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Stellantis Adapts Top Executive Team to Lead Company Through Increasingly Challenging External Environment

After more than two years of successful implementation of its organization, Stellantis today announced Top Executive Team changes, effective July 1, 2023. The appointments maintain the Company's matrix organization consisting of regions, brands, and functions, as it has proved effective given the record financial results achieved since the creation of Stellantis in early 2021. - - “These changes demonstrate that the diversity of talent and experience inside Stellantis' Top Executive Team ma...

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 & “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts“ celebrates newest Autobot

The new “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts“film will come to cinemas worldwide in early June. One of the film's main characters, the Autobot “Mirage”, is a Porsche – an historic 911 Carrera RS 3.8, to be precise. Starting in June, returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts“will take audiences on a '90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – to j...

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JNTO, Mazda Motor Corporation, and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Jointly Holding "Japan. Endless Discovery." Exhibit on Centenary of Le Mans 24 Hours Race

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) unveiled today the "Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition" concept vehicle at the "Japan. Endless Discovery." joint exhibit being held by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda), and TGR at the Manufacturers' Village of the centenary of the Le Mans 24 Hours (Le Mans) in France. The new concept vehicle pays tribute to the fabled Le Mans race. "Japan. Endless Discovery." is a JNTO initiative carried out with Mazda, which, i...

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Kia continues to strengthen design capabilities by announcing John Buckingham as Head of Kia Next Design Exterior Group following the recent appointment of VP Teck Koun Kim, Head of Kia Next Design Group

- - • Buckingham, who will report to VP Teck Koun Kim, to lead the exterior design for Kia's forthcoming models - • Announcement further bolsters Kia's future mobility design capabilities following the appointment of VP Kim as Head of Kia Next Design Group in January this year - • Kia's 'Opposities United' design philosophy sets out a bold ambition to lead the way in future mobility and aligns a progressive approach to form and function - • Buckingham, who started in his new role on J...

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BMW Motorrad presents the M 1000 XR prototype.

"With the M 1000 XR prototype, we are providing a first preview of the third M model at BMW Motorrad in our anniversary year. We have developed the M 1000 XR, M XR for short, based on the current S 1000 XR, S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR, as a long distance sports bike with high long-range capability and supersports riding dynamics for the road as well as the race track." Dominik Blass, Product Manager. ï¿½ BMWï¿½Mï¿½1000ï¿½XR: The long distance sports bike meets the highest demands for riding on count...

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The Future of Food Rescue? Replate Announces an Exciting New Partnership…

With all the hype surrounding autonomous vehicles and A.I. technology, Replate conjured up a new opportunity: driverless, all-electric food rescue. The possibilities were endless…so we jumped on it! Today, Replate announces a national partnership with Cruise, a leading autonomous vehicle company based in San Francisco, as part of the Cruise for Good program. Cruise's all-electric fleet will integrate with Replate's existing national network of food recovery partnerships to recover surp...

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As it celebrates its 100-year association with Le Mans, Michelin reasserts its belief in motorsport as a unique accelerator of sustainable innovation

- - • A new active #WeRaceForChange campaign - • With simulator technology such a key contributor to taking mobility forward, Michelin has boosted its digital capacity with the acquisition of Canopy Simulation - - - This month sees Michelin, the ACO (Automobile Club de l'Ouest) and its partners come together to celebrate the centenary of the Le Mans 24 Hours, the world's toughest and most prestigious motor race. The French firm is marking this landmark occasion with a review of the many in...

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Stellantis and Galloo to Form Joint Venture for End-of-life Vehicle Recycling

Stellantis N.V. and leading metals recycler Galloo ï¿½today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into exclusive negotiations to form a joint venture focused on end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling as part of the automaker's continued commitment to build its circular-economy activities. The Stellantis-Galloo joint venture will work with selected authorized treatment facilities to collect ELVs from the last owner, enabling the recovering of parts for reuse, rema...

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Lexus Celebrates the World Premiere of the All-New LBX

- - • Segment-defying compact that offers fulfilment for discerning customers through new value proposition - • Thoroughly honed vehicle dynamics achieve an enticing driving experience where driver and car become one - • Proportions rooted in functional essence and dynamic performance, with a design that exudes refinement and a strong presence beyond its segment - • Five unique design themes tailored to diverse lifestyles and the custom "Bespoke Build" program for uniquely personal vehicle - •...

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Consumer Alert: Important Lincoln “Park Outside” Recall for Fire Risk

Lincoln has issued a new recall for 142,734 model year 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles due to a risk of fire. Owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall has been remedied.ï¿½ On these vehicles, the battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving. As of May 15, 2023, the company was aware of 19 potentially related reports of under-hood fires, including 11 insta...

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Historic Le Mans awaits TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

After five consecutive victories since 2018, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing targets a double hat-trick of wins against a 62-car field, including 16 Hypercars from other legendary marques such as Cadillac, Ferrari, Peugeot and Porsche. Only two other manufacturers have won for six straight years at Le Mans; Ferrari from 1960 to 1965 and Porsche from 1981 to 1987. - - This year's race is more prestigious than ever, with 300,000 fans expected for the 100th anniversary edition of an event which began back...

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Defender Reveals Unique Defender 110 to Showcase Rugby World Cup Trophy on Countdown Tour

- - • Defender is a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup France 2023 and Official Vehicle Partner for the tournament - • Rugby World Cup 2023 Trophy Car will display the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup on a Tour around France - • Bespoke Defender features an illuminated trophy cabinet, with state-of-the-art technology to control temperature and lighting to ensure the Webb Ellis Cup is always visible - - - Bespoke Defender features an illuminated trophy cabinet, with state-of-the-art technology t...

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BMW thrills in Cannes with Hollywood action and a sustainable marine experience.

More than 200 fully electric vehicles, a spectacular short film featuring Hollywood stars and a revolutionary marine experience: in its second year as Official Partner of the Cannes Film Festival, BMW majored on sustainable luxury, electrifying action and progressive mobility on water. The shuttle service on the transfer routes around the Palais des Festivals et des Congrï¿½s gave the international guests, festival participants and VIPs the opportunity to experience locally emission-free pr...

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Subaru Shares Warmth, Love and Relief with Patients Facing Cancer

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will renew its partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) during Subaru Loves to Care® month in June. Now in its eighth consecutive year, the partnership reflects the commitment of the automaker and its nationwide network of retailers to supporting families and children impacted by blood cancer. - ï¿½ - This June, over 600 Subaru retailers will provide warm blankets and handwritten messages of hope to patients facing cancer. Additiona...

