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Irish Examiner
09-08-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Examiner
Peugeot E-5008 review: third-generation SUV impresses in electric and hybrid form
It would be wrong to say that the Peugeot 5008 has always been a favourite here at Examiner Motoring — primarily because it has not always been. The first generation of the model appeared in 2009 and, to be honest, it never really lit our afterburner; originally it was a decent MPV — classified as 'Compact' in size – that was very family oriented, practical and comfortable. But it was not really anything to write home about. Its introduction just happened to coincide with the appointment of Gilles Vidal as Peugeot's design director and a buoyant new era of styling for the brand. But, just as the company was heading into a design renaissance, the original 5008 seemed clunky and old school, especially as the exterior look was very conservative and dull. A 2013 facelift did brighten things up a little, but not much and even though the car did win awards, largely because of its vast interior space and an ability to cope with anything a modern family could throw at it, the car was still somewhat unwieldy looking. Vidal's influence came seriously into play when the second-generation 5008 was unveiled in 2017 and saw it transformed into a seven-seater SUV. That it was essentially a larger version of the hugely successful 3008 was of little concern because, all of a sudden, it was a startlingly good-looking beast as well as still being all things to all families. It was now still very practical and comfortable, but it also had a pizzaz about it that made it stand out wherever it went. What's more than that, it was as good-looking and innovative on the inside as it was on the outside. In 2018, when it eventually reached Ireland, it found great support from the buying public and also attracted much critical acclaim, particularly so in these columns, where it won the much sought-after Examiner Motoring Car of the Year award. Seven years on and the third generation is now with us and, without doubt the level of visual and engineering improvement seen on Mark II has been accelerated and intensified. It is still a seven-seat SUV, still wildly comfortable and still very much – in the words of Terry Molloy (played by Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront) — 'a contendah.' Peugeot's spacious interior We've actually tried two of the three models on offer — the electric and the hybrid — and both see, unsurprisingly, Peugeot close to being at the top of its game. There is also a plug-in hybrid on offer and maybe we will get to try that in the not too distant, but for traditionalists there is no longer a diesel option. It was the EV version that we got to drive first and while this is a car that is very much of the current zeitgeist when it comes to electrics — the claimed range is 545 km (although unless you have a top-line fast charger that figure will fall to a smidge over 500) and that's about par for the course from most of the opposition. Thing is, though, that Peugeot has promised the arrival of an 'extended range' model which adds some 122km to the car's potential. I could be wrong here, but that has not arrived in Ireland yet to the best of my knowledge, but the very fact of its existence would pause many potential buyers from investing in the 'lesser' version. But, a 500km range is about average for an electric this size at this very point in time (although BMW is about to explode that capability with the launch of its 'Neue Klasse' range of electrics, the first of which will be made public in September and is said to boast an 800 km range) and quite acceptable as such. The 9.7 second 0-100 km/h time and the 170 km/h capability are pretty stock too, compared with the opposition. It is not a terribly quick car — even for one producing 207 bhp — but there is enough grunt there for snappy passing manoeuvres and getting up to motorway speeds from a slip road. Handling and ride are good — Peugeot, unlike some other manufacturers, has got the weight distribution balance right — and the e-5008 corners like it's on rails while showing little evidence of understeer or torque steer, especially so for a front wheel drive machine. The mild-hybrid, on the other hand, is slower 0-100 km/h (11.3 seconds), but has a faster top speed (197 km/h). It relies on a 1.2 litre petrol engine and a 0.9 kWh battery and a 16 kW electric motor with the 136 bhp of power once more going to the front wheels, this time via an automatic six-speed gearbox. Peugeot E-5008 GT Once again the on-road performance is on the money and this is a very stable and solid prospect, even for those who like to press on a bit. Somewhat unusually, there is very little visual difference between the electric and the ICE versions; Peugeot's new 'Lion' logo sits in the middle of a complex geometric grille which is very eye-catching and is flanked by a squinty-looking headlight arrangement and the now characteristic 'three talon' daytime running LED lights. At the rear end there is a similar light signature and, above that, there is a flat roof aimed at maximizing interior passenger and cargo space. None of your fancy-dan coupe or fastback styling here, thankfully. Interesting design touches (although the fantastic 'piano key' switchgear has been ditched for a less interesting set of buttons) include a massive new 'floating' 21' screen which is mounted on the dashboard of the uniquely Peugeot i-Cockpit and which contains all the instrumentation (which is variable depending on your preference), as well as all the infotainment functions. You can use the 'i-Toggle' function that houses all your shortcuts and beneath that those physical buttons for all the key functions which, these days, is both unusual and welcome. Rather than utilising some form of plastic, the designers have chosen a cloth finish for much of the dashboard — something that's now getting aped all over the place. They were aiming for a high-end lounge look and