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Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid review: Get ready to see plenty of these on the streets
Fiat's new Grande Panda is part of an aggressive new direction for the marque - with lots of new models to follow | Fiat This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield flew to Italy to be among the firs journalists to drive the hybrid version of Fiat's new Grande Panda Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Listening to Fiat bosses waxing lyrical about their new Grande Panda, at a rainsoaked launch in Turin, there's more than an air of optimism about its future. And judging by the warm reception of the electric version, which launched in January, they might be right to be a bit bullish. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Importantly, though, this is the car that's predicted to be the biggest seller, especially here in the UK. It's pitched at around £18,000, it has a 110 HP with a 48-volt Li-ion battery, and it's styled to be retro and fun, without being chintzy and weird. Cards on the table, I really like it. I've always been a fan of Pandas, and I own a third-generation Panda. It's one of my favourite things, in fact. The edgy styling strikes a fine balance between retro and modern | Fiat But the new Grande Panda is much bigger, much more complicated, and quite a lot more expensive than its predecessors, so has it lost its rugged simplicity? Yes and no. Firstly, there are three trim levels coming to the UK, the base-model Pop, followed by Icon, and then La Prima. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It's a simple set of choices then, and there aren't too many options to get bogged down with, nor are there all that many colours to choose from, but they all look pretty good. The hybrid drivetrain feels much the same as it does in any Stellantis product, although there's a refreshing individuality about the interior design - as long as you look past that ubuquitous gear selector. The details on the dashboard and centre console are fun and frivolous, and there's even a nod back to the original panda on the edge of the driver and central display cowling, which is the same shape as the legendary test track on the roof of Turin's Lingotto factory. The interior is full of fun details - it's a nice place to sit | Fiat There's very little to dislike about the interior. It's bright, spacious, functional, and comfortable. I'm not sure I'm keen on going back to a physical key now we've got so used to push-button starts, but I guess some people will welcome it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As is the fashion nowadays, the interior materials are made of recycled plastics and fabrics, and most of it feels really durable, although the fabric cover on the "Bamboo Box" storage cubby on top of the dash on the La Prima version might scuff and mark pretty quickly. The squared off steering wheel feels good in the hands, if a tad chunky, but there are some physical buttons to save you relying on the large central touch screen, and plenty to play with on the steering wheel itself. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are included, and you get heated seats in the top version, along with a few other standard goodies and plenty of safety systems. There's plenty of room inside for a small car, and standard trim is good, especially on the top La Prima version | Fiat On Italy's ruffled rural roads, it feels every bit as smooth as the Fiat bosses promise it will. You might think it's at its best in the urban sprawl, and it probably is, but it copes well with long motorway jaunts and, while it's by no means exciting on the twisty bits, it does cope fairly well with corners. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Its handling is tuned to feel safe, rather than deliver any thrills, and the soft ride makes for more body roll, but there's a reassuring stability to it, and it responds well to inputs. The hybrid system works as well as you'd hope it would in a small car. You've got probably up to half a mile of EV juice, enough for manoeuvring, parking and queuing, and then a reasonably punchy three-pot engine taking the majority of the strain. It all adds up to a tax-friendly and economical ownership experience - which is pretty much what all Panda buyers are after. Rear passengers have plenty of room, and I like the phone pockets at the top of the seats | Fiat In reality, the Panda, as "Grande" as it now is, makes a lot of sense as an EV. The electric one will doubtless be popular, and there is a full internal combustion version coming eventually which may, one hopes, come in at a very tempting price point. Because while £18,000 is obviously a lot of money the Grande Panda does more than enough to make itself stand out against similarly-priced rivals. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Even in hybrid form it's lost some of its compact, lightweight, mischievous charm over the years, but it's still great to see the brand back. And now I've driven it, I can see why Fiat is so chipper. Unlike the weather in Turin, the Panda's future looks very bright. Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options. To see how WeBuyAnyCar stacks up against other top car-selling platforms like Motorway, Carwow and Auto Trader, read our full article comparing the UK's most popular car sales sites here.
