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Valeo Takes the Driver's Seat on Generative AI with Google Cloud

- - • Two companies to develop new cloud-based generative AI tools and solutions - • Innovations expected to help boost Valeo's process efficiency and productivity with dedicated use cases - • Valeo becomes a key partner of Google Cloud for gen AI, with early access and contribution to technological developments - - - Valeo, a world leader in mobility technologies, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud to develop new generative AI tools and solutions. Together, t...

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Pirelli Equips Hyundai Ioniq 5 N with Bespoke P Zero Elect Tyres Tested at the N�rburgring

Pirelli has developed a specially adapted version of its P Zero tyre for the IONIQ 5 N. The IONIQ 5 N is Hyundai N's first high-performance electric car. In a two-year collaboration with Hyundai, Pirelli has developed a tyre that meets the dynamic requirements of the EV sporty car while offering driving performances, reliability, and comfort for everyday driving. The P Zero was tested on the demanding N�rburgring circuit to prove its performance and consistency under extreme driving condi...

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Brembo Voted Drivers' Best Brake Brand 2024

As part of Auto Motor und Sport's prestigious BEST CARS 2024 awards, drivers, mostly from Germany, voted for the best brands in 26 product and service-related categories – and Brembo swept the board in the 'Brakes/Brake Pads' class, earning an overwhelming 72.7% of the 92,798 votes submitted. The extensive survey, conducted by one of Europe's largest consumer motoring titles, further cements Brembo's reputation as the most recognized, best-loved automotive and motorcycle brake brand. - Th...

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Xeal Partners with Vero Sade to Deliver Convenient, On-Site Cutting-Edge EV Charging Solutions

- - • Xeal will install its advanced EV charging stations across Vero Sade's Texas properties, catering to the rising demand for sustainable living amenities in the state's up-and-coming tech scene - • This collaboration addresses the limited EV infrastructure in key cities like Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. - - - Xeal, the only no-central-network-needed EV charging solution with industry-leading uptime, has announced its partnership with Vero Sade, a vertically integrated, multifami...

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Pallas and �toile: The New Ds Automobiles Version Names

- - • With PALLAS and �TOILE, DS Automobiles is giving its new specifications names, synonymous with excellence. - • Above the emblematic PALLAS, the name �TOILE, used for the first time, is now at the top the range. - • This new range simplifies the purchasing journey, in aid of a better customer experience. - - - � Over the course of 2024, DS Automobiles models will adopt a new, more compact range structure, based around two trim levels christened PALLAS and �TOILE. The aim is to p...

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Preview: Safari Rally Kenya

After a six-week break since navigating the sub-zero forests of Sweden, drivers and teams now face a completely different challenge as round three of the season begins on Thursday amidst the captivating plains and vibrant wildlife of Africa. - - This year's Safari Rally has been strategically moved forward in the calendar to reclaim its historic March slot, aligning perfectly with Kenya's rainy season. Pre-rally downpours muddied some of the roads during recce, and many of the cars are runn...

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Kia EV9 secures double win at the 2024 World Car Awards

- - • Kia collects prestigious 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle titles - • EV9 earns Kia its fourth and fifth wins at the World Car Awards since 2020 - • The 2024 EV9 delivers modern refinement and all-electric capability - - - The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both Wor...

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Press Kit: New Opel Commercial Vehicles

- - • New look: LCV models also with characteristic Opel Vizor brand fascia - • New work space: Refreshed cockpits with up to 10-inch colour touchscreens - • New electronic helpers: Up to 21 assistance systems make working life safer - • New electric drivetrains: Class-leading driving range of up to 420 kilometres (WLTP1 ) - - - The new generation of Opel's light commercial vehicle (LCV) trio is ready to go: The compact new Opel Combo, the medium-sized new Opel Vivaro and the larg...

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Alexandre Sorel Appointed CEO of Stellantis Financial Services Europe & South America

Stellantis announces the appointment of Alexandre Sorel as the Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis Financial Services for Europe and South America, effective April 1, 2024. He replaces Remy Bayle, who has decided to retire after a 38-year career with the Company. Alexandre Sorel, a graduate of the Reims Management School, has spent his entire career in the automotive sector. Within the PSA Peugeot Citro�n group since 1994, he held various key finance roles. He joined the banking activit...

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Defender Octa – a New High-Performance Hero

- - • British adventure brand Defender will introduce a new high-performance all-terrain hero in 2024� - • New Defender OCTA will be the most powerful Defender ever, with V8 Twin Turbo power� - • 6D Dynamics�suspension with pitch and roll control enables�outstanding all-terrain performance - • A new diamond-inspired signature graphic will adorn all future flagship Defender models� - • Defender Elements events series will exclusively preview Defender OCTA for prospective clients� - • Clients int...

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Safari signals the start of Greensmith's WRC2 title chase

With this week's event being his first point-scoring opportunity of the season, the British driver, alongside co-driver Jonas Andersson, will pilot a Toksport-run �koda Fabia RS Rally2. - - Eager to build on last season's second-place finish in the WRC2 championship, Greensmith is confident that his hiatus since November's Central European Rally hasn't dulled his competitive edge. - - A recent regional outing in Spain provided him with a chance to readjust to the challenges of gravel rallyin...

