AUDI AG is systematically continuing its CO2 program in the supply chain and, as a result, already reducing the CO2 emissions of the parts used in Audi models in the production phase. As part of a pilot project, the company is procuring 20-inch wheels for the Audi e-tron GT that are made from low-CO2 … Read more
Bentley Motors today releases details of the new Continental GT Speed – the most dynamic road car in Bentley’s 101 year history and ultimate performance-focused interpretation of the world’s benchmark luxury Grand Tourer. Designed, engineered, developed and handcrafted in Bentley’s carbon neutral luxury automotive factory, this new third-generation model builds on a long tradition of … Read more
CUPRA always claimed that big dreams begin with a few believers, and its biggest dream has now been made a reality. During the company’s Annual Press Conference 2021, CUPRA President Wayne Griffiths announced the CUPRA Tavascan will join the brand’s range in 2024. “Our dream will come true: the CUPRA Tavascan will be a reality. … Read more
McLaren is bidding farewell to its Sports Series designation with the last examples of the final model, the 620R, now dispatched from the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, UK. Serving for many customers as an entry point to the McLaren brand, more than 8,500 Sports Series cars have been sold globally since the range was … Read more
GMC unveiled today a refreshed 2022 Terrain, elevating its strong SUV lineup with upgraded modern styling, and expanding its AT4 offering with the first-ever 2022 Terrain AT4. GMC is also strengthening its positioning as the only premium truck and SUV lineup that delivers a premium driving experience both on-road with the Denali, GMC’s pinnacle sub-brand … Read more
Automobili Lamborghini took part for the first time in the Days of Speed on the ice of Lake Baikal, with the Lamborghini Urus Super SUV powering through extreme challenge to set the 1,000-meter record, at 114 km/h average speed from a standing start. Piloted by the 18-time Days of Speed Russian record-holder Andrey Leontyev, the … Read more
The first of nine rounds kicks off the season of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) this Saturday (27thMarch). The NLS rounds are regular fixtures on Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing’s competition calendar and, next to the goal of winning as many races at the Nordschleife as possible, also traditionally serve as preparation for the season highlight that … Read more
Mercedes-Benz has started producing high-performance batteries for its all-electric luxury EQS at its Stuttgart-Hedelfingen plant, as part of the Untertürkheim location in Germany, ahead of the sedan’s world premiere on April 15, 2021. The EQS marks the start of a new generation of high performance electric vehicles and will offer-a range of more than 700 … Read more
Audi goes “back to its roots”: In Zwickau in Saxony, the birthplace of this long-standing German company, production of the Audi Q4 e-tron has finally started. The fully electric compact model is the first electric SUV to be produced by Audi in Germany. The Q4 e-tron features a Volkswagen-made modular electric drive matrix (MEB), a … Read more
Ali & Sons, exclusive importer and distributor for ŠKODA in the United Arab Emirates, is strengthening its investment in the iconic European automotive brand on the back of 35% growth in 2020. Four new models have been lined-up for launch in 2021 – Scala, Kamiq, Karoq, and the all-new Octavia – to address the needs … Read more
Hackett London, the home of British menswear, is proud to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Aston Martin. This new era between the two iconic British brands sees an extension of the licensing contract with Aston Martin Lagonda until 2024, which will mark 20 years of a unique and prestigious collaboration. In a … Read more
“The new Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban has received an overwhelmingly positive response from consumers,” said Holt Ware, director of Chevrolet exteriors, crossovers and cars. “The new design of the 2021 Traverse gains this new commanding appearance and presence we know Traverse owners will appreciate.” “With this refreshed Traverse, Chevy will have one of the freshest SUV lineups … Read more
When Rolls-Royce announced in 2015 that it would launch Cullinan, it did so in the knowledge that its customers around the world had asked it to build “The Rolls-Royce of SUVs”, with luxury, performance and usability not seen before in the SUV market. Many of these customers were younger, very successful high-net-worth individuals who are … Read more
For ŠKODA AUTO, 28 March marks the 30th anniversary of an important event: on this day in 1991, the union of the company ‘ŠKODA, automobilová akciová společnost’ and the Volkswagen Group was contractually sealed. Since then, the car manufacturer from Mladá Boleslav has developed from a regional market leader into a dynamically growing global player … Read more
Hyundai Motor Company signed a new five-year Global Business Cooperation Agreement with Royal Dutch Shell plc, the international energy company known as Shell — but this time with a clean mobility twist. The signing ceremony was held online at Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang, Korea. “This time around we will join forces to drive positive change with … Read more
Of all water on the planet, only about one per cent is easily accessible fresh surface water available for consumption by the almost eight billion humans that inhabit it. Approximately 97 per cent is salt water, while the majority of remaining fresh water is frozen in ice caps and glaciers, or difficult to access ground … Read more
SEAT S.A. announced today that it will launch an urban electric vehicle on the market in 2025. With this car, the company will enter a segment of around 20-25,000 euros, essential to make electromobility accessible to the masses and hit the Green Deal targets. The production plant where this vehicle will be manufactured will be … Read more
Barely a year since the first car was sold, the 100th PEUGEOT 208 Rally4 will be delivered to its new owner this week in Peru. PEUGEOT Sport did not have to wait long to celebrate the sparkling success of its latest ‘best-seller’, as it conquered both the French Gravel Rally Championship and Italy’s two wheel-drive … Read more
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, will host the oldest surviving Aston Martin during its 2021 event at Hampton Court Palace this September. Aston Martin ‘A3’ was the third car ever built by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, and was extensively driven by the founders. This year, it celebrates its centenary. … Read more
. The spectacular new Extreme E off-road racing series will kick off its inaugural season in Saudi Arabia on 3 and 4 April. “The anticipation among everyone involved is huge, and the excitement is increasing with every day that the premiere gets closer,” says Sandra Roslan, who is responsible for the project at Continental, a … Read more