• The SEAT Leon celebrates 26 years as a benchmark in technology, design, and equipment in the compact car segment.
• Since its launch in 1999, more than 2.5 million units have been sold worldwide.
• The new version of the 4th generation SEAT Leon, launched for its 26th anniversary, features Matrix LED headlights and a 1.5 e-HYBRID engine with 133 km of electric range.

Martorell, 28/12/2024. The SEAT Leon is marking its 26th anniversary this year. Since it was originally launched in 1999, this car has been leading the way in the compact segment over the course of four generations, always determined to innovate in terms of design, technology, sportiness and equipment. The SEAT Leon has consistently been ahead of its time, and the following milestones are proof of this:

Leading the way from Barcelona. SEAT is honoured that one of its most successful cars is designed, developed and produced entirely in Barcelona, where more than 2.5 million units of the SEAT Leon have been manufactured to date.

A statement of intent. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the first generation SEAT Leon arrived with a bang, as it signalled SEAT’s return to the compact car segment. What better way to make its mark than by being the brand’s first model featuring four-wheel drive, powered with a six-speed gearbox and delivering up to 180 hp.

A constant evolution. The second generation arrived in 2005, sporting a bolder, more aerodynamic design that was the brainchild of Walter de Silva. He revolutionised a traditionally classic segment with an exterior featuring recessed rear door handles that made it look like a 2-door model. This car combined sportiness, both visually and in terms of performance, with more efficient engines. Its successor, the third generation SEAT Leon, was a turning point in the history of the brand, defining a before and after. The use of cutting-edge technology in infotainment systems, driver safety assistance and the fact that it was the first compact car to integrate full LED lighting were some of the keys to its success. This combination of advanced engineering and elegant design consolidated it as one of the most outstanding models in its segment, being the best-selling generation of the SEAT Leon to date, exceeding the threshold of one million units delivered.

At the forefront of change. The fourth generation SEAT Leon is the most technologically advanced in the history of the brand, as it’s the very first 100% connected vehicle. It also has five different powertrains, including the e-HYBRID, which in its day was SEAT’s first electric plug-in hybrid. The company’s commitment has gone even further with the latest update unveiled for its 26th anniversary. It now features a new 1.5 e-HYBRID engine with 133 km of electric range, it enables fast charging in just 26 minutes, and improves both safety and lighting systems, with innovative Matrix LED headlights that make it possible to drive with thehigh beams activated without dazzling other drivers. It’s a model that continues to demonstrate its leadership and is synonymous with smart mobility.

International recognition. The SEAT Leon has won dozens of awards since its debut, from the 2014 and 2021 ‘Car of the Year’ awards in Spain to the 2021 ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘Family Car of the Year’ awards in Portugal and the 2021 ‘Import Car of the Year’ award in Argentina. But the distinctions go beyond performance on the road, as its sporty prowess has also led to victories on the racetrack: the second generation SEAT Leon won back-to-back World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) titles in 2008 and 2009, making it the first brand in history powered by a diesel engine to win a FIA (International Automobile Federation) world title.

Making its mark. The SEAT Leon’s success goes beyond sales, with star appearances in films such as 3 Days to Kill and Men in Black: International, or in the series Dark and Sherlock. Its popularity has also given rise to quirky versions such as the SEAT Leon Trencadís in 2020, which was a tribute to the architect Antonio Gaudí. It featured a unique exterior camouflage, inspired by the artistic technique of reusing broken tiles to create mosaics. Meanwhile, the SEAT Leon Cristobal was a concept car created in 2018 that was fitted with up to 16 safety assistants to prevent as many traffic accidents as possible. During these past 26 years, the SEAT Leon has been the star of unforgettable moments, leaving a legacy that continues to lead the way into the future.

SEAT is one of Spain’s most iconic and recognisable international brands. Founded over 70 years ago, SEAT cars have been part of people’s lives for generations. With eye-catching designs created in Barcelona, SEAT is the gateway to new clients for the Volkswagen Group. The SEAT brand currently offers models from the most efficient, traditional combustion powertrains to mild and plug-in hybrids: the SEAT Ibiza, the brand’s youthful car; SEAT Arona, a versatile urban SUV; the SEAT Leon and Leon Sportstourer, the spacious and sporty compact cars; and the SEAT Ateca, the SUV with modern and striking design.

Mladá Boleslav, 13 September 2024 – For the past 25 years, the Škoda Fabia has played an indispensable role in the history of the Škoda brand and the small car segment. The first generation made its debut on 14 September 1999 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, quickly winning over customers with its advanced technology. The subsequent three generations built on that foundation, with nearly five million units sold to date. The Fabia has also left a lasting mark on motorsport, entering the scene in 2003 with the Škoda Fabia WRC, a legacy that the current Fabia RS Rally2 continues with considerable success.

When the all-new Škoda Fabia took centre stage at the Frankfurt Motor Show on Tuesday, 14 September 1999, it marked the beginning of a remarkable success story for the Mladá Boleslav-based carmaker in the small car segment. Even after a quarter of a century, this legacy lives on in the fourth-generation Fabia, which continues to enjoy high demand internationally thanks to its proven strengths, such as spaciousness, agility and excellent value for money.

First-generation Škoda Fabia (1999 – 2008)

The Škoda Fabia was among the main premieres at the 58th Frankfurt Motor Show. It debuted as a five-door hatchback, measuring 3,960 mm in length, and was positioned as the successor to the Škoda Felicia. Less than a year after its launch, an estate version followed, and in 2001, a saloon went into production. The design of the first-generation Fabia was created by a team of around twenty designers, led by Škoda’s then-head of design, Dirk van Braeckel. The first-generation Fabia was built on the advanced small car platform PQ24, and offered a wide range of powertrains. In March 2003, the sporty RS variant made its debut – with a powerful 1.9 TDI turbo diesel engine producing 96 kW, combining dynamic performance and fuel efficiency.

Second-generation Škoda Fabia (2007 – 2014)

In March 2007, the second-generation Škoda Fabia premiered at the Geneva Motor Show. Based on the same platform as the first generation, the new model was slightly longer (+22 mm) and taller (+47 mm). In September 2007, the practical estate version was unveiled. In 2009, the Scout variant and the RS version with a 1.4 TSI petrol turbocharged engine (132 kW) joined the line-up. This Fabia generation featured the popular Monte Carlo version for the first time.

Third-generation Škoda Fabia (2014 – 2022)

The third-generation Škoda Fabia was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2014.Technologically, it benefited from the modern PQ26 platform, while the design took on sharper and more dynamic lines, aided by a change in proportions; the car was 90 mm wider and 30 mm lower than its predecessor. Significant improvements were made to the safety and comfort features, as well. For the first time, the Škoda Fabia was equipped with Front Assist, adaptive cruise control, and a driver fatigue monitoring system. The 2018 facelift further expanded the model’s features, introducing full LED headlights and blind-spot monitoring.

Fourth-generation Škoda Fabia (2021 – present)

The most recent generation of the Škoda Fabia was introduced in the spring of 2021 as a five-door hatchback, built on the MQB A0 platform. Its design is the work of a team led by Head of Škoda Design, Oliver Stefani. The fourth generation exceeds 4.1 metres in length, and its boot space has increased to 380 litres, 50 litres more than the previous generation. The vehicle is equipped with state-of-the-art features such as Travel Assist 2.0, Automatic Parking, Lane Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Side Assist for lane changes, and Front Assist with predictive pedestrian and cyclist protection.

Dominance in motorsport

Across all generations, the Škoda Fabia has made a remarkable impact on the international rally world. After Škoda entered this motorsport segment with the first-generation Fabia WRC (2003), the Czech car manufacturer shifted its focus with the second generation towards a more affordable competition category. In 2009, the Škoda Fabia Super 2000 hit the rally scene, achieving a host of successes for both the Škoda Motorsport factory team and customer teams worldwide. However, the true milestone that solidified the Mladá Boleslav brand’s expertise in motorsport came with the third generation Fabia in 2015, when the car entered the WRC2 category. Racing teams around the world purchased over 470 Rally2 and Rally2 evo cars, making them the best-selling and most successful rally specials to date. The current fourth-generation Fabia serves as the basis for the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, which continues its road to success with victories in national and international championships.

Sustainable forms of mobility represent both the present and the future of the automotive industry. With this in mind, Unicars celebrated World Electric Mobility Day at the Nicosia Mall for the fourth consecutive year, showcasing the most complete range of electric cars as well as its initiatives as a leading force in the industry. From September 6th to 8th, visitors had the opportunity to admire and experience Unicars’ range of electric cars, learn about the electric lifestyle, and feel the power of electric mobility!

At the same time, Unicars announced its strategic collaboration with Petrolina's pcharge network. This partnership brings together Unicars and pcharge to promote and facilitate the smooth transition to electric mobility. The collaboration involves integrating the chargers installed by Unicars across Cyprus into the pcharge platform, forming the largest charging network in Cyprus. Through the pcharge app, users can locate Unicars chargers and easily charge their electric vehicles.

Along with the exhibition of Unicars' electric car range, the company organized a treasure hunt, with media representatives, athletes, and presenters behind the wheel of its electric models. The route aimed to highlight the extended range offered by Unicars' electric cars, as well as showcase the largest charging network across Cyprus, providing electric car owners the convenience of charging wherever they are on the island.

With this initiative, Unicars brings Cyprus one step closer to the future, proving once again that it is at the forefront of this new automotive reality. The public recognizes Unicars as the leading specialist in electric mobility. By consistently implementing its strategic plan for the new electric era, Unicars, with the brands Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, and Skoda, offers the most comprehensive range of electric vehicles and has developed the largest private network of electric car chargers across Cyprus.

By continuously training its staff, conducting seminars for public authorities and organizations, and upgrading its facilities, Unicars has reaffirmed its commitment to leading the transition to electric mobility in Cyprus.

Volkswagen has received the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award 2024 as the most innovative volume brand in the field of electric drives. The renowned award is presented annually by the Center of Automotive Management (CAM). In the opinion of CAM, Volkswagen scores highly thanks to its wide-ranging innovative performance in various technological aspects of electric mobility. The highlights include range improvements, as well as the optimisation of power consumption and charging capacity. In addition, the Volkswagen brand demonstrates its great innovative strength in the area of the electric ecosystem, which significantly increases charging convenience for customers. The ID.7 – the Volkswagen brand’s first electric vehicle in the upper mid-sized segment – was also rated positively.

Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, accepted the award in Wolfsburg: “Truly impressive vehicles are a prerequisite for the success of electric mobility. This coveted award underlines the innovative advances made in all new ID. models. Our Volkswagen electric cars have become even more attractive and offer customers a significant increase in comfort, performance and dynamics. Be it for electrically or conventionally powered vehicles, we will continue to push forward to introduce technical innovations on a broad scale. After all, this is and will remain a core aspect of the Volkswagen brand.”

For 2023/24, CAM analysed innovations from 30 global vehicle manufacturers and newcomers, covering around 100 automotive brands. A total of 709 individual OEM innovations available in series production in the technology fields of Electric Drive, Autonomous Driving & ADAS and Infotainment & Connectivity were evaluated. These include just under 200 – highly rated – world firsts. The scientific evaluation included criteria such as maturity level, originality, customer benefit and degree of innovation. In addition, around 300 additional pre-series innovations or concept vehicles indicate the future development trends of vehicle manufacturers.

A second all-electric car has been added to ŠKODA’s RS sporting family. This is the ENYAQ RS iV, which follows up the ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV that was launched some time ago. The new ENYAQ RS iV delivers similar performance and features to the COUPÉ, but also enjoys the benefits that come from a more practical SUV body.

The new model boasts the most advanced technology of the MEB platform and, together with its sibling, is the most powerful production car in ŠKODA’s history. The ENYAQ RS iV is powered by the same pair of electric motors as the COUPÉ version. This setup gives the car all-wheel drive and an output of up to 220 kW, enabling the ENYAQ RS iV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. The top speed is 180 km/h, 20 km/h more than the other models in the range. Drivers will enjoy the massive torque of 460 Nm from virtually zero revs. This makes for a great dynamic driving experience.

At the same time, though, the ENYAQ RS iV promises a range of over 500 kilometres per charge thanks to its 82 kWh battery and superior aerodynamics (air drag coefficient of 0.265). One way this combination of excellent driving experience and great efficiency is achieved is through the ENYAQ RS iV’s lowered chassis. A 15-millimetre reduction at the front and a 10-millimetre reduction at the rear results in sportier handling and better aerodynamics, while giving the driver more control and better feedback.

As with the ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV, the thrilling driving experience does not compromise the ENYAQ RS iV’s practicality. This is further enhanced by the conventionally shaped SUV body, which features a boot capacity of 585 litres, 15 litres more than the coupé. With the rear seats folded down, the ENYAQ RS iV offers a load capacity of up to 1,710 litres.

The focus on practicality is evident in the car's powertrain and the ecosystem ŠKODA is building for charging purposes. The ENYAQ RS iV’s battery can be charged from 10 to 80% in 36 minutes thanks to a maximum charging power of 135 kW. The Plug & Charge function is a new feature that allows charging to start automatically on supported chargers without the need for activation via an app or authorisation card. ENYAQ RS iV owners can continue to enjoy all the benefits of POWERPASS with more than 350,000 charging points across Europe. ŠKODA AUTO also offers customers other solutions, such as the installation of home wallboxes.

Unicars, as part of its multidimensional strategy, continues to support the cultural events of Cyprus by safely guiding the stories of the protagonists of the highly successful theatrical play "Butterflies are free"! The all-electric Volkswagen ID.Buzz with its strong personality appeared to be the absolute star once again!

Audi Cyprus led with its flagship Q8 and the all-electric Q8 e-tron the 2nd ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit which was successfully held in Limassol! Finance leaders as well as key decision makers had the opportunity to thoroughly discuss all the issues related to the finance sector! At the same time, they got to know up close the unique premium Audi models that offer an upgraded driving experience by combining impressive performance with modern technology!

As long-time sponsor of PASP Cyprus, Unicars supports the real protagonists and awards the best footballers at the biggest sports celebration, the PASP Awards. Volkswagen with the all-electric ID.4 and ID.Buzz electrically drove the amazing event!

As long-time sponsor of PASP Cyprus, Unicars supports the real protagonists and awards the best footballers at the biggest sports celebration, the PASP Awards. Volkswagen with the all-electric ID.4 and ID.Buzz electrically drove the amazing event!

Unicars awarded the best footballers at an event held in collaboration with PASP Cyprus at Nicosia Sales Hub. We continue to support the Cyprus sports and its real protagonists by successfully driving their stories!

Unicars led electrically and safely the 1st Technological Summit successfully organized by BOUSSIAS Cyprus where we were given the opportunity to present how technology is driving the developments of the automotive industry! Of course, the all-electric ID.3 stole the spotlight with its dynamic appearance!

2nd International Athletics Meeting! Unicars, loyal to its strategy, continues to support the Cypriot sports and the local sports events. Unicars will be present, with the largest range of Volkswagen electric cars, at the great celebration of sports that will take place at Tsirio Stadium on May 25th to successfully drive the stories of the athletes who will participate.

