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Munich. After racing as a BMW Motorrad works rider in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) for three years, Eugene Laverty (IRL) will take over a new role from 2023 on. The 36-year old Irishman will become co-owner and join the management of the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team from next year on. Apart from […] July 31, 2022 at 12:30AM

A tricky and experimental Friday for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Budapest George went fifth quickest in the first session of the day while Lewis took P7 under blue skies at the Hungaroring. Setup changes ahead of FP2 made the W13 a handful in the latter session with both drivers suffering poor grip and […] July 31, 2022 at 12:00AM

Google maps has launched its street view service across 10 cities in India in partnership of  Tech Mahindra and Genesys. The Indian government had previously rejected the showing of panoramic images of roads and other sites due to security reasons. The cities are Delhi, Bombay, Hyderabad, Pune, Vadodara, Hyderabad, Amritsar, Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Google […] July 29, 2022 at 03:26PM

Operating profit also improved and marks a + 14.8% increase, growing from 59 to 68 million euros compared with the same period in 2021. The Bologna-based motorbike manufacturer delivered a total of 33,265 motorcycles to enthusiast customers, containing a loss in deliveries of – 3.6% compared to the same period in 2021 (34.515). This result […] July 29, 2022 at 05:30AM

Turnover increased from €1.324 billion during the first half of 2021 to €1.707 billion, while revenue per car climbed from €186,000, to €213,000, largely due to increased levels of personalisation. No luxury brand now sells more cars over €200,000 or €250,000 than Bentley. Return on sales also reached a record 23.3 per cent during the […] July 29, 2022 at 05:30AM

“Our financial performance in the first six months of 2022 shows just how strong and profitable our brand group is. Despite the challenging economic and geopolitical environment, we were able to increase revenue and returns significantly,” says Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. “At the same time, the current situation […] July 29, 2022 at 05:30AM

© 2022 Mercedes-Benz Group AG. All rights reserved. * The figures are provided in accordance with the German regulation ‘PKW-EnVKV’ and apply to the German market only. Further information on official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the EU guide ‘Information on the fuel […] July 30, 2022 at 12:00AM

Munich. The early deployment of two test areas marks an important milestone in the construction of the BMW Group’s first development site in Central Europe. The Group is presenting the first two track sections for testing autonomous vehicles and assistance systems to guests from politics and the media at the new BMW Group Future Mobility […] July 29, 2022 at 12:31AM

Rolls-Royce continues 2.5 million km testing programme for first electric product, Spectre 625,000 km testing phase in French Riviera region of southern France Spectre tested at Autodrome de Miramas facility and on Côte d’Azur roads Unprecedented processing speeds leveraged for new standard in ride Proprietary smart suspension system confirmed for production Developments in marque’s architecture […] July 29, 2022 at 12:05AM

Whether camping on a large or small scale, whether drive train traditionalist or visionary, whether technology fan or design connoisseur, whether in favour of ownership or of the sharing principle – Mercedes-Benz Vans has something suitable for every van lifer, or for anyone thinking of becoming one, at this year’s Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. From […] July 29, 2022 at 12:00AM

Instead of the traditional counter, customers are greeted by Audi Progressive Showroom employees at a large welcome table. The idea is to ensure that guests feel welcome and at ease from the moment they walk in. The consulting booths, too, are integrated into the showroom, with high-quality furniture and atmospheric lighting for a noticeably new […] July 28, 2022 at 05:30AM

The 74th running of the Spa-Francorchamps 24-hour race officially started with the traditional parade of the participants on Wednesday evening. During the reception in the centre of Spa with great atmosphere, the 14 participating Mercedes-AMG GT3s also showed themselves to the excited fans. On Thursday morning, on-track action started with a solid free practice. In […] July 29, 2022 at 12:00AM

In the year of celebrations for the V12, the story of two models that are diametrically opposed but share the same extraordinary 12-cylinder mechanics Sant’Agata Bolognese, 27 July 2022 – This year, Lamborghini is celebrating its V12, the legendary 12-cylinder engine that for nearly 60 years has equipped the most iconic models of the House […] July 27, 2022 at 01:30PM

