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Geneva International Motor Show postponed again

The organizing committee of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) has decided to postpone the salon. The salon will not be organized, as previously announced, from 19 to 27 February 2022, but will be postponed to 2023.

According to the official announcement, the decision is in the interest of the producers, exhibitors, but also the audience itself, which leaves no room for alternatives. Travel restrictions on the one hand, but also indirect reasons such as the crisis caused by the shortage of chips, are creating some new priorities for car manufacturers.

The President of the Permanent Committee of the Salon International de l’automobile, Maurice Turrettini said: “Despite all our efforts, we have to face the facts and the reality: the pandemic situation is not under control and presents itself as a big threat for a large indoor event like GIMS. But we see this decision as a postponement, rather than a cancellation. I am confident that the GIMS will come back stronger than ever in 2023. “

Source: Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS)

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Škoda Slavia

Following the recently unveiled Kushaq, Škoda has prepared another model, the Škoda Slavia. Spy shots of this model have recently appeared, but they do not reveal much data.

The Škoda Slavia will be built on the MQB-A0-IN platform as well as the Kushaq, and comes as a successor to the Škoda Rapid model. With slightly larger dimensions (length 4,480 mm), it will have more advanced technological solutions. It will offer plenty of space, but also a bit more personality.

When it comes to powertrain, the Škoda Slavia will use the same engine as the Kushaq. It will be powered by a 1.0-liter TSI petrol engine with 115 hp (85 kW). The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission, while an automatic transmission is offered as an option. The more powerful version will be powered by a 1.5-liter TSI petrol engine with 150 hp (111 kW). The engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, while a manual transmission is available as an option.

As the second model within VW Group’s India 2.0 project, Slavija will hit the Indian market later this year.

Source: Škoda

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Renault Twingo Urban Night

Renault’s city model, which stood out in the third generation with its interesting drive and engine position (rear), will soon retire. The French car company decided to offer it once again in a special edition, Renault Twingo Urban Night.

Standard equipment includes a reversing camera, wireless cell phone charging and a navigation system, and special edition markings are also visible in many places in the cabin, which is dominated by dark colors.

The Twingo Urban Night will be offered in one of four body colors (Cristal white, Quartz white, Moon gray and Diamond black). The car is decorated with several applications that distinguish it from the standard model. It rides on unique black 16-inch alloy wheels.

The Twingo Urban Night will be powered by a standard three-cylinder petrol engine with a power range of 69 hp, 89 hp and 99 hp. The price of the car will be around $ 20,000 (€ 17,300). The car can also be ordered with all-electric drive, with a price tag of around $ 31,000 (€ 26,650).

Source: Renault

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