Witnessing Ford's latest hybrid technology meet the unique scenery of the Istanbul Bosphorus was a truly exciting experience. As I took the wheel of the Ford Puma EcoBoost Hybrid, I wanted to share these impressive moments of city life and performance with you. By Alanis Beril Altınbaş CITY EXPERIENCE: HYBRID POWER IN THE BOSPHORUS The Ford Puma EcoBoost Hybrid demonstrated its driving elegance in the narrow streets of the Bosphorus. The silence of the electric motor makes th

It looks like a rebel. It has nothing in common with the old Astra. Everything has been redesigned as if it were a hero emerging from a Marvel movie. By Alanis Beril Altınbaş C reating an iconic model is one of the hardest tasks in the industry. Legendary models are few and far between. For example, Peugeot's 206GT is an iconic legend that successfully became the dream of many young people. For years, the models that decorated the walls (and screens) of Gen Z were those that

I am Alanis Beril Altınbaş, an Industrial Design student at Istanbul Technical University, and I am well-known for my passion for automobiles. For me, topics like car design, technology, and the driving experience are major areas of interest. By Alanis Beril Altınbaş D espite being only 21 years old, I have been exploring my curiosity for cars since childhood, and this passion has led me to follow the latest developments in the automotive world more closely. Especially throug

A new reflection of Honda's mastery in automotive engineering, the Honda HR-V 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid, offers an SUV experience equipped with eco-friendly technologies. In this article, we will examine the striking features of the HR-V and discover why this magnificent vehicle is the car of the future. By Alanis Beril Altınbaş Energy Efficiency and Performance Balance The Honda HR-V 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid is a marvel of energy efficiency, where the gasoline engine and electric motor wor

This week, I had the opportunity to test the 2023 Fiat 500e, one of the latest innovations in the automotive world. Experiencing this vehicle firsthand was a special journey that deeply impressed me and earned it a spot among my personal favorites. By Alanis Beril Altınbaş In this article, I will share the details of my Fiat 500e test drive experience and explain why this technological marvel has become one of my favorite cars. TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT: 100% ELECTRIC POWER

Electricity is an invisible power. If you were to imagine electricity as a car, only the new Audi e-tron with its magnificent design and 408 hp capable of "teleporting" you could manifest before your eyes... By Alanis Beril Altınbaş Competition among electric vehicles is far higher than that of fossil-fueled ones. Electric vehicle manufacturers are forced to create a competitive edge in both range and design. It is safe to say that a large segment of them has struggled to do

I left behind the chaotic and heavy traffic of Istanbul and headed towards the tranquil seaside of Kilyos. Why? Because I wanted to celebrate this special day with the new Peugeot 408 GT 1.2 PureTech 130hp EAT8. By Alanis Beril Altınbaş The car’s bright dark blue color shone like a jewel against the city’s gray atmosphere and immediately caught my attention. This vehicle represented the pinnacle of French design and engineering. Here is the story of this perfect drive. The mo

Volvo's first fully electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge P8 with 408 horsepower, has arrived for testing. By Alanis Beril Altınbaş The Talented Mr. Ripley is at the top of my favorite films. It is a visual—and especially cognitive—feast from start to finish. If you haven't seen it, you definitely should. The new Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 I took for testing is as talented as he is, and electric to its very core... Its mission is crystal clear: Specifically to convince female drive