+++ Rory McIlroy (NIR) hoping to win the flagship event on the DP World Tour for the second time +++ Billy Horschel (USA) eager to defend title +++ U.S. Open Champion Matt Fitzpatrick (ENG) and world number five Jon Rahm (ESP) also set to tee off at “Festival of Golf“ +++ BMW PGA Championship 2022 […] July 28, 2022 at 12:30AM

Munich. The new MINI family is taking shape. The British brand presents the MINI Concept Aceman, an initial preview of its future model generation’s new design. In this concept car we can see design-based and technological innovations from MINI that outline the brand-typical driving pleasure of the future. The first MINI crossover model for the […] July 28, 2022 at 12:30AM

Hyundai Motor and Kia sign joint research agreements with six Korean research institutes to develop mobility solutions to explore the surface of the moon The agreement is the first step by Hyundai and Kia to realize their robotics vision of ‘Expanding Human Reach’ to help create a better future Hyundai and Kia’s core robotics technological […] July 28, 2022 at 12:15AM

Formula One travels to Budapest for Round 13 of the 2022 Formula One season – the Hungarian Grand Prix – and the last race before the summer break. Toto Talks Hungary Fact File: Hungarian Grand Prix Stat Attack: Hungary and Beyond Toto Talks Hungary It was encouraging to score such a big haul of points […] July 28, 2022 at 12:00AM

As the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team tackles rounds 13 and 14 of the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the team can expect to have to deal with a slightly modified circuit, changes in track surface plus variable lighting conditions and differences in elevation. Stoffel Vandoorne: “A few changes have been made to the […] July 28, 2022 at 12:00AM

Contract with the new general distributor for the eastern United States of America concluded on 31 July 1952 Hoffman inspired series-production sports cars in the guise of the Mercedes‑Benz 190 SL (W 121) and Mercedes‑Benz 300 SL Roadster (W 198) – milestones of the unique SL tradition Opening of the new Mercedes‑Benz Classic Center in Long Beach scheduled for 12 and 13 August […] July 28, 2022 at 12:00AM

Why did you develop modular assembly as a supplementary production concept? Wolfgang Kern: Whenever we have considerable variability and a certain dynamic, the rigid assembly line system reaches its limits or requires extra effort. We must be able to represent that external complexity in our internal procedures. Modular assembly directs itself and can actively respond […] July 26, 2022 at 05:30AM

Henning Löser, head of Audi’s Production Lab, pulls the plug on a server in Ingolstadt’s P-Lab. Simulated production in the Böllinger Höfe keeps going without interruption. Two other servers reliably continue controlling 36 cycles during the lab test in the P-Lab in Gaimersheim. Audi wants to be the first manufacturer in the world to turn […] July 26, 2022 at 05:30AM

When sharp minds work together, a comfortable couch isn’t always necessary. Certainly not in Audi’s Production Lab. Anyone who enters the hall in Gaimersheim feels like they are in a combination of a shop floor and an IT lab. In one corner are the 5G antennas. Diagonally across from them, an industrial robot is sitting […] July 26, 2022 at 05:30AM

Growing complexity in products and demand are changing the requirements for production. It has to adapt with ever greater flexibility to specific customer needs, short-term market changes, and sustainability issues. It is increasingly difficult to map a conventional conveyor belt assembly onto this complexity. That way of doing things is based on a principle of […] July 26, 2022 at 05:30AM

Holiday workshops from 2 to 26 August 2022 for children aged 6 to 11 Discover the Museum and design your very own car of the future Cooperation between the Mercedes‑Benz Museum and the Unteres Remstal Art School Animals everywhere: when you take a closer look, many cars from Mercedes‑Benz have a connection to the animal […] July 27, 2022 at 12:00AM

Audi R8 LMS GT2 Two podium results: At the fourth of six rounds of the GT2 European Series, the Audi teams had to admit defeat for the first time this season. However, they recorded two important podium results with a second and a third place at Spa. While KTM was uncatchable at the front in the […] July 25, 2022 at 05:30AM