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Four New Jeep® Brand and Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar Concept 4x4s Hit the Trails at 58th Annual Easter Jeep Safari

- - • Heritage-inspired lineup of Easter Jeep Safari concepts from Jeep® brand and Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar heading to Moab, Utah, March 23-31 - • Four one-of-a-kind Jeep concept vehicles take four-wheeling to the next level and prove why there's nothing quite like legendary Jeep 4x4 capability - - - The Jeep Brand is making its annual trek to the 58th annual Easter Jeep Safari, March 23-31, 2024, in Moab, Utah, with four new eye-catching and mission-capable concept vehicles. - ...

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Aviva launches 'industry first' flexible pension scheme with Bolt

- - • Private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers registered on Bolt's platform will remain independent contractors while having access to all the benefits of a pension. - • In an industry first, the scheme is designed to cover all trips by removing minimum and maximum earnings requirements and Bolt will cover all joining costs for drivers opting in. - - - Aviva has announced the launch of an innovative new pension scheme for Bolt registered private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers. Bolt, one of the l...

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Dow introduces new polyolefin elastomer-based leather alternative for the automotive market

�Dow (NYSE: DOW) has formulated a breakthrough option of polyolefin elastomers (POE) based artificial leather - a solution to address the automotive industry's need to shift towards increasingly animal-free product alternatives to leather. The POE alternative leather option has been commercialized by HIUV Materials Technology, a China-based partner and qualified by an electric car manufacturer in their auto seatings application. Key benefits of Dow's POE leather option include: - - - •...

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Indigo Group and Ardian create Clermont, a new venture to accelerate growth in Canada's parking market

Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, and Indigo Group, a global player in parking and urban mobility, announced Clermont, a new Canadian joint venture formed to invest in parking assets. As part of the partnership, Indigo will contribute its Canadian-owned properties to Clermont while retaining the operations for each of the properties through Indigo Park Canada. Ardian will support Clermont's digitization and sustainability efforts to drive value creation. Ardian and Indigo...

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Porsche introduces MHP FleetExecuter at the Zuffenhausen plant

This is the first time in the company's history that a centralised fleet management system has been used. Integrated into the existing IT infrastructure, this cloud solution is in use at the main plants in Zuffenhausen, where it serves as a functional core for automating the logistics process. Further roll-outs are intended in the near future for manufacturing the Taycan, for example. Plans include numerous projects in which a total of several hundred vehicles will be deployed in various A...

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Nissan launches The Arc business plan to drive value and enhance competitiveness and profitability

- - • Nissan targets additional 1-million-unit sales compared to fiscal year 2023 and operating profit margin of more than 6% by end of fiscal year 2026 - • 30 new models to be launched by fiscal year 2026, of which 16 will be electrified - • 60% of internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger-vehicle models to be refreshed by fiscal year 2026 - • EV competitiveness to be enhanced by reducing cost of next-generation EVs by 30% and achieving EV and ICE vehicle cost parity by fiscal year 2030 - •...

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Pirelli, Uncertainty over Weather Looms over Safari Rally, Once Again the Soft Scorpion Will Be the Prime

For two years in a row, the soft compound gravel tyre is the only choice for the whole rally weekend Even if, for the moment only slightly, the move to a March date increases the risk of rain which could make the event even harder, with deeper ruts increasing the risk from rocks Testoni: “The softs have always proved very reliable in Kenya and once again this year they will demonstrate their combination of resilience and performance” The Safari Kenya Rally, the third round of the...

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2024 PEUGEOT 9X8 unveils its new silhouette, accentuated by an exceptional livery

- - • Having completed several thousand kilometres of tests, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies is delighted to unveil the 2024 PEUGEOT 9X8, which will make its competitive d�but at the 6 Hours of Imola (21 April), round two of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship. - - - � - - - • In order to make the most of changes to the regulations that allow teams to deploy a more effective tyre set-up using different widths at the front (29cm) and rear (34cm), the Peugeot Sport team has adapted the...

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Adrian Hallmark is leaving Bentley

- - • Adrian Hallmark, chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors Ltd. since February 2018, is leaving the company at his own request and by mutual consent - • Gernot D�llner, Audi CEO and responsible for the Progressive Brand Group: “Bentley owes much to Adrian Hallmark. Under his leadership the company has taken important steps towards an electric future as a luxury car manufacturer.” - - - Adrian Hallmark is leaving Bentley Motors at his own request and by mutual consent. He is preparing for ne...

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims high on another African adventure

Since returning to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2021, the Safari has resumed its reputation as one of motorsport's toughest challenges. It's a challenge that TGR-WRT has risen to with three consecutive victories, extending Toyota's record tally of wins on the event to 11. That includes a historic pair of 1-2-3-4 results in the past two years. This year, the team brings another strong line-up featuring three drivers who each have multiple Safari podiums to their name. Double world c...

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Alstom to deliver 13 Traxx locomotives to CLIP Intermodal

- - • Locomotives are designed to operate from Poland to France through six countries: �France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Germany and Poland - • The contract includes the rolling stock and two years of preventive maintenance during the warranty period - - - Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, and CLIP Intermodal, a company specialised in intermodal transport, belonging to Clip Group, have announced the signing of contracts in the first quarter of 2024 for the t...

