Episode

CITROEN RELAUNCHES WITH A DEEP RENEWAL OF ITS RANGE
GUESTS IN THE STUDIO: Giovanni Falcone, Managing Director Citroen Italia
Paolo Artemi, Contributor to Style-Corriere della Sera and Vice President Uiga
HOST: Michele Fontana
A substantial preview was given at the Mondial de l’Auto, the Paris Motor Show, where Citroen unveiled some of the models that testify to the evolution and constant renewal of the range expressed by the French company. Leading the way is a model that has garnered widespread public consensus for several years, contributing significantly to the fortunes of the Citroen brand: the new e-C3.
The lights of the Parisian motor show also illuminated the shapes of the new C5 Aircross Concept, which anticipates the new and eponymous SUV of the C segment. The renewal program of the French company is then completed with the restyling of the C4 and C4X models, as well as through the new Citroen Ami My2025, a highly successful electric quadricycle, flanked in Paris by a surprising Buggy Vision version.
4xe TECHNOLOGY BROUGHT TO SUCCESS BY JEEP AVENGER AND JEEP WRANGLER
GUESTS IN THE STUDIO: Gabriele Conti, Marketing Director Jeep Italy
Paolo Artemi, Contributor to Style-Corriere della Sera and Vice President Uiga
HOST: Michele Fontana
In a period of evident suffering for the automotive market, the Jeep brand highlights a concrete countertrend, continuing on the track of a virtuous trend that has been underway for some time now. Regardless of those are the commercial reasons, the models that make up the range inevitably stand out at the forefront. In this regard, Avenger continues to play a leading role, demonstrating that the title of Car of the Year 2023 was particularly deserved. Today, Jeep Avenger also features a new version renamed The North Face Edition, from the name of the well-known technical clothing brand with which Jeep has started a fruitful collaboration. It will be a limited edition of 4,086 units, or the height of Mont Blanc, the location where the Jeep Avenger. Together with Jeep Renegade, the Avenger takes advantage of all the advantages and innovations offered by 4xe technology.
NEW KIA EV3
The South Korean manufacturer has expanded the audience of its electric cars with the new Kia EV3. The dimensions are compact, 430 cm long, 156 cm high and 185 cm wide. There are two battery sizes available: 58 and 81 kWh, for a declared range of 436 and 605 respectively, which are also accompanied by shorter charging times.
AUTOPROMOTEC TALKS - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BEHIND THE WHEEL
The second Autopromotec Talks event, held at the Volvo Studio in Milan, opened a window on the role of Artificial Intelligence in the automotive and workshop sectors. Speakers included Roberto Lonardi, PR for Volvo Car Italia, Alessio Jacona, Curator of the Artificial Intelligence Observatory for Ansa.it, Francesco Ricciardi, Vice President of the Car Design & Engineering Group Anfia and Renzo Servadei, CEO of Autopromotec.
THE ROAD TEST: BYD SEAL U DM-i
Not just 100% electric. The Chinese car giant Byd is launching its first plug-in hybrid SUV, designed specifically for the European market. The 477 cm long Byd Seal U DM-i was designed by Wolfgang Egger, an internationally renowned designer. The two electric motors, 150 and 120 kW, also ensure all-wheel drive, and combined with the 1.5 turbo petrol engine, they offer a total power of 324 hp. 70 km of autonomy in electric mode alone.
THE NEW MINI ACEMAN AND THE COLLABORATION WITH THE SOS SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABILITY
The small space in the Mini range between the Cooper and the Countryman is now occupied by the new Aceman, the first fully electric Mini crossover, developed on a dedicated platform. During the press presentation, the collaboration between Mini and the Sos, School of Sustainability founded in Milan by the archistar Mario Cucinella was also illustrated.
NEW NISSAN INTERSTAR
Today, especially thanks to e-commerce, light commercial vehicles have become even more valuable and indispensable. Nissan has therefore seized the ideal moment to launch the new Nissan Interstar, the largest of the Japanese brand's light commercial vehicles. It will be available in a 100% electric version, with 87 or 40 kWh batteries, but there will also be four diesel options.
Enjoy the Viewing!
-------------------------------------
🚗 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: / @safe-driveit
💻 OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.safe-drive.it
📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: / safe_drive_tv
Facebook: / safedrivemotori
Twitter: / safedrivemotori