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BMW i Vision Circular
Sustainability has been a big theme at this year’s shows, with car makers across the board acknowledging the need to be more ecoconscious with how vehicles are manufactured and used. It’s evident with BMW’s i Vision Circular, too, which is a recyclable car made entirely from recycled materials. With a quirky exterior design, it’s an out-andout concept car, but one that could give us an idea about the look of future BMW models.
MUNICH MOTOR SHOW 2021
WHAT WAS REVEALED? Coronavirus put motor shows on hold for some time but the IAA has been one of the first to return. Darren Cassey went to Germany to report on it.
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ast year, the Geneva Motor Show was the focus of the entire motoring community when it became one of the largest events to close its doors as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe. Large-scale events have remained off the cards for some time, until now with the IAA Mobility event – or Munich Motor Show as it’s more commonly known – welcoming back the press and members of the public to view some of the very latest cars. It was a day of big reveals, with some key manufacturers showcasing what’s set to hit the roads over the coming years and beyond. We take a look at 12 of them here...
Dacia Jogger
Dacia may have revealed its latest model – the Jogger – earlier in September, but it wasted no time in getting a version on the stand at the Munich Motor Show. Expected to become the UK’s cheapest seven-seater, the Jogger is a completely new style of car for Dacia in Britain. A spacious interior and a large boot ensure the Jogger is good for families, while a hybrid version is expected to join the fray soon, bringing down fuel costs.
Volkswagen ID. Life
The ID. Life was one of the stars of the show, with this compact EV’s quirky looks and compact proportions really catching people’s attention. But it was the price – around €20,000, or £17,000 – which really got everyone talking. It’ll sit atop Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform and act as the entry point to the ID range of cars, too.
Mercedes EQB
Although Mercedes gave us an initial look at the EQB earlier in the year, it was only confirmed that the car would be available with either front- or all-wheel-drive – at the Munich Motor Show. Adding to Mercedes’ range of EQ-badged cars, the EQB will be arguably one of the most family-friendly models in the line-up.
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