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A day for yellow and red in Melbourne

Yellow and red, especially the latter, were the dominant colours at the first day of the Australian Grand Prix. These are the colours associated with the Medium and Soft compounds which covered over 5000 kilometres across the two free practice sessions, with none of the 20 drivers opting to try the white-banded Hard. Red is also the colour of the quickest car on track, Charles Leclerc's Ferrari, the Monegasque setting the best time of the day (1'17”277) in the second session. He outpaced...

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RAM Trucks Europe renews partnership with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for the 2024 season

- - • RAM Trucks Europe is once again alongside the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team on Motocross racetracks around the world, for the third season in a row. - • The collaboration is based on shared values between the two brands, such as passion, personality and the constant pursuit of performance to push the limits. - • Two RAM Trucks 1500 with dedicated and special customised wrapping will be at the disposal of the riders Andrea Adamo and Liam Everts, Brand Ambassadors of RAM Trucks...

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Opel Corsa Electric is “EV of the Year 2024” in the Netherlands

- - • Expert opinion: Hosted by Association of Business Drivers in the Netherlands, jury members from Autoweek and more - • Jury full of praise: Range and charging speed rated as especially impressive - • Award-winning supermini: Previous awards include Autonis Design Award in Germany - - - Combined values for Opel Corsa Electric with 115 kW (156 hp) according to WLTP1 : energy consumption 14.6 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions 0 g/km; CO2 label: A. The Opel Corsa Electric has been n...

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The new Stellantis Pro One van line up tested on the road

- - • The international media drive of the new line up of Stellantis Pro One vans - from the Citro�n, FIAT Professional, Opel, PEUGEOT, and Vauxhall brands - is underway in R�sselsheim.� - • An unprecedented renewal. For the first time, a – commercial vehicles manufacturer is having as many as 12 models in all segments on road: New Citro�n Berlingo Van, Jumpy, Jumper; New FIAT Professional Dobl�, Scudo, Ducato; New Opel and Vauxhall Combo, Vivaro, Movano; New PEUGEOT Partner, Expert,...

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Pirelli rise to the challenge of the Portuguese roller coaster

The Aut�dromo Internacional do Algarve, in southern Portugal, hosts the second round of the FIM Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing, the Grande Pr�mio de Portugal. After the early season tests and the first GP in Qatar, the Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of Pirelli tyres on a circuit that is very different from that of Lusail, but which still offers interesting challenges for riders, bikes and tyres due to its layout with many ascents and de...

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Mobilisights drives the telematic future with integrated fleet management data package in the MY24 Pro One range

Mobilisights today launches the cutting-edge Fleet Management Data Pack service set to be included in all model year 2024 Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) from Stellantis Pro One (Citro�n, FIAT Professional, Opel, Peugeot, and Vauxhall), transforming the landscape of LCVs with unmatched connected vehicle data services. �As part of the purchase of Light Commercial Vehicles beginning with model year 2024, Mobilisights will offer up to four years of an embedded Fleet Management Data Pack ser...

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Stellantis Launches MyTasks For Commercial Fleets, An Industry First In-vehicle and Interactive Task Management Tool

- - • MyTasks enables fleet managers to interact with drivers in real time via the vehicle's infotainment unit - • Leveraging software for a new in-vehicle experience, MyTasks simplifies and performs fleet management and improves driver safety - • MyTasks launches on Stellantis' commercial vehicles in Europe in the first half of 2024; expands to North America by the end of this year - • Stellantis is employing a full range of innovative connectivity and software technologies to create...

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Automobili Pininfarina Battista - Italy's most powerful road legal car now available to drive, and customise, in Forza Horizon

- - • The fastest and most powerful road legal Italian car, the Automobili Pininfarina Battista hyper GT, is now available to download on Forza Horizon 5 - • Open-road gamers can immerse themselves in, and personalise, the pure-electric hyper GT as part of a new 'European Automotive Car Pack' - • Endless choice of personalisation options reflects the bespoke nature of Battista, while the game's Livery Editor lets fans create a unique design - - - Gamers and racing fans can now get behind th...

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Into the wild: Safari challenge edges closer

It's an incredible moment. The wildlife you grew up watching on television or reading about in books is just the other side of the windscreen. And that epic adventure – Safari Rally Kenya – is right alongside it, just sitting in wait. There's something special about every round of the FIA World Rally Championship, but next week's Naivasha-based event just has something a little bit extra. - - The sense of adventure starts at the car hire desk; you check and double check the spare wheel – th...

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Pirelli brings two new tyres to Barcelona

Following the two testing days on Thursday and Friday last week, the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit, also known as Montmel� - from the name of the municipality in the province of Barcelona in which it is located, will host the second FIM Superbike World Championship round of the season, the first in Europe after the exciting Australian debut. The riders in the WorldSBK class will have two new tyres available, one at the front and one at the rear. In the first case, it is an evolution of...

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COTEC™ GmbH and CADIS Engineering GmbH Jointly Develop Hydrophobic Coating Printer for Auto Displays

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: HASHIMOTO Osamu) announced that COTEC™ï¿½GmbH (Managing Director: Alexander BRAND), a German subsidiary of U.S.-based group company SDC Technologies, Inc. (President & CEO: Richard CHANG), have developed a digital printer for innovative hydrophobic-coated automotive displays in partnership with fellow German company CADIS Engineering GmbH (CEOs: Rainer K�TZER / Markus GERSDORFF). Used in ophthalmic lenses, among others, COTEC's ultra hyd...