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Stellantis Announces Design Leadership Changes

Stellantis today announced the following appointments within the product design office executive leadership team, effective immediately.ï¿½ï¿½ Vince Galante, Vice President - Jeep® Exterior Designï¿½ - Vince Galante is appointed vice president of Jeep exterior design reporting to Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles. Galante will be responsible for all exterior design activities for the Jeep and Wagoneer by Jeep vehicle lineups.ï¿½ï¿½ Since joining the company in 2005, Galante has held a variety of...

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Bentley Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in Historic Armenian Capital of Yerevan

Bentley Yerevan has celebrated its fifth anniversary of the luxury British marque's presence in Armenia by hosting a special celebratory event held at a luxurious location in the centre of the country's historic capital city. - - Bentley Yerevan first opened its doors to customers in 2018 and has established itself as a focal point for automotive excellence in Armenia. The team has been working hard to spread the passion for craftsmanship and the sought-after luxury approach of Bentley in t...

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A new rally in Corsica for the Clio Trophy France Terre

The Corsican special stages have long played host to the French round of the World Rally Championship, but now they're back on the national scene with an event based in Alï¿½ria. While those accustomed to historic rallies are familiar with the tarmac roads of Alï¿½ria, for the vast majority of competitors, the gravel tracks will be a new experience. They will therefore have to start from scratch before analysing the videos provided by the organisers and honing their notebooks during the recce...

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Uber is reviving the business traveler experience

In 2014, Uber for Business brought the magic of Uber to businesses and their employees, for the first time. What started as a novel concept to harness the power of rideshare as a turnkey solution for businesses, has since scaled to more than 170,000 customers across 70+ countries. Uber for Business has emerged as a core unit within Uber's portfolio. In fact, in Q1, we saw significant growth in the overall business-to-business segment with 40% year-over-year growth.ï¿½ Our offerings, built o...

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Harman Kardon and Volkswagen collaborate on the brand-new all-electric ID.7, offering drivers and passengers a new level of exhilaration

HARMAN, an automotive electronics technology company and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on designing automotive grade consumer experiences, announces a new chapter in its ongoing partnership with Volkswagen. Building on years of fruitful collaboration in vehicles such as the Golf, the Passat and the Tiguan, Volkswagen is releasing its first all-electric limousine for Europe, the ID.7, featuring a cutting-edge Harman Kardon sound system which combines advanced technolo...

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The Mack® MD Electric Model is Now Eligible for the California HVIP Program

Mack Trucks announced today that the recently introduced Mack® MD Electric model is approved to be a part of California's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). HVIP can help accelerate the commercialization of zero-emission trucks by offering point-of-sale vouchers to increase the affordability of advanced technologies. The MD Electric is the second Mack model to be a part of the program. The first is the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle, which became eli...

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BMW Motorrad with award-winning brand room.

The Brand & Customer Institute at the BMW Welt in Munich is unique in the automotive industry. Here, employees and selected partners alike are given the opportunity to immerse themselves in the brands of the BMW Group. In addition to BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, BMW Motorrad has also had its own brand room at the BMW Group Brand & Customer Institute since January 2022. Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design and iF DESIGN AWARD Brand Architecture. The BMW Motorrad brand r...

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Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced, effective July 1, 2023, Shinichi Yasui, executive vice president, Toyota Motor North America, Research & Development, will be appointed Chief Project Leader, Hydrogen Factory at Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC). TMC's Hydrogen Factory is a newly established organization dedicated to accelerating customer-focused product development and production of fuel cells and hydrogen-related products. The goal is to align business strategy, developmen...

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Subaru of America Donates Vehicles for Navra Emergency Responder Rescue Training Competition

This week, Subaru of America, Inc. donated dozens of vehicles to the North American Vehicle Rescue Association (NAVRA) for their three-day rescue workshop session and competition, benefitting the training of emergency responders and offering a second life to pre-production cars that would have otherwise been crushed. - ï¿½ - NAVRA provides education and training for firefighters, first responders, paramedics, nurses, physicians, manufacturers, and other related groups. The event took place f...

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BTCC: Goodyear selects hard tyre for super fast Thruxton

The 2023 British Touring Car Championship heads to Thruxton for rounds 10, 11 and 12 of the season on 3rd-4th June, where Goodyear will bring the hardest tyre compound available for the most demanding circuit on the calendar. Following the success of all three compounds being used at Snetterton two weeks ago which added a layer of strategy that delivered three thrilling races. Thruxton poses a very different challenge for drivers and teams. Here, drivers will achieve the highest average s...

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Stellantis Electrification Transition in Full Swing With First ACC Battery Gigafactory Inaugurated in France

- - • First Automotive Cells Company (ACC) gigafactory in the Hauts-de-France region to scale up production of high-performance batteries - • ACC was founded by Stellantis and TotalEnergies/Saft in 2020; Mercedes-Benz became partner in 2022 - • Stellantis leverages all available battery technologies to enable clean, safe and affordable mobility as it reaches 75 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) by end of decade - • Battery Training Center of Douvrin established to foster upskilling and reskill...

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SEMA Announces Board Election Results

SEMA members have elected Melanie White, President of Hellwig Products, and Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec, to lead the association over the next several years as key members of the 2023-2024 SEMA Board of Directors. White was voted incoming chair and fills the position held for the past two years by Kyle Fickler (ProCharger), who will begin his term as chairman in July when James Lawrence (Power Automedia) concludes his term in that position. White's current seat on the Board will be fi...

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Mobility for All: Toyota West Virginia Increases Mobility Access Across Region

Toyota West Virginia put the automaker's mission in motion today as they announce three donations to improve mobility: Good News Mountaineer Garage, Putnam County Aging Program and Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority. “Toyota strives to raise the quality and availability of mobility and to alleviate transportation burdens for those most vulnerable in our area,” said David Rosier, Toyota West Virginia president. “Today's announcement is another step ï¿½toward helping our communi...

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The Official Unveiling: Bugatti Residences by Binghatti

Bugatti Residences by Binghatti – the first-ever Bugatti Residences in the world – is located in the prime area of the Business Bay in Dubai. The collaboration between the two revered brands aims to depict synergies that achieve unparalleled excellence. Drawing upon the rich and diverse creative heritage of both brands, the Bugatti and Binghatti collaboration project has at its nucleus a meticulously designed structure featuring a distinctive faï¿½ade complemented by intricately designed int...

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Porsche Asia Pacific and Puma reveal sneaker collaboration

Porsche Thailand and Puma have released a batch of limited-edition sneakers as part of 'Dreams in Colours', a celebration of three decades of enduring Porsche passion in Thailand. Alongside the collaboration, Porsche has partnered with pioneering global music and media company 88rising to run a #Dreamsincolours TikTok competition, which aims to empower aspiring Thai artists to achieve their d The kaleidoscopic sneaker collection has been designed to complement the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS...

