Peugeot launches in Latin America (model only available in Brazil at launch) a model that you will certainly not see rolling in Europe. It is aimed primarily at traders, craftsmen and entrepreneurs who need a practical and inexpensive utility vehicle in the context of their activity.

Thanks to the synergies within the Stellantis group, the manufacturer with the lion creates the Peugeot Partner Rapid which is none other than a Fiat Fiorino (very) slightly retouched. The only changes made are at the level of the grille and the design of the seats. For the rest, apart from the Peugeot logo, everything is absolutely identical.

“In 2022, from January to April, Peugeot recorded a 17% increase in its sales volume in the Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) marketcompared to the same period in 2021. Currently, Peugeot has a 7.4% market share in this segment,” reads Peugeot Brazil’s press release.

Under the hood, we find, unsurprisingly, the 1.4 L 8V Fire EVO Flex engine developing 86 hp and 120 Nm of torque associated with a five-speed manual gearbox. Just like its Italian cousin, its load capacity is 650 kg, its volume is 3.3 m³and its doors open 180°.

The French manufacturer provides two versions: the Partner Business and the Partner Business Pack (see below). The first starts at 101 390 R$ (€18,988), while the second (better equipped) costs 106 090 R$ (19 869 €) .

• Peugeot Partner Rapid Business : traction and stability controls, on-board computer, hubcaps, fog lamps with daytime running lights, lighting in the loading area, start-up assistant.
• Peugeot Partner Rapid Business Pack : Business + alarm, air conditioning, height-adjustable driver’s seat, key with controls, hydraulic steering, sump protection, electric locks, electric windows and height-adjustable steering wheel.

“With the start of Partner Rapid sales, the Brand is beginning to offer consumers a wide range of light commercial vehicles, capable of meeting all the demands of companies and diversified professionals, equipped with engines and dedicated equipment technologies such as the most advanced of the market”added Katia Ribeiro, Director of Peugeot Commercial Vehicles.

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At the end of 2021, Fiat unveiled a restyled version of its small utility Fiorino in Brazil. For memory, the Fiat Fiorino is the van derived from the local Fiat Uno, it was introduced in South America in 2013. This 2022 version features a redesigned shield, modified optical units and a more sculpted bonnet. On board, the furniture has been modernised, derived from the Fiat Strada pick-up, while numerous additional storage spaces will make the daily life of Brazilian craftsmen easier.

Partner Rapid: an old-school utility

His Peugeot badged twin, he will be called Partner Rapid, has just been seen in the parking lot of the Stellantis factory in Betim in the province of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Unsurprisingly, the Peugeot Partner Rapid resumes, with the exception of the grille and hubcaps, which are also adorned with the old Peugeot logo, the features of the Fiat Fiorino. In addition, a “Rapid” marking is engraved on the side protections. Inside, the only distinction will be the brand’s lion emblem affixed to the steering wheel. Under the hood there is also the atmospheric 1.4 Fire Evo gasoline engine with a power of 84 hp for a torque value of 120 Nm. This engine also drinks fromethanol and it will also soon equip the restyled Peugeot 208 manufactured in Argentina and sold on the Brazilian market.

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The heir to the 205 F?

This utility, 4.38 m long for a height, in its rear part, of 1.90 m, is the equivalent, in more rustic, of the Peugeot Partner “just short” that we have in Europe. The Peugeot Partner Rapid with its city car silhouette is in a way the distant Latin American heir of the Peugeot 205 F (f meaning van). It offers a loading capacity of 650 kg, can tow a 400 kg trailer and its payload volume is 3.1 cubic meters.

The Peugeot Partner Rapid should arrive on the South American market during the month of May 2022. Its marketing in Europe is not on the program, with us Peugeot’s utility range begins with the “very short” Partner which has a similar format (4.40 m long) for a much better loading capacity (from 3. 3 to 3.8m³) .

