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The Cupra performance brand in the Volkswagen Group have debuted the Tavascan, an all-electric coupe SUV, writes Brian Byrne. The reveal took place in Berlin, in the fifth anniversary year since the brand was hived off from parent SEAT as a stand-alone. Joining the Cupra Born electric hatchback, the Tavascan will be launched to market next year. Two power outputs will be available, 286hp and 340hp, the higher with two motors and AWD. Cupra are saying a range of up to 550km will be achievable.  

Hello and welcome to Part 2 of our walk around Monte Palace Tropical Garden on the Portuguese island of Madeira. If you have missed Part 1 then the link for that is below: Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Madeira Part 1 Monte Palace Tropical Gardens have been open to the public since 1991, and houses a huge exotic plant’s collection, coming from around the world. It also includes one of the most important tile collections in Portugal originating from palaces, churches, chapels and private houses throughout the former Portuguese empire. The gardens are open everyday except for the 25th of December. So why not join English horticulturists Simon and Lorna as the continue their walk around the gardens providing horticultural commentary on the stunning plants and landscaping they find.