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Announces New Regional Director for Greater China

As one of the world's leading luxury markets, China is of crucial strategic significance for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Known for its young and eclectic luxury clientele, China is expected to become the marque's largest market in the next few years. - - Anthony Zhao has extensive knowledge and experience in China, particularly in the South of the country, which is renowned as a global hub for luxury. Anthony has a deep understanding of the region and the ultra-high-net-worth Chinese luxury con...

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Porsche presents two new eBike models

Porsche is expanding its eBike range with two new models. Based on the existing portfolio, two new models have been created in collaboration with eBike specialist Rotwild that will get hearts racing both on asphalt and on the trail.ï¿½ This spring, two new models of the successful Porsche eBike range will enter the race: the Porsche eBike Cross Performance for the highest demands on chassis performance and braking power, and the Porsche eBike Cross Performance EXC in six original Porsche ve...

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Borg-Warner Trophy® Awarded to 2023 Indianapolis 500 Winner Josef Newgarden

After crossing the finish line at the 2023 Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in the fourth closest finish in Indy 500 history, Josef Newgarden was crowned the winner of the 107th Indianapolis 500 and awarded the Borg-Warner Trophy® by BorgWarner President and CEO, Frï¿½dï¿½ric Lissalde. Newgarden raced for Team Penske, leading only 5 out of 200 total laps, at an average speed of 168.193 mph. Newgarden crossed the finish line 0.974 seconds in front of defending Indy 500...

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DTM: BMW M Motorsport teams miss out on top positions at season-opener at Oschersleben.

The BMW M Motorsport teams made a bumpy start to their title defence. At the opening event of the DTM season at Oschersleben (GER), the BMW M4 GT3 proved unable to join the battle for the top positions. At its home race, Schubert Motorsport recorded the best results for BMW M Motorsport, with fifth place for Renï¿½ Rast (GER) on Saturday and eleventh for reigning DTM champion Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) on Sunday. The race weekend featured van der Linde receiving the keys to a BMW M4 DTM Ch...

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ABT Sportsline strongest Audi team at DTM season opener

ABT Sportsline was by far the strongest Audi team at the DTM season opener at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. Ricardo Feller collected valuable points in both races with the ABT Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II, finishing fourth and seventh. After scoring sixth place on Saturday, his teammate Kelvin van der Linde was also running in the points on Sunday before a technical issue ended his race prematurely. As expected, the DTM presented itself with an extremely high level of performance at the st...

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General Motors and POSCO Future M Welcome Quï¿½bec and Canada Government Support For Bï¿½cancour CAM Project to Develop the EV Battery Supply Chain in North America

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and POSCO Future M today welcomed the announcements by Quï¿½bec Premier Franï¿½ois Legault and federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Franï¿½ois-Philippe Champagne of financial support for development of a Cathode Active Material (CAM) processing facility. The Ultium CAM facility is a joint venture between GM and POSCO Future M, located in Bï¿½cancour, Quï¿½bec.ï¿½ The project was first announced in March 2022 to supply General Motors' fast expanding batt...

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The first electric Scania truck in Singapore

The truck acquired by Jasico Express Services, a local transport and freight-forwarding company – was officially handed over and launched at the premises of global logistics company, DB Schenker. As DB Schenker's transport partner since 1993, Jasico Express Services will deploy the new truck exclusively to support DB Schenker's operations in Singapore. “We congratulate both companies to be the first movers in the logistics sector to make the transition to the Scania battery-electric truc...

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Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution to Establish Battery Cell Manufacturing Joint Venture in the U.S.

- - • The new battery cell JV will be located in Bryan County, Savannah, Georgia where Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is currently being built - • Total investment amount of over USD 4.3 billion; HMG and LGES to take a 50 percent stake respectively - • JV's battery production aimed to start at the end of 2025 with an annual production capacity of 30 GWh, capable of supporting the production of 300,000 EVs - • Building the second battery manufacturing JV, the Group and LGES...

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Steering technology of the future: HELLA supplies sensor technology for all-electric steer-by-wire systems

HELLA, the automotive supplier operating under the overarching umbrella brand FORVIA, has received several significant customer orders for the latest generation of steering sensors. This is an essential key technology with which HELLA is significantly advancing the development of steer-by-wire systems. Series production for various well-known customers is expected to start in 2025 at HELLA's electronics plants in Recklinghausen (Germany) and Xiamen (China). Development takes place at the c...

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Porsche and world-record-holder Sebastian Steudtner present jointly developed surfboard

Together with Porsche technology subsidiary Porsche Engineering, current big-wave world record holder Sebastian Steudtner has spent the past two years scientifically analysing and significantly optimising his surfboard. Now the board, dubbed the “Caï¿½ador RS”, has been presented to the public for the first time in Cascais, Portugal. Sebastian Steudtner is the current world record holder in big-wave surfing with a wave height of 26.21 metres. With enhanced equipment, he wants to go even big...

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New BMW 5 Series launches with AirConsole gaming platform.

The BMW Group is partnering with the gaming platform AirConsole to bring a unique kind of in-car gaming to the road for the first time in the new BMW 5 Series. It allows the driver and passengers to play so-called casual games while the vehicle is stationary as a way of passing time while waiting for the vehicle to charge, for example. In addition to the new BMW 5 Series, the AirConsole app will be successively offered in other BMW vehicles*. Exclusively for the launch of the new BMW 5 Ser...

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Reclaimed Kentucky Coal Mine Sees the Sun Shining on New Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Toyota

The sun will power more of Toyota Motor North America Inc.'s (Toyota's) operations thanks to a new power purchase agreement with Savion. Today, Toyota announced that it has agreed to offtake 100-megawatts (MW) of the electricity generated as part of renewable energy company Savion's Martin County Solar Project through a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA). The project is converting the former Martiki Coal Mine, a brownfield site in Martin County, on the border of Kentucky and West Vir...

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Bentley Motors Appoints Robin Page as New Director of Design

Bentley Motors today announces the appointment of Robin Page as the new Director of Design, commencing 1 September 2023. Page has over 30 years' experience in automotive design, most recently holding a number of roles in the Volvo Car Group. This included Volvo Head of Global Design and UX where he was instrumental in creating the design language for Volvo's electric future. Before his time at Volvo, Page was Head of Interior Design for Bentley between 2001 and 2013, where achievements i...

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Introducing Bonhams|Cars

Global auction house Bonhams, announces Bonhams|Cars – a rebrand of its international motoring department, complete with a dedicated website which is live now at BonhamsCars.com. In addition to a brand-new platform, the rebrand introduces two additional major changes to the department, namely: Introduction of Private Sales and Rebrand of THE MARKET to Bonhams|Cars Online. "With three decades as the premier automotive auction house, we will continue to present prestigious live auction...