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Graf Research Corporation to Showcase Enverite EDA Software at DATE 24 Conference in Valencia, Spain

Graf Research Corporation, an innovative provider of electronic design automation (EDA) solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in the DATE 24 (Design, Automation, and Test in Europe) conference, where it will be showcasing its flagship product, Enverite EDA. The conference will take place from March 25th to 27th, 2024, at the Valencia Conference Centre in Valencia, Spain. - - Enverite EDA is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to augment current FPGA design assurance flo...

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bp pulse acquires one of Europe's largest truck stops unveiling ambitious plans to help Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) electrify

- - • bp pulse acquires the freehold of a strategically placed truck stop in Ashford, Kent� - one of the largest in Europe - • The truck stop's proximity to Dover and the Eurotunnel, where 3.5 million Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) cross the English Channel annually, provides bp pulse with the opportunity to support HGV operators transitioning to EVs - • bp pulse plans to transform the site with mega-watt EV chargers for HGVs - - - bp pulse, bp's electric vehicle charging brand, has acquired t...

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Audi Summer Concerts 2024: up-and-coming musicians and international stars

- - • Four weeks of music for Ingolstadt and the region: The Audi Summer Concerts will take place from June 22 to July 21, 2024 - • The program is being published today: Tickets for all concerts and events are now available for purchase - • Highlights include the in-house production “The Fairy Queen” with The Flying Steps, Sir Simon Rattle and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Jazzrausch Bigband - - - With their top-quality performances of classical music and experimental formats,...

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Teaser Trail to Easter Jeep® Safari 2024 - Trail Marker 3

The Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar design team returns to the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, March 23-31, 2024. Two new, one-of-a-kind, rock-crawling, terrain-traversing concept vehicles will take four-wheeling to the next level on some of the toughest trails in the world and prove why there's nothing quite like legendary Jeep 4x4 capability. - � - Mopar - Mopar is the global name for Stellantis genuine parts and authentic accessories. - - A simple combination of the words...

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One Vehicle, Multiple Versions: The Opel Movano as a Crosscamp Camper Van

- - • Flexible base: Movano becomes a fully equipped camper van - • Crosscamp 541: Vehicle for daily usage and multifunctional camper van in one - • Crosscamp 600 and 640: For maximum living comfort with plenty of space - - - � The Movano is the largest member of Opel's light commercial vehicle portfolio. It sets standards in terms of payload, loading volume and permissible total weight. This makes it the ideal transporter for almost all commercial tasks. But the Opel Movano can do m...

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These are the P Zero compounds for Suzuka, Shanghai and Miami

Pirelli has revealed the nominated compounds available for the forthcoming grands prix in Japan, China and Miami, covering the period from April 7 to May 5. At Suzuka, one of the most demanding tracks for tyres in terms of loads, the three hardest compounds have unsurprisingly been nominated: C1 as Hard, C2 as Medium, and C3 as Soft. For the other two races, the middle trio of compounds has been selected: C2 as Hard, C3 as Medium, and C4 as Soft; even though these two tracks have very diff...

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Lancia Brand unveils HF logo

- - • Today, the HF logo was unveiled: it will make its debut on the New Lancia Ypsilon HF and will be used on all brand's high-performance versions. - • The HF logo was originally presented in 1960 at the occasion of the creation of the “Lancia Hi-Fi” Club, an exclusive club for the most loyal customers of the brand, and was then adopted in 1963 by the Squadra Corse Lancia led by Cesare Fiorio. - • Reinterpreted in a modern way, the new HF logo revisits all distinctive elements of the...

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Lapland closes the first season of the Dodge's European project “IN//OUT”

- - • The fourth episode of the brand's journey across Europe takes Dodge to the North Pole: the first season finale of the editorial project is now available online and can be viewed here . - • Brand testimonial Ida Zetterstr�m reaches the Stellantis base at Colmis, the proving ground just few kms from the Arctic Circle where the vehicles undergo the most demanding tests. - • Shining in this episode, the most powerful Dodge SUV existing: an impressive Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat PR...

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BlackBerry Named Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year in the Global Automotive Embedded OS Industry

� BlackBerry Limited �(NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is proud to receive the Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award for Company of the Year in the global automotive embedded operating system (OS) industry. Frost & Sullivan's Company of the Year Award recognizes the market participant that exemplifies visionary innovation, market-leading performance, and unmatched customer care. The accolade recognizes BlackBerry as a “preferred vendor for embedded connected and autonomous vehicle solutions.” In its...

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Aviva and Darwin expand autonomous vehicle insurance project

In late 2021, insurer Aviva and autonomous vehicle operator� Darwin Innovation Group �partnered to launch the� Darwin Autonomous Shuttle, the longest-running self-driving passenger service in the UK. Now, after two years of operation, Aviva and Darwin have teamed up with the� University of Salford �to add a second self-driving shuttle to the service. Like the original Darwin Autonomous Shuttle, the new shuttle has no driver and no steering wheel, instead using cameras, LiDAR sensors, 3D...

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Alstom's leading urban signalling technology selected to enhance passenger connectivity on the Metro do Porto Pink Line in Portugal

- - • Alstom will supply the high-performance signalling, safety and control systems for Metro Porto's new pink line - • Systems engineering and technological development will be managed at Alstom's site in Maia, Porto district - • Achievement of avoiding almost 1,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year - - - Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has been awarded by Metro do Porto a contract to supply the signalling, safety and control systems for Metro Porto new pink...

