Tesla spends more on research and development(R&D) than any other automaker. According to data presented by StockApps.com, the firm spends $2984 on R&D per car produced. That’s thrice the industry average and higher than the collective R&D budgets of Ford, General Motors (GM), and Chrysler per car. Commenting on the report, StockApp’s Edith Reads had … Read more
Bridgestone has been chosen as tyre partner for the Maserati Grecale, providing flagship Potenza Sport tyres for the Italian company’s latest D-segment utility vehicle (D-UV). Cutting-edge virtual tyre modelling technologies were used during the development process, enabling Bridgestone to design, test and fine tune the Potenza Sport in a virtual environment, providing significant benefits in … Read more
Honda has unveiled the all-new Civic e:HEV, the 11th generation of its iconic global compact car. Building on 50 years of heritage, the all-new hybrid Civic blends strong performance and efficiency with improved levels of interior comfort, visual appeal and overall usability. Featuring Honda’s proven e:HEV powertrain technology as standard, the all-new Civic completes the … Read more
The 2022 Qatar International Baja gets underway with a 9.20km Qualifying Stage on Thursday afternoon. The outcome will determine the starting order for the first of two demanding selective sections on this second round of the FIM Bajas World Cup and round two of the FIA Middle East Cup for Cross-Country Bajas. Many of the … Read more
Premier automotive finance provider, JBR Capital, is proud to announce a new sustainability initiative that will greatly reduce the environmental impact of its clients’ cars. Leading the automotive finance sector via the establishment of a new carbon-offsetting programme, JBR Capital will offset 5,000 miles of carbon emissions for each car financed by its clients, effective … Read more
UK-based audio technology company, Warwick Acoustics Ltd, is primed to disrupt the $8 billion automotive in-car audio market with its revolutionary ‘ElectroAcoustic Panels’ based on its patented Electrostatic Loudspeaker technology. With the company’s innovative solutions continuing to be proven in high-end headphone systems and intense automotive R&D having taken place over the last five years, … Read more
Sponsorship remains key for the financial security of Formula 1 teams this year as 60% of the teams competing boast an official title partner, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that these partnerships are the most lucrative on offer and contribute the biggest sums to a team’s annual budget as a result. … Read more
A rare Subaru Impreza STI 22B in original and unmodified condition is currently up for auction online. The highly collectible limited-edition rally-derived modern classic, which commemorated the marque’s 40th anniversary, is currently live through online auction platform Collecting Cars. The 22B is easily distinguished from other Subaru Impreza models of the era by its wide … Read more
CUPRA’s unstoppable impulse continues as the unconventional challenger brand accelerates its roll out of electrified vehicles with the introduction of an all-new SUV to take on the incredibly competitive compact SUV segment. The electrified SUV is designed to stand out thanks to its confident look which conveys brave emotion and performance freedom. The all-new electrified … Read more
The UAE’s first-of-its-kind Mercedes-Benz Boutique showroom has opened in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi. This premium showroom was opened by Emirates Motor Company, the authorised general distributor for Mercedes-Benz in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The new, 360 square-metre Boutique occupies a central location in Yas Mall, the largest and most popular shopping destination in Abu … Read more