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Bentley's Oldest Retailer Collaborates with Huntsman for Savile Row Concours

Bentley Motors is proud to be attending the Savile Row Concours with two limited editions from Mulliner. These bespoke and handcrafted editions have been created through collaboration with Jack Barclay - Bentley's oldest retailer - and renowned Savile Row tailor, Huntsman. The Savile Row Concours celebrates the heritage and history of the prestigious London address, and its relationship with the automotive world. Every Huntsman Edition car comes with a bespoke Huntsman jacket for the owner...

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AMF1 Team to enter works partnership with Honda from 2026

AMF1 Team has today announced it is entering into a works partnership with Honda from 2026. The Japanese manufacturer will supply power units to the team from the 2026 season, which are compliant with the new F1 power unit regulations that will come into force that year. The new regulations will see a significant increase in the deployment of electrical power and the use of 100 per cent sustainable fuel supplied by AMF1 Team strategic partner Aramco. Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman...

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Hyundai and Kia Renew FIFA Partnerships through 2030, Boston Dynamics and Supernal to Show Future Mobility Solutions

- - • Hyundai Motor Group affiliates Hyundai and Kia to continue as FIFA's official mobility partners, providing transportation, autonomous driving technologies and future mobility services at global events and tournaments - • Renewed partnerships to cover a wide range of competitions, including FIFA Women's World Cup 2023TM and FIFA World Cup 2026TM among others - • Group subsidiaries Boston Dynamics and Supernal to join the agreement, providing exciting opportunities for the future mobil...

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Stellantis Announces New Executive to Lead Fiat Brand in North America

Stellantis North America today announced that Aamir Ahmed will lead the Fiat brand in North America, effective immediately. In this position, Ahmed is responsible for leading the Fiat brand team in North America, providing cool mobility solutions for all. He has achieved progressive responsibilities in his career, with extensive experience and a deep understanding of the customer and their technology needs, benefiting the eco-friendly and stylish Fiat brand, pioneering a unique consumer e...

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Henkel launches a new injectable thermally conductive adhesive for EV battery systems

As a global leader in automotive adhesives, sealants, thermal materials and functional coatings, Henkel Adhesive Technologies is dedicated to help solve the challenges of OEMs and battery manufacturers to accelerate the transition toward zero-emission mobility. Therefore, Henkel has extended its broad portfolio of solutions for EV battery systems with a first-of-its-kind injectable thermally conductive adhesive. The new adhesive – Loctite TLB 9300 APSi – provides both structural bonding, a...

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Subaru Earns Eight Spots on Iihs and Consumer Reports 2023 Teen Driver Vehicle Recommendaton List

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that eight Subaru models have been recommended by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety and Consumer Reports as Top Choices for both used and new vehicles for teen drivers. - - Families looking for a safe, practical set of wheels for a recent high school graduate or other young driver can choose among 46 used vehicles and 16 new ones on this year's teen vehicle list from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports (CR). - ...

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- DTM: Mission title defense for Sheldon van der Linde and Schubert Motorsport begins at Oschersleben.

Action begins on Thursday with a test day, allowing drivers and teams to adjust their cars to the track. Schubert Motorsport is naturally familiar with their home circuit, especially from their time in the ADAC GT Masters. Like van der Linde, his teammate Renï¿½ Rast (GER) will also compete in a DTM race at Oschersleben for the first time, despite all his experience – and it will also be his first race as a BMW M works driver behind the wheel of the BMW M4 GT3. Only Marco Wittmann (GER), who...

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General Motors Announces $ 3 Million in Grants to Nonprofits

This week, General Motors announced charitable investments in the communities surrounding its U.S. manufacturing facilities, providing grants to 157 nonprofit organizations totaling $ 3 million. The grants were provided through GM's Community Impact Grants program, which was created in 2010 to empower local GM leaders and employees to direct funding toward nonprofit organizations addressing local issues facing their communities. “Across the U.S., in the communities where our people work a...

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Introducing the Aston Martin DB12: The world's first Super Tourer

- - • DB12 heralds a new era for Aston Martin as the first of its next generation sportscars - • Bold new DB12 delivers a quantum shift and sets the benchmark for performance, ultra-luxury and style - • The bold and assertive exterior design of the new DB12 is the perfect expression of power and potency - • Best-in-class power output of 680PS/800Nm from 4.0 V8 Twin-Turbo engine elevates the level of driving excitement to a new standard - • Huge breadth of capability fuses thrilling dynamics wi...

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Bentley Motors X Dezeen Launch Global Competition to Explore the Future of Luxury Retail

- - • Bentley Motors to work alongside Dezeen to invite a global exploration of the best forward-thinking ideas on the future of Luxury Retail - • Open to architects and designers encompassing digital and physical forms across luxury sectors - • Cements and compliments Bentley's passion for the world of design interiors and architecture and its growing Bentley Residences and Bentley Home commitments - • The Future of Luxury Retail award is designed to support and discover talent and ch...

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Subaru Motorsports USA Win Oregon Trail Rally

Subaru Motorsports USA driver Brandon Semenuk and co-driver Keaton Williams continued their winning streak in the 2023 American Rally Association (ARA) championship with a fourth win for the season at the Oregon Trail Rally. The team led from start to finish, taking wins on each of the rally's 19 stages. - - The action started with two very well-attended Friday evening stages at Portland International Raceway, where several thousand spectators watched as Semenuk and Williams jumped out to a...

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The owner of the millionth Renault Trafic made in Sandouville is Dutch

After building the Trafic I in France (Creil) then the Trafic II in Spain (Barcelona) and the United Kingdom (Luton), Renault decided in 2010 to produce the Trafic III back in France – in Sandouville this time – starting in 2014. The Sandouville plant opened in 1964, manufactured most of Renault's high-end models over the following 50ï¿½years, specialised in this LCV in 2014 and delivered its millionth Renault Trafic, to a Dutch customer, on 23ï¿½Mayï¿½2023. Renault Trafic is exclusively made...

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Toyota North America Recognized in The Civic 50 As A Top Community-Minded Company in the U.S.

Toyota North America* has been named a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50, the annual survey from Points of Light to recognize the top community-minded companies in the United States. This marks the first year both Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) collectively ranked in The Civic 50 as a unified submission. Previously, TFS earned a spot on the list for seven consecutive years. “With our continued efforts to streamline our community-focused efforts as One T...

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2023 Porsche European Open: Porsche supports Ukraine aid with 'Birdies for Charity'

Social responsibility and societal commitment have always been incredibly important to Porsche. Against this background, the title sponsor of the Porsche European Open is extending its extensive social commitments and will inaugurate the 'Birdies for Charity' fundraiser during the tournament played on the Green Eagle Golf Courses' Porsche Nord Course from 1 to 4 June 2023. Along the lines of the long-established Aces for Charity at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix or the Racing for Charity fu...