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Beyond road signs: how the EU can steer circular vehicle design

This article is the second in a series analysing various aspects of the new EU Regulation on Vehicle Design and End of Life Management. The first piece investigated the potential and roadblocks for the regulation to set the automotive sector on a circular path. It was originally published by Auto Recycling World. The automotive sector is heavily resource-intensive, accounting for 19% of the EU's overall steel consumption and 10% of its plastics consumption. Car manufacturing a...

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Goodyear tires chosen by Citro�n as original equipment for the �-C3

Goodyear's EfficientGrip Performance 2 has been chosen by Citro�n to equip its new all-electric �-C3. The approved fitment embodies Goodyear's commitment to performance, efficiency, and the future of electric mobility. The�new Citro�n �-C3 is the first all European designed and built affordable small car without any compromise on quality, experience and comfort. Goodyear will supply the EfficientGrip Performance 2, a summer tire designed to offer ultra-low rolling resistance to increase...

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Piaggio Fast Forward presents kilo™ the revolutionary robot with smart following technology

- - • kiloTM has a payload of up to 130 kg and uses 4D radar imaging and the innovative sensors developed by PFF to follow the operator, move autonomously, and travel along more than 100 preset paths - • Based on the follow-me technology deployed on the gita® and gitamini® robots already marketed in the USA, kiloTM offers flexible automation and materials handling solutions for any application or industry - • The Piaggio Group is already planning to implement kiloTM on the new Moto...

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Lawler to Discuss Ford+ Growth Plan at Bank of America Summit

Ford CFO John Lawler will discuss the company's customer-centered Ford+ plan to improve growth, margins and capital efficiency while reducing cyclicality at the upcoming BofA Securities Auto Summit. The conference is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26; Lawler will be speaking at 12:10 p.m. ET. During the fireside chat, Lawler will highlight Ford's lineup of iconic, software-defined leading gas, hybrid and electric vehicles. He will explain how Ford's distinct business segments – Ford Blue, F...

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BMW Group launches construction of high-voltage battery assembly plant in Thailand

After a joint ground-breaking ceremony with Milan Nedeljković, Board Member for Production, representatives of the Thai government and the German ambassador to Thailand Ernst Reichel, construction work is underway for the BMW Group's own local manufacturing facility for Gen-5 high-voltage batteries. With that, the BMW Group is readying yet another production facility to manufacture fully electric vehicles, with local BEV production scheduled to start in the second half of 2025. “Loca...

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T�rkiye's T�rkkan ready to hit the Junior WRC stages

T�rkkan will join the one-make M-Sport Poland Ford Fiesta Rally3 series from next month's Croatia Rally (19 – 21 April) onwards, followed by outings in Italy, Finland and Greece. Joining him for the journey will be his regular co-driver, Burak Erdener. The Istanbul native has climbed the ranks at a rapid pace since he ventured into rallying just five years ago. T�rkkan steered his Castrol Ford Team T�rkiye-backed Fiesta Rally3 to a class podium on his FIA World Rally Championship debut in...

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First partial driving automation safeguard ratings show industry has work to do

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is introducing a new ratings program to encourage automakers to incorporate more robust safeguards into their partial driving automation systems. Out of the first 14 systems tested, only one earns an acceptable rating. Two are rated marginal, and 11 are rated poor. “We evaluated partial automation systems from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla and Volvo,” IIHS President David Harkey said. “Most of them don'...

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The new Avenger e-Hybrid with innovative 48Volt Hybrid engine on test drive

- - • The Jeep ® Brand puts its e-Hybrid lineup to the test, inviting esteemed members of the media to explore the key features of its innovative 48Volt Hybrid engine technology. - • Starting March 12th, journalists will have the opportunity to navigate through Balocco and its surroundings along two distinct routes crafted to highlight and evaluate the new Avenger e-Hybrid's quintessential Jeep essence. - • The testing experience will also include the latest version of the Jeep Renega...

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In top form: the Audi A3 and new A3 allstreet

- - • A sportier design, selectable daytime running light signatures, extended standard equipment, and new materials - • The crossover A3 allstreet offers an SUV-like driving experience thanks to higher ground clearance and a distinctive off‑road look - • Integrated Audi store for apps and functions on demand ensure a personalized digital experience - - - An extensive upgrade for a successful model: The car with which Audi established the premium compact class in 1996, the A3, is spor...

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Ferrari Stars Shine in the Desert Night

Scuderia Ferrari leaves Saudi Arabia celebrating a first podium finish of the season for Charles Leclerc, at the end of a pretty solitary race for third place, while Oliver Bearman had a dream debut. The team's reserve driver, a product of the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy, began his weekend as a Formula 2 driver and ended it as the 97th �driver to race for Ferrari in a Formula 1 Grand Prix. He is now also the 61st �to score points at the wheel of a Prancing Horse car, thanks to a brilli...

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Mitsubishi Electric Ranked 4th Globally and 1st Among Japanese Companies in International Patent Applications Filed in 2023

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that it ranked fourth globally and first among Japanese companies in terms of international patent applications filed in 2023 according to the Switzerland-based World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).* A high level of both ranking and the number of patent applications reflect Mitsubishi Electric's strategy to actively promote international patent applicants along with the globalization of its business. In 2023, the company...