Unicars, its long-term cooperation with the association «One Dream One Wish», continues to support children with cancer and related diseases, by sponsoring the "23rd Route of Love". The CEO of Unicars Mrs. Christianna Diogenous welcomed the members of the "23rd Route of Love" to the company's premises and handed them the financial contribution for the very important work they are doing. Unicars will continue to support the actions of the association «One Dream One Wish» providing help to our fellow humans.

Volkswagen continues to make rapid progress with the transformation to e-mobility: at around 330,000 units, worldwide deliveries of all-electric vehicles (Battery Electric Vehicles - BEVs) grew 23.6 percent year-on-year. Overall, Volkswagen brand deliveries of all drive types were slightly down on the previous year due to the strained supply situation: 4.56 million vehicles (-6.8 percent) were delivered to customers worldwide in 2022. The order backlog remains very high. In Europe, around 640,000 customers have placed orders for Volkswagen models across all drive types (+18 percent).

Imelda Labbé, Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales said: “We achieved a solid sales result in 2022 despite persistent supply bottlenecks. The pronounced growth in BEV models confirms that with our attractive product portfolio, we are on the right track to becoming the most desirable brand for sustainable mobility.” The roadmap is clear: with the ACCELERATE strategy, Volkswagen is stepping up the pace of its electric campaign with ten new electric models by 2026. Volkswagen already has the broadest portfolio of electric models. By 2026, the brand will have the right product in every segment, from the entry-level e-car with a target price of under €25,000 to the new flagship ID.7.

Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. models are meeting with a positive response on global automotive markets. With around 170,000 units delivered to customers in 2022, the ID.4 is the Volkswagen Group’s top electric world car. In China, the company’s largest sales market, Volkswagen more than doubled deliveries of the all-electric models from the ID. family: 143,100 ID.3, ID.4 and ID.6 were handed over to customers there in 2022 (+102.9 percent). There was also a major boost in sales in North America: in total, the company delivered 22,700 ID.4 (+27.7 percent) in the region. With deliveries of around 8,900 units, the ID.4 was the bestselling electric car in Sweden. That makes an ID. model the top-selling BEV car in Sweden for the third year in a row (2020: ID.3; 2021: ID.4).

Volkswagen has already reached a first milestone in its electric mobility campaign. Since the first ID.3 was handed over to a customer in September 2020, Volkswagen has delivered more than 580,000 models from the ID. family worldwide. The technical basis for the ID. models is the modular electric drive matrix (MEB). Last week, Volkswagen showcased the latest addition to the ID. family – a specially camouflaged ID.7 – at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. With the sedan, Volkswagen is expanding its electric portfolio into the upper middle class high-volume segment. Despite a challenging market environment, Volkswagen delivered around 4.56 million vehicles across all drive types to customers in 2022 (-6.8 percent).

SUVs are the fastest-growing market segment. Volkswagen was quick to systematically adapt its portfolio to this trend. The share of SUVs in total deliveries has risen to 45 percent (+4 percent). In the USA, over 80 percent of Volkswagen’s deliveries are in the SUV segment. In Europe, the T-Roc is the best-selling vehicle in the SUV market.

At Unicars We Live Electric... at a unique event we presented the brand new electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Audi Q8 e-tron, CUPRA Born and Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe! Thus expanding even more, the range of electric cars we offer! The media representatives had the opportunity to witness an unforgettable experience in an amazing place in nature while enjoying our new Unicars electric cars! Unicars continues to offer unique driving experiences!

In an evening full of surprises and dancing we had the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of 2022 and share laughs and joys that made the evening special and unique! We all set our goals for 2023 and promised to do this again in 12 months from now! #Unicars #UnicarsTeam #StaffParty #UnicarsCorporateActivities

Having created the largest private network of electric car chargers, consisting of 27 chargers, geographically covering the area from Poli Chrysochous to Ayia Napa and by launching the first interactive digital map with all the charging points of its network in Cyprus, Unicars makes the transition to electric mobility even smoother and more approachable for everyone!

Unicars continues to lead the technological developments by consistently implementing its strategy for electrification. In addition to the continuous training of its staff, the continuous upgrading of its facilities and the wide range of electric and plug-in hybrid cars, it has invested in the development of multiple charging points throughout Cyprus and is launching the first mobile application with Unicars charging points.

Electric mobility is the present but also the future of the automotive industry. Its further promotion goes through the actions that must be done in the infrastructures. For this purpose, Unicars has long undertaken to implement an ambitious plan by creating an extensive network of electric car chargers.

At this moment, there is a total of 27 charging points geographically covering Cyprus, from Poli Chrysochous to Ayia Napa, providing the possibility to all electric car owners, regardless of brand, to charge in central and publicly accessible points. The network will continue to expand, and the next 4 charging points are expected to be added in Limassol District by the end of February.

In addition, electric car drivers enjoy comprehensive services, using the first interactive digital map with all the available charging points provided by Unicars. At https://www.unicars.com/gr/chargermap.php, visitors can locate the charging points, the type of the charger, calculate the distance, and choose to be informed about the direction to the point.

Unicars will continue to offer unique ‘electrifying’ experiences to its customers by driving their own unique stories with great success!

50th Celebration of Excellence! Unicars supported the great sporting event and presented the Unicars Special Olympics and Unicars Motor Sports awards! For another year Unicars successfully drove excellent stories! #EAKawards #Unicars #DRIVINGYOURSTORIES

The electric Skoda Enyaq iV successfully drove the last event of the Czech Embassy that took place to celebrate the assignment of the European Union Council presidency for the second half of 2022.

CUPRA has spent the past four years reinventing motorsport and going out to win, developing the e-Racer – the world’s first 100% electric touring car – and recording achievements in competitions like the FIA ETCR series and Extreme E. CUPRA is a brand with racing in its DNA, with big ambitions for sustainable racing.

A drift along the famous Eiffel Tower, a spectacular jump from the parking deck of a neighboring hotel, or donuts on the legendary strip in front of spectating Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen: Ken Block, the Audi S1 Hoonitron, and other models from Audi Tradition’s collection of treasures made a splash during the night-time film shoot in Las Vegas. The US star in the Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron electrified the gambler’s paradise in Nevada’s desert for several days. Now Ken Block has released the cinematic product.

Now CUPRA – which has the ambition to become a fully electrified brand by 2030 – is ready for the next stage of its development and will join ABT to compete in Formula E, the world’s leading electric racing competition, for the 2023 season. It’s a natural step for CUPRA as it strives to transform the racing world and prove that electrification and performance are a perfect match.

ABB FIA Formula E – the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship and the only sport that has been net-zero certified since its inception – and CUPRA share the same DNA, and both reach a diverse audience that shares a common attitude. It’s a group made up of technology and innovation enthusiasts that merge the physical and digital worlds. Like CUPRA, Formula E is present in the metaverse with an official blockchain racing game, and both brands reach individuals that value sustainability and are passionate about racing and performance.

With team drivers Robin Frijns (Netherlands) and Nico Müller (Switzerland) signed up for 2023, the ABT CUPRA Formula E team’s participation in the “KönigKlasse” of all electric performance racing platforms will have a huge impact on the brand thanks to the global visibility technical innovation capabilities that Formula E provides. Both ABT and CUPRA will reinforce their relationship as main partners in the team and Mahindra Racing will supply the powertrain technology.

CUPRA already partners with ABT for Extreme E, and the brands are both electric racing pioneers. ABT has seen great success in Formula E with its own team, and CUPRA began its electric motorsport journey by developing the e-Racer, the world’s first all-electric touring car. Their ongoing partnership is proof of CUPRA and ABT’s shared vision of reinventing the world of motorsport through electrification.

Creating the e-Racer led CUPRA to join The FIA ETCR World Cup– the world’s first all-electric touring car championship – where the team claimed the Drivers’ and Manufacturers’-Championship double in both 2021 and 2022. In 2022, CUPRA EKS’ drivers made up all the top-three places in the season’s final standings. The CUPRA e-Racer was by far the fastest and most reliable car in the competition for the second year in a row.

Participating in Extreme E – the global electric-SUV off-road competition that highlights natural environments under threat from climate change – complements the way that CUPRA is moving towards an electrified range by the end of this decade and the brand shares the competition’s belief in the importance of highlighting the issues caused by climate change. Back in 2018, CUPRA’s ambition was to reinvent racing. Thanks to a few believers with big dreams, the brand has continued to challenge racing performance and pioneer new formats of the sport, creating new emotions and experiences.

When US drift artist Ken Block releases his long-awaited Electrikhana video, the Audi S1 Hoonitron will be featured as one of the principal performers: Developed and assembled at Audi Sport in Neckarsulm, the all-electric prototype that was styled by Audi Design taking cues from an Audi icon thrills viewers. The link to the film: YouTube.com/thehoonigans

A drift along the famous Eiffel Tower, a spectacular jump from the parking deck of a neighboring hotel, or donuts on the legendary strip in front of spectating Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen: Ken Block, the Audi S1 Hoonitron, and other models from Audi Tradition’s collection of treasures made a splash during the night-time film shoot in Las Vegas. The US star in the Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron electrified the gambler’s paradise in Nevada’s desert for several days. Now Ken Block has released the cinematic product.

“With the S1 Hoonitron we broke entirely new ground at Audi,” says Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board for Technical Development at AUDI AG. “Developing a fully electric prototype for the unique requirements of our partner Ken Block was a big and exciting challenge to which the whole team rose with flying colors. It is great to see how ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ is presented in an all-new environment.”

The Audi S1 Hoonitron has two electric motors, all-wheel drive, power galore, a carbon fiber chassis, and fully complies with the safety standards of the FIA, motorsport’s governing body. Audi Sport developed it as a one-of-a-kind car exclusively for Ken Block. Its body shell, for which Audi Design led by Marc Lichte is responsible, immediately evokes memories of the legendary Audi Sport quattro S1 with which the four rings charged to the top in the famous Pikes Peak hill-climb race. Ken Block and his team engaged in close exchange with the Audi departments during the development of the vehicle.

Alongside the S1 Hoonitron, the Electrikhana film features brief guest appearances by other models from Audi Tradition, such as the Audi 90 IMSA GTO (1989), the Audi 200 Trans Am (1988), the Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak (1987), the Audi quattro Gruppe B A2 (1984) as well as the Audi R8 LMP and Audi R18 e-tron quattro from Le Mans. Apropos Le Mans: Tom Kristensen, the record winner of the iconic endurance race with nine triumphs under his belt, makes a brief guest appearance at a red traffic light as well.

Unicars and the Skoda brand have been supporting the activities organized by the Czech embassy on the occasion of the Czech Presidency of the council of the European Union. The all-electric Skoda Enyaq has driven the embassy’s efforts to promote the cultural and musical heritage of the country!

Unicars team participated in the 5km Corporate Race of the “green” Radisson Blu Larnaka International Marathon 2022. For the third consecutive year, we joined forces with many colleagues and friends, and supported the good causes of this marathon. 12.000 runners were driven safely by the Volkswagen ID. Family of ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5. Looking forward to the next one, full of energy and good vibes! #UnicarsTeam #UnicarsDrivingSportStories #LarnakaMarathon #UnicarsForAnAllElectricFuture #VWIDfamily

Unicars electrifies Cyprus! New EV charging stations at Nissiblu Beach Resort! Stay e-tuned, more EV charging stations are coming! Driving electric stories. #Unicars #unicarsdrivingyourstories

The annual fund raising of Cyprus Radiomarathon kicked off on Monday, and Unicars, joined forces with the citizens and the state of Cyprus to support and stand by the people in need. #Unicars #UnicarsDrivingYourStories #UnicarsCSR #Radiomarathonios

Unicars consistently supports the efforts of Cyprus Sports Writers Association (EAK), an institution that highlights and rewards the efforts of athletes. The association successfully organized the 3rd Journalism awards that took place at the University of Nicosia.

The SUV sensation is continuing full steam ahead. Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are taking up a larger share of the market year after year. In 2021 they accounted for 46% of car registrations in Europe, 5 percentage points more than the previous year. A clear example of this growth evolution is SEAT’s SUV range. In 2022 it topped the one million mark in terms of sales of its three models just six years after the launch of its first one. Last year, the Arona, Ateca and Tarraco already accounted for 49% of the brand’s global sales, with 192,100 units. Design, versatility and sporty driving play an essential role amongst the reasons for their popularity.

The 1 millionth SUV was none other than a SEAT Arona, always at the forefront. Since its launch in 2017, SEAT’s first urban SUV has become the brand’s most popular car, with 481,585 units sold globally. A best-seller in Spain in 2021, this is the first time an SUV has led the market in the country. It has sold close to 98,000 units in Spain since its debut. It stands out for its functional and practical design, youthful and customisable image, value for money, great dynamic performance and technological interior, which make it a comfortable, connected and very safe car. The SEAT Arona is produced at the Martorell factory.

It is followed by the robust SEAT Ateca, the first SUV in the brand’s history. The compact SUV has now sold 435,443 units. Its elegant lines and distinctly sporty character give it an unmistakable identity, emphasised by its 4Drive all-wheel drive version, one of the most efficient on the market. It has a strong following in Germany, where sales already total more than 108,000 units thanks to its agile, stable and comfortable handling in any situation, which perfectly matches its off-road nature.

Alongside it stands the SEAT Tarraco. Launched in 2018, 88,820 units of this SUV have been sold globally so far. It was the first model to be named by popular vote in which more than 140,000 people participated. Its trend-setting design enhances its presence. However, what makes it stand out most is its spaciousness, with an ergonomic interior seating up to seven and a boot capacity of up to 1,775 litres with all the rows of seats folded down. In addition, its elevated position gives it practicality without compromising its sporty handling with great cornering precision. As with the Ateca, its biggest market is Germany, where 29,000 units have been sold.

The new SEAT Ibiza and the new SEAT Arona maintain their flawless 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, five years after they first achieved the impressive target. The recognition is even more impressive given how challenging Euro NCAP has made the testing process in recent years. The tests have become more rigorous and now include the introduction of a moving barrier to moving car frontal crash test, replacing the moderate offset-deformable barrier test. This helps Euro NCAP evaluate the protection of occupants inside the car, and how the cars’ front-end structurers contribute too. Add to this updated side impacts to include adjustments to the near-side barrier test speed and mass and far-side impact protection, focusing on driver protection and the potential interaction between driver and front seat passenger.

SEAT succeeded in the Euro NCAP safety assessment, even with more rigorous testing, by taking an evolutionary approach to the new SEAT Ibiza and Arona’s passive and active technologies.

In addition to the existing equipment already found on the two vehicles both were updated to include modifications to the exterior body: re-designed front-end structure was adapted for the new Mobile Progressive Deformable Barrier head-on crash, as well as structural reinforcements for side impact protection. The vehicles’ restraint systems were also updated to integrate front seat belts with a dual belt pretensioner, and in the rear a seat belt reminder is also included. Add to this a new passenger airbag and the interior has become even safer. Safety tests also reply on an impressive range of active safety technologies to help mitigate and in some cases prevent incidents occurring in the first place. Both the new SEAT Ibiza and Arona now integrate new camera technology as standard as well as Lane Assist technology. In addition, the onboard radar software has been optimised to include Pedestrian and Bicycle Recognition, helping protect vulnerable road users.

