The Mini of the fourth generation took to the roads (at least in Slovenia) very calmly without any fanfare, but considering that it is a completely new flagship of this brand, the opposite would be expected. However, the sporty little Mini Cooper S has gained in spirit in all respects, both in terms of proportions and spaciousness, as well as technology and performance.
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Miha has been involved in motoring since he was 24 years old, when he took over the position of motoring editor at the then still emerging newspaper Žurnal. In addition, in the following years, he also wrote about everything related to technology and technologies in development, and as an idea leader he also set up many recognizable projects, such as Varčni Voznik, Karting Zvezd and Žurnalov Avto Leta. He is now continuing his journey as a marketing manager at the Volan show, where he takes care of projects such as Red Steering Wheel, Varno za Volanom and the like. One of the main guidelines in his reporting on everything related to technology has always been: ecology, quality of living, as well as the advantages that advanced technology brings to the average person or user.
The Swedes just unveiled the new Volvo XC90 a month before its premiere in Paris, which surprises with its modern design and advanced interior features. It will also bring a lot of new things in the field of advanced technology, where it will surpass even the most prestigious competition. On the roads in March next year for at least EUR 50 thousand.
Carens of the first generation offered quite a lot for what was invested, but despite everything, it lagged behind the fierce European competition both in terms of external appearance, as well as in terms of interior space and content. These are precisely the aspects that Kia's experts tackled with a great deal of enthusiasm when changing the model and, judging by what we saw and drove, successfully.
The vast majority of people already know the Santa Fe as a likable and imposing mid-size SUV that offers a lot of content for a competitive price. An even more demanding clientele is now offered its bigger brother, the Hyundai grand santa fe, which, at 4.92 meters, provides even better comfort for seven passengers, offering them even almost premium comfort. All this for 50 to 55 thousand.
The Italian design studio Bertone is well known to every car enthusiast, because in the past decades they were responsible for many cult car icons such as: Lamborghini Miura and Countach, Alfa Romeo GT, Citroen BX, ZX, XM and Xantia, Fiat Ritmo and Punto cabrio and we could go on and on.
The new generation Fabia will certainly be one of the biggest premieres at the October Salon in Paris, and Škoda has bold plans for it. The third generation of this model has lost 65 kg, and there will be a choice of seven engines, two gearboxes and also a combi version. Unfortunately, the newcomer will lose the sporty RS, but the Monte Carlo versions will still be available to the more sporty-minded.
Sunswift eVe is the name of the electric vehicle developed entirely by Australian students, which set a new world record for the highest average speed of an electric vehicle on a single battery charge. The record was literally torn from the hands of the famous Elon Musk and his Tesla S.
The renowned manufacturer of American "muscle cars", the company Saleen, has taken up the conversion of the Tesla S, which was given additional pepper both in terms of design and performance. It is still an electric vehicle, which produces absolutely no harmful emissions on the road, at least when the range extender in the form of a petrol engine is not working.
Confederate's X132 hellcat speedster is a motorcycle of excess. Both in terms of measurements and proportions, as well as performance and the use of advanced materials. Surpluses are also in terms of price and quantities, as the advanced muscle car will be produced in only 65 examples, and the price for it will be exactly the same amount of American thousands or just under 50 thousand euros.
Ducati and Dainese have developed a special version of the multistrade with the reinstated D-air system. The main advantage of the joint efforts of renowned manufacturers of motorcycles and equipment for them is that the system is ready at the factory, so the motorcyclist just jumps on the seat and rides away, while the system offers optimal protection for both him and his passenger.
Under the name Sorento, most people already know the biggest SUV of the fast-growing Korean brand Kia, which is preparing the third generation of this model for the fall. This has grown and in terms of dimensions approached the premium competition among medium-sized SUVs, and accordingly got more powerful engines, and more equipment and advanced technology inside.
The Indian brand is well known to motorcycle enthusiasts, as it is the first American motorcycle brand with a rich pedigree. Others associate this name with the movie in which Anthony Hopkins and an Indian so persistently tried to break the speed record in the 1960s. They are preparing a new scout for the fall, which will be the lightest in the class.