit transmits power to the driven wheels using an extremely compact gearbox. The ID.3’s single gear is able to cope with all driving situations. The mechanism used has only a small number of cogs. This 1-speed gearbox is part of the electric drive system for the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) and is manufactured by Volkswagen Group Components at the Kassel plant. But…

Volkswagen ramps up its hybrid campaign in 2020: with the world premiere of the new Touareg R at the Geneva Motor Show (5 to 15 March 2020), the brand’s top-of-the-range model now also features a plug-in hybrid drive. The Touareg R with a power output of 340 kW (462 PS) offers an innovative blend of superlative performance and electric efficiency. When the battery is sufficiently charged, the new SUV always starts in electric E-MODE for zero emissions. The all-round talent can be driven at up to 140 km/h using electric power; above this speed, the turbocharged V6 petrol engine (TSI)…

Parking a van that is more than one metre longer than a Mondeo wagon in crowded streets or loading bays can be the stuff of nightmares. And even a low-speed bump can cost a business money in lost working time and repairs, with the potential for increased insurance costs, particularly if a third party is involved. The new Ford Transit takes the stress out of parking with advanced technologies that can also help avoid expensive parking prangs. Ford’s Active Park Assist technology helps Transit drivers to find a suitably-sized parking space and then automatically steers the vehicle into the spot…

Yamaha a décidé de faire procéder par précaution au remplacement de la béquille centrale des TMAX 530 (2017-2019). Cette action s’inscrit dans une démarche constante de la marque pour améliorer la qualité de ses machines. 1. Machines concernées : • XP530-TMAX modèles 2017-2018 (BV11 ; BV12) dont les numéros de série sont compris entre SJ141 0000301 et SJ141 0004399. • XP530-TMAX SX modèles 2017-2019 (BX31 ; BX38 ; BX3D) dont les numéros de série sont compris entre SJ142 0000301 et SJ142 0012769. • XP530-TMAX DX modèles 2017-2019 (BC31 ; BC38 ; BC3D) dont les numéros de série sont compris entre SJ145 0000301 et SJ145 0022381. Soit,…

L’épidémie de coronavirus montre ses effets néfastes sur le marché chinois, par conséquent, les ventes de voitures neuves ont chuté de 92% au cours de la première quinzaine de février. La baisse des ventes a été encore pire au cours de la première semaine de février, marquant une moyenne quotidienne de seulement 811 véhicules à l’échelle nationale, soit une baisse de 96%. Selon la China Passenger Car Association, cette chute massive des ventes est un effet temporaire causé par l’épidémie, car selon la même source les chiffres vont augmenter une fois que les concessionnaires retrouveront leur rythme habituel. « Il n’y…

With their generous interiors and superb versatility, SKODA vehicles are popular cars for families with children. When travelling with youngsters, however, these young passengers must be secured in suitable and approved child seats before every journey to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident. The safest place for children is on the rear seat, but solutions for the front passenger seat are also available. The ŠKODA Genuine Accessories range offers suitable child seats for any age. Children travelling in a car require a particularly high level of protection. Their muscles and bones are still growing and are not…

The Czech automobile manufacturer SKODA AUTO is continuing its internationalisation and will also be officially represented in Sri Lanka from May 2020. ŠKODA AUTO CEO Bernhard Maier emphasises: “Further internationalising our brand and conquering new markets are central areas of action laid out in the ŠKODA Strategy 2025. By re-entering the Sri Lankan market, we are taking the next step in raising ŠKODA’s position worldwide.” After 17 years, ŠKODA AUTO is returning to Sri Lanka: In May 2020, ŠKODA is going to open a central showroom and sales location in Colombo, the capital of the island state located off the…

The Kia e-Niro has been honoured as the ‘Best Electric Car’ in the 2019 Global Mobi Awards. The Global Mobi Awards, held annually in Portugal, recognises the leading names in the intelligent mobility sector. The Kia e-Niro electric crossover took home the Best Electric Car award ahead of a growing number of rivals in the EV segment. The award was one of a number announced this week at the Global Mobi Awards event in Lisbon, with prizes for a range of organisations and initiatives in the intelligent mobility sector. « The Kia e-Niro’s award from the Global Mobi Awards jury is…