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Automobili Lamborghini supports "Un aiuto per l'Emilia-Romagna" through the donation of 1 million Euros

Automobili Lamborghini supports the people affected by the flooding in Emilia-Romagna, with a donation of 1 million Euros. The company has responded to the terrible events devastating the region in recent days by joining "Un aiuto per l'Emilia-Romagna," the fundraiser promoted by the Agency for Territorial Security and Civil Protection. The funds will be donated, with the coordination of local authorities, to support affected communities, with a special focus on environmental recovery pro...

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BMW Model Updates for Summer 2023

BMW will continue to broaden its electrified product portfolio with the introduction of several new models in the summer of 2023. The successful i4 lineup will expand to include the 396-horsepower, all-wheel drive i4 xDrive40. The groundbreaking seventh generation 7 Series will offer two new electrified variants – the 483-horsepower 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid and the single-motor, rear-wheel drive i7 eDrive50 – while the 6-cylinder 740i can now be ordered with xDrive intelligent all-wheel...

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24 Hours of Nurburgring, Pirelli Partner of Top Teams and Manufacturers

Some of the leading racing teams have chosen the P zero range for the challenge of the "Green Hell"“P lunga” supplies the latest generation of tyres to Dinamic's Porsche and Dï¿½rr's Aston Martin. Collaborations also with BMW and HRT and Snitzeralm's MercedesBraga: "For us it is an opportunity to validate new solutions to be proposed in GT racing". Pirelli is returning to the Nurburgring - one of the tracks most frequently used by the Milan-based company as a testing ground for tyre develop...

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Workforce of Bentley's Excellence Centre for Honey Production Reaches One Million Bees

To celebrate World Bee Day, Bentley is pleased to announce the expansion of the Excellence Centre for Honey Production in Crewe, increasing the colony size of the famous 'Bentley Bees' from 600,000 to over 1 million through the installation of seven new bee hives. - - As part of the company's Beyond100 strategy, Bentley is focusing on making its historic Crewe campus even more environmentally friendly as the company aims towards becoming the leaders in sustainable luxury mobility. In a furt...

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Geely Holding Increases Equity Stake in Aston Martin Lagonda to circa 17%

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), China's largest privately-owned automotive technology group, today announced that it has increased its shareholding in Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (Aston Martin) to circa 17% as part of a new relationship agreement with the ultra-luxury British performance brand. Geely Holding will become the third largest shareholder in the iconic automotive company, the terms of which were announced by Aston Martin in a statement to the London S...

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Ferrari supports the floods-affected local community

Ferrari donates 1 million Euros to the Emilia-Romagna Region's Agency for Territorial Safety and Civil Protection, joining the regional fundraising campaign. The funds will be used, with the coordination of the territorial authorities, to help the local population affected by the recent flooding, with a particular focus on projects for environmental recovery and the management of hydrogeological instability. "In times of difficulty, Ferrari has always stood by its community," said Ferrar...

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Roland-Garros 2023, Renault brand steps up to the net

- - • Renault has been a premium partner to the French Open sinceï¿½2022 - • For this year's tournament, the Renaultï¿½5 Prototype has been kitted out in a metallic satin-white finishï¿½– the first in a special Roland-Garros series of the future all-electric Renaultï¿½5 - • Renault is providing a fleet of 185ï¿½vehicles, including 90ï¿½of the Mï¿½gane E-Tech Electric, 30ï¿½of the Austral E-Tech full hybrid and 20 All-new Espace E-Tech full hybrid to transport players and officials - • Fans and guests will al...

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The pure essence of motorsport: The MINI John Cooper Works in the limited 1to6 Edition.

The performance-enhanced MINI John Cooper Works models have always been the brand's top athletes and maximize that brand-typical go-kart feeling. The MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition (combined fuel consumption: 7.1 — 6.8 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 162 — 156 g/km in accordance with WLTP), limited to 999 units worldwide, accentuates the powerful sportiness of the drivetrain in a particularly authentic way. “The MINI John Cooper Works models have their roots in motorsport. With the...

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GAC Motor Announces Rm 60 Million Ckd Project in Malaysia

On May 11th, GAC MOTOR announced the launch of the CKD project in partnership with WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), the sole and exclusive distributor of GAC vehicles in Malaysia. The project, which will receive an investment of over RM 60 million, is part of GAC MOTOR and WTCA's long-term strategy to support and expand its presence in the Malaysian market. Part of the investment will be used to upgrade production lines and facilities to commence the assembly of GAC vehicles in Malaysia...

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On 20th anniversary of Chinese joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive, BMW Group announces local production of NEUE KLASSE in China from 2026

- - • NEUE KLASSE to be released in 2025, local production in Shenyang for China from 2026 - • BBA to invest RMB 10 billion in construction of assembly plant for sixth-generation high-voltage batteries in China - • Global production network for high-voltage batteries based on “local for local” principle - - - - To mark the 20th anniversary of the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA) joint venture, Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production...

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Toyota Racing Development and Original Grain Partner to Create the Solar Octane Collection

Original Grain, the renowned watchmaker known for its craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability, announces today a strategic collaboration with Toyota Racing Development (TRD), Toyota's longstanding factory-backed racing division, to release a new watch collection. The Solar Octane watch collection pulls its vibrant color from the TRD Pro series of trucks including the newly redesigned Toyota Sequoia and Tundra. The Solar Octane Collection is available for purchase at www.originalgr...

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Subaru Wins 2023 Gold Halo Award for Best Education Initiative in Partnership with ADOPTACLASSROOM.ORG

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that it received the 2023 Gold Halo Award for Best Education Initiative. The Halo Awards, presented by Engage for Good, acknowledge companies that have made a significant impact through cause marketing and social impact programs. - ï¿½ - Subaru was recognized for its commitment to supporting education and its partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org. Through the 2022 Subaru Loves Learning ® initiative, Subaru and 621 of its retailers helped offset...

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Xpeng Joins Forces with Top Insurers, Advocates for Smart Vehicle Insurance Support

XPENG (NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading Chinese smart EV company, has announced strategic partnerships with eight top insurance companies in China, including PICC Property and Casualty Co Ltd, Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Co of China Ltd, and China Pacific Property Insurance Co Ltd. This collaboration aims to introduce a smart insurance service program and related products, providing enhanced insurance coverage for car owners. The partnerships with leading insurers enable XP...

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World premiere at the Port de Cannes: BMW and TYDE present THE ICON.

The 76th Cannes Film Festival is underway, but one particularly spectacular world premiere on the bill will be experienced in the port area of the southern French town rather than on a cinema screen. This is where the BMW brand and boat maker TYDE are presenting THE ICON, a new kind of flagbearer for sustainable mobility on water. THE ICON is the first battery-powered marine craft of its kind and brings together locally emission-free travel with a vision of luxury that embraces pleasure. ...