they achieved it. The seating is very French and therefore terribly comfortable and the middle row passengers benefit from deep grooves cut into the back of the front ones to maximise knee-room, while the third row is easily accessible but, as is ever the case with such things, only really suitable for smallies over longer distances. Boot space is a mere 348 litres with the third row in use, but this expands to an impressive 916 litres when they're folded down. While I'm not sure the 5008 still holds the level of impressive innovation that the second generation of the car displayed — mainly because so many others stole so many of tis good ideas, it is still an impressive beast and one that fulfils pretty much every demand a family could place on it. It might just be that it may not figure on our top COTY prize this year, but it is certainly going to be close to the top of the class in the family SUV segment and that's simply because it is so good at what it does — in either EV or ICE modes.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
We must lead AI revolution or be damned, says Muslim leader
Muslims must take charge of artificial intelligence or 'be damned' as a marginalised community, the head of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has said in a leaked video. Dr Wajid Akhter, the general secretary of the MCB, said Muslims and their children risked missing the AI revolution in the same way as they had been left behind in the computer and social media revolutions. He added that while Muslims had historically been at the forefront of civilisation and were credited with some of the greatest scientific advances, they had ended up as the butt' of jokes in the modern world after failing to play a part in the latest technological revolutions. 'We already missed the industrial revolution. We missed the computer revolution. We missed the social media revolution. We will be damned and our children will damn us if we miss the AI revolution. We must take a lead,' said Dr Akther. Speaking at the MCB's AI and the Muslim Community conference on July 19, he added: 'AI needs Islam, it needs Muslims to step up.' Scientists 'made fun of' faith at computer launch Dr Akther recalled how at the launch of one of the world's earliest computers, the Mark II , US scientists brought out a prayer mat aligned towards Mecca. 'They were making fun of all religions because they felt that they had now achieved the age of reason and science and technology and we don't need that superstition any more,' he said. 'And so to show that they had achieved mastery over religion, they decided to make fun and they chose our faith. 'How did we go from a people who gave the world the most beautiful buildings, science, technology, medicine, arts to being a joke? 'I'll tell you one thing – the next time that the world is going through a revolution, the next time they go to flip that switch, they will also pull out a prayer mat and they will also line it towards the Qibla [the direction towards Mecca] and they will also pray, but this time, not to make fun of us, they will do so because they are us.' Government eases stance on MCB Dr Akther also told his audience: 'We lost each other. And ever since we lost each other, we've been falling. We've been falling ever since. We are people now who are forced, we are forced by Allah to watch the genocide of our brothers and sisters in Gaza. 'This is a punishment for us if we know it. We are people who are forced to beg the ones who are doing the killing to stop it. We are people who are two billion strong but cannot even get one bottle of water into Gaza.' Dr Akhter said Gaza had 'woken' Muslims up and showed they needed to unite. 'We will continue to fall until the day we realise that only when we are united will we be able to reverse this. Until the day we realise that we need to sacrifice for this unity,' he added. British governments have maintained a policy of 'non-engagement' with the MCB since 2009 based on claims, disputed by the council, that some of its officials have previously made extremist comments. However, Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister, is drawing up a new official definition of Islamophobia, and last week it emerged the consultation has been thrown open to all groups including the MCB. Earlier this year, Sir Stephen Timms, a minister in the Department for Work and Pensions, was one of four Labour MPs to attend an MCB event. The MCB has been approached for comment. Solve the daily Crossword
Telegraph
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
We must lead AI revolution or be damned, says Muslim leader
Muslims must take charge of artificial intelligence or 'be damned' as a marginalised community, the head of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has said in a leaked video. Dr Wajid Akhter, the general secretary of the MCB, said Muslims and their children risked missing the AI revolution in the same way as they had been left behind in the computer and social media revolutions. He added that while Muslims had historically been at the forefront of civilisation and were credited with some of the greatest scientific advances, they had ended up as the butt' of jokes in the modern world after failing to play a part in the latest technological revolutions. 'We already missed the industrial revolution. We missed the computer revolution. We missed the social media revolution. We will be damned and our children will damn us if we miss the AI revolution. We must take a lead,' said Dr Akther. Speaking at the MCB's AI and the Muslim Community conference on July 19, he added: 'AI needs Islam, it needs Muslims to step up.' Scientists 'made fun of' faith at computer launch Dr Akther recalled how at the launch of one of the world's earliest computers, the Mark II , US scientists brought out a prayer mat aligned towards Mecca. 'They were making fun of all religions because they felt that they had now achieved the age of reason and science and technology and we don't need that superstition any more,' he said. 