The new SEAT Ibiza scored high in each area tested: Adult Occupant 83%, Child Occupant 82%, Vulnerable Road User 66% and Safety Assist 70%. The new SEAT Arona also achieved high scores: Adult Occupant 83%, Child Occupant 83%, Vulnerable Road User 65% and Safety Assist 70%. SEAT is determined to continue to develop vehicles that excel during Euro NCAP tests, no matter how strict they become. The new SEAT Ibiza and Arona maintaining their 5-star awards and joining the the rest of the SEAT Range in doing so, is testament to the brands dedication to delivering the safest vehicles possible.

Audi is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Audi RS Q3 with a sporty special edition: the RS Q3 edition 10 years. This car is limited to 555 units worldwide and is available for the RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback. This compact sports car has become well established in the years since its 2013 market launch.

Among other things, Audi is using two expressive colors to celebrate the RS Q3: Dew Silver matte effect or metallic Chronos Gray. The latter is intended exclusively for the special edition, while the matte silver was added to the color palette of the Audi RS Q3 for the first time this year. Also exclusive to the edition are the black, 21 inch light alloy wheels in a double-spoke design with 255/35 format tires. The 19 inch high-performance braking system with carbon fiber-reinforced ceramic brake discs is available as a front-end option.

Passengers take their seats in new RS bucket seats that are exclusive to this edition. The RS emblems in the neck area of the seat are impressive. The seatback cover in matte Carbon, which is being used for the first time in the RS Q3, is a special highlight. The bucket seats are upholstered in a leather-Dinamica combination in black and jet black – the new, sporty, elegant color. The MMI display has a carbon look – the 10.1 inch touch display features “1 of 555” lettering. The edition-specific illuminated door sill trims project a red 3D diamond onto the ground when the doors are opened.

The RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback come with a powerful 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder engine. With 2.5 liters of displacement and 294 kW (400 PS), it now boasts some 17% more power than in the previous generation of the RS Q3, which had augmented its performance to 250 kW (340 PS) in 2015. The maximum torque of 480 Nm is available between 2,250 and 5,850 rpm. The power of the five-cylinder engine runs to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive via a seven-speed S tronic as standard equipment.

A day dedicated to our fellow humans. In collaboration with the Cyprus Blood Center and C.A.Papaellinas Group, a blood donation camp was held on the 26th of October in memory of Mr. Lellos and Mrs Lia Tseriotis. Blood is a life, pass it on! #GiveBloodGiveLife #Unicars #UnicarsCSR

Unicars has been by the side of Madame Figaro Awards for years now, supporting an institution that highlights, honours and rewards women. The beautiful women's stories drove the electric car Audi RS e-tron GT.

Unicars together with the powerful CUPRA Formentor and Audi Q8 supported for another year the actions of the G C School of Careers and safely drove the stories of the students, while also helping the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Association.

The CEO of Unicars Mrs Christianna Diogenous analysed the company's ideas, actions and vision for electric mobility at the Cyprus Forum panel!

The SUV models of Skoda, are the main reason for the success of the brand in the Cypriot market! The specific impressive SUVs are high on the buyer list of Cypriots. As of that, Unicars, offers ready-to-deliver Skoda KAROQ and KODIAQ with a benefit of up to €4000.

ŠKODA KAROQ
The ŠKODA KAROQ was the brand's second model in the mid-size SUV segment. An all-rounder family SUV, that have won many and significant distinctions while at the same time it is a great commercial success, with over half a million sales in 60 markets. This modern SUV, has a fresh, modern design and advanced system technologies for driving assistance and digital connectivity. In Cyprus, it is offered with three engines. At 1.5 litres with 150 hp, at 2.0 litres with 190 hp and four-wheel drive, and at two-litre diesel engine with 116 and 150 hp. The latter has four-wheel drive. All engines are combined with the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, while it is also available in three equipment levels, Ambition, Style and Sportline.

ŠKODA KODIAQ
Škoda KODIAQ is the flagship of the brand in the SUV category that offers large spaces, top quality construction and cutting edge technology. The KODIAQ is available in Ambition, Style, Sportline and RS packages and is offered with two petrol and two diesel engines. The range starts with the 1.5-litre TSI engine with 150 hp and ends with the top-of-the-line 2.0-litre TSI with 245 hp and four-wheel drive. The range also includes the two-litre diesel engine that is offered in three versions with 150 and 200 hp and four-wheel drive. All versions are combined with the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Finally, we should mention that Skoda, a member of the Volkswagen Group, presented the plan called 'NEXT LEVEL - ŠKODA STRATEGY 2030' which aims at the complete modernisation and shift to the electric era.

ŠKODA AUTO presents its new brand identity as part of the brand’s NEXT LEVEL – ŠKODA STRATEGY 2030. The focus is on a new design language, a new logo and a comprehensively updated corporate identity (CI). In addition, the Czech car company is accelerating and expanding its e-campaign: ŠKODA AUTO will have three new all-electric models on the market as early as 2026, with more to follow. The VISION 7S concept study offers an insight in to one of these models. The all‑electric share of the ŠKODA brand’s European vehicle sales will rise to over 70% by 2030. To support this, ŠKODA will be investing a further €5.6 billion in e-mobility and €700 million in digitalisation over the next five years.

The VISION 7S provides the first specific preview of an all-new ŠKODA model and at the same time showcases the brand’s new design language. The all-electric SUV offers generous space for up to seven passengers and numerous Simply Clever details, rounding off the top end of the brand’s product portfolio and customer base. The concept study is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Kit (MEB) and has an 89 kWh battery. The VISION 7S has a range of over 600 kilometres and peak charging rate of 200 kW. The new design will also be reflected in the infotainment and other elements of ŠKODA vehicles. The centre of the interior is dominated by the large, rotating 14.6-inch screen, the largest ever installed in a ŠKODA car. The steering wheel has been completely redesigned, and the steering wheel rim is flattened at the top and bottom, making the 8.8-inch digital instrument display easy to see.

ŠKODA is aiming for a share of all-electric models in Europe of over 70% by 2030. During the transition phase to e-mobility, the brand is strengthening its product portfolio of highly efficient combustion engines and will be unveiling the new-generation SUPERB and KODIAQ in the second half of next year. A refreshed OCTAVIA will also follow in 2024.

The key to getting involved is the world’s most popular racing series is the clear plan to become more sustainable and cost-efficient. The new technical rules, which will apply from 2026, focus on greater electrification and advanced sustainable fuel. In addition to the existing cap on costs for teams, a cost cap for power unit manufacturers will be introduced in 2023. In addition, Formula 1 has set itself the ambitious goal of being a carbon-neutral racing series by 2030. Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board for Technical Development, says: “In view of the major technological leaps that the series is making towards sustainability in 2026, we can speak of a new Formula 1. Formula 1 is transforming, and Audi wants to actively support this journey. A close link between our Formula 1 project and AUDI AG’s Technical Development department will enable synergies.”

Audi enters the premier class of motorsport. From 2026, the premium brand will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit. The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt. This is the first time in more than a decade that a Formula 1 power train will be built in Germany.  

Audi announced its entry at a press conference at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. At the event, Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, and Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development, answered questions in the company of Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali and Mohammed ben Sulayem, President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA).

“Motorsport is an integral part of Audi’s DNA,” says Markus Duesmann. “Formula 1 is both a global stage for our brand and a highly challenging development laboratory. The combination of high performance and competition is always a driver of innovation and technology transfer in our industry. With the new rules, now is the right time for us to get involved. After all, Formula 1 and Audi both pursue clear sustainability goals.”

The key to getting involved is the world’s most popular racing series is the clear plan to become more sustainable and cost-efficient. The new technical rules, which will apply from 2026, focus on greater electrification and advanced sustainable fuel. In addition to the existing cap on costs for teams, a cost cap for power unit manufacturers will be introduced in 2023. In addition, Formula 1 has set itself the ambitious goal of being a carbon-neutral racing series by 2030. Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board for Technical Development, says: “In view of the major technological leaps that the series is making towards sustainability in 2026, we can speak of a new Formula 1. Formula 1 is transforming, and Audi wants to actively support this journey. A close link between our Formula 1 project and AUDI AG’s Technical Development department will enable synergies.”

Volkswagen is consistently continuing its e-mobility strategy: to kick off its battery offensive, the Group broke the ground for its first cell factory in Salzgitter today in the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Production will start in 2025. With immediate effect, responsibility for global battery business is to be held by the newly created company “PowerCo”. In addition to cell production, the new company will be responsible for activities along the entire battery value chain. Up to 2030, PowerCo is to invest more than €20 billion together with partners in the development of the business area, to generate annual sales in excess of €20 billion and to employ up to 20,000 people in Europe alone.  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said with regard to the groundbreaking ceremony: “Today is a good day for the automotive industry in Germany and Europe. Volkswagen is showing how the future of sustainable, climate-compatible mobility could look. Together, we are laying the foundation for shaping this future to a significant extent in Salzgitter.“

Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen AG, said: “Today we are not only laying a foundation stone but also marking a strategic milestone. The battery cell business is one of the cornerstones of our NEW AUTO strategy which will make Volkswagen a leading provider of the sustainable, software-driven mobility of tomorrow. Establishing our own cell factory is a megaproject in technical and economic terms. It shows that we are bringing the leading-edge technology of the future to Germany!”

The Volkswagen Group is bundling its global battery activities in the European company (SE) PowerCo. Following Salzgitter, the next cell factory is to be established at Valencia. Sites are currently being identified for three further cell factories in Europe. In addition to Europe, PowerCo is also already exploring the possibility of further gigafactories in North America.

By 2030, the Volkswagen Group intends to operate six cell factories with a total volume of 240 GWh throughout Europe together with partners. The new unified cell harnesses synergy effects and will reduce battery costs by up to 50 percent. The prototypes produced to date have demonstrated highly promising performance with respect to range, charging times and safety – essential prerequisites for a future industrial standard.

The CUPRA Born, the brand’s first 100% electric model, which delivers an emotional design and instantaneous performance, continued the company’s great results during Euro NCAP’s safety testing, achieving a 5-star safety rating.  

It’s a significant result for the CUPRA Born, and it now joins the CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon as five-star cars, highlighting once again that the brand is committed to delivering vehicles that mix contemporary performance and maximum safety. But this time in a 100% electric model.

“CUPRA is committed not only to bring emotions to the electric world, but also the highest safety standards to the market,” said Dr. Werner Tietz, Executive Vice-President for Research and Development at CUPRA. “We’ve proven this before with the CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon, and now we’ve continued our commitment to safety with the CUPRA Born’s 5-star rating.”

Systems includes Autonomous Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, Travel Assist, Light Assist and Pre-Crash Assist. Add to these the integration of seven airbags, including a standard front-central airbag, Front Assist with vehicle, pedestrian & cyclist detection, Emergency Steering Assist and Junction Assist, Lane Assist and Emergency e-Call and the CUPRA Born delivers one of the safest vehicles available, even when faced with the latest and stricter testing methods used by Euro NCAP. In addition to detecting vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, the Front Assist also includes Emergency Steering Assist and Junction Assist. During a Front Assist intervention, after the driver’s initial steering input to avoid an object, the Emergency Steering Assist makes targeted steering and braking interventions to help find an optimised evading trajectory.

The CUPRA Born’s scores in each area tested highlighted how the breadth of systems helped it achieve its final rating: Adult Occupant 93%, Child Occupant 89%, Vulnerable Road User 73% and Safety Assist 80%. Since Euro NCAP re-evaluated its testing procedures, CUPRA has worked hard to make sure its vehicles continue to score highly, and the fact the CUPRA Born joins the CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon in its 5-star rating bears testament to the brands dedication to delivering the safest vehicles possible.

Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen brand, has been appointed Chairman of the SEAT S.A. Board of Directors with effect from July 8, 2022. This appointment sits in the framework of recent changes in the Group with effect from July 1, including Schäfer’s designation as new member of the Group Board of Management responsible for the ‘Volume’ Brand Group, which includes Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT/CUPRA and ŠKODA. The common goal: To intensify and accelerate the cooperation within the Brand Group, leveraging the full synergy potential and sustainably reducing costs and complexity.  

Schäfer will succeed Thomas Schmall at the helm of the company’s Board of Directors. Together with the President of the Executive Committee, Wayne Griffiths, Schäfer will drive the growth of CUPRA and the transformation of the company with the aim of positioning Spain into an EV Hub in Europe. In recent months, during Schmall’s tenure, the foundation has been laid with milestones such as the ground-breaking Future: Fast Forward project, the mobilization of a 10-billion-euro investment programme together with partners and the localization of a planned Volkswagen Group Gigafactory in Valencia.

“The coming years will be both exciting and challenging for SEAT/CUPRA,” said Thomas Schäfer. “The company drives forward key strategic projects for the entire Volkswagen Group: the growth of business, as well as the electrification of Spain, with the design, development and production of the urban electric vehicle models for our Volume brands. With its expertise and passion, our Spanish team will play an important role for overall success. I look forward to support SEAT/CUPRA on its path into the future as a strong, committed partner within the Volume Brand Group,” the new Chairman of the SEAT S.A. Board of Directors added.

Thomas Schäfer has extensive experience in the international automotive industry. The qualified mechanical engineer began his career at Daimler AG in Stuttgart in 1994, where he held various senior management positions. Schäfer joined the Volkswagen Group in 2012, initially heading the Group’s International Production unit, where he held responsibility for CKD projects and negotiations on new production sites. Schäfer became Chairman and Managing Director of Volkswagen Group South Africa in 2015 and was responsible for Volkswagen’s business in this country and the development of the Group brands in the sub-Saharan Africa region. Schäfer was appointed Chairman of the Board of Management of ŠKODA AUTO a. s. in August 2020. Schäfer joins the Board of Directors sitting alongside Dr. Ingrun-Ulla Bartölke, Dr. Oliver Blume, Daniela Cavallo, Luis Comas Martínez de Tejada, Dr. Stefan Piëch, Dr. Josep Piqué and Mark Porsche.

Audi is integrating Apple Music, a premium music streaming subscription service, directly into select models. Adding Apple Music into the infotainment system gives users the ability to access their subscription directly and intuitively from the Multi-Media Interface (MMI) screen using in-car internet data. This seamless integration allows Apple Music subscribers to find their favorite music and discover even more new music.  The new Apple Music integration allows customers to access their personal Apple Music account directly from the Audi infotainment system, with no bluetooth or USB required. After linking an active subscription to the vehicle, Apple Music subscribers can access Apple Music’s full catalog of 90 million songs, and tens of thousands of playlists, including hundreds of new mood and activity playlists, personalized mixes, and genre stations – all ad-free. 

“Integrating Apple Music into the Audio infotainment system marks the next step in the collaboration between Audi and Apple,” said Christiane Zorn, Head of Product Marketing at Audi. “For our customers, it means that we are offering them direct access to their own personalized listening experience. This is our understanding of a premium digital in-car experience. At Audi we are systematically driving the digitalization of the vehicle and we are convinced that the interior is increasingly developing into a third living space”. The Apple Music integration will be included in nearly all Audi vehicles in Europe, North America and Japan starting with the 2022 model year. The integration will be conveniently rolled out to vehicles already on the road via an automatic over-the-air update.