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Rally Islas Canarias set to join WRC Calendar in 2025

Following in the footsteps of Tet Rally Latvia and ORLEN 80th Rally Poland, both of which have used the pathway of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) to join WRC in 2024, Rally Islas Canarias will move from the ERC to WRC in 2025 and 2026. First run in 1977, Rally Islas Canarias has continuously been part of the ERC since 2016 and in 2026 will celebrate its 50th edition, as part of the pinnacle of rallying. It is intended to run exclusively on Gran Canaria in 2025, before expanding...

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Stewart Has Solid Debut as Top Fuel “Rookie” at NHRA Gatornationals, Hagan Takes Dodge//SRT Hellcat to Funny Car Quarterfinals

- - • Racing legend Tony Stewart may have been a Top Fuel “rookie” at Sunday's NHRA Gatornationals, but he looked like a veteran with an impressive NHRA National event debut - • Driving the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Dodge//SRT® Direct Connection dragster, Stewart proved very quick off the starting line in the first round before losing a close race to Justin Ashley - • After limited testing due to rainstorms during race�week, Stewart recorded four strong qualifying runs with a best of 3.729 a...

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Yamamoto and Kogure show speed on snow

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC Challenge Program drivers Yuki Yamamoto and Hikaru Kogure both showed some promising speed on snow aboard the GR Yaris Rally2 at the Tuuri Ralli in Finland (March 8-9), with Yamamoto finishing fourth overall. Serving as the third round of the Finnish Rally Championship, the event was new to the series and took place on roads around the village of Tuuri in Western Finland. It was the third and final event in winter conditions this year for Yamamoto and Kogure, who r...

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TomTom's VP of Design on the future of in-vehicle experiences

"The automotive industry is going through a digital transformation... Software is becoming central to deliver the user experience," TomTom's VP of Design, Gianluca Brugnoli, says. As we build the future of driving, software becomes more and more important. The experience of driving a vehicle is no longer about cylinders, engine configurations and gearboxes. It's about what's coded into its software. The automotive world is changing, drivers expect their in-vehicle experience to feel fr...

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Graf Research Corporation to Showcase Enverite EDA Software at GOMACTech 2024 Conference

Graf Research Corporation, a pioneer in FPGA design and verification solutions, is thrilled to announce that Enverite EDA, its cutting-edge FPGA design assurance software, will be showcased at the Graf Research Corporation booth during the GOMACTech 2024 conference in Charleston, South Carolina, from March 19-20, 2024. - - Enverite EDA offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to address the critical challenges facing FPGA designers in ensuring the security, integrity, and assurance...

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Alonso shines in Jeddah

Fernando Alonso was the fastest driver on track at the first day of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. In the second session, run in the same temperatures the drivers will encounter tomorrow in qualifying and during Saturday's race, the Spaniard took his Aston Martin round in 1'28”827, the only driver to break the 1'29 barrier, with a time that is almost eight tenths faster than the best FP2 lap from last year (1'29”603) set by Max Verstappen. Today, the Dutch Red Bull driver was quickest in FP...

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RAM Trucks Europe renewing the partnership with the MXGP World Championship for the 2024 season

- - • RAM Trucks Europe announces the prosecution of its partnership with the FIM Motocross World Championship, successfully begun in the 2023 season and based on the common values between the brand and the competition. - • The brand will be present again on the racetracks as an official partner, sponsoring the RAM Qualifying Races and introducing for this edition also a special “RAM Award” dedicated to the MXGP category. - • Throughout the season, the MXGP World Championship circuits...

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Valeo is Launch Partner for new Automotive Software Marketplace

Valeo is proud to be a launch partner of the SDVerse Vehicle Software Marketplace. Valeo joins founders GM, Magna and Wipro and other launch partners to bring software developers and mobility players together in a matchmaking platform aimed at transparency and interoperability. The group will bring its innovative software solutions to the newly announced platform later this year. “We are at the heart of the software defined vehicle revolution, and we are excited about joining the diverse...

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Linnam�e recognises potential of GR Yaris Rally2

The Estonian has switched to using one of the Japanese machines for this season and made his first FIA World Rally Championship start in the car in Sweden last month. Linnam�e finished on the podium in WRC2, but also became the first GR Yaris Rally2 driver to score a fastest time overall when he won the second pass of #42 Brattby. “The car is completely new for this season,” he said. “There's still some development coming on, but I think it's a very good result and really promising that...

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Covers all Bases: Opel's Exciting Battery-Electric Portfolio

- - • Efficient, locally emissions-free and versatile: All-electric passenger cars from Corsa Electric and Mokka Electric to Astra Electric and Zafira Electric - • Electric mobility for two: Rocks Electric enables individual mobility from the age of 151 - • Without compromise: New generation of Combo Electric, Vivaro Electric and Movano Electric light commercial vehicles - • Clear electrification strategy: New Frontera Electric to arrive later this year - - - � R�sselsheim.� Anyone...

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The Board of Pirelli & C. S.P.A. Has Approved Results to 31 December 2023

2023 results above targets: revenues 6.65 billion euro, adjusted ebit 1 billion euro with a margin of 15.1%, cash flow before dividends +508.9 million euro - - Net profit +13.8% to 495.9 million euro - - Proposes dividend of 0.198 euro per share, total dividend payout 198 million - - Confirmed leader in key sustainability indexes and achieved decarbonization targets two years ahead of schedule - - �Full year 2023 - Revenues: at 6,650.1 million euro (2023 targets ~6.6 billion euro), +0.5% comp...