'And so to show that they had achieved mastery over religion, they decided to make fun and they chose our faith. 'How did we go from a people who gave the world the most beautiful buildings, science, technology, medicine, arts to being a joke? 'I'll tell you one thing – the next time that the world is going through a revolution, the next time they go to flip that switch, they will also pull out a prayer mat and they will also line it towards the Qibla [the direction towards Mecca] and they will also pray, but this time, not to make fun of us, they will do so because they are us.' Government eases stance on MCB Dr Akther also told his audience: 'We lost each other. And ever since we lost each other, we've been falling. We've been falling ever since. We are people now who are forced, we are forced by Allah to watch the genocide of our brothers and sisters in Gaza. 'This is a punishment for us if we know it. We are people who are forced to beg the ones who are doing the killing to stop it. We are people who are two billion strong but cannot even get one bottle of water into Gaza.' Dr Akhter said Gaza had 'woken' Muslims up and showed they needed to unite. 'We will continue to fall until the day we realise that only when we are united will we be able to reverse this. Until the day we realise that we need to sacrifice for this unity,' he added. British governments have maintained a policy of 'non-engagement' with the MCB since 2009 based on claims, disputed by the council, that some of its officials have previously made extremist comments. However, Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister, is drawing up a new official definition of Islamophobia, and last week it emerged the consultation has been thrown open to all groups including the MCB. Earlier this year, Sir Stephen Timms, a minister in the Department for Work and Pensions, was one of four Labour MPs to attend an MCB event.
North Wales Live
02-08-2025
- Science
- North Wales Live
The absolutely unique attraction just an hour away from North Wales
The summer holidays are in full swing and although families may be enjoying the attractions and beautiful scenery that North Wales has to offer, they may be looking for something else to inspire awe in them. And Jodrell Bank is one such inspirational place full of mind-blowing stories of pioneering heritage and cutting-edge science. Part of The University of Manchester, it is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a live scientific research facility. The observatory was established in 1945 by radio atronomer Bernard Lovell, to investigate cosmic rays after his work on radar in the Second World War. Since then it has played an important role in the research of meteoroids, quasars, pulsars, masers, and gravitational lenses, and was heavily involved with the tracking of space probes at the start of the Space Age. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone The main telescope at the observatory is the Lovell Telescope, which never fails to impress, with its huge diameter of 250 ft (76 m), pointing at the heavans, to make it the third largest steerable radio telescope in the world. In addition there are three other active telescopes at the observatory; the Mark II and 42 ft (13 m) and 7 m diameter radio telescopes. These are all set amongst tranquil grounds and walkways, providing a surprising respite from the world. In addition there are a number of events and attractions at Jodrell Bank, some taking place this summer, including the Rocket Lab, Ted's Space Adventure, Discover the Dish, Telescope Talks and Meet the Astronomer. There are also a number of tours, lectures and exhibitions, including the Gemini and Mercury Remastered Exhibition and a cafe to get some refreshments. All in all Jodrell Bank offers an out of this world expericence for all the family, if they are looking for something different to do this summer - and it's not that far away from North Wales.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
OM System Announces OM-5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera, YouTube First Look Video OM5 Mark II Adventure Ready Camera, More Info at B&H
OM System OM 5 Mark II Camera Bild Expo News: OM System new OM-5 Mark II camera continues to be an ideal choice for high-quality imagery and retains much of what made the original a hit while adding USB-C charging, an updated menu, a computational photography button, and more. Come check out the New OM 5 Mark II Camera at Bild Expo Booth #778 NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B&H is pleased to introduce the second generation of OM System's compact, adventure-ready mirrorless camera, the OM-5 Mark II. Retaining much of its predecessor's build and imaging technology, including its 20.4MP Live MOS MFT Sensor and TruePic IX Image Processor, the Mark II sports an improved grip, USB-C power delivery and data connectivity, a dedicated Computational Photography button, new creative shooting modes, new video picture modes, and a simplified, user-friendly menu system. The rugged, IP53-weatherproof camera continues to be an ideal choice for high-quality imagery with a light footprint in outdoor, travel, and street applications. OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II Mirrorless Camerahttps:// Sand Beige Camera Bodyhttps:// Black Camera Body First generation users will be pleased with the inclusion of both the USB-C functionality and the new menu system, two of the most requested upgrades. The new OM System menu, first introduced in the OM-1 Mark II, is widely regarded as much easier to understand and configure, even for first time users. Like the OM-3 from earlier this year, the OM-5 Mark II features a Computational Photography button on the camera's top plate next to the shutter release button. The button gives users direct access to the High-Res Shot, Live ND, Focus Stacking, HDR, and Multiple Exposure modes without having to enter the menu. The two new creative shooting modes were designed specifically to aid low-light shooters. 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