To activate Apple Music, customers simply need to open the app in their Audi’s infotainment system and follow the on-screen instructions to log in with the Apple ID they use for Apple Music. To finish the setup process, they simply need to enter a verification code that is sent to their phone. For Audi owners in Europe, cellular data streaming costs incurred are conveniently billed via a data package available from Cubic-Telekom. The first three gigabytes are free of charge. Audi vehicles also come with Apple CarPlay support. Drivers can connect their iPhone wirelessly (or via USB) and get directions optimized for traffic, make calls, send and receive messages and listen to music simply by tapping the touchscreen display or using Siri voice control. Apple Music turns an Audi into a concert hall on wheels

Thanks to the integration of Apple Music, the vehicle not only becomes a hub for streaming entertainment, but also a concert hall on wheels thanks to its sophisticated audio architecture ‒ and the passengers feel like they’re sitting right in the middle of it all. This is because Audi creates a tailor-made acoustic experience for each model, and digital signal processing delivers a well-balanced sound. For example, the signals from the speakers can be controlled with an individual time offset and thus reach the listener simultaneously. Sound design goes even further to create the ultimate acoustic experience. This is where the Audi sound developers adjust the frequency response to create the typical, but still subjective, Audi sound. Audi has been working with Bang & Olufsen in this context for many years, which has resulted in the development of some exceptional sound systems, such as the B&O Premium Sound System with 3D sound in the Audi e-tron GT*. Here, 16 speakers including 3D sound speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer deliver impressive audio.

The 109th run of the classic cycling classic starts on 1 July with the Grand Départ in Copenhagen, Denmark, the northernmost starting point in the history of the race. The 21 stages, including six mountain stretches, will take the peloton through four countries over a distance of 3,300 kilometres. On 24 July, the riders will reach their destination on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. ŠKODA AUTO is supporting the world’s largest cycling event for the 19th time. As the official main and vehicle partner, it is also providing 250 vehicles to the organisers and race management, as well as service and support vehicles. Alongside the ENYAQ iV, the fleet includes OCTAVIAs and the ŠKODA SUPERB iV with plug-in hybrid drive.

Ahead of the field, Tour Director Christian Prudhomme will be travelling in an all-electric ŠKODA ENYAQ iV. He will be waving the yellow flag through the sliding roof of the ‘Red Car’ at the start of each stage. This is the third time the SUV has served as Prudhomme’s mobile command centre. On some stages, the ŠKODA SUPERB iV with plug-in hybrid drivetrain will be taking to the course as the command vehicle. Now for the 12th time, the Czech car manufacturer has designed the crystal trophy for the winner of the world’s largest cycling race. ŠKODA AUTO has also been sponsoring the green jersey for the leader of the points standings since 2015.

Furthermore, ŠKODA AUTO is a partner of the Tour de France Femmes, which starts on 24 July. The participants will cover eight stages over a distance of 1,029 kilometres from Paris to La Planche des Belles Filles.

Around 6,000 readers of the commercial vehicle publications of ETM-Verlag: trans aktuell, lastauto omnibus and FERNFAHRER voted for the best commercial vehicles and the best brands in the commercial vehicle sector. The entire election was accompanied by the testing company DEKRA. In the readers' poll for "Best Truck", "Best Van" and "Best Bus", more than 216 commercial vehicle series from 16 categories - from vans to heavy trucks or coaches - were up for election. MAN Truck & Bus took home a total of four awards at the awards ceremony held as part of the Future Congress for Commercial Vehicles 2022 on 1 June in Berlin.

"The ETM (EuroTransportMedia) Award plays a very important role for the MAN Sales & Customer Solutions Team. Every year the best commercial vehicles and brands are honoured here by the votes of the readers of the magazines trans aktuell, lastauto omnibus and FERNFAHRER. To regularly win over more than 200 competitors in the categories Best Van, Best Truck and Best Bus fills us with great pride and motivates us to continue to perform at our best in the future," explains Friedrich Baumann, MAN Executive Board member responsible for Sales & Customer Solutions. And Christoph Huber, Chairman of the Executive Board, MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland GmbH, adds: "Our products were once again able to impress in the Truck, Bus and Van categories this year. We are extremely pleased that both the all-electric MAN eTGE and the MAN Lion's Coach coach took first place in the ETM Awards for the fourth time in a row."

Whether it's better driving performance, more comfort, maximum transport capacity, top quality and durability, exemplary safety and environmental compatibility or digital networking: the MAN TGS meets all expectations and is a versatile truck perfectly tailored to industry use. With its powerful drive, unrivalled payload and unique ergonomics, it sets standards. The MAN TGS also presents itself with practice-oriented equipment: Congestion situations can be managed fatigue-free with the Congestion Assistant and the Stop&Go function of the distance-controlled cruise control ACC. The MAN TGS sets new standards with its electrical/electronic architecture and innovative digital services.

The innovative digital mirror replacement system MAN OptiView brings more safety to the road. It supports the driver during critical driving manoeuvres such as manoeuvring, turning and changing lanes by providing extended views and an optimum overview of the traffic situation. MAN OptiView does much more than conventional mirror systems. In addition to the legally prescribed fields of vision, the digital mirror replacement system shows views specially adapted for different driving situations (e.g. turning, manoeuvring, motorway driving). The mode of operation and display concept of the MAN OptiView are thus optimally tailored to the needs of natural human perception and enable the driver to quickly visually grasp traffic events and the vehicle environment, to reliably assess them and thus to cope with them safely.

EasyControl was developed to avoid unnecessary entry and exit into the cab: There are four control panels in the driver's door that can be conveniently reached from the outside. Depending on the version, they are preassigned with the most important functions or some can be individually assigned.

The winner in the intercity bus category was the MAN Lion's Intercity LE, which was introduced last year. Thanks to its modularity, the new MAN Lion's Intercity LE is flexible and impresses with its minimal "Total Cost of Ownership". Six buses can be configured from a basic model, which are perfectly adapted to city traffic or intercity use with state-of-the-art technology and versatile equipment. The drive train with D15 engine, familiar from the predecessor model MAN Lion's Intercity, can be configured in three power levels from 280 to 360 hp with two selectable automatic transmissions. With the launch of the city-oriented version, the MAN EfficientHybrid system will also be available for all MAN Lion's Intercity LE.

The MAN eTGE also won in the electric transporter category for the fourth time in a row. The fully electrically powered version of the MAN Transporter has already been available for purchase since 2018 and is also available with a box body as well as with a flatbed or three-way tipper as well as an estate.

Hat-trick for the ŠKODA FABIA: the Czech carmaker’s popular entry-level model has won the renowned Red Dot Award for outstanding product design for the third time after receiving it in 2008 and 2015. This puts the fourth-generation FABIA on a par with the brand’s iconic OCTAVIA. ŠKODA vehicles have now won 17 awards in the product design category of the renowned design competition. The international jury was impressed by the FABIA’s striking design, spaciousness and balanced package overall. Offering the most space in its segment, the fourth - generation ŠKODA FABIA also scores points for its emotive design and athletic proportions. The angular front headlights, which come with LED technology as standard, extend to the ŠKODA grille. Just like the LED rear lights, they feature crystalline structures inspired by Bohemian glass art. Another tribute to the FABIA’s country of origin appears on the front doors, with bodylines stylizing the characteristic triangle of the Czech flag.

In their summary, the expert jury of the Red Dot Award emphasized: “The FABIA conveys a sporty yet likeable impression through its exterior design. The interior has a surprisingly generous feeling of spaciousness.” The symmetrically designed instrument panel along with the free-standing central display and horizontal decorative trim emphasise the width of the interior and enhance the FABIA’s ample space. The Red Dot Award is one of the world’s best-known and most prestigious design competitions. 48 jury members from 23 nations, including professors, designers, journalists and consultants, independently evaluated each entry based on numerous criteria, including standard of innovation, functionality, ergonomics, durability and environmental friendliness. In 2022, the Red Dot, which is an internationally recognized seal of quality product design, will be presented for the 67th time. The official award ceremony will be held at the Red Dot Gala on 20 June 2022 in Essen/Germany.

The fourth-generation FABIA has secured this coveted seal of quality for ŠKODA for the 17th time. The Czech automaker’s first Red Dot Award was received for the OCTAVIA COMBI II in 2006. Following four more Red Dot Awards in the Brand and Communication Design category, ŠKODA AUTO also won the prize in the Interface & User Experience category for the first time last year for the MyŠKODA smartphone app and the digital design system ŠKODA Flow.

During the event, Unicars also introduced CUPRA for the first time, the new brand of the Volkswagen Group that has already made its presence felt in the industry with the impressive FORMENTOR. A brand that is here to offer an entirely different approach and experience to its clients.

An overview of all ŠKODA vehicles awarded the Red Dot to date
2022 ŠKODA FABIA IV
2021 ŠKODA ENYAQ iV
2020 ŠKODA OCTAVIA IV and ŠKODA KAMIQ GT
2019 ŠKODA SCALA
2018 ŠKODA KAROQ
2017 ŠKODA KODIAQ and ŠKODA OCTAVIA COMBI III
2016 ŠKODA SUPERB III
2015 ŠKODA FABIA III
2014 ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK
2013 ŠKODA RAPID
2010 ŠKODA SUPERB II und ŠKODA YETI
2008 ŠKODA FABIA II
2007 ŠKODA ROOMSTER
2006 ŠKODA OCTAVIA COMBI II

A spectacular event was held by Unicars, during which the company hosted media representatives at its impressive, state-of-the art facilities in Nicosia, unveiling a unique opportunity amidst the new era of the automotive industry. Numerous guests had the chance to explore the new upgraded showroom, whilst enjoying those innovations that make the client’s contact with the car unique.

As stated by Mrs Christianna Diogenous, CEO of Unicars: “The transition to the new digital and electric era of the automotive industry has already begun, bringing increased demands. In this context, we created a new multi-brand sales hub where our clients have the opportunity to live an unprecedented experience matching the premium services we provide. We have implemented the most modern design, digital and technological innovations in order to make our clients’ journey, in one single space, as fascinating as possible. The new era of the automotive industry is already here, and we have been long ready to embrace it. We continue to successfully drive our clients’ stories.”

In this new showroom, special emphasis was given on the customized services provided to the client, combining a captivating digital experience with exceptional personal contact. When visiting the sales hub, guests have the opportunity to take a close look at the full range of electric and conventional vehicles, covering the entire spectrum of the consumer’s needs in the best possible way. Through the available digital platforms, guests may configure their own car, tailored to their special needs and desires. Moreover, they may receive their vehicle at the brand-new spaces that have adopted the individual characteristics of each brand, thus making this experience even more fascinating.

During the event, Unicars also introduced CUPRA for the first time, the new brand of the Volkswagen Group that has already made its presence felt in the industry with the impressive FORMENTOR. A brand that is here to offer an entirely different approach and experience to its clients.

A brand-new journey has just begun, and Unicars promises to continue to successfully drive the stories of its clients!

During an enjoyable event, Unicars welcomed the strategic partners of the Cyprus Institute of Marketing at its impressive state-of-the-art facilities in Nicosia. Guests had the opportunity to explore the new, upgraded facilities whilst enjoying those innovations that offer a unique experience amidst the new digital and electric era of the automotive industry.

The CIM strategic partners were welcomed by Mrs Christianna Diogenous, CEO of Unicars. In her brief address, she stated the following: “We are truly happy to be hosting you at our upgraded facilities. As CIM Strategic Partners, we would like to introduce you to our new showroom, which evidently reflects the transition into the new digital and electric era of the automotive industry; an era that has already begun. In this context, we created a brand-new sales hub where our clients have the opportunity to live an unprecedented experience! We have implemented the most modern design, digital and technological innovations in order to make our clients’ journey, in one single space, even more fascinating. The new era of the automotive industry is already here, and we have been long ready to embrace it. We continue to successfully drive our clients’ stories”.

Mr Yiangos Hadjiyiannis, CEO of the Cyprus Institute of Marketing, expressed his gratitude to UNICARS for the outstanding hospitality, and highlighted the importance of the eclectic family of the CIM Strategic Partners, now counting 23 leading Cypriot businesses.

Guests were then given the chance to take a close look at the full range of electric and conventional vehicles, as well as to discuss the current market trends and new products in the dynamic automotive industry. A common conclusion emerged from their discussions: the automotive industry is undergoing a transitional phase, and actions such as the creation of Unicars‘ Sales Hub contribute to the provision of unique and customised services to clients.

CIM Summit 2022! Driving successful stories with all-electric Audi Q4 e-tron! The CIM Summit is organised on an annual basis and aims to provide the opportunity to executives to be informed about the latest developments in the areas of Marketing and Management

The Audi e-tron GT quattro is a big winner at this year’s World Car Awards, which have been presented for the 18th time in New York. Nominated in the categories World Electric Vehicle of the Year, World Performance Car, and World Car Design of the Year, the e-tron GT quattro took home the title of World Performance Car at the world’s biggest and most prestigious new car awards ceremony, dubbed the “Oscars of the automotive world.” More than 100 auto journalists from around the world thoroughly tested the cars that qualified and then voted on them for the 2022 honors.

“We’re happy that the fully electric Audi e-tron GT quattro was a finalist in three categories only a year after its world premiere,” said Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development, after the awards program. "The fact that the Audi e-tron GT quattro takes the title of "World Performance Car" and thus this award goes to Audi for the fifth time makes us particularly proud, of course. The Audi e-tron GT quattro proves that electric mobility can be sustainable, dynamic, and fascinating all at once. That’s why it is an important part of our commitment to electric mobility.” As of 2026, Audi will only be launching new models with electric drive systems onto the global market. Starting in 2025, all production at Audi locations will be carbon neutral. That is already happening now in Brussels, Győr, and the Böllinger Höfe, where the Audi e-tron GT quattro is produced.

The performance that earned the Audi e-tron GT quattro its World Performance Car award is ensured, to a great extent, by a sophisticated thermal management system. In the Audi e-tron GT quattro, that system consists of four thermal circuits. That means that the battery and the components of the drive system each stay at their ideal temperature, resulting in performance characteristics that can be reproduced at any time. Thanks to intelligent thermal management, anyone who uses the e-tron route planner in the e-tron GT quattro will put the battery in an ideal temperature range for charging, depending on the exterior temperature, even while the car is driving – which is useful for fast charging with up to 270 kW.

This year's victory brings the brand with the four rings to eleven first places at the World Car Awards. That makes Audi the most successful manufacturer in the history of that award.

Volkswagen is taking the next big step towards becoming a software-oriented mobility provider with its ACCELERATE strategy. Effective immediately, all ID. models will receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer. The updates had previously only been available as part of a test phase for customers who had registered with the “ID. First Movers Club”. The “ID. Software 2.3” offers new functions and optimises existing ones. Networking the entire ID. fleet will allow Volkswagen to lay the foundation for new, customer-oriented business models. Thus far, Volkswagen remains the only high-volume manufacturer to provide this technology for its customers.

In future, the company plans to provide its customers with free software around every twelve weeks to keep the vehicles up to date and improve the customer experience. Volkswagen is also aiming to generate increased revenue during the usage phase with new, data-based business models – for services and functions that the customer can now order as required, whenever these are needed. For example, this could be Travel Assist or improved battery performance for long journeys, or even automated driving at a later point in time. Volkswagen sees the potential to generate hundreds of millions in additional revenue over the next few years.