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IIHS urges NHTSA to move quickly to require impaired driving prevention

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is urging federal regulators to pick up the pace in issuing a requirement for impaired driving prevention technology on new passenger vehicles. In 2021, Congress instructed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to issue a regulation requiring the technology. The law calls on NHTSA to issue the final regulation this year, with the requirement to take effect two to three years later. So far, NHTSA has issued an advance notice o...

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Just 18% of European car buyers favour Electric Vehicles, finds Bloomberg Intelligence's latest auto-buying intentions survey

European consumers continue to favour internal combustion engine (ICE) models – especially plug-in hybrids – over the battery electric vehicles (BEVs), according to Bloomberg Intelligence's (BI) second auto-buying intentions survey. Only 18% of respondents planning to buy a car in the next year said they would opt for a BEV, contrasting ambitious government targets, warns BI. Indeed, this apathy may force a watering down of pledges to ban ICE sales from 2035, it adds, especially as 68% of...

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Finland to provide ultimate WRC challenge with new-look route in 2024

Finland, known for its blisteringly fast gravel roads and stomach-churning jumps, is a jewel in the FIA World Rally Championship's crown. It formed one of the WRC's founding fixtures in 1973 and will take place from 1 – 4 August this year. - Event promoter AKK Sports has pulled out all the stops to put a fresh stamp on its 2024 route, today unveiling an action-packed itinerary comprising 20 special stages totalling 305 competitive kilometres. - WRC stars including Jari-Matti Latvala, Tee...

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Mid-range compounds for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Just a few days on from the curtain raiser in Bahrain, Formula 1 has decamped from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea for round 2, which runs from Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 March. While the distance, as the crow flies, from the Sakhir permanent track to the Jeddah street circuit is only around 1260 kilometres, the characteristics of the two tracks could not be more different. From a track with a very abrasive asphalt, where thermal degradation is particularly high and where stability under bra...

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Dodge US will introduce All-new, Next-generation Dodge Charger, Three Teasers To Be Released Ahead of Official Debut

The smoke will clear today, March 5 — that's the date Dodge US has set to electrify performance lovers around the word with the reveal of the brand's all-new, groundbreaking Dodge Charger muscle car. - The global debut of the next era of Dodge muscle can be viewed online at� dodge.com �on March 5, 2024, starting at 11 a.m. ET (18:00 p.m. CEST) WHAT:� Reveal of all-new, next-generation Dodge Charger muscle car - WHERE:� Reveal can be viewed online at� dodge.com - WHEN:� Tuesday, March 5,...

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Valeo presents Valeo Racer, a new extended reality in-car gaming experience developed with Unity, at South by Southwest 2024

At South by Southwest 2024 in Austin, Texas, Valeo, a world leader in mobility technology, will present a world first: Valeo Racer, a new extended reality in-car gaming experience for passengers developed using Unity. With Valeo Racer, every ride becomes a special and fun experience, be it for a short commute or a longer journey. The game integrates the vehicle's real surroundings, including buildings, roads and traffic, offering unique experiences and challenges every time.� Valeo Racer...

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Kia announces February 2024 global sales results -

- - • February 2024 global sales of 242,656 units, down 4.6% Y/y - • Outside of Korea, Kia sold 198,348 units, down 2.8% Y/y - • Kia SUVs led the company's sales, including Sportage and Seltos models - • The company aims to bolster its initiatives further and achieve sustainable growth through its global EV leadership - - - Kia Corporation today announced total global sales of 242,656 units in February 2024, a 4.6 percent decrease year over year. Excluding special purpose vehicles,...

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Pirelli to Qatar for its racing debut in Moto2™ and Moto3™

Over the weekend, the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar will host the first Grand Prix of the 75th season of the blue riband series in motorcycle racing, which will see the racing debut of Pirelli as the official and exclusive supplier of tyres for the Moto2™ and Moto3™ classes. Pirelli will make its range of DIABLO™ Superbike slick and DIABLO™ Rain wet tyres available to both classes, in line with its philosophy "We sell what we race, we race what we sell" which envisages t...

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Brembo Presents the 2024 World Motorcycle Championship

Brembo will supply customized braking systems also in 2024 to all 22 riders taking part in the forthcoming 23rd MotoGP Championship, a class introduced in 2002 to replace the prestigious 500. The 11 teams have decided once again to rely on the high performance, reliability and safety guaranteed by Brembo parts. These include brake calipers, carbon discs, brake master cylinders, clutch pumps and pads. For the 2024 season, Brembo's wide range of technical solutions will allow each rider to...

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Press Kit: Opel Corsa Hybrid and Opel Grandland Hybrid

- - • Electrified: 21 kW electric motor, new petrol engines, dual clutch transmission - • Hybrid advantage: CO2 emissions and consumption down, purely electric at low speeds - • Optimal coordination: Seamless operation of petrol engine and electric motor - • At a glance: Practical hybrid information in driver information display - - - Opel is now offering hybrids with 48-volt technology for the first time. Both the small car bestseller Opel Corsa and the top-of-the-line Opel Grandla...