Through “Vorsprung 2030” Audi has presented a clear strategy for the electric and digital transformation of the company. It includes building a digital ecosystem in the context of electric and automated driving. This encompasses the charging experience for electric cars, holistic mobility concepts, connecting users with each other as well as digital services both inside […] July 25, 2022 at 05:30AM

The C5: a desire for performance in the upper mid-range Shortly after the start of the new millennium, what was then quattro GmbH (now Audi Sport GmbH) was faced with the question of which car the staff would give a sporty renovation to after the RS 4. It was an opportune moment for the Audi […] July 25, 2022 at 05:30AM

The C5: a desire for performance in the upper mid-range Shortly after the start of the new millennium, what was then quattro GmbH (now Audi Sport GmbH) was faced with the question of which car the staff would give a sporty renovation to after the RS 4. It was an opportune moment for the Audi […] July 25, 2022 at 05:30AM

Mr. Reil, when did development start on the C5 (2002-2004), the first generation RS 6? The Audi RS program originally started in the mid-range. In 1999, we had just started in the market with the Audi RS4 Avant (series B5) when the question arose: What could the rest of the portfolio look like? The RS […] July 25, 2022 at 05:30AM

Dramatic conclusion to the French Grand Prix, with Lewis and George scoring the first double podium for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team this season A solid start for Lewis saw him gain one position in the opening lap, finishing the race in P2 after an accident for LEC on lap 18 and Lewis managed […] July 26, 2022 at 12:00AM

The original Jaguar XJ first appeared in American showrooms for the 1969 model year, after an excruciatingly long development process that included a final-innings merger of Jaguar’s parent company with a manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicles. And then Jaguar used that same basic platform for various iterations of the XJ until the last V12-engined cars hit […] July 25, 2022 at 01:50AM

A global high-performance icon revered by driving enthusiasts around the world, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R was revealed this evening at a special event in Los Angeles with NTT INDYCAR SERIES superstar driver Colton Herta behind the wheel. The all-new Honda Civic Type R is the most powerful model in Type R’s 30-year history, […] July 24, 2022 at 02:25AM

An inspired vision of design, technology and bespoke craftsmanship previews flagship sedan Today, Cadillac unveiled the CELESTIQ show car, a vision of innovation and purpose that previews the brand’s future handcrafted and all-electric flagship sedan. Conceived to lead Cadillac’s electric future and inspired by the brand’s 120-year heritage, it serves as a touchstone for the […] July 24, 2022 at 02:25AM

The Ford Pinto, butt of so many exploding-car jokes from the day Mother Jones published “Pinto Madness,” was built from the 1971 through 1980 model years. I’ve documented many discarded Pintos (and Mercury Bobcats) over the years, but today’s Junkyard Gem is the only final-year-of-production Pinto/Bobcat I’ve managed to find in a car graveyard. This […] July 24, 2022 at 01:30AM

You don’t see a lot of Geo-branded cars on the road these days, despite the fact that the General Motors‘ captive-import brand was actually pretty successful for around a decade. Perhaps the most recognizable vehicle to roll into Geo showrooms was the Prizm, which basically amounted to a rebadged Toyota Corolla built in California (which […] July 24, 2022 at 01:15AM

The Bayernoil (formerly ERIAG) refinery in Ingolstadt helped shape Bavaria’s transformation from a place of agriculture to one of industry. Located not far from the Danube, the 75-hectare site is well connected to the Bavarian transportation network. Audi’s headquarters are just a few minutes’ drive away. With the innovative technology park on the former refinery […] July 23, 2022 at 05:30AM

Mixed start to the weekend for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team in France George went fourth quickest in FP1, completing 25 laps and gaining useful running on the medium and soft tyre. Nyck de Vries was driving in Lewis’ car in FP1, as part of the regulatory requirement for young drivers to complete at least […] July 24, 2022 at 12:00AM