The Over-the-Air Updates are being developed in close collaboration with CARIAD, the Volkswagen Group's software company. “The new updates are a central functionality of the digital, connected car. They will quickly become normal for our customers, in the same way as they have for their smartphones,” says Thomas Ulbrich, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development. “Software development is iterative and fast. We work in short cycles, like a tech company, and provide updates to our customers at correspondingly short intervals.”

Volkswagen also wants to stay in touch with its customers after selling or leasing the car, to provide digital services. “Vehicles that always have the latest software on board can provide an excellent digital customer experience and are therefore of the utmost importance for our future success,” adds Ulbrich. “Thanks to regular updates, the car will not just remain up-to-date – it will become even better.”

Some of the new functions affect the ID. Light, a light strip at the bottom of the windscreen. It now gives the driver information that can provide intuitive support for energy-saving driving, and when driving with the automatic distance control system “Active Cruise Control” (ACC). Image processing has also been improved for the multifunction camera, allowing it to recognise motorcycles and other road users even more swiftly. The same applies when driving in the dark. If installed, dynamic main beam control allows even more precise headlight regulation. The graphics on the central infotainment display become calmer and clearer, with more intuitive operation – showing how Volkswagen reacts to feedback from the first ID. customers.

The digital customer experience is becoming a focal point for all development steps for products and services across the entire vehicle lifecycle. As part of the ACCELERATE strategy, Over-the-Air Updates lay the foundation for new business models and customer-centric product optimisation.

The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has declared the all-electric ŠKODA ENYAQ iV SUV and the fourth-generation ŠKODA FABIA best-in-class for the 2021 test year. This means the two models were the safest of all vehicles tested in their respective classes in 2021. The ENYAQ iV is the safest SUV to have been submitted to the crash safety reference test to date, scoring 86 per cent of the total possible points. The new FABIA meanwhile, at 78 per cent, achieved the best score of all the compact cars tested in 2021. ŠKODA is the only manufacturer to be represented with two vehicles in the line-up of “Best-in-class Cars of 2021”.

All 14 new ŠKODA models launched since 2008 have received the maximum five-star rating in the Euro NCAP test. Euro NCAP regularly compiles a list of the vehicles that have achieved the top result in their class in the crash safety reference tests performed during the previous year. For 2021, these “Best-in-class Cars” include two ŠKODA models: the ŠKODA ENYAQ iV in the SUV class and the ŠKODA FABIA in the compact car class. This makes ŠKODA the only manufacturer to have two class winners in 2021. The ENYAQ iV and the FABIA are the thirteenth and fourteenth new ŠKODA models in direct succession to have received the top rating of five stars since 2008. In 2014, the third-generation FABIA had also been declared best in its class.

As the Euro NCAP test requirements become tougher each year, the best-in-class comparison is made only within the years 2020 and 2021 so that all vehicles are assessed against the same standards. The ŠKODA ENYAQ iV received the maximum rating of five stars and an overall score of 86 per cent of all possible points in the 2021 Euro NCAP test. The first ŠKODA vehicle to be based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric car platform achieved outstanding results in the comprehensive crash and safety tests of the European New Car Assessment Programme, particularly in terms of occupant protection. With 94 per cent of available points for Adult Occupant Protection and 89 per cent for Child Occupant Protection, the ŠKODA SUV set a new record in the Euro NCAP tests, which were once again made more stringent, compared to 2020. Since then this percentage has only been exceeded once, by a premium class vehicle. In its Euro NCAP test, the new ŠKODA FABIA benefited from a further increase in safety due to the switch to the Volkswagen Group’s MQB-A0 Modular Transverse Matrix, which now enables the use of seven modern assistance systems, among other improvements.

The successful model’s fourth generation scored 78 per cent of the maximum available points and, like the ENYAQ iV, excelled particularly in the area of occupant protection, with 85 per cent of the possible points for Adult Occupant Protection and 81 per cent of the maximum points for Child Occupant Protection. The all-electric Škoda Enyaq iV and the fourth-generation Skoda Fabia can be found at Unicars showrooms.

Volkswagen Taigo, the new compact crossover coupé, is now available in Unicars showrooms. This is the company’s first SUV coupé in the compact SUV category with modern and elegant design, distinctive style and many personalisation elements ideal for everyday use.

Taigo is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Transverse Toolkit (MQB) platform and it has an overall length of 4,270 mm, a width of 1,757 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,566 mm. These figures offer exceptional room for passengers and luggage and make it one of the most comfortable in its class. The roofline slopes at the rear, but the coupé styling doesn’t restrict headroom for the passengers. The luggage compartment offers a capacity of almost 440 litres, a figure which is significantly increased by folding down the rear seats. Stand-out exterior design features are the full LED headlights, flared wheel arches and the muscular radiator grille with wide air vents that further emphasise the crossover character of the vehicle.

The car retains strong VW identity in terms of interior fittings, with elements derived from larger Volkswagen models. This way, Taigo can provide both high quality construction and a host of technological elements for comfort and safety. The 8-inch touch screen in the centre of the dashboard is from the latest generation Infotainment system MIB3 (optional 9.2-inch), the 8-inch colour customisable digital driver display (optional 10.25-inch), the App-Connect Wireless and the IQ Matrix smart LED headlights (depending on the equipment level) that illuminate different points of the road ahead depending on the conditions.

In terms of driver assistance systems, the Taigo has the most modern for the class, offering semi-autonomous driving level 2.5 from the standard equipment level, thanks to the intelligent IQ.DRIVE Travel Assist system. Among the basic equipment assistance systems are the Front Assist environment monitoring system, including the City Emergency Braking function and Lane Assist.

Cypriot buyers can choose between two petrol engines with three different power outputs. Starting with the one-litre three-cylinder with 95 or 110 PS (70 or 81 kW), while the third option is the 1.5 litre four-cylinder with 150 PS (110 kW). Depending on the version, both engines of the Taigo can be equipped with either a 5 or 6-speed manual gearbox or the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DSG).

Hat-trick in the renowned Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test: the new Volkswagen models ID.5, Polo and Taigo have each achieved the highest score possible with five out of five stars. The testers gave the all-electric SUV coupé and the two new small cars with combustion engines excellent ratings in all four tested criteria: the protection of adult occupants, children and vulnerable road users and standard assist systems.

The three Volkswagen models achieved very good scores above all in the category “Occupant protection for adults”. Here, the all-electric ID.5 received 93 percent of the total possible points, while the Polo and Taigo even achieved a score of 94 percent. The assessment is based on factors including frontal impact, lateral impact and whiplash tests. The outstanding resultfor the ID.5 was determined based on the crash tests and an assessment of the measures for the fastest possible rescue and recovery. A further important safety feature is the centre airbag for the front seats, which is installed in all three tested Volkswagen models. In the event of a side collision, this can help to prevent or at least reduce possible head contact between the persons in the first seat row. The ID.5 achieved a result of 89 percent in the category “Protection of children”. This rating is based on three important aspects: in addition to the protection provided by child restraint systems in the event of a frontal or lateral impact, the focus here is also on the options for safe installation of child seats of various sizes, as well as the equipment that a vehicle offers for the safe transportation of children. The Polo (80 percent) and the Taigo (84 percent) also did very well in this category.

In the “Assist systems” category, the ID.5 impressed with 85 percent of the maximum score. Taigo and Polo each achieved 70 percent in this category. As standard equipment, they all feature the Driver Alert System, the Front Assist emergency braking system with city emergency braking function and pedestrian detection, as well as the Lane Assist lane keeping assistant. With the ID.5, the visual and acoustic seat belt reminders (in the first row of seats) as well as the seat occupancy recognition (in the second row of seats) were also considered and positively evaluated in this category. In addition to occupant protection in vehicles, Euro NCAP also examines how well automatic emergency braking systems can protect vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists in the event of an impending collision. Euro NCAP has determined that the Front Assist system – equipped as standard in the ID.5, Taigo and Polo – is very effective at detecting these road users. The area monitoring system recognises critical distance situations by means of a radar sensor and camera and helps to shorten the stopping distance. In danger situations, the system warns the driver visually and acoustically and also by means of a braking jolt and automatic braking. In the area of protection of pedestrians and cyclists, the ID.5 achieved a result of 76 percent, followed closely by the Taigo (71 percent) and Polo (70 percent).

Five stars in a row: new trio in good company With the five-star ratings across the board for the ID.5, Polo and Taigo, Volkswagen underlines its commitment to the highest safety standards and continues its series of successes: the ID.4 and compact ID.3 recently achieved the highest ratings in the Euro NCAP in April 2021 and October 2020 respectively. In 2019, the Golf and T-Cross also received top marks.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles are giving the new ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo1 their world premiere today in Hamburg. With Europe's first all-electric bus and transporter range, Volkswagen is providing yet another solution to sustainable and CO2-free mobility. The ID. Buzz comes with the latest ID. software and sets new standards in its segment with the latest systems and functions for safety, comfort and charging.

Ralf Brandstätter, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars: “The ID. Buzz is a genuine icon for the electric era. A car, the likes of which only Volkswagen can build. In the 1950s, the Volkswagen Bulli stood for a new feeling of automotive freedom, independence and great emotion. The ID. Buzz picks up on this lifestyle and transfers it into our time: emission-free, sustainable, fully networked and now ready for the next big chapter: autonomous driving. With this car, we are bringing together the core themes of our ACCELERATE strategy in one product for the first time.”

Carsten Intra, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Brand, adds: “Both versions of the ID. Buzz are pioneering in terms of their sustainability: their manufacture and shipping has a carbon-neutral footprint. We are also using recycled synthetic materials and the interior is completely free of any real leather.” He continues: “The ID. Buzz will also be used for future autonomous mobility concepts such as ridepooling – an e-shuttle service of Group subsidiary MOIA that can be booked via an app. The electric Bulli is thus also a part of the future of inner-city transport.”

As is the case for all the models in Volkswagen Passenger Car’s ID. family, the ID. Buzz, which is built by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Hannover, is also based in engineering terms on the Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). The world's first scalable mass production platform for all-electric cars provides the cross-brand basis for all sorts of different models and segments. Its architecture allows for an evolutionary further development of software and technology, which not only benefits new models such as the ID. Buzz, but also models that have already been delivered, by means of over-the-air updates.

Latest generation ID. software with new assistance and charging functions. The new model line’s assistance systems perfect ease of driving and safety. Included as standard in the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo is the ‘Car2X’ local warning system, which utilises signals from other vehicles and the transport infrastructure to spot hazards in real time. Also included as standard: the ‘Front Assist’ emergency braking function and, in the MPV, the ‘Lane Assist’ lane-keeping assistant. With new software, new assistance functions are also making their way into the ID. family. Available as an option is ‘Travel Assist with swarm data’, which facilitates partially automated driving across the entire speed range and, for the first time, assisted lane-changing on the motorway. Also new: the ‘Memory Function’ for automated parking on a previously saved route.

Up to 170 kW charging power, Plug & Charge and bidirectional charging. The ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo are launching across Europe with a 77 kWh battery (gross energy content: 82 kWh). It provides current to a 150 kW electric motor, which – as the flat engine once did in the T1 – drives the rear axle. The position of the battery, integrated deep down in the sandwich floor, and the lightweight electric drive system result in a good distribution of weight and a low vehicle centre of gravity. Both factors optimise the handling and agility. The lithium ion battery can be charged from wall boxes or public charging stations using 11 kW alternating current (AC). Via a CCS plug connector at a DC rapid-charging station (direct current) the charging power increases to as much as 170 kW. When charged in this way, the battery charge level rises from 5 to 80% in about 30 minutes. Using the latest ID. software, the model line will also offer the ‘Plug & Charge’ function in the future. Via this function, the ID. Buzz authenticates itself at compatible DC rapid-charging stations via the charging connector using the ISO 15118 standard. It also exchanges all necessary data with the charging station in this way – an added convenience. Bidirectional charging enables the ID. Buzz to feed unneeded energy from the battery into the customer's home network (Vehicle-to-Home). The power transfer and communication take place via a special DC bi-directional wall box.

Volkswagen is continuing to press ahead with the transition to e-mobility despite the limited supply of semiconductors. Last year, the company delivered more electric vehicles worldwide than ever before, handing over more than 369,000 electric cars (+73 percent versus 2020), including approximately 106,000 PHEVs (+33 percent) and 263,000 all-electric vehicles (+97 percent) to customers. Volkswagen thus doubled its BEV deliveries year-on-year. “In a very short time, we have reached a top position for all-electric vehicles in Europe. With our ACCELERATE strategy and the expansion of the model portfolio, we will continue to increase the pace of the e-mobility offensive. Before the end of this year, the ID. BUZZ will represent yet another emotional model in our ID. family,” said Brandstätter.

Volkswagen delivered around 4.897 million vehicles across all drive systems to customers around the world. The proportion of purely battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid vehicles nearly doubled to 7.5 percent of total deliveries (2020: 4 percent). In Europa, these vehicles now account for 19.3 percent of Volkswagen’s deliveries (2020: 12.6 percent). Volkswagen recorded a significant increase in deliveries of electric vehicles particularly in the United States, China and Germany. In the company’s home market, one in four Volkswagen vehicles was a plug-in vehicle. Volkswagen’s most popular BEV model worldwide is the ID.4, which lived up to its name as a world car in its first year on the market. The ID.4 was the most frequently delivered of the 263,000 BEVs with 119,650 units sold, followed by the ID.3 (around 76,000). In Europe, the ID.4 topped the BEV charts in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Ireland.

2021 was also a successful year in electric car sales for Volkswagen and Cyprus. Unicars, as a key player in e-mobility, managed to record significant sales of electric cars with ID.3 and ID.4 gaining a market share of over 60% in their category, proving the impact they have on the buying public.

CUPRA never stops taking its emotional experiences to the next level, and on its 4th anniversary, the unconventional challenger has shared its ambitious vision for the year ahead: CUPRA2. At a special online event, the brand not only announced that two new models will join its already expanding line-up, but it will also take its emotional experiences into a whole new dimension with the launch of Metahype, a collaborative new platform in the metaverse. CUPRA also intends to double its global network of CUPRA Masters and CUPRA City Garages, bringing these unique offerings to more CUPRA Tribe members around the world.

CUPRA also revealed the launch of two new models, doubling its existing portfolio. This comes after last year’s announcement that the CUPRA Tavascan, the brand’s second 100% electrified vehicle after the CUPRA Born, will come to the market in 2024, followed by its electric vehicle inspired by the UrbanRebel, in 2025.

Unique emotions are at the heart of CUPRA, and later this year, its emotional experiences will exist in an entirely new space as the brand enters the metaverse. Developed in partnership with VISYON, an award-winning creative immersive company and part of the Mediapro Group, Metahype is all about collaboration. Beginning with brands from the worlds of music and entertainment, such as Primavera Sound and UBEAT, CUPRA will team up with partners from multiple fields to inspire the new generation. Speaking with globally recognised futurist and Chief Metaverse Officer Cathy Hackl, revealed that brands and individuals will be able to showcase artistic material such as NFTs, display digital and physical products, and stream content within Metahype.

