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Polish consumer protection regulator Biedronka (UOKiK) – The supermarket chain Jerónimo Martins in Poland fined the seller because of false advertising. Now the company faces a sanction that could reach 10% of annual income. According to the 2021 results published by Jeronimo Martins, Biedronka earned 14.5 billion euros last year.

In a note on the regulator’s website, UOKiK explains that Poland’s largest supermarket chain has launched a campaign called the Biedronki Anti-Inflation Shield, in which it promised to keep the prices of 150 of the most purchased products in its stores until the end of June. . And this is despite the fact that inflation in the country is growing at an accelerated pace and there is a state program to reduce taxes on basic products and fuel. If the consumer finds the same product at a lower price in another supermarket, Biedronka will refund the money.

The Polish consumer protection regulator added that no mention of the campaign could be found in stores and that product comparisons could only be made with competing supermarket chains. In addition, the reimbursement rules were “much stricter and even onerous, which could lead to a campaign being unprofitable” for the consumer.

Some of the rules were for products that had to be purchased in the same week, with the consumer having to take a photo of the compared product and keep the receipt intact. In this case, the consumer would have to submit an “online” notification seven days after purchase, and after acceptance, he would be obliged to send the goods, as well as proof of purchase and photos, also within seven days – all to the post office and “payment of shipping costs.” UOKiK President Tomasz Chrostny considered the advertising “slogans” to be “misleading”.

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Exacerbated this whole situation, reveals the regulator, the issue of payment. “Based on campaign messages, consumers might have expected the amount to be refunded in cash for any use. But the regulation explains that it was possible to receive only an electronic code with the value of the difference, which could also be used only for seven days” and in the stores of the Polish chain Jerónimo Martins.

In the same note, UCPC President Tomasz Hrostny explains the decision: “We have come to the conclusion that promotional messages may mislead consumers about the conditions of the promotion, due to its complex nature and, therefore, the inconvenience of its use by network customers. That is why I have filed three complaints against Jeronimo Martins Polska.”

Hrostny adds that “there is no doubt that information about the rules for using promotions should be easily accessible, and advertising slogans, content and presentation should not mislead consumers.” “Businesses need to be reminded that consumers have a right to true, clear and complete information,” he concludes.

(Updated at 15:19)

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Everything has been delivered. 10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

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Everything has been delivered.  10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

OAll Bugatti Centodieci have been delivered, the Molsheim-based brand said on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo received the number 07 in October this year. and Bugatti has now revealed that the latest unit – #10 – is already in the possession of its owner.

“The Centodieci combines all the values ​​of the Bugatti brand in an extraordinary package: rarity, innovation, heritage, craftsmanship and unrivaled performance. The production batch of 10 units was so in demand by our customers that it was sold before the Centodieci. was even officially presented,” said Christophe Piochon, president of Bugatti.

This latest example is finished in Quartz White with carbon fiber trim on the bottom and matte grilles. The brake calipers are painted in Light Blue Sport, as is the logo on the rear that refers to the EB110, the iconic Bugatti model that inspired this Centodieci. Inside, the predominant color is also blue, as you can see in the images above.

This block is powered by the same block as the other nine instances. The 8.0-liter W16 with four turbines is capable of developing 1600 hp. In terms of performance, this allows the Centodieci to hit 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 380 km/h.

Recall that each unit costs the owners eight million euros before taxes.

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The Jogger Hybrid 140, Dacia’s first hybrid, will hit dealerships in March, but customers can expect and order it as early as January.

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Combined with the energy recovery levels of the 1.2kWh (230V) battery pack and the efficiency of the automatic transmission, regenerative braking delivers all-electric traction on 80% of urban journeys and saves up to 40% of fuel compared to a combustion engine vehicle.

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It has been revealed that the Tesla electric truck is subjected to numerous tests and its application in the worst scenarios that drivers may face. It doesn't stop at the ruggedness of the Semi's designs, but goes further and focuses on the motors and batteries themselves.

This is the proof that many have been waiting for to ensure that this new proposal is not limited to a lot of autonomy. Its resistance is great and will provide greater durability, further enhancing the Semi's value and performance.

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Tesla has already showcased the Semi's quality with a video showing its truck driving roughly 500 miles on just one charge. The big news here is that he managed to make this long journey with a maximum load of about 37 tons.

Now Tesla remains to widely place the Semi on the market. At the moment, only a few companies have access to this new product, with a very long list of pending deliveries, who want to start mass-using this electric truck offering.

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