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Opel Grandland Plug-in Hybrid GS covered 1,115 km with a single charge

The Grandland Plug-in Hybrid GS is a new crossover from the German brand Opel, which is currently in the final stages of testing. Although it has not yet been launched, it has already shown that it will be a serious competitor in the market. A few days ago, it covered 1,115 kilometers with one tank of fuel and one battery charge.

The Opel Grandland PHEV has 195 hp and 350 Nm of torque, and during the test it achieved an average output of 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers traveled at an average speed of 80 km/h. The test was carried out under stricter conditions than the WLTP, and included various roads, traffic jams and the urban cycle in one of the largest German cities (Frankfurt). The car was equipped with 19-inch winter tires instead of summer tires, and the air temperature ranged from 4 to 11 degrees.

On the 1,115-kilometer drive, the crossover covered about 380 kilometers in electric mode. The battery was charged during braking, and a total of four breaks were taken throughout the test to meet legal requirements.

Opel is very satisfied with the achieved result, and they believe that the plug-in hybrid crossover would achieve a longer range in optimal conditions at higher temperatures. This hints that we could soon see another test, at least in the summer.

Source: Opel

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2002 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V·Spec II Nür costs $485,000

Between 1999 and 2002, Nissan produced the fifth generation of its legendary sports car model based on the Nissan Skyline range, the Skyline R34 GT-R. Over time, this car became highly sought after among car enthusiasts, especially the V·Spec II Nür series, which was launched in 2002. Only 718 units of this series were produced, and one of them is up for auction.

This car is an ideal opportunity for enthusiasts to own a preserved Skyline R34 GT-R with only 362 km (225 miles) on the odometer. It is finished in Millennium Jade color while the interior is in perfect and can be said to be in factory condition.

The Skyline R34 GT-R is equipped with a special RB26DETT six-cylinder engine prepared for racing and modified using parts from the N1 GT-R motorsport specification. Although the documents state that the engine develops 280 hp, in reality this power is actually much higher. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission with an active limited-slip differential.

The car is priced at $485,000.

Source: JDM Expo

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2002 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V·Spec II Nür costs $485,000

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DS Automobiles started accepting orders for DS N°8

At the end of last year, DS Automobiles presented the first car from the new ‘N°’ series, the DS N°8, which marks the start of a new era for the French luxury-premium brand. Now, DS Automobiles has announced that the order book is open.

The DS N°8 comes with an expanded color palette that, in addition to CRYSTAL PEARL and PERLA NERA BLACK, also includes TOPAZ BLUE, PALLADIUM GRAY and ALABASTER WHITE. It is 4.82 meters long, 1.90 meters wide and 1.58 meters high, with a wheelbase of 2.90 meters, which means that it is 12 cm shorter than the DS 9 model but also longer than the fastback crossovers Peugeot 408 and Citroen C5 X.

It is equipped with a full grille with illuminated backlighting, slim DS Pixel Vision headlights with sharp daytime running lights that extend towards the bumper, and steeply sloping C-pillars. Inside there are comfortable heated/cooled seats with a massage function and a neck warmer, floating center console with touch-sensitive panels, digital instrument cluster located behind the four-spoke steering wheel is accompanied by a wide infotainment system placed in the middle of the dashboard. Integrated ambient lighting is the final touch that takes travel comfort to a higher level.

When it comes to the powertrain, the basic version is powered by a single electric motor with 230 hp and 245 hp, while the most powerful version is powered by two electric motors with 350 hp, and reaches 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). The N°8 is equipped with two types of batteries, 74 and 97.2 kWh, which enable a range of 572 and 750 km. Thanks to fast charging up to 200 kW DC, the battery can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in 27 minutes.

First deliveries of the DS N°8 are planned for the second half of 2025.

Source: DS Automobiles