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WHAT'S NEW: 2024 LC 500 Convertible

For the first time, customers can customize their own 2024 LC 500 Convertible with the new Bespoke Build option while also utilizing enhanced technology and convenience features including Lexus Interface displayed on a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen. The LC 500 Convertible also offers new color options including Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 and Copper Crest (exterior) and Dark Rose (interior). After joining the Lexus lineup in 2020, bringing an innovative soft-top design to the flagship sport...

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GO–GET 2023: Family Style

Today marks the third year of GO-GET, our annual product showcase, where we introduce new innovations that help you go anywhere and get anything effortlessly. This year, we're helping you go and get with the people you love most. Rooted in family, fun and travel, these new products and features are designed to make your life a little easier. Whether that's getting your kid to basketball practice on time while you're stuck at work or upping your gift card game with a personalized video mes...

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Safe Kids Worldwide and AAA Announce New Partnership

Safe Kids Worldwide and AAA's Auto Club Group Foundation are proud to announce a new partnership to advance equity in child passenger and bicycle safety. The overall goal of the partnership is to educate families and provide car seats, booster seats and bike helmets to those that may not have access to these safety resources. The partnership launches on May 16th in Plant City, Florida with a signature Child Passenger Safety event with Safe Kids Greater Tampa. The campaign will continue th...

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Rafale: a time-honoured name for the Renault brand's new flagship coupe SUV

Renault has unveiled the name of its future top-of-the-range coupe SUV: Rafale. Rafale completes the brand's line-up powered by E-Tech hybrid engines and built on the CMF-CD platform. Following on from the Austral 5-seater SUV and the Espace 5- or 7-seater SUV, All-new Rafale is Renault's next highlight and will boost its offensive in the D segment. The name is inspired by Renault's celebrated past in the air. You have to travel back in time to the early 20th century to see the connection...

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Top golf and a special brand experience at the 2023 Porsche European Open

The 40th staging of the long-standing tournament will present top international golf and a spectacular fan experience. To mark the brand's 75th anniversary, a special Porsche World will be awaiting visitors. Porsche is the title sponsor for the eight time this year. The 40th staging is set to meet the 75th birthday – the Porsche European Open from 1 to 4 June 2023 will offer an unforgettable live experience right on cue for the anniversary staging of the time-honoured DP World Tour tourna...

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Busy Preparation Drives Hagan's TSR Dodge Crew After Qualifying Challenges at NHRA Charlotte Event

- - • Wild ride for Matt Hagan and his Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car makes for a busy preparation for his Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) crew with the Route 66 Raceway event coming on May 19-21 - • A parachute failure at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte on April 28-30 caused Hagan to drive into the track's sand trap, hitting the safety net and damaging the Operation Healing Forces Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car chassis - • The TSR crew, led by Dickie Venables, brought out the backup...

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Lamborghini unveils the Urus Performante “Essenza SCV12” Limited Edition created by Ad Personam

Lamborghini introduces the Urus Performante [1] Special Edition, dedicated to the Essenza SCV12 and reserved exclusively for owners of the track-only hypercar produced in just 40 units. The creation of the limited-edition Super SUV was overseen by Lamborghini's Ad Personam department, allowing each Essenza SCV12 customer to uniquely configure their own example of the Urus Performante, featuring a dedicated design and racing-inspired details for maximum sportiness.ï¿½ The exclusive charact...

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Electrifying Kia EV6 Offers Make Driving Award-Winning Crossover More Affordable

- - • $ 7,5001 EV lease bonus available to well-qualified lessees that lease a new EV6 Wind RWD; $ 4,999 due at lease inception with base monthly payment of just $ 499 for 36 months - • Alternatively, Kia Finance America offers $ 3,7502 standard APR bonus cash on the purchase of a new EV6 - • Both programs set to accelerate demand for 2023's North American Utility of the Year, the EV6, and World Performance Car of the Year, the 576 horsepower EV6 GT - - - Kia America is making the awa...

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Stellantis to Acquire Equal Stake with Faurecia and Michelin in Symbio, a Leader in Zero-emission Hydrogen Mobility

The announcement is a significant step in the decarbonization of the mobility industry and illustrates Symbio's technological excellence in hydrogen fuel cell innovations. The addition of Stellantis as a shareholder will boost Symbio's development across Europe and in the U.S. “Acquiring an equal stake in Symbio will bolster our leadership position in hydrogen-powered vehicles by supporting our fuel cell van production in France, and it also serves as a perfect complement to our growin...

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Hyundai Motor and Sony Pictures Team Up for the Third Time with 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'

- - • The new animated movie to feature a flying version of Hyundai Motor's Prophecy concept EV, predecessor of the all-electric IONIQ 6 model, along with examples of the company's future mobility vision. - • Team up extends to a multi-dimensional global marketing campaign, with animated TV commercial, social media content, behind-the-scenes video and offline exhibition. - • Now in its third installment, the partnership pairs Sony Pictures' IP with Hyundai Motor's leading technologies and vi...

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Process heat – powered by electricity: CO2 reduction through power-to-heat technology.

For the first time, chassis and drive component production in Plant 02.10 at the BMW Group site in Dingolfing is operating an electrically heated ring hearth furnace. Compared with its conventional gas-powered equivalent, the latest electric furnace currently saves some 300 tonnes of CO2 a year. “The new furnace has a planned service life of over 40 years, so it's a future-focused piece of equipment that sets the course for our journey to net zero,” said Marc Sielemann, responsible for q...

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2022 US & Canada Merchant Impact Report

In a year of economic uncertainty, higher labor costs and broader inflation, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are more important to communities than ever. At Uber Eats, our merchant partners play a fundamental role not just in the success of our business, but in keeping us connected to the customers we serve. Whether it's the go-to breakfast taco place, the neighborhood florist, or the coffee shop that has great espresso and even better pastries, our team shares the same excitement...

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Toyota Research Institute Invests Over $ 100M in Collaborative Research Program with U.S. Universities

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) today announced the latest results of its collaborative research program with U.S. academic institutions. This initiative has funded $ 100M of research and generated over 1250 paper submissions since its inception in 2016, making it one of the largest collaborative research programs by an automotive company in the world. The program expanded during 2022 to include 21 university partners and 61 projects focused on energy and materials, human-centered artifici...

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FedEx Adds Electric Vehicles to Promote Sustainable Logistics in Malaysia

FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, announced the addition of electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet in Malaysia, as part of continuing efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable logistics. The first two EVs were successfully incorporated for parcel pick-up and delivery operations within the Klang Valley. The zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles contribute to reduced carbon footprint...