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Piaggio Group: 2023 Draft Financial Statements

Piaggio Group CEO Michele Colaninno: “With each quarter the global macroeconomic scenario is becoming more difficult to interpret and very unstable, and this situation will continue through the current year. That said, 2023 was characterised by consolidation in Europe and the USA, a slowdown in Asia and a healthy recovery in India. Against this background, the Piaggio Group closed the year with a record Net Profit of 91.1 million euro, its best result ever. Our investments in new produc...

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Freedom of Mobility Forum Gathers Experts with Divergent Views to Debate Future of Mobility

- - • Scheduled for April 3, 2024, the second annual live debate encourages discussion on how the planet will accommodate the mobility needs of eight billion people in the coming decades - • International panel of five experts selected to fiercely defend their views on the topic leveraging their various disciplines: society, tech & AI, environment, economy, and business - • To register for the live digital debate, visit:� freedomofmobilityforum.org - - - Conceived by Stellantis as an open...

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Leader Appoints Professional Sales and Service as Its Exclusive Dealer for Several States Across the West

Leader Emergency Vehicles (LEV), part of REV Group and a manufacturer of premium fit and finish Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 ambulances, and mobile clinics, announces that Professional Sales and Service (PSS) will represent Leader in California and across much of the western United States. “PSS has decades of experience serving EMS providers with excellent sales and service for top-of-the-line emergency vehicles,” said Irina Hot, general manager, Leader Emergency Vehicles. “This partnership wil...

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BMW M Motorsport and LEGO® celebrate passion for racing with a new model set

With a new season in motor sport just around the corner,the collaboration between BMW�M Motorsport and toymaker LEGO® has produced a new Speed Champions set that is destined to capture the imagination. The new arrival will fuel excitement among younger motor sport fans from nine years of age, as well as laying on an authentic build-and-play experience for more mature collectors. With 676�pieces in total, this detailed set enables builders to recreate not one but two current competition ra...

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Free2move | SHARE NOW and billiger-mietwagen.de announce Europe-wide integration

- - • Free2move | SHARE NOW's cars can now be booked via the app of FLOYT Mobility / billiger-mietwagen.de - • Customers can now access Europe-wide Free2move | SHARE NOW offers - • Partnership serves as a further step towards redesigning urban mobility - - - Free2move | SHARE NOW, Europe's leading provider of free-floating car sharing, is proud to announce its new partnership with billiger-mietwagen.de, Germany's largest price comparison portal for rental cars. The partnership involves comp...

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All-New F-150 Lightning EV Demonstrator to Summit Pikes Peak in 2024

Ford Performance returns to America's Mountain for the 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb brought to you by Gran Turismo.� This year, Ford will bring an all-new Ford F-150 Lightning electric vehicle demonstrator truck to Colorado Springs, Colorado, as competitor No. 150. It follows the electric SuperVan, which ascended Pikes Peak in 2023.� Qualifying days run from June 18-20 and the Hill Climb takes place June 23. Ford at 2024 Pikes Peak...

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Inclusive Trains: a project promoted by the Alstom Foundation, Alstom, JUAN XXIII FOUNDATION and OUIGO to improve employability of people with intellectual disabilities

- - • A pioneering initiative to promote the employability of people in situation of psychosocial vulnerability through training and internships in real railway operating environment - • After 12 months of training, the trainees are currently gaining work experience on OUIGO's high-speed trains - - - The Alstom Foundation, Alstom, JUAN XXIII FOUNDATION and OUIGO have jointly developed a training and internship programme to boost employability for people with intellectual disabiliti...

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Gone with the wind

The opening weekend of the longest season in Formula 1 history saw Mercedes write the first headline. The Toto Wolff-run team had both its drivers at the top of the time sheet come the end of the second free practice session, the one that is most relevant as it was held in similar conditions to those found in tomorrow's qualifying and Saturday's race. Quickest was Lewis Hamilton (1:30.374) while team-mate George Russell was just 206 thousandths of a second slower. Behind the Mercedes duo c...

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A legend deserves to be celebrated. Alfa Romeo launches “33 Stradale Day”

- - • Alfa Romeo launches “33 Stradale Day,” especially to celebrate the “33.” An iconic number, an extraordinary car, a story of automotive passion: all this will naturally be fitted into the brand's schedule of celebrations. - • Since the launch of the 33 Stradale project, this 'double digit' has taken on a crucial and highly symbolic role. In one sense more than any other: in 2023, the brand's global commercial growth was 33% compared with 2022. - • For the first celebration, to be h...

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Pirelli's Motorsport Fsc™-Certified Tyres (Forest Stewardship Council™) Make Their Debut in Formula 1®

Pirelli is the first company to produce a complete range of FSC™ (Forest Stewardship Council™ ) - certified tyres1 for motorsport. Starting from this year, all the tyres used in the FIA Formula One World Championship™ will be marked with the FSC logo. This certifies that all the natural rubber2 within the tyre complies with stringent environmental and social criteria required by the FSC, the world-leading non-governmental organisation for sustainable forestry. This certification, annou...

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Driving Pleasure up, Emissions Down: The New Grandland Hybrid

- - • Electrified, efficient, practical: Top-of-the-Line Opel SUV with 48-volt technology for first time - • Optimal coordination: Combination of new petrol engine and electric motor cuts consumption by around 15 per cent - • Perfect also for urban environment: Pure electric driving at low speeds in the city - • Attractive entry-level price: New Grandland Hybrid from €36,120 (RRP including VAT in Germany) - - - Powerful, stylish and highly dynamic – the Opel Grandland is suitable as...

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