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced a new policy to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR in the next five years. The new policy proposes a ban of BS-IV four-wheeler diesel vehicles, except for essential services, in and around Delhi if the Air Quality Index (AQI) goes above 450. The government could ban BS4 […] July 22, 2022 at 01:49PM

In 2016, Toyota purchased a 2007 Tundra with over a million miles from its original owner. At the time, the Japanese company explained that it gave Victor Sheppard a new Tundra in exchange for his million-mile truck to help its engineers gain insight on how various parts had held up as they developed the recently-unveiled […] July 23, 2022 at 12:45AM

For the first time following a two-year pause due to the pandemic, the practice-oriented international finals were once again held in-person, this time over two days at the Audi Campus at Munich Airport. The teams tested their technical expertise on specially prepared vehicles at the training location. In digitally supported sessions, the finalists showcased the […] July 22, 2022 at 05:30AM

As part of the Group and Volkswagen brand, Volkswagen Slovakia is committed to achieving the environmental goals of the Zero Impact Factory strategy and moving toward climate neutrality. To achieve the best possible results, the company continually uses state-of-the-art technologies and actively participates in projects that have a positive impact on the environment. One of […] July 22, 2022 at 05:30AM

Munich. Multiple Isle of Man TT winner Peter Hickman (GBR) will stand in for the injured Michael van der Mark (NED) in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at the coming race weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), in the Czech city of Most (29th to 31st July). This will be Hickman’s second appearance […] July 23, 2022 at 12:30AM

Munich. For the BMW M Motorsport teams and drivers, the next big highlight of the endurance season is just around the corner: the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL) on 30th/31st July. ROWE Racing Team fields two BMW M4 GT3 in the Pro class, and will hope to challenge for the overall victory. The BMW Junior […] July 23, 2022 at 12:30AM

Munich. Between 1970 and 1972, a timeless icon with global appeal was created in Munich in just 26 months. 3.5 million working hours on the construction site. 500 builders and 200 architects, engineers, and draftsmen. Over 3,000 façade elements manufactured for the first time in Europe using the Japanese cast aluminium process. At the time, […] July 23, 2022 at 12:30AM

Munich. Driving offers autonomy, so it is a form of freedom. The all-electric MINI Cooper SE (combined power consumption: 17.6 – 15.2 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km) features driving and operating aids that makes zero-emission driving fun in the small car segment available to people with disabilities for the first […] July 23, 2022 at 12:30AM

Munich. Michael van der Mark (NED) and BMW Motorrad Motorsport have extended their collaboration and will compete together again in the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). 2023 will be van der Mark’s third season on the BMW M 1000 RR, and he will once again team up with Scott Redding (GBR) in the BMW […] July 22, 2022 at 12:30AM

Steering wheel will soon be an optional accessory in cars of the near future with autonomous driving technology. Baidu, China’s technology company has recently unveiled its first-ever autonomous vehicle which comes without a steering wheel. However, it is not known which company has manufactured it, but Baidu has highlighted that it wants to deploy these […] July 21, 2022 at 05:55PM

Genesis GV70 ranked first in Compact Premium SUV segment in its first year of eligibility Genesis G80 ranked first in Upper Midsize Premium Car segment Genesis ranked second overall among premium brands FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jul. 21, 2022 – Today, the Genesis GV70 SUV and G80 executive sedan were named as top-ranked models in their […] July 21, 2022 at 09:30PM

The two Squadra Corse Factory Drivers will take part in the WEC and IMSA starting from 2024 Sant’Agata Bolognese, July 21, 2022 – Lamborghini Squadra Corse has announced the first two drivers in the line-up for the LMDh (Le Mans Daytona h) program, which will debut in 2024 in the FIA World Endurance Championship (Hypercar […] July 21, 2022 at 01:30PM

July 23, 2022 to January 22, 2023 at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles Exhibition presents 40 artworks from Andy Warhol’s important Cars series Works are exhibited together with five of the Mercedes-Benz vehicle models portrayed by Warhol Series is back in the US for the first time in over 30 years From July […] July 22, 2022 at 12:00AM