Source : www.autossegredos.com.br

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After 38 years of good and loyal service, Peugeot is no longer affiliated with the French Open tennis tournament. Renault, which recently ended its association with the Cannes Film Festival, is thus refocusing its communication around the yellow ball and has rushed into the breach. This partnership includes expected commitments but also some surprises for this edition (May 22 to June 5, 2022).

A brand image to promote

Affiliating with a world famous sporting event like the Roland-Garros tournament is a boon for Renault, especially since it has officially signed for at least 5 years. Located in Paris, Porte d’Auteuil, the complex attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators each year and provides worldwide TV coverage. In addition, the manufacturer is now collaborating with the French Tennis Federation (FFT) « because the partnership is based on two common strategic pillars: sustainable mobility and social responsibility “says the builder.

So what does this mean? First of all, with this objective of offering a 100% electric range by 2030, Renault will make available a fleet of 160 vehicles for 2022, 100 of which will be electric Mégane E-Tech. He also wants to participate in the creation of two tennis courts and support disadvantaged young people at the event, which will be financed by the “Let Challenge”. The constructor ” allocate a sum of money every time the ball hits the side of the net and lands in the opponent’s court.

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Renault’s advertising will go through the presence of its logo ” on the nets of the five main courts (Philippe-Chatrier, Suzanne-Lenglen, Simonne-Mathieu and courts n°7 and n°14), throughout the duration of the tournament, from the qualifications to the finals ». To get to the stadium, Renault has devised several solutions : car-sharing thanks to the ZITY by Mobilize service, a journey aboard an RATP bus from the 1930s or the borrowing of one of the 5 historical models made available, retrofitted for the occasion.

The highlight of the show is none other than the presence of products on the Renault stand. This space of 150 m² will welcome the electric Mégane E-Tech but also the new Austral SUV, which will be unveiled to the public for the first time. Star of French car shows and events, the Renault 5 Prototype will also be there.

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Who says electric cars says batteries. Today, the batteries in our cars mainly use lithium-ion technology, the most widespread and the cheapest. But battery manufacturers and manufacturers are looking for new solutions to contain costs and optimize performance of these large batteries set to multiply with the boom in electric mobility. Among the most popular solutions: solid electrolyte batteries.

Better technology

The Stellantis (Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Opel) and Daimler (Mercedes-Benz, Smart) groups have just signed a development agreement with Factorial Energy. The American company, already associated with Hyundai and Kia, has developed a revolutionary large-format battery (40 Ah) who :

• offers 20 to 50% greater autonomy,
• allows to reduce charging times,
• increases safety,
• is not more expensive than conventional lithium-ion batteries, for an equivalent size.

On paper, as much to say that it ticks all the boxes.

Arrival of solid batteries in 2026

Stellantis hopes to introduce the first competitive solid-electrolyte battery technology by 2026, probably at the prototype stage, and thus gradually remove the main obstacles to the purchase of customers, which are the autonomy and the high price of the battery. ‘purchase.

For its part, Mercedes will integrate this technology in a limited number of vehicles over the next five years to carry out full-scale tests. Unlike the Stellantis group, the German is taking a stake in the American company by investing ” a double-digit amount in millions of dollars »Specifies the press release from Daimler. Enough to ensure the presence of a representative of the brand on the Board of Directors of Factorial.

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There is a high probability that these rumors may be associated with the imminent release of a budget American electric hatch Tesla

BYD, one of China’s richest automobile concerns, is preparing to supply its batteries to the American brand Tesla. This became known to the Chinese edition of cls.cn from sources within the companies, which have not yet been confirmed by official statements.

According to known information, BYD will supply the Americans with the so-called Blade Battery. This name hides lithium-iron-phosphate batteries, which were developed by a Chinese company.

According to insiders, these batteries are currently being tested, and deliveries will begin no earlier than the second quarter of 2022. Tesla is currently using similar batteries in its entry-level Model 3 and Model Y. However, they are now sourced from CATL, with which the brand has recently expanded its partnership.

