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The new DS 4 premium hatchback VW Golf rival features pseudo-SUV styling and the option of a 223bhp 1.6-litre plug-in hybrid powertrain

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Which is the best e-bike motor? Power, punch and reliability compared 0shares Your guide to all the most popular mid-mounted e-bike motors on the market, from Bosch to Brose to Yamaha, Fazua and Shimano. Brose, Bosch, Shimano, Fazua, Panasonic, Giant ebike systems… which has more power, which has more battery punch, which is more reliable? Our guide to e-bike motors has the answers. E-Bike motor torque power at a glance Brose Drive S-Mag: 90Nm Shimano EP8: 85Nm Buying a bike based just...

As mountain biking surges to levels of unprecedented popularity, marketing can often supplant legacy. Innovation is nothing without experience and in the realm of e-bike development, that can become tellingly obvious. Mountain bike brands with decades of design experience, understand that adding a battery and mid-drive motor, isn’t coincidental. Whyte’s been designing mountain bikes since 2000, when standards were simpler and there was only one wheel size. The 29er and 27.5” revolution? W...

Launching a large saloon against the Germans surely ranks alongside invading Russia in the winter... although there's a lot to like here

Electric vehicles will be cheaper than petrol cars by 2027, claims new report, as battery costs dive and demand climbs Study claims manufacturing costs will be lower for electric saloons and SUVs compared to petrol-powered models by 2026 All EVs, including superminis, will be less expensive to make by a year later Report claims this is due to cheaper batteries, with costs down 58% by 2030 compared to 2020 Green campaigners say more affordable prices means bans on new petrol and diesel car sales...

A poll of 15,549 drivers found that 81% think electric vehicles are too pricey Minister last month opted to cut a £3,000 grant for EVs to £2,500 Eligibility for the scheme was also lowered from £50k to £35k, ruling out many of the best models with the longest driving ranges  Other concerns with EVs are around extended charging times and infrastructure We reveal the 25 electric cars that do currently qualify for the Plug-in Car Grant

How Fox’s Live Valve Evolved From a Failed Project to a Game-Changing Technology 11 Mar 2021, 12:36 UTC · by 12 photos The highlight of the recently revealed 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor is the redesigned suspension system that features Fox performance shocks. They use the latest version of the company’s innovative Live Valve technology, which has been providing intelligent, electronically controlled damping to high-performance off-road vehicles and mountain bikes for years. To maximize c...

– Basics: The Bosch eBike system (duration approximately 110 minutes) – Model year 2021: New Features (duration approximately 45 minutes) The online Basics training course will provide an overview of Bosch eBike Systems’ current product portfolio. As part of this course, the expert advisors will go into all the important service topics, explain the features of the DiagnosticTool and provide the specialist dealers with helpful tips and tricks. The Model Year 2021 online training will focus...

2021 DS4 revealed – second-gen premium hatch gets stylish makeover, plush interior and PHEV option 4 February 2021 12:15 pm / 8 comments Making a return to the premium C-segment hatchback market, Citroën’s premium offshoot DS has revealed the second-generation DS 4, three years after the original – formerly known as the Citroën DS4 – was discontinued. Partly inspired by last year’s Aero Sport Lounge concept, the car was designed to appeal to both crossover and traditional hatch ...