Since Genesis officially launched its operations in China in April 2021, it has gained a foothold in the Chinese luxury market by targeting a new generation of luxury automotive buyer, “Generation Genesis.” Differentiators including the One Price Promise and the Genesis Partner Concept as well as unapparelled attention to customer service have set the brand […] July 20, 2022 at 02:13PM

Formula One heads to the Circuit Paul Ricard for the 12th round of the 2022 Formula One season – the French Grand Prix Toto Talks France Fact File: French Grand Prix Stat Attack: France and Beyond Toto Talks France Third and fourth in Austria was a satisfying result for the whole team, particularly given the […] July 21, 2022 at 12:00AM

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade is one of the best luxury SUVs you can buy. It covers every angle or use case you might be able to dream up. Cadillac treats it to a top-notch interior that doesn’t play second fiddle to its also-sumptuous competition. There’s an abundant amount of space in both the standard and […] July 20, 2022 at 01:15AM

So far, Lamborghini is celebrating 2022 with record sales and odes to the internal combustion engine thanks to a raft of special editions. The Italian automaker’s plunge into electrification starts next year with the next-generation Huracán and its plug-in hybrid powertrain. Lamborghini’s head of research and development said, “The engine will be bespoke for Lamborghini. […] July 20, 2022 at 12:50AM

Following the classic baja format, Baja Aragon will feature two legs, with the first covering 435 km of timed stage distance. Leg 2 will take place over a 160 km stage, and the total distance for the rally, including liaisons, will be 874 km. The terrain in the area consists mainly of gravel tracks, and […] July 20, 2022 at 12:45AM

Brussels, Belgium – July 19th – Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME) (1) first half year sales volume of 563,067 vehicles, reflects a decrease of -6% year-on-year, outperforming the total market which declined by -19%. Across the same period, TME achieved its best ever first half-year market share of 7.6%, a significant increase of +1% point year-on-year. […] July 20, 2022 at 12:45AM

Munich. The first ever BMW M3 Touring xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 10.4 – 10.1 l/100 km [27.2 – 28.0 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 235 – 229 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ) is the charismatic individualist of the BMW M GmbH high-performance sports car line-up. And its stand-out-from-the-crowd factor can be dialled up yet another notch with the […] July 20, 2022 at 12:30AM

Munich. The BMW Group is launching a unique project that will see cars manoeuvre around production without requiring a driver. The Automated Driving In-Plant project (‘Automatisiertes Fahren im Werk’, AFW) is being realised in collaboration with two startups and will enhance the efficiency of new-vehicle logistics in plants and distribution centres. The aim of the […] July 20, 2022 at 12:30AM

2022/07/18 Nissan launches new digital travel series to promote sustainable travel, beginning with the Swedish capital, Stockholm, experienced in an all-new way Customers can enjoy the ultimate road trip with the all-new fully electric Nissan Ariya PARIS, France – Nissan is launching a new tool to help global travellers enjoy more sustainable holidays: the Electric […] July 18, 2022 at 01:30PM

2022/07/18 NEW YORK – Nissan e.dams added to its points tally thanks to Sébastien Buemi’s fifth place finish in Round 11 of the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, having run in the podium positions earlier in the race. The Swiss driver made it through to the qualifying duels at the Brooklyn Street Circuit […] July 18, 2022 at 07:54AM

Audi R8 LMS GT2 Second win of the season in Belgium: Team PK Carsport won the third round of the Belcar Endurance Championship. Peter Guelinckx, Bert Longin and Stienes Longin shared the Belgian squad’s Audi R8 LMS GT2 on the Spa circuit. In a mixed sports and touring car field, the three Belgians established a lead […] July 18, 2022 at 05:30AM

Ground-breaking investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel, opening a new phase of sustainability commitments for the team. Industry-leading approach to reducing our Scope 3 aviation carbon footprint in line with science-based targets, demonstrating the power of technology to enable our journey to Net Zero. A key pillar of our commitment to achieve 50% reduction of Scope […] July 19, 2022 at 12:00AM

The Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team reaps the reward for an intensive night shift following Saturday’s accident as the second of two ABB FIA Formula E World Championship races on the streets of New York City produces a podium for Stoffel Vandoorne and a P7 for Nyck de Vries. Following Stoffel’s big crash in wet conditions […] July 19, 2022 at 12:00AM

Fully electric BMW i7 and highly efficient combustion-powered variants launch simultaneously Over €300 million invested in Lower Bavarian site One in four BMWs from Dingolfing already electrified Consistent implementation of BMW iFACTORY Piloting automated driving in production environment. More here :- https://cutt.ly/Hx0WOzs Subscribe Us For Upcoming Content :https://goo.gl/af64xm July 18, 2022 at 02:25AM

What started as a pet project to electrify food trucks in the San Francisco Bay area — an enterprise inspired by the cacophony of generators that greeted Ben Parker every day during his lunch break at Tesla — has evolved into a much larger, complex and potentially more lucrative undertaking. Parker and partner Toby Kraus […] July 18, 2022 at 02:10AM

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday the electric automaker could lower prices for cars if inflation calms down. Musk, who has over 100 million followers on Twitter, was replying to a tweet on Friday that asked if the company had any plans to lower prices that it had raised to beat […] July 18, 2022 at 02:10AM

Earlier this month, Mopar Insiders said it got wind of a special edition Dodge Challenger that would help celebrate the end of the muscle car’s extraordinary production run. Said to have flex-fuel capability that could quaff E85, all MI could glean at the time was that the new Challenger would make more than the Dodge […] July 18, 2022 at 01:25AM

Study shows E-mobility on the rise: around 80% of German respondents intend to switch to an electric car within the next five years 66% of them would choose financing instead of direct purchase for an electric vehicle – a total of 73% in Germany, USA and China consider manufacturers’ financial service providers the first choice […] July 18, 2022 at 12:01AM

The New York City E-Prix was red-flagged after rain began to fall, causing several accidents that also involved Stoffel Vandoorne. The two Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team drivers ultimately finished fourth and eighth in round eleven of the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Stoffel qualified third in his group for the knock-out stages of […] July 18, 2022 at 12:01AM

Panasonic Energy Co, a major Tesla supplier, is working on new technology to increase battery energy density by a fifth by 2030, the Japanese company’s chief technology officer told Reuters. That gain, if achieved, could boost the driving range of a Model Y, for example, by over 100 km (62 miles) with the same size […] July 17, 2022 at 02:10AM

Porsche is pitching its initial public offering as a chance to invest in a company that combines the best of carmaking rivals like Ferrari NV and luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton. The problem is, not all investors are buying it. In early meetings with portfolio managers, the Volkswagen AG unit compared itself to the […] July 17, 2022 at 02:05AM

The station wagon’s final period of true mainstream sales relevance in North America took place during the 1990s, though the minivan and SUV had long since been shoving the wagon aside by that point. Peak Wagon — measured by the number of new wagon models available here — occurred in either 1964 or 1977, when […] July 17, 2022 at 01:45AM

Encountering and experiencing sustainability: this is what visitors to the Green Market on the square at Audi Forum Ingolstadt will be able to do. On July 22 and 23, the market will be inviting people to discover sustainable products and initiatives from Ingolstadt and the surrounding area – presented by Audi and by “green neighbors,” […] July 15, 2022 at 05:30AM

To kick off the event, the Ingolstadt DJ duo “housElectroniker” will perform, until four musicians and two visual artists present their sound and laser show at nightfall. The artists made compositions by sampling sounds that were originally created in Audi Sound Design for the e-sound of the Audi e-tron GT quattro is itself the result of a […] July 15, 2022 at 05:30AM

During a tour of sportscar production in Böllinger Höfe, Winfried Kretschmann (Alliance ‘90/The Greens) got a sense of how a fully electric premium vehicle is created with the Audi e-tron GT quattro is only one example of the Neckarsulm location’s transformation in the course of Audi’s electrification strategy. With the plug-in hybrids and mild hybrids of the […] July 15, 2022 at 05:30AM