Hyundai Motor Company has displayed its commitment to sustainable mobility by screening a five-minute film, starring world-renowned boy band BTS alongside the company’s NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), on the Marriott Marquis hotel’s digital billboard overlooking Broadway in the heart of Times Square, New York City. The collaborative film, as part of Hyundai’s global hydrogen campaign, was screened recurrently for an hour from 7-8 p.m. ET today. Previously, BTS kicked off the campaign as Hyundai Global Brand Ambassadors by arriving at the 62nd Grammy Awards in a NEXO. In the film, each of BTS’s seven members, through hand-written messages, describes the beauty…

With the new Astra in showrooms now, Vauxhall is highlighting the significant and attractive savings to be made by business customers, thanks to its compliance with the Real Driving Emissions Step 2 (RDE2) standards. As the only RDE2-compliant mainstream production car, the new diesel-powered Vauxhall Astra not only offers excellent fuel efficiency, but also great cost savings. Business customers do not pay the 4% surcharge on benefit in kind (BiK) rates. Businesses also benefit from class 1A National Insurance contribution savings and cheaper first-year vehicle excise duty (VED) than non-compliant diesels. With the cleaner, meaner and leaner Vauxhall Astra, fleet…

DS Automobiles will unveil two world firsts on its stand at the Geneva Motor Show. Fifty years after revealing the SM – 10 March 1970 – the new premium French brand will present its third model and a new concept car. In fact, World premiere of a new model to enhance a DS range already comprising DS 7 CROSSBACK and DS 3 CROSSBACK. The World debut of a concept car that’s particularly sophisticated and technically advanced to portray the beginning of a new era. Otherwise, Electrification at the heart of the DS strategy with DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE and DS 7…

La production de la Bugatti Chiron est entrée dans sa seconde phase, le constructeur automobile de Molsheim a révélé une nouvelle édition spéciale, qui sera rendue publique lors du prochain salon de Genève, le 3 mars 2020. Baptisée Chiron Sport «Edition Noire Sportive» et habillée en fibre de carbone de couleur mat avec un intérieur tout noir assorti, cette édition a été inspiré par le modèle unique ‘La Voiture Noire’. «Chaque Chiron qui a quitté notre Atelier au cours des trois dernières années est un chef-d’œuvre technologique. Cela vaut également pour le 250e exemplaire », a déclaré le PDG Stephan…

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata today was named one of Autotrader’s 10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000 for 2020. The honor is the latest in a series of accolades for the eighth-generation Sonata, Hyundai’s longest-standing nameplate and most successful model. Considering how much time American drivers spend in their vehicles, Autotrader seeks to help car buyers look beyond outward appearances to find vehicles that also feature outstanding interiors. “Most people spend several hours inside their vehicle each week, so interior features are extremely important when determining which new car to buy,” said Tara Trompeter, managing editor for Autotrader. “While you could shell out…

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation announced today that they have developed the world’s first predictive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Connected Shift System, enabling the vehicle to automatically shift to the optimal gear after identifying the road and traffic conditions ahead. Hyundai and Kia plan to apply the technology on future vehicles. During system development, the companies filed about 40 major patents in South Korea and abroad. While the technologies used to automatically shift depend on drivers’ preferences, such as Smart Drive Mode – available on most current Hyundai and Kia models – ICT Connected Shift System is…

Volvo Cars vient de dévoiler aujourd’hui les versions restylées de la berline S90 et des modèles break V90 / V90 Cross Country. Ces deux nouveautés adoptent un design extérieur raffiné et un tout nouveau système audio ultramoderne de Bowers et Wilkins. En termes de design extérieur, les concepteurs de Volvo ont introduit un certain nombre d’améliorations à l’avant et à l’arrière des S90 et V90, notamment de nouveaux phares antibrouillards, un nouveau design de becquet ainsi qu’un nouveau pare-chocs avant. Sur les V90 et V90 Cross Country, la caractéristique la plus frappante est un tout nouveau design de feu arrière,…