
Citroën’s C4 X underscores the French automaker’s long-standing embrace of unconventional design, with the model carving a niche between Germany’s lingering affection for station wagons and the country’s growing preference for compact SUVs, according to a report in *FAZ* .
Toyota’s 1HZ diesel engine, a 4.2-liter, naturally aspirated inline-six introduced in 1990, remains in production due to its reputation for durability, with some units logging 1.5 million kilometers without major overhauls. Its simplicity—iron block, gear-driven valvetrain, and absence of turbochargers or complex electronics—has made it a staple in harsh environments, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, where reliability outweighs performance or fuel efficiency, *WNP* reported .
Chery, China’s third-largest automaker and a leading exporter with over 17 million vehicles sold abroad, is expanding its European footprint under multiple brands, including Omoda and Jaecoo. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it has offered six models since October 2023, led by the Tiggo 9 plug-in hybrid, a seven-seater with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and three electric motors delivering a combined 428 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque. The vehicle features a 34.46 kWh battery for 120 km of electric range and a 70-liter fuel tank, enabling a total range exceeding 1,000 km, according to *Klix* .
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