The News of Piazza #446

A 22-year-old man died in Crete. From a drunk driver. A moment before he was stopped in a breathalyzer block. The reading the machine wrote was 1.33

By the method of drawing blood or from 0.25 milligrammes per liter of inspired air and above is an offence. We will not refer to the fines. Fines “hurt” those who don’t have them. For others, fines are a gift.

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When you drive under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration of more than 0.80 gr/l and up to 1.10 gr/l measured by the blood sampling method or more than 0.40 to 0.60 milligrammes per liter of inhaled air , the fine is 700 euros, immobilization of the vehicle, withdrawal of the driver’s license for 90 days and 9 penalty points.

If you drive with more than 1.10 gr/l, then in addition to the fine of 1200 euros, your driver’s license and the car’s license plates will be taken away for 6 months, while two years in prison is also foreseen.

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The law provides for even more severe penalties if you drive without a license. Imagine that the murderous businessman didn’t have a driver’s license because it was revoked a few weeks ago because he was driving drunk again.

What laws are we talking about when the cops not only didn’t handcuff him but let him off the block. You know the sequel. He entered the opposite current and killed a 22-year-old lad.

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In the other case, Apostolos Masperos, 53, and his 42-year-old wife Panagiota Alexopoulou, the deputy commander of foot patrols of the Attica Security Directorate, were killed when a water tank from a preceding vehicle suddenly found itself on the road. The police officer who was going to work on his motorcycle tried to avoid the plastic tank, lost control and thus another tragedy was written. A married couple died due to the criminal negligence of a driver.

We propose to change the philosophy in the police. Let them put the burden of checks on serious matters that can cause tragedies. Unfortunately, they let the guys who have … backs free and chase the family heads who went 10 kilometers over the speed limit.

The 88 female journalists from 55 countries on five continents who make up the WWCOTY (Women’s World Car of the Year) announced the winners in 6 car categories. The classes and cars they chose are?

Urban Model (Mini Cooper), Compact SUV (Kia EV3), Large Car (Audi A6 e-tron), Large SUV (Hyundai Santa Fe), 4×4 (Toyota Land Cruiser) and finally Best High Performance Car (Porsche Panamera) . Awards were also given in two more categories. For the best category, BYD got the highest score, while Volvo won the Sandy Myhre award. The WWCOTY Supreme Winner title will be announced on March 6, two days before International Women’s Day

Peugeot with the “Peugeot Hybrid Days” program is aimed at all those looking for a more ecological, economical and enjoyable way of moving without the stress of charging the batteries. The great anxiety of even the most ardent fans of electric mobility is the charging of the batteries and the lost time on long journeys. When you start a long journey you choose to pay a lot of money in tolls not only because there is security but because you move faster. So you don’t want to waste useful time. The great anxiety of all those who have purely electric cars is that when they arrive at a filling station they will not find themselves in front of some others waiting in line to charge their batteries. Of course, for those who want to move around the city with zero footprint, there is the solution of hybrid technology. The hybrid options in all categories are: Peugeot 208, Peugeot 2008, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 408 and Peugeot 5008. Peugeot’s new hybrid technology offered in all models of the Brand, provides the possibility to cover up to 50% of urban routes purely electrical. The result? Fuel savings with a 20% reduction in emissions, and of course without compromising on performance.

At the Brussels Motor Show, BYD’s latest all-electric SUV, the ATTO 2, which combines flexibility with smart technologies, made its world premiere. The exhibition gates will close on January 19. You can see – those who intend to visit the exhibition – its new purely electric model, the brand new ATTO 2 with the revolutionary Blade Battery and Cell-to-Body structure. It was designed for those who want to move electrically and love off-road excursions. The new compact SUV has increased ground clearance and is even suitable for driving and easy parking on urban streets. With the ATTO 2, BYD is getting even closer to the larger ATTO 3 and expanding its European model range.

In 2024 VW had a 1.4% decrease in sales compared to 2023, it still maintains the lead in Europe with Germany as the dominant market. According to the German Federal Transport Authority (KBA), Volkswagen delivered around 4.8 million vehicles to the global market. In Germany the market share reached 19.1%,

Volkswagen still has a wide range of pure electric vehicles (BEVs) and since the launch of the ID series. in 2019, Volkswagen has sold more than 1.35 million units worldwide, including around 500,000 units of the ID.3. Last year, Volkswagen sold 383,100 BEVs.