It is likely that BYD will not replace its CATL competitor in supplying lithium iron phosphate batteries for these vehicles. It is possible that rumors of cooperation between BYD and Tesla may be caused by a budget electric hatchback that is preparing for production. Then the choice of BYD as a partner becomes logical, since their batteries are likely cheaper than those produced by CATL.

Moreover, BYD is expanding its battery production. Earlier, we talked about the fact that the company opened a new company Wuwei Fudi Battery Co., Ltd, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chinese brand. The new venture is slated to cover the needs of both BYD itself and some third-party brands.

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ŠKODA AUTO becomes the official main partner of the Tour de France for the 18th time, which will take place this year from 26 June to 18 July. The company will provide the organizers of the competition and numerous participating teams with 250 vehicles. The vehicle fleet will be represented by the Skoda Enyaq iV, Skoda Octavia and Octavia iV models, as well as the Skoda Superb iV.

This year, the all-electric SUV Skoda Enyaq iV will serve as a mobile command center (“Red Car)” for Race Director Christian Prudhomme. In addition, ŠKODA AUTO will once again sponsor the Green Jersey award for the best sprinter and will keep fans updated on the latest race news in partnership with the official Tour deFrance mobile app.

Martin Jahn, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member in charge of Sales and Marketing: “The rich history of our company has always been closely associated with bicycles. Therefore, ŠKODA AUTO strives to be a long-term partner of international prestigious competitions and amateur races. Support for the Tour de France has been a key element of our sports sponsorship strategy since 2004. This cooperation opens up the opportunity for us to consistently build the positioning of our brand and company products, increasing their recognition within the international cycling community. I am particularly pleased that ENYAQ iV, our first all-electric SUV, will lead the Tour de France peloton. “

The 108th Tour de France race starts on June 26 from the Grand Department in Brest. The route of the race consists of 21 stages with a total length of more than 3300 km, including six mountain stages. On July 18, the peloton will cross the finish line at the Champs Elysees in Paris.

This year ŠKODA AUTO became the official main partner of the world’s largest cycling race for the 18th time. As part of the cooperation, the Czech car manufacturer will provide the organizers and management of the race as well as the participating teams with 250 vehicles. The car park will include the Skoda Enyaq iV, Octavia and Octavia iV models, as well as the Skoda Superb iV, which will provide mobility for organizers and act as official vehicles. ŠKODA AUTO will also provide VIP transfers for past winners, who will have the opportunity to watch the Tour de France up close.

Skoda Enyaq iV will once again lead the peloton this year: Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme will use an all-electric SUV as a mobile command center. Before the start of each stage, he will signal the yellow flag through the hatch in the opening roof of the car, and then lead the race directly from the passenger seat, thanks to the state-of-the-art communications equipment installed on board. For example, if necessary, Prudhomme will be able to issue safety instructions. In some stages, the Skoda Superb iV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain will also be used as the “Red Car”.

During the race itself, the ŠKODA AUTO logo will be featured on the green jersey of the leader of the spectacle classification – an award sponsored by the Czech brand since 2015. The winner of the world’s largest cycling race for the eleventh time will lift the Cup over the Champs Elysees in Paris, created by ŠKODA Design and Peter Olah, chief interior designer at ŠKODA AUTO.

As a partner of the official Tour de France mobile app, ŠKODA AUTO will help fans follow the race. In addition to information on current results and notifications in real time, the application also has a GPS tracker function in real time, contains the profiles of all participating athletes and much more. The app is free and available for iOS and Android.

ŠKODA’s passion for cycling goes back to the very beginning of the brand’s history, when Vaclav Laurin and Vaclav Klement founded a bicycle repair shop in Mlada Boleslav in 1895. It was this enterprise that formed the basis of the company known today as ŠKODA AUTO.

For the same reason, the Czech brand actively supports cycling at different levels. In addition to the Tour de France and the Tour of Spain (Vuelta de España), ŠKODA AUTO supports a number of other international competitions as well as national and amateur sporting events. Bicycles and bike accessories are an integral part of Skoda’s wide portfolio.

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