With the launch of Metahype, the CUPRA2 Experience and with two new models on the horizon, CUPRA celebrates its 4th anniversary by showing once again that it’s the progressive brand that never stops moving.

Unicars, faithful to its strategy for the faster introduction of electrification in Cyprus and maintaining its leading role in the new automotive reality, has begun the creation of its own extensive network of chargers in carefully selected locations throughout Cyprus. The first two chargers were installed at the Nicosia Mall. In an exclusive collaboration with the mall and EKCO Maximum Power, the chargers will be available for use by owners of all electric cars.

Visitors of the largest shopping centre in Cyprus will therefore be able to do their shopping and at the same time charge their electric car for free, while contributing to the protection of the environment. This is another demonstration of Unicars’ commitment to the implementation of its ‘Go Green’ strategy.

The first two electric vehicle charging stations are located in the outdoor car park at the Nicosia Mall and await everyone who drives electric and plug-in vehicles, irrespective of brand. This service is provided free of charge to the visitors of Nicosia Mall for 2022.

The electric Volkswagen ID.3 & ID.4, Audi e-tron, Q4 e-tron, e-tron GT and Škoda Enyaq have already made a very good impression, have been preferred by buyers and are expected to have a leading role in the new era of automotive. During 2021, Unicars succeeded in making significant sales of electric cars in Cyprus, thereby laying strong foundations for the further development of electrification.

Unicars - For an all-electric future.

2021 was another successful year for Unicars, as figures confirmed its dominance in all market sectors and also its leading role in sales of electric cars in the domestic market.

Unicars, a front running company in electromobility, has notched up significant sales of electric cars in Cyprus thereby laying strong foundations for further development of electrification. It is noteworthy that ID.3 and ID.4 have a market share of 63.63% in their category, while the Audi e-tron is the absolute master in its category! The electric Volkswagen ID.3 & ID.4, Audi e-tron, Q4 e-tron, e - tron GT and Škoda Enyaq have already made good impressions on buyers and are expected to star in the new era of electromobilty. At the same time, Unicars steadily continues to implement its strategic plan for electrification that includes the on-going training of technical staff, the implementation of seminars for organisations, the creation of a charger network at central points for all electrical vehicle owners, further upgrades of customer service points to provide an improved and up-to-date service.

In the compact SUV category, Unicars achieved a total market share of 30.12% thus highlighting its top position with the Volkswagen T-Roc and T-Cross, but the Škoda Kamiq also made its mark. It is worth noting how the Volkswagen T-Roc recorded an increase of 25.21% in its market share compared to 2020 and so with 14.9% reached the top of this category. The Škoda Kamiq also increased its market share by 28% thereby showing its strength.

Another success for Unicars came in the Hatchback Class, where they dominated with a market share of 30.06% showing an increase of 45.78% over 2020. Leaders in this category proved to be the Volkswagen Golf with an increase in its market share of 28.37% and the Audi A3 with an increase of 300% in market share. Furthermore, other vehicles in the Unicars portfolio are worthy of mention, due to increased market share and their contribution to Unicars’ market-leading position. One of Audi’s flagship vehicles, the Q5, recorded an increase of 20.97% in market share compared to 2020 illustrating the strong preference of buyers for this premium SUV. 2021 was another successful year for Audi with a significant increase in market share of 7.9% compared to 2020.

Škoda’s most successful model, Octavia, was very well received by buyers, showing a spectacular increase in its market share compared to 2020. Škoda's extensive and highly successful model range helped further brand penetration into the Cypriot market reflected in an increased market share of 17.4% compared to 2020.

Volkswagen is driving forward the shift to electric vehicle manufacturing with its ACCELERATE strategy. Today’s official start of production of the ID.5 and ID.5 GTX2 marks the completion of Volkswagen’s successful transformation of its Zwickau plant into a dedicated electric vehicle production facility. The long-established site in western Saxony is the first large-scale facility of any volume manufacturer worldwide to switch over all production from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles. Six models from the Volkswagen, Audi and CUPRA brands will now be manufactured in Zwickau based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB). The plants in Emden (ID.4), Hanover (ID. Buzz) and Chattanooga (USA, ID.4) will be added to the electric vehicle production network this year. The Volkswagen brand has thus laid the foundations for building 1.2 million all-electric-vehicles at its sites in Europe, the USA and China in 2022 based on the MEB.

Since 2018, around 1.2 billion euros has been spent on converting the Zwickau plant from ICE vehicle production into a digital, flexible, highly efficient showcase factory for the manufacture of electric vehicles. Increasing use is being made of technology such as smart Industry 4.0 robots and driverless transportation systems that take components to the assembly line completely autonomously

The transformation to electric vehicle production in Zwickau has created enduring, future-proof jobs. The some 9,000 permanent staff working at the site received training in the new technology as part of a major training initiative. For example, all employees attended information events on electric vehicles. A total of 3,000 production workers completed the training center’s e-mobility program to prepare them for the new production requirements. By the end of 2020, the Zwickau team had put in a total of around 20,000 days of training.

In Germany’s 2021 Goldenes Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel) awards, the Audi e-tron GT won in the Most Beautiful Car of the Year category. The winner in this category prevailed against 69 other car models. Readers of the motoring magazine Auto Bild, its counterparts elsewhere in Europe, and the newspaper Bild am Sonntag, all submitted their votes for this prestigious competition over the summer.

The 45th Golden Steering Wheel awards took place on November 9 at the Journalistenclub in Berlin’s Axel-Springer-Haus. During the ceremonies hosted by Barbara Schöneberger, Markus Duesmann, CEO of AUDI AG, was presented with the famous sculpture for “the Most Beautiful Car of the Year”. “In its design, the e-tron GT emphasizes our claim as an automotive design brand. With its impressive performance, it offers the most emotional kind of electromobility. And with its sustainable concept, it expresses an attitude. The e-tron GT is our flagship model,” said Duesmann. The Golden Steering Wheel is not only one of the most prestigious, but also the oldest automotive competitions in Germany – awarded for the first time in 1976. Some 70 new models were competing for the 2021 Golden Steering Wheel, distributed across 12 categories. What is particular about it is that the vote for the Most Beautiful Car of the Year is a cross-category competition and readers can vote for it directly. That means it is a real audience award and therefore a heartfelt choice for an emotional car.

The e-tron GT is considered a trailblazer for Audi’s electric future, because from 2026, the company will only market new models with electric drive systems.The e-tron GT manifests emotional design, dynamic performance, and a sustainable concept – attributes that are turning this sportscar into an icon of the Audi brand even now. Apart from the Golden Steering Wheel award, this claim also substantiates several other prizes.

That is how the Gran Turismo won the 2021 Autonis award for best design innovation in the luxury class given by the journal auto motor und sport. The German Car of the Year 2022 also went to the e-tron GT in the luxury category. The e-tron GT embodies the electric flagship in the Audi portfolio and, despite the fact that it has hardly been on the market for a year, it has the potential to become a real classic.

CUPRA Born is one of seven finalists in the sought-after Car of the Year 2022 awards. The Born shows what’s possible from the brand, as well as the shift to electrification and a more sustainable future, following the CUPRA Formentor’s nomination in the same award in 2021.

The CUPRA Born extends the brand’s already extensive electrified line-up that includes four plug-in hybrid versions: CUPRA Leon, CUPRA Leon Estate and CUPRA Formentor with two different power outputs.

“CUPRA is an unconventional challenger brand, born only three years ago and that for a second year in a row reaches the final seven for the Car of the Year award. This recognition proves that CUPRA is here to stay,” said Wayne Griffiths, CEO of CUPRA. “The CUPRA Born is a vehicle that adds emotion to electric cars with its sporty driving experience, proving that electrification and performance are a perfect match, and that electric cars can be fun and tantalising. It will help double the brand’s sales by 2022 and increase the CUPRA mix to a third of the total sales of the company, while strengthening the global presence of the brand and inspiring the world from Barcelona.”

The CUPRA Born is built with advanced powertrain technology. Thanks to the e-Boost performance pack, the maximum output is up to 170kW (231PS), with a battery pack size of up to 77kWh which delivers a range of approximately 335 miles for an even longer, more engaging driving experience.

The Born is a driver’s car, delivering electrifying sportiness thanks to its progressive steering, Dynamic Chassis Control and ESC Sport, making it dynamic and exciting to drive. Performance is matched by the CUPRA Born’s stimulating style in the exterior and the interior. Inside, the focus is placed strongly towards the driver as any CUPRA should be, integrating an environmentally friendly twist. A range of materials wrap the interior to create a feeling of sportiness, refinement and quality, including the standard bucket seats that use SEAQUAL® Yarn made from upcycled marine plastics.

ŠKODA wins more awards than any other brand with eight victories in the 34th ‘Auto Trophy 2021’ readers’ poll organised by the German car magazine Auto Zeitung. ŠKODA thus achieved the best result ever in the history of the readers' poll. The FABIA left the competition behind among import vehicles in the ‘City Cars/Small Cars’ category, as did the OCTAVIA in the category of imported compact models. The KAMIQ was named the best SUV up to €25,000 in the import ranking, and the SUPERB scooped trophies as the import winner in the ‘luxury class’ and for best value for money. The ENYAQ iV took first prize in the ‘E-SUV up to €50,000’ category – both as the import and overall winner. Readers also voted ŠKODA the ‘Best Import Brand’.

12,126 readers and online users of the German car magazine Auto Zeitung cast their votes: In the 34th run of the ‘Auto Trophy’, they chose their favourites out of 248 models and 138 brands across 36 categories. ŠKODA took the title of ‘Best Import Brand’ with 34.9 per cent of the vote. This was the eighth time in a row since 2014 that the Czech manufacturer has won the title in the readers’ poll.

In the ‘City Cars/Small Cars’ category, the ŠKODA FABIA secured victory among the import vehicles, receiving 29.6 per cent of the vote. The fourth generation of the popular small car is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Transverse Toolkit MQB-A0 and offers the most space in the segment; the already generous boot volume has increased from 330 to 380 litres. The new edition also delivers improved comfort and a host of new safety and assistance features.

The ŠKODA OCTAVIA continued its winning streak with this year’s success as the best imported vehicle in the ‘Compact Models’ category: 28.9 per cent of respondents voted for it, taking it to first place. For the Czech carmaker’s bestseller, this year’s ‘Auto Trophy’ award is now the eighth trophy in a row and the 14th victory overall. The fourth-generation OCTAVIA family is more economical and sustainable than ever, with the brand offering the most versatile drive portfolio in the model’s history; alongside modern TSI petrol engines and EVO turbodiesels, the OCTAVIA iV with plug-in hybrid drive is also available, while the OCTAVIA e-TEC with mild hybrid technology and the OCTAVIA G-TEC with natural gas drive complete the range.

The ŠKODA KAMIQ received its first "Auto Trophy" shortly after its market launch in 2019, and followed up on this success in 2020 and 2021: Receiving 32.5 per cent of the reader votes, it landed in first place among the imported ‘SUVs up to €25,000’. The model rounds off the lower end of the Czech carmaker's SUV family. The KAMIQ combines the typical advantages of this vehicle segment, such as a higher seating position, with the agility of a compact vehicle.

The ŠKODA SUPERB once again had an impressive showing at the ‘Auto Trophy 2021’; the mid- range model achieved first place in two categories. In the ‘luxury class’ category, almost one in four readers (24.7%) opted for the mid-size model. At the same time, with 29.2 per cent of the votes, the SUPERB came out on top as the vehicle offering the best price-performance ratio. The extensive range of equipment includes full LED matrix headlights and numerous state-of-the-art assistance systems. The powertrain options include modern and economical TSI and TDI engines; the SUPERB iV with plug-in hybrid drive is also available.

The ŠKODA ENYAQ iV entered the race for the ‘Auto Trophy’ awards for the second time. As it did in 2020, the all-electric SUV once again won over the readers and online users of Auto Zeitung this year, winning the import ranking in the ‘Electric SUV up to €50,000’ category with 33.9 per cent of the votes. At the same time, it edged out the competition in this segment, receiving 24.6 per cent of the vote to take overall victory. The new flagship of ŠKODA’s model range offers the spaciousness you would expect from a ŠKODA as well as featuring the brand’s emotive design language. In the interior, new Design Selections replace the conventional equipment lines, and thanks to a clearly laid-out new offer structure, the ideal vehicle can be configured in just a few clicks.

In this year’s edition of the Golden Steering Wheel, which recognises the best automotive innovations of the past twelve months, readers could choose their favourites from a selection of 70 models. This was the first time the editors distinguished between vehicles with combustion engines and electric cars – for example, in the categories SUV and electric SUV. A total of twelve Golden Steering Wheels were awarded.

From a total of seven entrants, the readers of Auto Bild and Bild am Sonntag voted the ŠKODA ENYAQ iV into the finals along with two others in the electric SUV category. This meant that the battery-electric SUV qualified for the practical test at the Lausitzring at the beginning of October. The evaluators based their assessment of each new car on various criteria, including handling, spaciousness and all-round visibility. The jury concluded that the ENYAQ iV offers the best overall package in the electric SUV segment, outperforming the other two finalists.

The ENYAQ iV represents the Czech car manufacturer’s most significant step so far in implementing its electromobility strategy. It is the first ŠKODA production model to be based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB). The electric flagship of ŠKODA’s model range offers the generous space the brand is famous for and is also visually electrifying thanks to its emotive design language. In the interior, new Design Selections replace the conventional equipment lines, while a clearly laid-out new product range structure makes it possible to configure the ideal vehicle in just a few clicks. The ENYAQ iV is available with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and boasts a range of over 500 kilometres1 in the WLTP cycle, making it the perfect companion on long journeys.

The first Golden Steering Wheel was awarded by Bild am Sonntag in 1976. Europe’s leading car magazine, Auto Bild, has been on board since 2009. ŠKODA is now the proud winner of seven Golden Steering Wheels. The success story began in 1999 with the first generation of the FABIA, and its successor matched this achievement in 2007. The second-generation OCTAVIA won in 2004, and the second-generation SUPERB also claimed a Golden Steering Wheel in 2008. The KAROQ received the prestigious award in 2017, followed by the KAMIQ in 2019.

ŠKODA AUTO implements the 'NEXT LEVEL - ŠKODA STRATEGY 2030’. A strategy based on three main principles: Internationalisation, Electrification and Digitalisation. In the context of this strategy, the impressive Škoda Enyaq iV was introduced. A purely electric SUV that is now available in Unicars showrooms. Skoda Enyaq iV is based on the VW Group's innovative MEB platform, which was created specifically for electric cars. With a completely modern and dynamic design, the Škoda Enyaq offers new levels of mobility and spaciousness when making the most of the possibilities that are provided by the group's MEB platform.

The Enyaq iV is available in the Cypriot market in three battery sizes and five power levels ranging from 109 to 255 kW, while the prospective buyer can choose either four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. All of this, with a range of up to 534 kilometres in the WLTP cycle!