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Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid review: Get ready to see plenty of these on the streets
Fiat's new Grande Panda is part of an aggressive new direction for the marque - with lots of new models to follow | Fiat This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield flew to Italy to be among the firs journalists to drive the hybrid version of Fiat's new Grande Panda Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Listening to Fiat bosses waxing lyrical about their new Grande Panda, at a rainsoaked launch in Turin, there's more than an air of optimism about its future. And judging by the warm reception of the electric version, which launched in January, they might be right to be a bit bullish. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Importantly, though, this is the car that's predicted to be the biggest seller, especially here in the UK. It's pitched at around £18,000, it has a 110 HP with a 48-volt Li-ion battery, and it's styled to be retro and fun, without being chintzy and weird. Cards on the table, I really like it. I've always been a fan of Pandas, and I own a third-generation Panda. It's one of my favourite things, in fact. The edgy styling strikes a fine balance between retro and modern | Fiat But the new Grande Panda is much bigger, much more complicated, and quite a lot more expensive than its predecessors, so has it lost its rugged simplicity? Yes and no. Firstly, there are three trim levels coming to the UK, the base-model Pop, followed by Icon, and then La Prima. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It's a simple set of choices then, and there aren't too many options to get bogged down with, nor are there all that many colours to choose from, but they all look pretty good. The hybrid drivetrain feels much the same as it does in any Stellantis product, although there's a refreshing individuality about the interior design - as long as you look past that ubuquitous gear selector. The details on the dashboard and centre console are fun and frivolous, and there's even a nod back to the original panda on the edge of the driver and central display cowling, which is the same shape as the legendary test track on the roof of Turin's Lingotto factory. The interior is full of fun details - it's a nice place to sit | Fiat There's very little to dislike about the interior. It's bright, spacious, functional, and comfortable. I'm not sure I'm keen on going back to a physical key now we've got so used to push-button starts, but I guess some people will welcome it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As is the fashion nowadays, the interior materials are made of recycled plastics and fabrics, and most of it feels really durable, although the fabric cover on the "Bamboo Box" storage cubby on top of the dash on the La Prima version might scuff and mark pretty quickly. The squared off steering wheel feels good in the hands, if a tad chunky, but there are some physical buttons to save you relying on the large central touch screen, and plenty to play with on the steering wheel itself. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are included, and you get heated seats in the top version, along with a few other standard goodies and plenty of safety systems. There's plenty of room inside for a small car, and standard trim is good, especially on the top La Prima version | Fiat On Italy's ruffled rural roads, it feels every bit as smooth as the Fiat bosses promise it will. You might think it's at its best in the urban sprawl, and it probably is, but it copes well with long motorway jaunts and, while it's by no means exciting on the twisty bits, it does cope fairly well with corners. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Its handling is tuned to feel safe, rather than deliver any thrills, and the soft ride makes for more body roll, but there's a reassuring stability to it, and it responds well to inputs. The hybrid system works as well as you'd hope it would in a small car. You've got probably up to half a mile of EV juice, enough for manoeuvring, parking and queuing, and then a reasonably punchy three-pot engine taking the majority of the strain. It all adds up to a tax-friendly and economical ownership experience - which is pretty much what all Panda buyers are after. Rear passengers have plenty of room, and I like the phone pockets at the top of the seats | Fiat In reality, the Panda, as "Grande" as it now is, makes a lot of sense as an EV. The electric one will doubtless be popular, and there is a full internal combustion version coming eventually which may, one hopes, come in at a very tempting price point. Because while £18,000 is obviously a lot of money the Grande Panda does more than enough to make itself stand out against similarly-priced rivals. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Even in hybrid form it's lost some of its compact, lightweight, mischievous charm over the years, but it's still great to see the brand back. And now I've driven it, I can see why Fiat is so chipper. Unlike the weather in Turin, the Panda's future looks very bright. Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to find Pandas in Minecraft
