Freedom in its most beautiful form – that is what the Mercedes-Benz GLC has stood for since its launch in autumn 2015. Like its predecessors, the SUV combines outstanding on- and off-road driving characteristics with spaciousness, practicality and comfort. In addition, the latest generation adds further advanced pioneering technologies, distinctive design, connectivity and state-of-the-art infotainment. … Read more
Lotus Engineering, the consultancy side of the Lotus business, is going from strength to strength under the company’s Vision80 transformation strategy. Key to its rebirth as a force in global automotive engineering has been its ongoing transition to a new home. Announced last year, the Lotus Advanced Technology Centre (LATC) is on the Wellesbourne campus … Read more
As the Evija hypercar programme approaches the final straight before entering production, the Lotus testing team and Matt Windle, Managing Director, Lotus Cars, give their impressions on EP1 – one of several prototypes and the most developed in terms of performance attributes. Matt Windle said: “We have different prototypes focusing on different areas of development. … Read more
Four new vehicle architectures, a technology roadmap, a fresh global retail identity and the name of an all-new car – Lotus has delivered a series of major news announcements about the ongoing transformation of its business and brand. Heralding a new dawn for Lotus Cars and Lotus Engineering, the news was broadcast across the world … Read more
Lotus has today confirmed the name of its eagerly anticipated all-new sports car will be EMIRA. The news was confirmed during the Driving Tomorrow global digital conference broadcast. To date it has been known only by its codename, the Lotus Type 131. The name had been teased by Lotus in a film on social media … Read more
Ranger once took a back seat to the infallible F-Series, and then Bronco, appearing merely as a trim on two of Ford’s most iconic terrain beaters. But in the ‘Eighties, Ranger demanded more limelight, stepping out of its stablemates’ shadows, launching in its own right as a compact pick-up truck. In the ensuing years, it … Read more
Safety and security matter at Mercedes-Benz – and always have. In both the physical and the digital world. The high demands that customers place on their vehicles with the star can therefore also apply to the handling of data. In the new Mercedes me Privacy Center, customers can get an overview of their personal data … Read more
The fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge has earned a TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) from the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The addition of this vehicle means Volvo Cars is the only brand to achieve TSP+ across its entire product range. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is the first fully electric small SUV to … Read more
Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki), Subaru Corporation (Subaru), Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. (Daihatsu), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) reached an agreement to jointly develop technical specifications for next-generation vehicle communications devices and to promote the common use of communications systems, by using connected services to link automobiles and society with the aim … Read more
Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the all-new KONA N as well as its high-performance philosophy and ambition for sustainable driving fun at Hyundai N Day, a digital showcase dedicated to introducing Hyundai’s N Brand. KONA N is not only the latest addition to Hyundai’s growing high-performance N lineup but is also the first N model … Read more