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GM Envolve Leverages Total Power of GM to Create a One-Stop Shop for Customers' Unique Business Needs

GM is about to begin a new era of rapid growth by giving business customers more ways to help reduce their environmental impact, streamline fleet operations and increase driver safety. GM is launching GM Envolve — a one-stop customer experience, designed with input from customers and dealers to make it easier to tap into all the products and services GM has to offer. At GM's annual Fleet Solutions Summit, Steve Carlisle, executive vice president and president, North America, revealed...

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TMF Starts Supporting the Sustainable Expansion of "Good Driver Lessons" that Leverage Knowledge and Skills Developed Through Motorsports for Safe Driving

With the percentage of traffic accidents involving elderly drivers increasing in recent years, many regions are seeking to further expand traffic safety measures. Against this backdrop, GDL was established in 2019 based on professional drivers wanting to give back to communities that have provided significant cooperation with hosting rally competitions. In 2022, nine lessons were held nationwide in conjunction with such rallies. The lessons are hands-on experiences where participants lear...

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New specification of slick tyre from Silverstone

Pirelli Motorsport has asked the FIA's authorisation to introduce a new specification of slick tyre from the British Grand Prix at Silverstone (7-9 July) onwards. The request under article 10.8.3 of the Formula 1 technical regulations has now been approved. The new specification introduces materials planned for 2024, with the move made necessary because of the increase in car performance – in terms of both speed and downforce – seen over the first few races compared to pre-season simulati...

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Qualcomm to Acquire Autotalks

Highlights: - - - • Fully committed to V2X for the automotive and transportation ecosystem, ensuring that a standalone dual-mode solution offers enhanced safety solutions for vehicle-to-everything communications. - • Strengthens the Snapdragon®ï¿½ Digital Chassis portfolio offering by accelerating adoption timelines of V2X technologies. - - - - Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM)ï¿½announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acqu...

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Ferrari at Motor Valley Fest 2023

The Motor Valley Fest 2023 gets underway today, celebrating the marques that helped build the legend of Emilia-Romagna's famous Motor Valley. Running from Thursday, May 11 to Sunday, May 14 in Modena, a UNESCO World Heritage City, the Fest combines the very best of this area's excellence in all things motoring with its rich local wine and cuisine. The Prancing Horse will be involved in a host of events and initiatives as well as showcasing the latest additions to its current range. The Mo...

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Homecoming 250 Receives Donation from Subaru

Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a non-profit organization organizing 250th birthday celebrations for the Navy and Marine Corps in Philadelphia and Camden in 2025 has received a $ 25,000 donation from Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA). The automaker presented the donation check to Homecoming 250 President George Leone at Subaru headquarters in Camden. - - “This support for our effort to celebrate these significant Navy and Marine Corps milestone birthdays is greatly appreciated,” said Leone. “T...

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Hyundai Motor to Protect Blue Carbon Ecosystems in Partnership with Korean Government Entities

Hyundai Motor Company today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two Korean government entities, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) and the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency (FIRA), in celebration of the 11th Marine Gardening Day. - ï¿½ - This public-private partnership includes expanding the sea forests in national coastal areas where sea deforestation is severe and conducting joint research to secure a quantitative database for international recognition of seaweed as part...

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BMW Motorrad presents the new R 12 nineT.

The new R 12 nineT is being presented for the "100 years of BMW Motorrad” anniversary and is thus the successor to the R nineT, which was launched exactly ten years ago on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of BMW Motorrad. The new BMW R 12 nineT continues 100 years of BMW Motorrad fascination and tradition seamlessly. Like the BMW R nineT in 2013, the new BMW R 12 nineT is a purist, powerful classic roadster which offers a wealth of conceptual options for almost unlimited customizin...

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Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive establish strategic development partnership for high-performance vehicles with a hydrogen engine

- - • Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive develop demonstration vehicle together - • Driver of innovation with a hydrogen engine and carbon monocoque - • Ligier JS2 RH2 to be presented at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in June 2023 - • Development activities underline Bosch Engineering's open-minded approach to technology - - - Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive have established a strategic partnership for developing high-performance hydrogen engine vehicles. The first step of the joi...

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Xwing Awarded Contract To Bring Its Autonomous Flight Technology to the U.S. Air Force

- - • Xwing has won a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract with the Air Force's AFWERX Prime program to operate autonomous cargo trials for the U.S. Air Force. - • The United States Air Force (USAF) selected Xwing, which has the first Uncrewed Aircraft System certification project with the FAA designed to meet the full 'standard' airworthiness safety requirements for passenger aircraft, to assist in its AFWERX Prime program. - • Leveraging Xwing's autonomous techn...

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“A Matter of Trust“: Volkswagen supports 4th Kultursymposium of Goethe-Institut in Weimar

- - • International platform for debates and innovations centered around the theme “A Matter of Trust” from May 10 – 12 in Weimar - • Volkswagen's AI expert Professor Patrick van der Smagt discusses trust in technology on a panel with international experts - • Hauke Stars, Volkswagen Board Member for IT: “Kultursymposium Weimar strengthens the dialogue between the business world and the people. Especially when it comes to AI, sharing knowledge and initiating constructive debates is of centra...

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TMC Announces April 2022 Through March 2023 Financial Results

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter, which ended March 31, 2023. Consolidated vehicle sales totaled approximately 8,822,000 units, an increase of approximately 592,000 units compared to the same period last fiscal year. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the period totaled 37.154 trillion yen ($ 275.2 billion), an increase of 18.4%. Operating income decreased from 2.995 trillion yen ($ 26.7 billion) to 2.725 trillion yen ($ 20.2...

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Kia America Makes Ev Ownership More Accessible through New Education Efforts

As part of Kia's focus on popularizing electric vehicles, the fast-growing brand continues its push to make EV ownership easier for more people. Kia America announced the company's return to Electrify Expo.ï¿½ The nationwide tour will bring together leaders in electrification to discuss the future of the mobility industry. Kicking off in Long Beach, California, on Friday, May 19, attendees will have the opportunity to drive the Kia EV6, which was the winner of the esteemed North American Uti...

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Stellantis Executives Receive Equity Honors Awards From the National Minority Supplier Development Council

Stellantis North America Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mark Stewart and Vice President – Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement & EEO Compliance Lottie Holland were each presented with Equity Honors Awards by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). These awards are given to corporate chief officers who have been recognized by their peers as true leaders of economic equity and minority business integration. - - Stewart received the Chief Operating Officer of the Year award and...

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Mitsubishi Electric, ME Innovation Fund invests in Elephantech Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that its ME Innovation Fund**, has invested in Elephantech Inc. The startup is the first company in the world to successfully mass-produce printed circuit boards using metal inkjet printing. This is the fund's fourth investment in a target company. Under its mission of Making the world sustainable with new manufacturing technologies, Elephantech uses its metal inkjet printing and copper plating technologies to manufacture and sell...