More specifically, the Enyaq 50 iV version puts out 109 kW with 220 Nm of torque with the electric motor mounted on the rear axle giving a battery range of 359 kilometres. The next model in the line-up is the Enyaq 60 iV where the power increases to 132 kW and the torque to 310 Nm. This version also has an electric motor on the rear axle and gives a range of up to 412 kilometres. With the same layout, the motor of the Enyaq 80 iV delivers 150 kW and 310 Nm of torque with a battery range reaching 534 kilometres. There are two more versions in the model range that have a motor mounted on each axle, making this Czech vehicle four-wheel drive. The first one is the Enyaq 80x iV, with the combined power of the two electric motors delivering 195 kW and 425 Nm of torque, and the range-topping Enyaq vRS iV with a power output 225 kW and 460 Nm of torque. The range of the two latter versions is up to 496 kilometres. The interior is made from natural, environmentally sustainable and recycled materials and is offered to buyers with a range of ten different options for full personalisation. The Enyaq iV battery can be charged to 125 kW in only 38 minutes giving 80%, even with the larger 82 kWh battery. Škoda offers three variants of the ŠKODA iV wall-box for charging at home or work where 6 to 8 hours are required, depending on battery size.

The new ID.5 and ID.5 GTX have made their world premiere, thus expanding the range of Volkswagen ID models. It is a stylish e-SUV coupé featuring a plethora of technological innovations such as the new 3.0 software version for ID, which includes features like improved charging performance and voice control. Furthermore, with the use of the latest generation driver support systems, Volkswagen has also made the next step towards autonomous driving.

VW's new purely electric vehicle is available in three ID versions: ID.5 Pro, ID.5 Pro Performance and ID.5 GTX; with the first two having rear-wheel drive. In contrast, the GTX version features four-wheel drive from two electric motors (one front and one rear). The ID.5 Pro produces 174 hp and 310 Nm of torque, while the output reaches 204 hp with 310 Nm of torque in the Pro Performance version. The four-wheel drive ID.5 GTX produces 299 hp from the two electric motors and is capable of accelerating to 100 km/h from a standstill in 6.3 seconds.

The external design of the VW's new e-SUV coupé maintains and at the same time strengthens the personality of the ID family. The characteristic LED technology, with bright strips on the front and back, make the ID.5 stand out on the road. With a length of 4,599 mm (ID.5 GTX: 4,582 mm), Volkswagen's new e-SUV coupé has a luggage compartment capacity of 549 litres; while by folding down the rear seats the space is increased to 1,561 litres. The low drag coefficient of 0.26 (0.27 in ID.5 GTX) increases performance and enhances battery range. This ability is created by the built-in spoiler on the aerodynamically configured tailgate of the luggage compartment. Electrically-operated cooling vents at the front of the vehicle only open when necessary, thereby ensuring optimal air flow.

The state-of-the-art Digital Cockpit offers a new operating philosophy. The innovative, augmented reality head-up display projects additional information into the driver's field of vision.

The new generation 3.0 software enables over-the-air updates and also provides additional functions so that the ID.5 can remain updated for a long time. Innovative assistance systems like Travel Assist allow an even more relaxing driving experience, while the new optional Park Assist Plus system, with a memory function, takes care of personalised parking procedures. Also, the new software 3.0 features several improvements, including natural voice control (Hallo ID), which is programmed for learning, by giving access to online information from the Cloud. Also, the ‘We Connect’ services provide the driver with real-time traffic information, navigation updates, information about charging stations, internet radio and much more.

In the context of the wider plan for the promotion of electrification and the efforts being made to protect the environment in Cyprus, the Department of Electrical and Mechanical Services announced a tender for the supply and maintenance of four electric cars. The tender was awarded to Unicars at an event held at the premises of the Department of Electrical and Mechanical Services. The four fully electric Volkswagen ID.3 cars, which produce zero CO₂ emissions and offer maximum safety for both the driver and the passengers, were delivered at the event.

During the delivery, the specialist Unicars staff explained how electric cars operate, the charging process, while also providing useful information regarding maintenance and the online connectivity services that make driving even more functional. After completing the delivery process, Unicars staff reassured the Department of Electrical and Mechanical Services personnel that Unicars will continue to be by their side, to help with anything they might need.

Unicars continues to invest, by creating the right infrastructure and thoroughly training its staff to make the transition to e-mobility more efficient. With a full range of electric cars (VW, Audi, Seat/Cupra, Škoda) that can satisfy even the most demanding customer, Unicars is playing a leading role in the new era of electromobility.

At the recent Munich Motor Show, CUPRA presented its vision for an electric future, in conjunction with the unveiling of the CUPRA UrbanRebel Concept and also announced the opening of the new CUPRA City Garage in Munich. Wayne Griffiths, CEO of CUPRA said, ‘Our ambition is to become a purely electric brand by 2030. The CUPRA Born is being launched this year and the CUPRA Tavascan will follow in 2024’.

The urban electric UrbanRebel is a key strategic project for the company, which aims to produce more than 500,000 cars per year in Spain after 2025. Based on this project, the company has an ambitious plan for Spain called ‘Future: Fast Forward’. The main purpose of this project is to transform and lead the country's automotive industry into an electric future. CUPRA has sold more than 100,000 vehicles in the three years of its existence. The flagship Formentor accounted for two-thirds of the company's sales, between January and August, and CUPRA recorded a three-digit increase compared to the same period last year. The brand also recorded an initial turnover of over €1 billion in 2021, with a significant presence in major European markets like Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy and France while it expanded its operations to Mexico, Israel and Turkey.

As an important part of CUPRA's globalisation strategy, the company chose Munich as the location of the brand new City Garage. A unique location in the heart of the German city, housed in a historic building in the Odeonsplatz area. The new City Garages will allow the brand to offer an unconventional and unique customer experience, putting people at the center of its distribution strategy. Further new locations for a City Garage are Milan, Madrid, Rotterdam, Lisbon and Berlin while a City Garage is scheduled to open in Sydney in 2022.

At the same time CUPRA announced the start of production of their first purely electric model, the CUPRA Born, at the factory in Zwickau, Germany. The company's second purely electric model, the CUPRA Tavascan, will go into production in 2024.

Volkswagen is once again speeding up the transformation to electric mobility with its ACCELERATE strategy, making sustainable mobility accessible to even more people by 2025, a whole two years earlier than originally planned, Volkswagen will launch an ID. family model for the small car segment. It will cost approximately 20,000 euros. The ID. LIFE concept car, which was presented at the International Motor Show IAA MOBILITY 2021 in Munich, gives an impression of how a vehicle of this type would look.

The design of the ID. LIFE is strikingly clear, pared-down and high-quality. Decorative elements and add-on parts are dispensed with, as is any complex mix of materials. The horizontal division between the body, glass surfaces and roof also contributes to the car’s purist appearance. An individualised and removable roof made of air chamber textile lends an open-air feeling in the ID. LIFE, while also reducing the vehicle weight.

Electric motor drives the front wheels. The ID. LIFE is based on a smaller variant of Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix (MEB) that has been developed specifically for the small car segment. This is the first time a vehicle based on the MEB has front-wheel drive. With its 172 kW electric motor, the ID. LIFE accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, while its 57 kWh high-voltage battery enables a range of some 400 kilometres (WLTP). The ID. LIFE is a reliable companion for digital experiences of various kinds. For example, it can be converted into a cinema or gaming lounge in no time at all. The vehicle comes with a video game console and projector, as well as a projection screen that extends from the dash panel when required. Other devices can be connected as needed to the 230-volt / 16-amp power supply in the interior. The seating design, too, is extremely flexible, in keeping with the idea of the car as a companion for all situations and lifestyles. For instance, the front seat bench can be completely folded down, as can the rear seat bench. This enables a range of different possibilities, from cinema seating, to a bed measuring around two metres in length, to a cargo version that maximises luggage volume.

Cameras and a display replace both the exterior and interior mirrors. Essential driving functions are controlled via a touch panel on the hexagonal, open-topped steering wheel, and a smartphone can be integrated in the operating system.

ACCELERATE strategy is speeding up the transformation process. The expansion of the ID. family into the small car segment at prices starting from 20,000 euros is another key step towards fully electrified mobility.

Europe’s largest independent automotive jury AUTOBEST has awarded ŠKODA AUTO the ‘COMPANYBEST 2020’ prize. The international journalists from 32 countries recognised the Czech car manufacturer’s strong development in numerous international markets as well as its implementation of innovative concepts in production. In addition to the digitalisation project ‘dProduction’ at the Kvasiny site, the jury also praised the parallel production of MQB and MEB vehicles on the same production line in Mladá Boleslav. The award ceremony for the winners, which had been announced in November 2020, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was held last Thursday evening in Barcelona. The event was rescheduled with Tomáš Kotera, Head of Corporate and Internal Communications at ŠKODA AUTO receiving the award on behalf of the Czech car manufacturer.

The independent ‘AUTOBEST’ jury of automotive journalists representing 32 European countries commended ŠKODA AUTO for the positive development of its new registrations as well as for increasing its market share in numerous international markets. Among other things, the journalists also praised the attractive design of its models, the customer-oriented expansion of the model portfolio and the practical ‘Simply Clever’ ideas that characterise the brand.

In addition, ŠKODA AUTO impressed the committee with its innovative production concept; at the main plant in Mladá Boleslav, the car manufacturer produces the OCTAVIA and KAROQ models based on the Modular Transverse Toolkit (MQB) and the ENYAQ iV, which is based on the Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB), in parallel and with complete flexibility on the same production line. In addition, AUTOBEST awarded the paperless digitalisation project ‘dProduction’, which guides employees at the Czech plant in Kvasiny through production steps, documentation and quality control.

ŠKODA AUTO was also among the award winners in 2019; the digital assistant ‘Laura’ received the ‘SMARTBEST’ award as Innovation of the Year for the interaction between the driver and artificial intelligence.

CUPRA has given the green light to start production of its first 100% electric car, the CUPRA Born. CEO Wayne Griffiths and the company's Executive Committee visited the brand's plant in Zwickau, Germany, which is also Europe's largest electric car manufacturing plant to mark the opening of the new model's production line. The Born's production marks the start of a new era for CUPRA, which has stated that from 2030 onwards it will produce exclusively electric cars.

Having 100% CUPRA DNA and an impressive design brief, inspired by the El Born neighbourhood of Barcelona, hence the name, the first CUPRA Born units have already rolled off the production line, proving that electric cars can be exciting, combining zero impact on the environment with some unique benefits. With this new vehicle, the company aims to increase the total sales of CUPRA by 20%, reaching new markets, especially in countries that have embraced electric motoring.

With the release of this model, the company's new distribution and customer relationship strategy will be launched. Additionally, customers will have the option to acquire a CUPRA Born through a subscription model. The Zwickau plant is the first production plant of the Volkswagen Group to produce 100% electric vehicles and is considered the largest and most efficient electric plant in Europe. With a daily production of up to 1,400 vehicles, the German plant has an annual production capacity of about 330,000 electric cars.

CUPRA Born is the first model of the brand to use a net CO²- neutral concept, according to which energy from renewable sources is used in the supply chain. The model also has seats made of sustainable materials sourced from the Mediterranean Sea. In this way, the new CUPRA Born will help reduce CO² emissions and achieve European targets. Thanks to the collaboration with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE, the brand will also contribute to the circular economy and the care of the Mediterranean and its environment.

The first days of September in 1996 marked the start of the successful era of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA model, which is now celebrating 25 years of life. The car was officially presented on 1st September, and two days later the modern plant in Mladá Boleslav began mass production of the Czech company’s new model. The model took advantage of all the technology of the Volkswagen Group in this category, such as the latest generation PQ34 platform, which was also used for the VW Golf IV and Audi A3. Engines, gearboxes and some other components, such as seats, were also identical to the Volkswagen Group's siblings. However, Dirk van Braeckel and his team made sure that the car would have its own character, with timeless elegance, while the car was designed for the first time with the help of the CAD design programme. Great emphasis was also placed on passive and active passenger safety, with front and side airbags, while it was the company’s first model to be equipped with an ABS braking system, which was standard equipment in the top version and optional equipment for all the rest. For this reason, OCTAVIA was the company’s first vehicle to be awarded 4 stars for safety by Euro-NCAP.

In the first year of production, the model was available with a choice of either two four-cylinder petrol engines or a turbo-diesel engine, officially starting the story of this model with many characters. The following year, the OCTAVIA COMBI estate made its first appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and in February 1998 without any major alterations, the concept became a reality as production began. World demand for COMBI was so great that the company was forced to open a second production line in October 1998.

The Octavia was further updated in 2000; when the model became available as a Classic, Ambiente, Elegance or the Laurin & Klement special edition. New comfort and safety systems such as ESP for Vehicle Stability Control made their first appearance aboard a ŠKODA. Of course a performance version wasn’t absent from the Czech company's range, with the OCTAVIA RS being first released in 2001. The successful and renewed model made its appearance in Cyprus during the same year, being displayed in Unicars showrooms in four engine versions (three petrol ones and a diesel) with horsepower output starting at 110 and reaching 200 for the four-wheel drive version.

Today, Thursday, 9th September, is World EV day. It is the International Day that recognises the vital importance of electric mobility and the opportunity to grasp the crucial role that electrification plays in our transition to sustainable transport and a zero-emission future. Unicars will play a major role in this future. With many and varied coordinated actions taking place in the wider operation of the company, its environmental footprint will soon be zero, thus contributing to a cleaner and kinder environment.

For Unicars the future is distinctly electric. Electrification is the future and the future is already here with the most complete range of electric cars to meet every need!

From the premium Audi e-tron to the smaller I.D from VW; Unicars is able to offer buyers in Cyprus a range of purely electric vehicles at all levels. Very soon over the next few months, even more electric cars are expected in its showrooms.

The Audi e-tron was the first purely electric SUV presented by Unicars and was later joined by the e-tron Sportback and the powerful e-tron GT. The next chapter for Audi is being written with the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. Two compact electric SUVs that stand out, not only for their impressive proportions, but also the overall muscular body design.

A mainstay for Volkswagen in the electric age is the ID series. The first step was made with ID.3 that represents a strategically important new chapter in Volkswagen's history. The sequel is being written by another purely electric SUV - the ID.4; a vehicle that stands out with its dynamic design and cutting-edge technology and equipment.

ŠKODA is introducing the new Enyaq iV, a medium-sized SUV that is at the forefront of electrification of its model range. It is eagerly expected very soon in Unicars showrooms.

The future is already here and has been brought by Unicars!

Standing over two and a half metres tall and with a weight of three tonnes, SEAT S.A.’s new robot is the latest member to join the 2,200 other robot ‘employees’ at its factory in Martorell, Spain. The largest robot in the company’s history is capable of lifting weights of up to 400 kg, and its main purpose is to assemble the sides of cars. SEAT S.A. decided to use this large robot due to the fact that it is necessary to transport a large number of parts.

What is the effectiveness of the human and machine cooperation? Full vehicle body assembly is done within 68 seconds. "These robots assemble key sections of the vehicle, such as the sides. As they can lift more weight, they carry out two operations at the same time, increasing the quality of the parts” said the Head of Robotics at Martorell, Miguel Pozanco.

SEAT S.A. has other robots that can carry up to 700 kg, but in this case, they chose the precision of the new robot instead of just pure mechanical force. "There’s a relationship between the weight the robot can carry and its reach. In other words, holding a bucket of water with your arm next to your body isn’t the same as holding it with your arm outstretched. This giant can carry 400 kilos at almost four metres from its central axis" explains Pozanco.

