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Norway: Greater demand for electric cars

When it comes to vehicles sold, Norway is the first country in the world where the share of electric cars is higher than 50 percent. Electric vehicles account for 54.3 percent of the total number of new vehicles sold in 2020.

By 2025, Norway wants to become the first country to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars. Although among the 20 largest oil producers, Norway is striving to increase the number of electric cars on its roads. Buyers of electric vehicles are exempt from taxes on purchases and imports, taxes on roads, and they also have large discounts when paying tolls, parking and ferries.

To encourage people to buy electric cars, Norway has invested heavily in developing the necessary infrastructure and is building fast charging stations every 50 kilometers of the country’s main roads. In addition, the state has increased taxes on cars that use conventional fuel.

Among the four best-selling electric cars in Norway are the Audi e-tron, the Tesla Model 3, the Volkswagen ID.3 and the Nissan Leaf.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Since 1911, Rolls-Royce has been creating pure luxury. The new Cullinan is a continuation of tradition. It shows endurance without effort, even under great pressure. Rolls-Royce Cullinan is ready to conquer all terrains in the greatest luxury.

With his graceful looks, the Cullinan is the unmistakable Rolls-Royce. His silhouette and body lines give active energy to his bold, solid exterior. Even when stationary, Cullinan looks like he’s on the move. Ready to conquer his surroundings with strength.

The interior of the Cullinan provides superior comfort. From armrests to buttons for automatic door closing, design aesthetics run through every detail. Rolls-Royce offers the option of choosing a seat configuration to enjoy the ride. The space between the passenger and the boot is separated by a glass partition. Electronically controlled folding seats, together with the raising of the boot floor, create a spacious luggage zone. The car also has a tilting and retractable sunroof that opens to the endless panorama of the sky above.

Speaking of advanced technology and entertainment, Cullinan knows no bounds. In the back of the front seats are 12-inch high-tech touchscreen monitors for comfortable enjoyment while watching movies, and 18 speakers with the next generation of Rolls-Royce bespoke audio.

With all-wheel drive, Cullinan effortlessly masters every terrain. Cullinan offers two driving modes. You can choose between Off-Road Mode to raise the height by 40 mm and Hill Descent Control for maximum stability and advanced power distribution.

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has a 6.75-liter V12 direct injection engine. The engine delivers 563 hp and 850 Nm of torque. Accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph.

Audi A7

Audi A7, a car of intelligent performance. With its appearance, it pays homage to the original Ur-Quattro sports coupe. Its lines extend low towards the rear to give the Audi a sportier presence than the previous Audi A7.

At first glance, his aggressive attitude leaves you speechless. With its distinctive appearance, it remains faithful to its roots as the five-door Sportback. With the Audi A7, 24 vertical beams of the available HD Matrix-design headlights with high-beam assistant are arranged to pique your interest.

With the available Individual Contour Seating package, driver and front-seat passengers can enjoy heated and ventilated 18-way power-adjusted seats with Valcona leather. The armrests and center console are also covered in leather, while natural wood inlays add a layer of warmth.

The Audi A7 distributes torque between the front and rear axles according to road conditions and driving style.

The system includes torque vectoring to help improve cornering performance by applying braking pulses to the inside wheels during a turn and sending torque to the outside wheels. It also adjusts shock absorber pressure to help provide a smooth ride and enhance dynamic response in the turns. Under certain conditions, a rear-mounted steering system can turn the rear wheels to help improve maneuverability and stability.

The Audi A7 has a 3.0-liter TFSI V6 engine that develops 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive. Accelerates from 0–60 mph in 5.2 seconds, with a top speed of 130 mph.