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Tesla Lithium Refinery Groundbreaking

We are breaking ground on Tesla's in-house lithium refinery, located in the greater Corpus Christi area of Texas. Once complete, the facility will represent an investment of -$ 1B in Southwest Texas. This investment is critical to our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and represents our efforts to aggressively increase the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide available in North America. The 1,200+ acre site will be the location of the first industrial...

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MINI Unveils First Design Highlights of the Future Model Family

MINI provides a first glimpse of the trend-setting design of the upcoming all-electric model family: Charismatic Simplicity is called the reduced design language that focuses on the essentials. Each new MINI model gains its own strong individual character that is expressed in distinctive design features, while exuding individuality with a clear brand affiliation. Sustainable materials are another essential part of the new design language. “With our new Charismatic Simplicity design langua...

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Queen's Platinum Jubilee Defender 130 to Enter Active Service with the British Red Cross

- - • One-of-a-kind: Donated specially converted Defender 130 will be deployed to the British Red Cross for crisis response work - • Purpose-driven: Unique purposeful vehicle will be instrumental in helping the charity to support those in difficult-to-reach communities across North Wales - • Bespoke kit: Enhanced connectivity including a 4G-connected antenna, phone, VHF radio and telematics system with GPS tracking - • Established partners: Latest collaboration in a partnership that stretches...

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Hydrogen fuel cell trucks to decarbonise Toyota logistics in Europe

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has joined forces with the Dutch VDL Groep (VDL) to break into the market of zero-emission heavy-duty hydrogen trucks in Europe, using Toyota's fuel cell technology. The cooperation aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of the road logistics sector, an important factor on meeting TME's goals to achieve full carbon-neutral strategy by 2040. The company sees significant potential in using hydrogen trucks to decarbonise its logistic routes. The lower mass of hydrog...

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One-of-a-kind Bowmore ARC-52: The 'Mokume Edition' to be auctioned for charity at Sotheby's

The 'Mokume Edition', a unique and highly exclusive whisky collaboration between two iconic British brands is here. This prized, one-of-its-kind collector's item will be presented for auction at Sotheby's in London on 26 May with proceeds to be donated to The Bowmore Legacy fund. The cutting-edge engineering and exquisite design of Aston Martin and the unfaltering attention to detail and craftsmanship of Bowmore have once again come together to produce a futuristic vessel for this complex...

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Porsche and Mobileye announce collaboration

The sports car manufacturer Porsche and the technology company Mobileye have entered into a strategic collaboration for series production of premium ADAS solutions. In future models, Porsche plans to offer automated assistance and navigate-on-pilot functions based on the Mobileye SuperVisionTM technology platform. “Mobileye is one of the world's leading providers of automated driving functions. This technology will help us forge ahead with our strategy of modern, sporty luxury,” says Ol...

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BMW M Team RLL Looks to Continued Laguna Seca Success. BMW Standing Second in GTP Manufacturer Points after Three Races.

BMW M Team RLL returns to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the May 14th two-hour-and-forty-minute IMSA Motul Course de Monterey race hoping the success of previous years at the iconic Northern California road course will continue with the BMW M Hybrid V8 in the new GTP era. - ï¿½ - In the thirteen years (2009-2022) that BMW M Team RLL raced BMWs in IMSA's GT classes, the team has finished on the podium eleven times. BMW M Team RLL has scored three GT class victories (2015, 2017, and 2018),...

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Automobili Lamborghini continues to grow: upward trend in Q1 2023

Automobili Lamborghini's growth continues, registering record results again in the first quarter of 2023, up across the board compared to 2022. In a particularly intense year for the Sant'Agata Bolognese company, with its 60th anniversary celebrations and the launch of its first hybrid, the new Lamborghini Revuelto, these figures confirm the strength of the company's strategy and its implementation. Stephan Winkelmann, the Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, commented: “2023 will...

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Vigion doubles up at Castine

While an initial pecking order emerged in the Causses, the thirty-four crews entered in the Castine round aimed to confirm or reverse the trends seen at the start of the season. Round one winner Jean-Sï¿½bastien Vigion took the lead on Saturday's opening stage. Despite Laurent Reuche's reply in the longest-timed sector of the rally and Baptiste Panissiï¿½'s on SS3, Jean-Sï¿½bastien Vigion returned to the service park at midday with a 4.9s lead over Laurent Reuche. Consistent over the first loop,...

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Registration Now Open for 2023 Sema Show

Registration for the 2023 SEMA Show is now open atï¿½ www.semashow.com/register. ï¿½ Featuring thousands of exhibitors and brands, the October 31-November 3 event at the Las Vegas Convention Center will showcase the hottest products in, and tools for, automotive customization. Businesses that sell or distribute automotive parts will find special Show deals, make quality connections with manufacturers, learn about new trends, and leave with new ideas to help build their business. ï¿½ A single...

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Structural and personnel realignment at CARIAD

- - • Following the technical optimization measures of recent months, the Volkswagen Group is now moving forward with structural and personnel development at CARIAD – this includes the restructuring of the CARIAD organization, accelerating the implementation of the Eï¿½ platforms (end-to-end electronic architecture), structural orientation to the development of software-defined vehicles (SDV), intensified technology partnerships, and a new leadership and team model. - • Peter Bosch has been a...

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It's Finally Here! – Toyota Auto Insurance Comes to California

Toyota Auto Insurance, the automaker's branded insurance product, is now available to customers residing in California. Introduced to select markets in 2021, Toyota Auto Insurance offers customers quality, customizable coverage at affordable rates. Expanding into the Golden State represents a major milestone for Toyota Auto Insurance. Not only is California the nation's most populous state, it's also home to the first Toyota manufacturing facility in North America, Toyota Auto Body Califor...

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Be Charge: over 100 million euro from the European Commission and CDP to construct one of the largest high-speed electric charging networks in Europe

The European Commission and the Italian Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) have allocated more than 100 million euro to Be Charge, a company wholly owned by Plenitude (Eni), for the construction of one of the largest high-speed charging networks in Europe by 2025. The transaction's objective is to encourage the development of infrastructure dedicated to electric mobility and accelerate the energy transition.ï¿½ In detail, CDP, as the national promotion institution, has granted a loan of 50 mil...

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BTCC: Goodyear to debut 'Option' compound at Brands Hatch

Goodyear is set to reintroduce an 'Option' slick compound at the second round of the British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch. When the championship embraced hybrid power in 2022, a single slick tyre was available at each round to give teams a consistent platform to develop the new technology. Now a year in, drivers and teams unanimously requested to bring back the Goodyear 'Option' to promote a wider variety of race strategies. In 2023, three compounds (hard, medium, soft1 ) wil...

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