image via Mojang Pandas are very adorable and unique creatures in Minecraft, they make the overall ecosystem of the game more diverse. Across so 100s of mobs Pandas are known for their playful behavior and the charm that they add to the world. They are often found rolling in the bamboo jungles. In the game, pandas cannot be tamed as players do for wolves or cats; they can be bred and led using specific items, making it possible to bring them into protected environments. Let's understand how players can find pandas and interact with them in Minecraft. Where to find and interact with Pandas in Minecraft Pandas are only found in the bamboo jungles in Minecraft, so players have to explore and navigate to the specific biome in order to find pandas. Players can easily breed pandas through Bamboo. ✔ Minecraft: 15 Things You Didn't Know About Pandas Here are the steps to find and breed pandas in Minecraft: 1. Finding Pandas Pandas are a rare species in Minecraft as finding them is a challenge since they are only found in a few biomes. Biome: Pandas spawn in bamboo jungles biomes or Jungle biomes. Spawn Conditions: Pandas spawn on grass blocks with at least two bamboo blocks within five blocks usually spawn in pairs or small groups. Best Strategy: It is suggested to travel in the day and explore jungle biomes with high bamboo density to find pandas. 2. Interacting with Pandas As we know, pandas cannot be tamed, but here is how you can interact with them in Minecraft: Breeding Pandas: To breed Pandas players need to place at least 8 blocks of bamboo in a radius of 5 blocks away in front of the panda. Feeding both the pandas will make them enter the love mode and produce a baby panda. Leading Pandas: To make pandas follow, players need to lead them. Once player get the pandas in the safe location it is advised to bring them in a fence to protect them from hostile mobs 3. Panda Personalities Pandas are unique and adorable mobs in Minecraft. Here are the personalities of pandas: Lazy: Lie down often. Playful: Roll around. Worried: Avoid players and hostile mobs. Aggressive: Attack when provoked. Weak: Sneezes frequently and has less health. Pandas in Minecraft cannot be tamed like traditional pets, but they offer good interaction through breeding and observation. They usually have a higher spawn rate in the Bamboo Jungle biome or the Jungle biome. Players can easily breed them by placing bamboo blocks at least 5 blocks away. Pandas are very peaceful creatures, and they help to keep the ecosystem more diverse. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings. Catch Lovlina's story unfold on Game On. Watch here!
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Time of India
Cuttack family stranded in Kashmir seeks safe return
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Four of a family from Cuttack, who had gone on a pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi temple, are stranded in Kashmir amid the recent firing from Pakistan. The family is currently staying in Army group includes Awhan Panda (25), his father, Prasanna Panda (45), his younger brother, Aklanta Panda (17), and cousin Satyajeet Panda (16), all residents of Rajendra Nagar area in Cuttack. They had left Cuttack on May 6, with plan to return to Delhi by May 10. However, the sudden eruption of violence across the Valley has thrown their plans into disarray. Speaking over the phone to TOI, Awhan said, "We came only for darshan at Vaishno Devi but never expected to get caught in such a situation. We are thankful to the Indian Army for sheltering us, but we are terrified and uncertain about how and when we will return." "For the past 13 years, we have been visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine in May, we never had a problem but this time it was a horrific experience," added Awhan. Aklanta said, "We hear gunfire and sirens often. It's very scary at night. We can't step out and have no contact with anyone from the Odisha govt yet. We just want to go home safely." The Pandas claimed they have not been contacted or informed about any concrete evacuation plans. The family is currently relying on limited communication facilities and army rations. While the Army continues to ensure their safety, they have appealed to both the state and central govts to arrange for their safe return. Vishal Gagan, resident commissioner of Odisha, said, "Our priority is the swift and safe evacuation of the Panda family. We are in continuous touch with our counterparts in Jammu & Kashmir. A special train has been arranged from Jammu. They will return to Delhi by Sunday evening and transportation will be arranged to bring them back to Cuttack," he added.
Business Upturn
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Data Science Interview Preparation Course 2025 For Top Data Scientist Jobs at Google Amazon Meta Apple Netflix
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