Polestar, the electric performance brand, will publish full details of the climate impact of its electric vehicles (EV). The company aims to be the most transparent in the automotive industry.
Kia will establish a leadership position in the global EV market by responding to fast-growing global consumer demand for EVs. The brand will launch a diverse range of dedicated BEVs and partner with EV charging companies worldwide to achieve this.
Kia Motors (UK) Limited recorded 4,179 new car deliveries to customers across the country last month – a new all-time August record for the brand – despite a small drop in overall UK new car sales.
Salon Privé is renowned for attracting the greatest cars from throughout automotive history, but this year’s event will also throw a spotlight on the future of performance motoring via a spectacular line-up of next-generation electric and hybrid vehicles. Household names such as Ferrari and Lotus will be joined by exciting new brands from around
The SHIFT Mobility Convention at IFA 2020 took place as a hybrid digital-live format this year. In addition to a physical exhibition and live activities such as the IFA Global Press Conference, a comprehensive digital extension ensured remote participation.
The 35km section of road also known as the C1 route Expressway, has been modelled using survey-grade LiDAR scan data to create a vehicle dynamics grade road surface, which is accurate to within 1mm. This is key to accurately simulate the effects of every bump, drain cover and expansion joint around the full route.
Hyundai Motor Group and SK Innovation Co. have agreed to cooperate in the development of a sustainable ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries that are key to the future mobility industry.
Volkswagen UK is gearing up for its customers to get behind the wheel of their new 70-plate cars, following the success of its dealers re-opening with social distancing and safety guidelines implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citroën has launched a bespoke fleet of Ami - 100% ëlectric models as part of Free2Move’s car sharing fleet in Paris. Over 100 Ami - 100% ëlectric models will soon be available via the Parisian car sharing service, including 20 models with unique designs inspired by the 20 districts of Paris.
The service is being rolled out nationwide following a successful regional trial and is designed to be an attractive alternative for customers who choose not to lease or buy a brand-new car.
Research by Jaguar Land Rover has revealed how an innovative recycling process could upcycle aluminium waste from drinks cans, bottle tops and end-of-life vehicles into the premium cars of the future and reduce production CO2 emissions by up to 26 per cent.
The new Volkswagen ID.31 has set its first range record: The electric car covered the 531 kilometers from Zwickau to Schaffhausen (Switzerland) on a single charge. Officially, the model has a range of up to 420 kilometers (WLTP). This mark was topped by more than 100 kilometers – an increase of 26 percent.
Lexus cars have again been declared the most dependable you can buy with the brand taking the top ranking in the newly published Which? car reliability survey.
With a ten-year plan for sustainability, the BMW Group is underscoring its commitment to the goals of the Paris climate agreement, the main focus being on the expansion of electric mobility. Today, the BMW and MINI brands featuring all-electric and plug-in hybrid drive systems respectively already account for approximately 13.3
Ford have commissioned custom tyres that can leave key water safety messages imprinted on stretches of sand as part of a new initiative with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). This activity aims to support the lifesaving charity to educate people on, and raise awareness of key beach safety advice. The custom tyres have been designed to
Kia Motors Corporation has announced plans to expand its partnerships with global mobility companies to meet the needs of a diverse range of customers worldwide. Kia’s President and CEO Ho Sung Song shared the company’s strategy for global mobility during his visit to the company’s Sohari plant in Korea to review launch preparations for the new
For the first time in its 72-year history, a selection of cars from Vauxhall Heritage’s famous collection will be on public display from next month, telling the incredible story of Vauxhall Motors rise from a niche sporting car manufacturer to one of the UK’s best-known automotive brands.
As cities increasingly discuss the introduction of “low emission zones”, BMW is making another important contribution to boost the uptake and attractiveness of electromobility among consumers, by launching BMW eDrive Zones in London and Birmingham. With electric ranges of up to 54 miles, BMW plug-in hybrid models are built with cities in mind, as
The country’s leading manufacturer of winter maintenance equipment has today (Tuesday, August 11) unveiled a ground breaking new product to keep footpaths and cycle routes clear in freezing weather conditions.
The first Goodwood Ghost reflected a layer of clients who use their Rolls-Royce in a completely unique way. These men and women required a motor car able to offer an impeccable chauffeur-driven experience as well as a vibrant dynamic personality when they chose to drive it themselves. In 2009, when the first Ghosts entered the market, this
Lexus begins a new era in electrified motoring today with the opening of online reservations for the new UX 300e, an all-electric version of its best-selling compact urban SUV.
MG Motor set new highs in July, achieving 1,846 new car sales during the month, according to new figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. In the first full month since the staged re-opening of UK car showrooms in June, MG’s record July volume was an increase of 78% versus July 2019.
In a global first, electric vehicle drivers will be able to discharge power from their car’s battery pack to pay for parking while visiting the Nissan Pavilion exhibition space in Yokohama. The venue opens to the public tomorrow.
The company sold 62,291 cars during the month, as Europe, the US and China all reported a growth in sales compared with the same period last year. Sales in Europe returned to growth in July, continuing its positive trend as markets lifted restrictions put in place to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.
Volvo Car Group, including its strategic affiliates Lynk & Co and Polestar, produce vehicles based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform, introduced in 2017. To the end of July 2020, more than 600,000 Group vehicles based on the platform have been sold.