This is a great innovation, since the same robot can join the three side parts and transport them to the welding site without the help of another machine. This has been achieved thanks to the incorporation of a linear axis that allows it to move up to four metres. The robots are equipped with software that allows remote monitoring of all their operating data, such as motor consumption, temperature, torque and acceleration. "By analysing this data, we can predict any unforeseen events. In other words, predictive maintenance is carried out, which ensures quality and accuracy on an ongoing basis" concludes Miguel Pozanco.

The sales of Volkswagen cars in the SUV category are rising steadily in the Cyprus market. During the first months of the year, SUVs have already recorded the highest sales figures. These facts show quite emphatically that consumers prefer vehicles from Unicars and enjoy the top-notch After-Sales services that the company always provides to its customers.

Unicars has made the purchase and ownership of the VW T-Roc even more attractive, offering the car from €199 per month with a €1,000 bonus – along with the five-year factory warranty.

The VW T-Roc has impressive driving and handling characteristics and is easily manoeuvrable in town. It is designed for comfortable driving both on the highway and off-road. At its heart is the renowned 1.0 TSI turbocharged petrol engine with an output of 110 horsepower mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Next up in the range is 1.5 TSI petrol engine with 150 horsepower which is available with either a six-speed manual gearbox or the group's seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox for two-wheel drive versions. At the top of the range is the 2.0 TDI turbo-diesel, also with 150 horsepower that has a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox and, as an option, the 4MOTION four-wheel drive system. There is a long list of both standard and optional equipment which make the vehicle completely up-to-date in the areas of comfort, safety and connectivity.

As it is already known, Unicars provides Cypriot buyers with the facility to configure their car from the comfort of their own home. Vehicle colour, equipment levels, optional extras and much more can be specified on the innovative UNICARS 4ALL platform.

Volkswagen has made a dynamic start to the year. The first two months’ sales figures put VW at the top of the list of private saloon car sales with a market share of 11.6%! The two major players in this success were T-Roc and T-Cross, whose sales show why Unicars has deservedly earned the title of ‘SUVXpert’ in the Cyprus automotive market!

Particularly noteworthy is the fact that the T-Roc had a market share of 17.8% putting it in first place in its category, which is a percentage increase of 25.35% compared to the corresponding months of the previous year. A similarly successful course was taken by the T-Cross model, with a market share of 10.6% (+16.5% compared to 2020). These are two vehicles that belong to the rapidly-growing compact SUV class that offer practicality, efficient engines along with upgraded connectivity and driver aids.

All of the above follow the upward trend Unicars had in 2020; when in a declining market, managed to increase its share in the Cyprus market by 5,30% compared to 2019. These numbers show quite emphatically that consumers prefer vehicles from Unicars and enjoy the top-notch After-Sales services that the company always provides to its customers. As is already widely known, Unicars provides Cypriot buyers the ability to configure their car from the comfort of their own home. Vehicle colour, equipment levels, optional extras and much more can be specified on the innovative UNICARS 4ALL platform.

The Audi Q2, the smallest model in the German manufacturer’s premium SUV range, has been updated and returns to the market fully modernised with a plethora of technological and design changes. It now has new equipment and increased connectivity capability at its disposal. Stand-out external design changes are the angular bumper, LED headlights (standard equipment level), a new grille, large spoilers and air ducts (now 4.2 metres in length). At the rear of the car is a new diffuser, powered tailgate and a towbar installation option. At the same time, the colour palette of Q2 was enriched and includes five new colours, while the prospective buyer can customise the car to his wishes depending on the version.

Inside, changes have been made to the air vents, there is a new gear selector and hidden ambient lighting. The German manufacturer also added new seat design, while sports seats are also available.

As for digital technology, the Q2 offers MMI Navigation plus with an 8.3" display and the Virtual Cockpit 12.3" instrument panel. Infotainment control is carried out by a rotary control or voice commands while, depending on the equipment version, features such as Audi phone box with a wireless charging function and a Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System, with 14 speakers and 705 watt output are offered.

The Q2 has a progressive steering system as standard equipment, with the steering becoming more direct when turning and is also available with sport suspension that lowers the body by ten millimetres.

Passenger safety is enhanced by systems such as “Audi pre sense”, a lane change warning system and more. For the Cypriot market, the new Audi Q2 is offered with a choice of three engines: A 1.5 litre petrol engine (35TFSI), with an output of 150 horsepower, and two diesel engines; the 2.0 litre (30TDI) with an output of 116 horsepower and the 2.0 litre (35TDI quattro), with an output of 150 horsepower. All versions of the new Audi Q2 are equipped with 7-speed S Tronic automatic transmission.

The new Audi Q2 can be seen in Unicars showrooms and its price starts from €25,900! Unicars gives the customer the opportunity to configure his own Audi Q2 from his home or office, in the colour and equipment level of choice, using the innovative new UNICARS 4ALL platform.

The recently updated Volkswagen Tiguan has made its first appearance in the Cyprus market with new design features, top technology, comfortable interior space and a range of reliable engines. It is the top-selling medium-sized SUV in Europe and one of the bestsellers worldwide. With a dynamic and modern exterior design, the new Tiguan has large and comfortable interior space. Its impressive new grille, taller bonnet and bold bumpers give it an imposing look. LED lighting and flared wheel arches that can accommodate wheels from 18 to 20 inches in diameter, further contributes positively to the overall impression.

The interior retains the personality of the German manufacturer offering comfort, good ergonomics and high levels of safety and connectivity equipment. It has ample room for five passengers with an adjustable second row of seats and a large luggage compartment that ranges from 615 litres up to 1,655 litres when the rear seats are folded. Elements such as the leather multifunctional steering wheel with shift controls, the automatic ‘AirCare’ Climatronic 3-zone air conditioning system and digital touch screens create a comfortable and modern environment that will enthral a prospective buyer.

The new Tiguan has a new range of Infotainment systems, with a wide variety of online services, bringing the digitisation of the car to a very high level. All new-generation MIB3 Infotainment systems include the online services We Connect and We Connect Plus with the driver able to personalise these services according to his needs. Furthermore, in all versions, viewing and handling of smartphone applications is available through App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

At the start of the range is the 1.5 TSI petrol engine with an output of 150 horsepower, which is equipped with the Active Cylinder Management System (ACT). This is a system that switches off two of the four cylinders (according to load) and reduces the fuel consumption by up to 0.3 l/100 km. Drive is transmitted to the front wheels via the 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox, while the fuel consumption reaches just 6.5 litres per 100km (WLTP cycle). A 2.0 TDI diesel engine with an output of 150 horsepower is available in both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive with the 4MOTION system. Both versions feature the 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox The updated VW Tiguan can be viewed at Unicars showrooms and its price starts at €25,900!

Unicars continues to increase its market share with an impressive pace. This is shown in the official statistics of new car registrations for 2020 (Jan-Dec), where, despite the downward trend of the car market, the Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda brands continue to increase their shares compared to 2019.The company managed to achieve a market share of 17.28% for new private saloon car registrations, which is translated to an increase of 5.3% over 2019. This figure is particularly significant when we consider the significant decline in the overall market for new cars in our country.

More precisely, Audi presented an increase in market share of 11.76% compared to 2019; a percentage that shows the preference of the customers for a brand that has a full range of models in its ranks and especially in the popular category of SUVs. The flagship of the German brand’s success was the Audi Q3, which managed to raise its market share in its category to 4.8%; a percentage increase of 45.45% compared to 2019.

Skoda also achieved a 53.33% market share increase in private saloon sales, showing that their SUVs have now become firmly established in the consciousness of the Cypriot buyer. The Skoda Karoq, a model which belongs to the rapidly growing class of compact SUV, achieved the largest market share increase in its category, one that touched 40%. It is an impressive SUV that stands out by its comfortable interior space, connectivity services and safety systems. SEAT maintained a stable market share in 2020, even without the addition of any new models to its range. This success is mainly due to the dynamic presence of Arona, a model with an excellent value to price ratio that rewards buyers with their purchase.

Volkswagen has maintained its rates at 2019 levels and continues the upward trend that began at the end of 2018! Worthy of mention is the successful course of VW T-Cross, which increased its sales sharply, which resulted in the increase of its market share in its category by 61.11%! A practical and compact SUV, with mobile online services and driver aids which form it to be one of the most popular in its class.

The numbers demonstrate in the most emphatic way the preference of the buying public for Unicars, but also for the high standard of After-Sales services that the company consistently offers.

Unicars Pro Solutions has delivered the first third-generation MAN TGX in the Cyprus market. The ceremony took place at the modern company premises in Dali Industrial Area, in the presence of invited guests, managers and staff members of Unicars.

The new generation MAN TGX has the lightest tractor unit in class (achieving a greater loaded weight), with an unladen weight of only 7,500kg when equipped with the new MAN D38 engine, which has a capacity of 15.2 litres and produces 640 hp. This is an engine that offers maximum comfort, operating efficiency and fuel economy. The MAN TGX (TG 3) is the latest version of MAN’s most successful model, raising the bar yet again by meeting all demands of transport operators, either out on the highway or in tough, construction site use. The combination of low fuel consumption and optimum power output has established TGX as the reliable and enduring choice of professionals worldwide.

Mr. Dimitris Skoufis, Business Unit Manager of Unicars Pro Solutions handed over the keys to the new owner, making extensive reference to the capabilities and technological innovations of this MAN vehicle, which was recently awarded with the ‘Truck of the Year 2021’ title.

The delivery of the state-of-the-art MAN TGX coincided with the launch of Unicars Pro Solutions, (VW Commercial, MAN Truck and Bus, NEOPLAN, MAN TopUsed and Schmitz Cargobull Authorised Service partner). The company will provide guidance and know-how for the right choice of Large Goods Vehicles, as well as high quality After-Sales services. The company is prepared and able to respond to any challenge faced by the modern professional, no matter how big or small. Through Unicars Pro Solutions, Unicars is the trustworthy partner at the side of Cypriot commercial users with an answer to any question.

Unicars invests in new digital services and develops new channels of communication with customers! It continues to develop and invest in its digital presence, not only online, but in many other areas too, launching yet another new application for tablets at the Mall of Nicosia and the Mall of Cyprus.

Through this new application, which was developed in Cyprus exclusively for the company, Unicars is looking forward to improving the customer experience; giving immediate answers to their questions and searches about our models from wherever they may be, opening yet another channel of communication with them.

The UNICARS 4ALL application has been installed at both malls in Nicosia, in specially designed cases using iPad-type devices with advanced functions.

The application is an excellent way for people to obtain information such as the technical specifications of the models which are displayed in the malls. Furthermore, via the application, the customers have the opportunity to configure the car based on their preferences, receive their special offer, test drive the car and receive information about the finance programme.

The creation of the new app further extends the Unicars promise for unique online experiences and capabilities. Digital transparency and information management is applied in another open channel of communication with its customers and again proves both the high level of company know-how and its continuing desire for outstanding customer service.

The evolution of technology, as well as the advanced needs of customers, leads Unicars to pioneer new products and develop new services under the umbrella of UNICARS 4ALL . A Unicars initiative, inextricably linked with its customer–oriented philosophy is to offer unique experiences – Driving your stories.

Check out the new Volkswagen Golf at the Mall of Nicosia or the Mall of Cyprus, experience the app first-hand and find out all the information about the eighth generation of the legendary VW!

June is traditionally the month of Automotive, which this year will go…online! Sensing the unprecedented conditions of the market and the changing consumer priorities, Unicars decided to make the Automotive event last a whole month! During June, visitors to the virtual Unicars showroom will be able to create a car specified to their particular needs. There are discounts available of up to €10,000.

UniCARS 4ALL is free and pioneering service which enables you to ‘build’ the car of your choice in easy stages from the comfort of your home. A simple yet ingenious configurator guides you through the choice of Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or Skoda vehicle, model, engine, colour, equipment level and even optional extras. Initially, you will see an indicative price for your desired vehicle. Next, you will receive a confirmed price by email from Unicars. Especially for the month of June, the discount could be up to €10,000! So, log onto the site, build your car and see some amazing discounts! In this way, Unicars safely drives the unique stories of visitors to Unicars 4All.

Always faithful to the principles and values that established it among Cypriot buyers; Unicars is giving a three month extension to the warranty offered on its vehicles. In particular, owners of VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicles, whose warranty due to expire between 31 March 2020 and 31 May 2020 will continue to enjoy the privileges offered by the factory warranty.

As a result of the circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many drivers have not had the chance to repair or deal with problems with their cars. Therefore, Unicars sensing the current climate and always wanting to support its clients; will apply the factory directive of the Volkswagen Group and give a three month extension of warranties, free of charge. This moves helps ensure that people retain their freedom of mobility and, most importantly, stay safe behind the wheel.

Over a long period of time, Unicars has always offered good quality vehicles. With the impeccable After-Sales service, Unicars continues to safely and responsibly drive customers’ stories.

Yet again, Unicars has shown that it is a flexible and adaptive company; one that can adjust to meet current and future needs, while offering value for money and providing customers with unique experiences. It has created a new and pioneering platform that simplifies the car purchasing process. UniCARS 4ALL is a virtual showroom, created in Cyprus, which enables you to select, configure and even order any car from the comfort of your own home. Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda are all fully present in UniCARS 4ALL.

UniCARS 4ALL is free service which enables you to ‘build’ the car of your choice in easy stages from the comfort of your home. A simple yet ingenious configurator guides you through the choice of vehicle model, engine, colours, equipment level and even optional extras. Initially, you will see an indicative price for your desired vehicle. Next, you will receive a confirmed price by email from Unicars.

UniCARS 4All also provides another option to customers; they can take delivery of their new car at the location of their choice. Furthermore, the virtual showroom will soon be enhanced and upgraded with the addition of high-resolution video presentations of our various vehicles. Always remaining faithful to the long-standing principles and values that have placed it so high in the Cypriot marketplace, Unicars shows its commitment to providing good quality cars and excellent After-Sales service to its customers; thereby driving their stories safely and responsibly.

Once again, Audi displays its talent for innovation and is providing the new AudiStream service. It offers the opportunity to customers and fans of the brand to follow the production process online. The Audi factory in Ingolstadt is open for visitors virtually. The visitor can plan an interactive virtual tour at www.audi.stream and take part in a unique Audi experience, without leaving home.

With the use of videos, participants see how an Audi is made, from the first steps of production in the press room to the manual operations at the final assembly stage. For example, the processes for an Audi A3 in the body shop can be seen, as can sections of the A4 assembly line.

Furthermore, the tour guide presents and explains many technical highlights of the fascinating Audi world, while answering the questions of virtual visitors. Armed with the knowledge and experience gained from a large number of tours of the factory, the tour guides can plan out the approximately twenty minute online tour. The exact length of time depends on the interests of individual visitors.

Virtual visitors choose the appropriate live AudiStream, the day and time, the language (German or English) at www.audi.stream with no charge (other than possible charges from providers for the use of data).

With AudiStream, Audi becomes the first manufacturer offering online tours at one of its factories. ‘Audi live at the Ingolstadt factory’ has been available since November 2019 and now people can book additional live tours. Other sectors of the Audi world will soon be open to virtual visitors.

More information about AudiStream can be found at https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/audimediatv/video/audistream-virtual-journey-through-the-world-of-production-4872