Munich/Asheville. Sunshine, rising temperatures, fresh green scenery: Right on time for summer, MINI is presenting the all-electric MINI Cooper SE as a convertible for the first time. Not as a series production version, but as a unique specimen that shows how the path to an all-electric premium brand could continue and also electrify classic sporty […] July 16, 2022 at 12:30AM

New Ad Campaign Highlights Individuality of the Kia Soul and Features DASK NFTs; 30-Second Spot Features Special QR Code Viewers Scan to Claim Unique Kia Soul NFTs IRVINE, Calif., July 15, 2022 – Kia America is launching a new creative broadcast campaign highlighting the individuality of the all-new, 2023 Kia Soul, one of the brand’s […] July 16, 2022 at 12:15AM

Uttarakhand Police shared the image of a car with the number plate that read ‘Papa’ instead of the actual registration number of the vehicle. The owner of the car has been fined by the police. The police department shared the before and after pictures of the number plate on Twitter and said that it received […] July 14, 2022 at 12:39PM

Afghanistan’s National Museum will soon welcome an unusual new exhibit: an E100-generation Toyota Corolla station wagon that has been buried since 2001. The wagon was used by Mullah Mohammad Omar, the Taliban’s founding leader, to escape American troops in 2001. Omar relied on his humble Corolla to flee the city of Kandahar and escape to […] July 15, 2022 at 12:46AM

Munich. An intensive period of testing begins in a few weeks for the BMW M Hybrid V8, with which BMW M Motorsport will be battling for overall wins in 2023 in the IMSA GTP class of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The project had already reached a key milestone before the rollout: the successful fire-up of […] July 15, 2022 at 12:30AM

Experience the Kia EV6 in Seattle at Husky Stadium, July 23-24 Electrify Expo series highlight new electric vehicles, sustainability, energy, infrastructure, and EV legislation Kia to establish 14 model EV line-up globally by 2027 as part of company’s Plan S strategy IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2022 – Kia America joins cutting-edge mobility companies in a […] July 15, 2022 at 12:15AM

Mercedes‑Benz is enhancing its “MBUX Voice Assistant” with a new Mercedes me service – the “Tourguide” acoustic travel guide. Mercedes‑Benz digital services make travelling by car more entertaining and interesting for many customers. Right on time for the summer holiday season, the brand is launching the new Mercedes me “Tourguide” service as part of the “MBUX Voice Assistant”. […] July 15, 2022 at 12:00AM

The other three cars from the WRT team also have clear goals: Benjamin Goethe, Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer and Thomas Neubauer are second in the Silver standings, only two points behind. Their teammates Finlay Hutchison, Diego Menchaca and Lewis Proctor follow in fourth place. The brothers Arnold and Maxime Robin are fifth in the gold standings with […] July 14, 2022 at 05:30AM

The final stint of the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship gets underway with the New York City E-Prix Stoffel Vandoorne: “New York might not have been the best hunting ground for us in the past, but hopefully we can change that this year and come home with a good result.” Nyck de Vries: […] July 15, 2022 at 12:00AM

A rear-view camera is a standard piece of safety technology nowadays, but it’s only any good if it actually shows the driver what’s behind them. In the case of some 2022 Toyota Tundras, the driver may end up getting the view of what’s in front of the truck. As such, Toyota is recalling affected examples […] July 14, 2022 at 12:45AM

Electric highway refers to a road that supplies power to vehicles traveling on it. Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari said the government is planning to build an electric highway between Delhi and Mumbai. He also pleased heavy vehicle owners to use alternative vehicles fuels like methanol, green hydrogen, and ethanol to curb pollution. The government is […] July 13, 2022 at 04:38PM

2022/07/13 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan e.dams aims to repeat its past success in New York as the team travels to The Big Apple for Rounds 11 and 12 of the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Sébastien Buemi and Maximilian Günther are looking to score strong points at a venue where they have both […] July 13, 2022 at 12:30PM