The ten most popular vehicles include five Volkswagen models: Golf, T-Roc, Tiguan, Passat and Polo. Volkswagen also took first place in the German BEV market, with 16.3% of new registrations, an increase of 2.8 percentage points compared to 2023. Sales by geographic region in 2024:

  • Europe: 1,254,500 deliveries (down 1.7% year-on-year)
  • South America: 479,400 deliveries (up 21.1% YoY)
  • North America: 592,300 deliveries (18.4% year-on-year increase)
  • China: 2,198,900 deliveries (down 8.3% year-on-year)

Major changes have been made to the leadership of Hyundai Motor Europe to further strengthen sustainable development. The changes in the leadership of the Korean company based in Europe are effective from January 1, 2025. Hyundai Motor Europe (HME) announced that Mr. Xavier Martinet succeeds Mr. Michael Cole and assumes the position of President and CEO of the company. The company’s headquarters are located in Offenbach, Germany. Mr. Cole will retire on December 31, 2024 after 15 years with Hyundai Motor Group. Mr. Martinet has more than 27 years of experience in the automotive industry, where during his career he worked for organizations throughout Europe and the United States. He started in 1997 at Renault as a Sales & Marketing Assistant and then held multiple positions of increased responsibility, such as Sales Manager – Renault Retail Group, Managing Director – Renault Italia and Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer – Dacia. His most recent position was Senior Vice President, Commercial Services & Senior Vice President, Dacia brand, Marketing Sales & Operations.

From January 10, 2025 until May 11, 2025, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00, those who wish to test the capabilities of the Amarok will be able to drive them after the individual seminars have preceded. They will get a taste of VW’s all-wheel drive capabilities on the Attart Off Road Park circuit. The experience at the Attart Off Road Park – the track has excellent infrastructure – includes a theoretical briefing with an introduction to the advanced technologies and off-road driving capabilities of the new Amarok. Those interested in the track designed for off-road activities will discover the possibilities of the new Amarok in real conditions and learn to make the most of the model’s advanced technologies and impressive abilities. Information 6978836390

Nikos Avlonas is the new Commercial Director at Volvo Car Hellas. He has extensive professional experience in high-level marketing and sales positions, in the automotive and consumer products industries. Nikos Avlonas is a graduate of the Department of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering of the University of Patras and holds an MBA from Cardiff University.

The parking situation in several areas of Athens is now tragic. Characteristic is the note that we now see on car dashboards through the windshields. Drivers no longer write notes but have them printed with name and phone number. Some who flag down other normally parked vehicles to avoid calling the crane ask other drivers to call them to remove it. Unfortunately, some people overdo it by even closing the entrances of apartment buildings or private parking lots.

The Nissan Formula E Team has created a decaffeinated Zen soft drink with zero added sugar, called ‘Zerenergy’, to mark this weekend’s Mexico E-Prix. The name of the drink comes from the concepts of Zen, peace and energy, while it contains calming ingredients and cherry blossom aroma. ‘Zerenergy’ is the first decaffeinated Zen drink created by an automotive brand, underscoring Nissan’s DNA of ‘Dare to do what others won’t do’. The soft drink contains a unique blend of natural ingredients such as Yuzu, a Japanese fruit known for its calming effects, magnesium to reduce stress, L Theanine for relaxation, ascorbic acid to reduce cortisol levels and improve mood, as well as pink salt for optimal hydration. In addition to these calming elements, the drink is carbonated with natural flavors such as cherry blossom, a tribute to the team’s Japanese heritage, along with strawberry, vanilla and agave for a naturally sweet, balanced taste.

A new state-of-the-art KTEO AUTOVISION unit was inaugurated in the center of Thessaloniki. It is located at 19 Andreou Georgiou Street, in the Port-FIX area of ​​Thessaloniki and has direct access from all the main roads. AUTOVISION KTEO in Limani-FIX has state-of-the-art facilities and provides comprehensive technical inspection services for all categories of vehicles. In particular, passenger vehicles and trucks up to 3.5 tons, two-wheelers and heavy vehicles are checked at the KTEO. Special technical vehicle checks are also carried out, such as training vehicle checks and conversion checks (LPG, CNG, ABS).

Source: www.zougla.gr