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Poslije testiranja preko pedeset automobila (koje sam opisao u testovima), kupljenih preko trideset (na broju trideset sam prestao brojati) i vozeći preko sto i više (nisam opisivao u tekstovima sve, jer mnogi nisi bili nimalo interesantni), odlučio sam za sebe kupiti Toyotu C-HR 2.0 Hybrid.

Onako na prvu, konačno nešto dobro, mogućnost da penzioneri povećaju svoja primanja, super. Izmjene Zakona o mirovinskom osiguranju i mogućnosti zapošljavanja te primanja pune mirovine obradovala je sve.

U današnjem sveopćem kaosu laži lijepo je čuti nekog komu se može vjerovati. Zato tekst g. Ive Goldsteina prenosim u cijelosti.

U Hrvatskoj se godinama događaju mnogobrojne gadosti. Jedna od najvećih je dugogodišnja šutnja akademske zajednice na zbivanja u društvu. Djeluju, kao da ih se to ne tiče. A kada progovore onda se dešava ovo: 'Dodjela počasnog doktorata Milanu Bandiću'. Post g. Puljka prenosim u cijelosti.

Slušajući najavu novog, strožeg, zakona za promet cestama upitao sam se a gdje je nestao stari.

Čovjek bi pomislio da je političarima svaki prosvjed trn u peti. Ali nije tako, dapače, oni vole prosvjed ali 'miran prosvjed' čak i više nego kada ga uopće nema. Jer miran prosvjed njima donosi miran san.

Htio sam s nekoliko riječi osvrnuti se na zagrebačko događanje otkrivanja spomenika Franji Tuđmanu ali pročitavši odličan članak novinara i kolumniste Tomislava Klauškog '24 sata' odlučio sam prenijeti ga u cijelosti.

Ako ste pokušali izvaditi građevinsku dozvolu susreli ste se s bezbroj administrativnih nebuloza. Treba za to, godina i pol. Na televiziji maksimalno 30 dana a u pojedinim slučajevima i samo 2.

Prije nekih trinaestak godina otvorili smo svoje prve Facebook profile. Ljudi su tada bili susretljivi i dobronamjerni u tom novom digitalnom druženju. Dodavalo se sve. Ljudi su prihvaćali i dijelili prijateljstva. Već poslije nekoliko mjeseci skupilo se preko 500 prijatelja a poslije dvije godine 2500. Osobno, onda a niti danas, trinaest godina kasnije u tom digitalnom druženju ne vidim ništa posebno. Više je to sprega malih kompjutera koje nosimo na dlanu i sadržaja bez kojih bi ijedni i drugi bili nepotpuni i neinteresantni.

Kada se spomene pametni telefon ljudi najčešće pomisle na iPHONE ili Samsung. Uz tešku muku prisjete se još eventualno dva branda i tu je kraj.

Zamislite raspravu kada bi netko javno predložio da se ukinu zebre na prometnicama hrvatskih gradova. Maloumnici bi kidali kosu, hvatali se za glavu, i vjerojatno puknuli jer njihova tanka linija pameti to ne bi izdržala.

Baš kada auto industrija prolazi novu tehnološku revoluciju a automobili postaju sve savršeniji meni su nikad dosadniji i bezidejniji. Svi su isti. Svakim danom bombardiraju nas marketinškim materijalom 'all new' 'all new' a baš to novo ne vidi se nigdje. Isti benzinski i diesel motori, isti ovjesi, isti mjenjači, jeftina bezidejna unutrašnjost i anemični vanjski dizajn. Sve je to 'deja vu'.

U Hrvatskoj se zadnjih godina nakotilo bezbroj kružnih tokova. Imaju li oni svoju pravu prometnu svrhu ili su sagrađeni iz nekih površno estetsko političkih interesa. Susreo sam se s njima brojnim kojim nisam vidio svrhu a osvrnuo bih se na njih četiri.

With its generous dimensions, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet continues the series of visionary design show cars from Mercedes-Benz. So far these include the Vision Ener-G‑Force, AMG Vision Gran Turismo, Vision Tokyo and Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Coupé.

Launched in March 2018, SEAT’s new brand CUPRA is meant to be the ultimate expression of contemporary sportiness. CUPRA and its racing division is led by the ambition to reinvent motrosport. With Rimac’s extensive know-how in high-performance electric vehicle development and their racing DNA, it is only natural that this partnership results in an EV Racing revolution: the first completely electric touring-class race car.

MINI has released a pair of exclusive detail design sketches as an early preview of the brand’s first fully-electric production model, which is set to make its debut in 2019. The first sketches of the production model coincides with the MINI Electric Concept making its UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018.

Four customer parking spaces at the dealership are equipped with the Porsche charging infrastructure. Two of these spaces feature the new 800-volt charging technology developed by Porsche Engineering Services GmbH as a pioneer of the “Porsche Turbo Charging” concept. At the moment, DC fast-charging stations for electric cars normally operate at a voltage level of around 400 volts. Depending on the charging power in kW, the charging time for a range of 400 kilometres is currently between 40 and 80 minutes. Increasing the voltage level to 800 volts significantly reduces the charging time to less than 20 minutes for the same range.

The Mille Miglia is one of the last great challenges on four wheels that can still be experienced in Europe. For many years now, this race through the northern half of Italy has no longer been about top speeds and records – but the atmosphere engendered by its cheering crowds, magnificent panoramas and unrivalled hospitality makes it absolutely one of a kind worldwide.

Audi offers various solutions for charging at home, which is where the majority of all charging operations take place: The standard compact charging system enables charging with an output of up to 11 kW. The optional connect charging system doubles the output to 22 kW, to which end the Audi e-tron is equipped with a second, optional charger. The connect charging system also connects with the infrastructure via the home Wi-Fi and, in conjunction with a home energy management system (HEMS), enables intelligent charging functions. “In keeping with our premium quality standards, we want an electric car that fits seamlessly into the intelligently connected home, to provide genuine added value for the customer. That is why we have teamed up with the two leading suppliers of home energy management systems, the Hager Group and SMA Solar Technology. That brings maximum charging convenience,” says Fermin Soneira, Head of Product Marketing at Audi.

Svakih 10 minuta u Europi se proda jedan Nissan LEAF. Dosad je registrirano 100.000 komada.

The concept vehicle not only embodies the Mercedes-Maybach design language, it also reflects the traditional brand values while continuing the successful Mercedes-Maybach story. True to the principle of creating “the very best from the very best”, Mercedes-Maybach stands for the ultimate in luxury while uniting the perfection of Mercedes-Benz with the exclusivity of Maybach. The show car also merges influences from the Western and Far Eastern hemispheres to deliver an appealing automotive cultural dialogue. For instance, use is made of “Magic Wood”, ebony, which is traditional in Chinese furniture design. The same motif is also underlined by the combination of SUV and notchback saloon, which are the most successful body styles not only internationally, but especially on the Chinese market.