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30.06.2021
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Start of serial production of Mercedes-Benz eActros

Testing of the Mercedes-Benz eActros electric truck has been completed. On June 30, the developers officially announced the readiness of the car for mass production. The eActros model is the first heavy-duty electric truck, the mass production of which will be launched at the German plant in the city of Werth in the fall of 2021. The car will be produced in two versions. The first version - with a two-axle chassis and a load capacity of 19 tons. It is equipped with three 105 kWh batteries. The second version with a three-axle chassis and a load capacity of 27 tons. It is equipped with four batteries. The maximum battery charge is 420 kW. hour, which will make it possible to travel up to 400 km.

28.06.2021
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Volkswagen introduced another modification of the Caddy PanAmericana

Not so long ago, we examined the Volkswagen Caddy model in detail, and today we will talk about another modification for off-road driving - the PanAmericana model. The PanAmericana is also part of the 5th generation Volkswagen range, but was designed with "difficult roads" in mind. Initially, the developers set out to make it possible to travel along the route "from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego" and comfortably cross half the globe from north to south. As a result, the development received the name - PanAmericana.

22.06.2021
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The design of the Volkswagen Multivan was awarded!

The award for the best car design went to the Volkswagen Multivan. This new generation car was the most interesting of all in the prestigious Red Dot Award ranking. The jury annually chooses the winner in different nominations. This time in the nomination "Automobiles and Motorcycles" the winner was the novelty from Volkswagen, the Multivan T7, which received the award - "Red Dot: Best of the Best". As the jury members who determined the winner later commented, the Multivan T7 won their hearts with its progressive design, wide customization options, including floor level and many other details. The overall impression of use and excellent proportions that will look just as "fresh" after a long time.

10.05.2021
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Mercedes-Benz introduced a new premium model - Concept EQT

The new premium electric car in the T-Class line was presented by Mercedes-Benz. Dimensions, design and technological solutions reflect the coziness and comfort of this family car. The Concept EQT is presented as a new type of versatile vehicle that combines the advantages of electric vehicles with the capabilities of small vans and the highest level of comfort. Car dimensions: length - 4 m 94.5 cm; width - 1 m. 86.3 cm. and height 1 m. 82.6 cm. The design of the EQT model is quite consistent in spirit with the line of the EQ family. Its bright distinguishing feature is a graceful radiator grille that extends onto the front bumper. The car also received full LED headlights and full LED taillights. 21-inch alloy wheels look very advantageous on wheels. The car has three rows of seats and is designed for 7 passengers. For ease of landing, the rear doors on both sides are sliding. Three child seats are provided for the second row seats. As for the third row of seats, it can be folded or dismantled. It is noteworthy that the manufacturer added a little surprise - an electric skateboard is "hidden" in the luggage compartment under the floor of the car.

03.05.2021
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Volkswagen Caddy 5th generation delighted customers

The German magazine Auto Bild conducted a poll among its readers to determine the best car in the "Compact Vans - Quality" category. According to its results, the undisputed victory was won by Volkswagen Caddy. This is the 10th such poll from Auto Bild magazine. It is worth noting that the choice was quite large, readers had to determine the best car from 37 brands in 14 segments. Thus, research is carried out to determine the best brand among all classes. Criteria such as quality, price and design are evaluated.

28.04.2021
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Volkswagen T7 Multivan will be without a gear lever

Unexpected news came from Volkswagen engineers - the new Volkswagen T7 Multivan model will be presented with significant changes. Of greatest interest was the rejection of the gear lever, as the developers decided to report in their devotions. So, step by step, details began to appear about the features of the new model, which should become the most comfortable member of the T7 family.

22.04.2021
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Completion of testing Mercedes-Benz Actros

Representatives of the Paulaner GSG company from Munich announced the start of the final stage of testing the Mercedes-Benz eActros model, which was tested on real routes for a long time and showed its best side. The eActros electric truck belongs to the heavy class and is already ready for series production. It is worth noting that testing has been conducted since 2018 and Paulaner GSG was one of the last to take this car for a long test drive. The company is engaged in logistics and delivery of goods in the supermarket chain, in particular, carries drinks. And the truck passes a route from 100 to 200 km daily without recharging. Charging itself is carried out by the company mainly at night, at the company's grocery warehouses.

30.03.2021
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Started sales of the new Renault Kangoo

Renault has resumed accepting applications for its new Renault Kangoo model. Already from April 1, it will be possible to leave your request for a car, and sales will begin in 2 months. In France, the car will be available from June and preliminary prices have already been announced: - from 24900 euros - the cost of a car with a gasoline engine 1.3 TCe FAP in 100 k.s.; - from 25,900 euros - the cost of a car with a 1.5 Blue dCi diesel engine at 95 k.s.; - from 27,900 euros - the cost of a car with a 1.3 TCe FAP gasoline engine.

24.03.2021
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What does the Mercedes-Benz eActros electric truck look like?

Mercedes-Benz is ready to test its first electric truck on a special track. This is an electrified section of the eWayBW road, where various environmentally friendly vehicles from various manufacturers are tested. Serial production of the Mercedes-Benz eActros truck is scheduled for this year at the plant in Werth. This is a completely electric truck for transporting heavy loads. Real tests of this model began a long time ago, back in July 2019. The transport company Logistik Schmitt, based in the Black Forest, agreed to test the new product. Under her leadership, the car has already managed to cover almost 50,000 km, make more than 5,000 trips and deliver more than 30,000 tons of various cargoes. A little later, at the beginning of 2021, eActros was tested on a special section of the B462 highway. There, a truck drives 250-300 km a day, which is already 100 km more than it was before.

28.02.2021
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Hydrogen cars - how has the technology evolved and what to expect?

The day is not far off when Daimler Truck AG will begin the first tests of trucks powered by hydrogen. How did the Fuel Cell technology develop and what are its features?

Scheduled tests for hydrogen vehicles at Mercedes-Benz will take place as early as 2023. If everything goes well, then in the second half of this decade we will be able to observe the mass production of such cars. Passenger cars, trucks, as well as public transport will be equipped with Fuel Cell engines. To make this possible, over the past 3 decades, painstaking work has been carried out to improve this technology.

27.02.2021
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What does a self-driving car from Volkswagen look like?

Already in 2022, Volkswagen will show the world a working sample of an unmanned, autonomous car called the Volkswagen ID. BUZZ. This is an electric van that will go on sale by 2025. The long-awaited decision was finally made by the Volkswagen Group Supervisory Board, which approved a modern program for the development of the concept of building autonomous vehicles - Autonomous Driving R&D.

28.01.2021
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Nissan offered a mini-office on wheels - Office Pod van

The car Nissan Office Pod was supposed to be shown to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show, which was scheduled for January 15-17, 2021, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the main event was cancelled. However, the organizers did not want to upset the visitors of the exhibition and decided to make it virtual.