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VW to stop selling ICE vehicles in Norway

Norway is the leader in the world of electric vehicles, and according to data for September this year, 90 percent of the total number of cars sold were EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles, most of which are fully electric. That was one of the reasons for VW to make a decision to stop selling ICE vehicles in this country from 2024.

In 1990, Norway abolished taxes on imported zero-emission vehicles. However, from 2023 it implements a purchase tax (25% VAT) based on the cars’ weight and on the purchase price from 500,000 Norwegian Kroner and over.

Moller Mobility Group is the largest dealer of VW vehicles in Norway, and it previously announced that it will sell only electric vehicles from 2024. However, it is not known if this also applies to VW commercial vehicles, although it may happen.

Speaking of car manufacturers, the best-selling electric car in Norway is still the Tesla Model Y (20,202 units), followed by the Volkswagen ID.4 (5,832 units) and the Škoda Enyaq (4,730 units). There are also ID.3 (2,788 units), ID. Buzz Cargo (2,624 units), ID. Buzz Pro (1,273 units) and ID.5 (1,228 units).

Source: VW

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Fiat stops production of all-electric 500e

Last week VW announced that it will lay off 269 workers from the Zwickau factory, and three days ago it will stop the production of ID.3 and Cupra Born in Zwickau. Serious things seem to be happening in the European market as Fiat also announces the temporary halt of production of the all-electric 500e at the Mirafiori plant due to low demand, as well as the cessation of production of four Maserati models (Ghibli, Quattroporte, Levante and GranTurismo).

This year is bad for the Fiat 500e, when it comes to sales, because there was a drop in demand (1.7 percent) compared to the same period last year, so the decision was expected. It should be noted that the model with an internal combustion engine will continue to be produced in Poland.

A spokesperson for Stellantis said that all activities at the Mirafiori plant will be temporarily halted this week and that the plant will continue to operate, but will again have to stop car production between October 19 and November 3. About 2,400 workers are employed in this factory.

The Fiat 500e is powered by an electric motor with 118 hp (87 kW) and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with a lithium-ion 42 kWh battery that provides a range of 199 miles (321 km/ WLTP). It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 9 seconds with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

Source: Fiat

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2024 VW Tiguan has arrived

In 2007, Volkswagen presented the first generation of a new crossover that took its place between the T-Roc and the larger Touareg, the VW Tiguan. Since then, 16 years and two generations have passed with 7.6 million copies of this model sold, and now the third generation VW Tiguan has arrived on the market.

At the front, there are stylish headlights integrated into a black panel over the hood, LED technology with a full-width light strip, and a new front bumper with a black grille for an aggressive look. The rear part has undergone the most changes compared to the previous generation. A large rear spoiler and a full-width light strip across the tailgate are standard. The R-Line model has a rear bumper with a sporty look.

The interior of the previous models was classic and somewhat conservative in design, but now that has also changed. In the middle of the dashboard is a completely new 12.9-inch touch screen, i.e. a larger 15-inch diagonal available as an option. It’s a big step up from the current car, which has a 9-inch screen. The user interface has been modernized to make it easier to use. Climate control is still managed via on-screen controls, but the menu is now at the bottom for easier access. On the central console there is a round button for adjusting the volume, changing the driving mode and changing the ambient lighting.

When it comes to the powertrain, the VW Tiguan will be offered with mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, gasoline and diesel engines. At the bottom of the range will be a 1.5-L mHEV engine with 130 hp (96 kW) or 150 hp (110 kW). There are 2.0-L TSI petrol engines with 204 hp (150 kW) and 265 hp (195 kW). Both will have all-wheel drive. The third option is a 2.0-L TDI engine with 150 hp (110 kW), with front-wheel drive, and 193 hp (142 kW) with all-wheel drive.

The plug-in hybrid option will be available in two versions with a 1.5-L gasoline engine combined with an electric motor with a total output of 204 hp (150 kW) or 272 hp (200 kW). Both versions will have a range of up to 100 km. The all-electric Tiguan is not offered.

Source: Volkswagen

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2024 VW Tiguan has arrived