Toyota has had a habit of leaving its trucks and SUVs on sale well beyond the point that they’re considered aging. The Sequoia and Tundra just got full updates after more than a decade without a significant change. That leaves the 4Runner and Tacoma in the Toyota senior center, but we’re now seeing the automaker’s […] July 14, 2022 at 12:45AM

Donington Park. A special round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2022 awaits BMW Motorrad Motorsport this coming weekend. The fifth event of the season at Donington Park (GBR) is the home race for the two BMW works riders Scott Redding (GBR) and Eugene Laverty (IRL) as well as for Shaun Muir Racing. After about […] July 14, 2022 at 12:30AM

The Transport Department of Delhi will likely to start sending notice to vehicle owners who do not have valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). The Transport Department will follow up a notice with a challan of Rs 10,000 or imprisonment of up to six months if the certificates are not found. As per the Delhi […] July 12, 2022 at 12:11PM

Munich. At the same time as the unveiling of new BMW M vehicles at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from 23 to 26 June 2022, another premiere took place that caught everyone’s attention: festival staff and influencers on site were wearing items from the new ‘50 Years of BMW M’ collection. The first coveted garments […] July 13, 2022 at 12:30AM

Clean drinking water is one of the world’s most valuable resources and is a fundamental basis for all ecosystems. The production of vehicles requires large quantities of water. The paint shop, for example, is one station in the production process that is characterized by particularly high water consumption. Audi Brussels is therefore investing in the […] July 12, 2022 at 05:30AM

As depletable resources, metallic raw materials are needed for many future technologies, including electromobility. The high-tech metals indium and germanium, cobalt, lithium, and rare earths are on the 2020 list of critical raw materials for the EU. This list of economically critical raw materials with a high supply risk is intended to help in the […] July 12, 2022 at 05:30AM

München. Parallel zur Vorstellung neuer BMW M Fahrzeuge auf dem Goodwood Festival of Speed vom 23. bis 26. Juni 2022 fand eine weitere Premiere statt, die alle Blicke auf sich zog: Die Mitarbeitenden des Festivals und Influencer vor Ort trugen Teile der neuen Kollektion ‚50 Jahre BMW M‘. Ein Event Shop auf dem Gelände verkaufte […] July 13, 2022 at 12:30AM

SUV luxury, redefined: The EQS SUV brings the Claret Jug back to The Open The R&A and Mercedes‑Benz extend their long-running partnership Nearly 300,000 spectators celebrate the 150thplaying of The Open in St Andrews, Scotland (UK) Stuttgart/St Andrews. For its 150th playing, The Open and Mercedes‑Benz are returning to the Home of Golf at the Old Course in […] July 13, 2022 at 12:00AM

Munich. The BMW Group sold a total of 75,891 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2022 – more than doubling its all-electric sales compared to the same period of last year (+110.3%). This growth underlines the company’s focus on ramping up electromobility and confirms the high desirability of its pure […] July 09, 2022 at 12:30AM

A challenging qualifying session for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team with two accidents in Q3 – but encouraging pace bodes well for this weekend’s racing. Continuing the progress seen in Silverstone, the W13 showed competitive single lap performance today with both drivers in Spielberg. Lewis was on course to improve his lap time in Q3 […] July 09, 2022 at 12:00AM

High-performance vehicles from AMG from the early days to 2022 Free of charge and on display at the Mercedes-Benz Museum until the end of February 2023 Thursday evening, 14 July 2022: “Classics & Coffee” under the theme “55 Years AMG” Mercedes-AMG is celebrating its birthday: in its 55-year history, the company has repeatedly set standards […] July 09, 2022 at 12:00AM

The new T-Class impressed in the independent Euro NCAP safety test in all four categories – adult occupant, child occupant, vulnerable road users and safety assist. Especially when it comes to the safety of children, she it was at the forefront of the compact van segment. The T‑Class is equipped as standard with the iSize […] July 09, 2022 at 12:00AM