Category: Automotive

‘The best car in the world is Korean’

When I first mooted the idea of asking some of the top dogs in the vehicle manufacturing, retailing and motorsport businesses to vote for their best cars of the year, I was warned off. The advice went a bit like this: the designers and engineers will only vote for the vehicles they designed; the high… Continue reading ‘The best car in the world is Korean’

@Geely: Emgrand L Hits the Market

The newest variation of Geely’s bestselling range comes with a fresh new look and specification to match.  – On the final day of 2021, Geely Auto released a new edition of its best-selling series, the Emgrand, incorporating the brand’s new design language as well as a variety of updated tech, functionality, comforts, and safety features.… Continue reading @Geely: Emgrand L Hits the Market

@BMW: Sales figures for the MINI Electric almost doubled, MINI brand sales up 3.3 percent in 2021.001696

Munich. MINI is growing and electrifying. The British premium car brand was able to increase worldwide vehicle sales by 3.3 percent to 302 144 units 2021. The MINI models with electrified drive systems experienced a real boom in demand. Their sales figures climbed by 64.3 percent to 53 243 vehicles – around 18% of total… Continue reading @BMW: Sales figures for the MINI Electric almost doubled, MINI brand sales up 3.3 percent in 2021.001696

@Hyundai: The all-new Niro embodies Kia’s commitment to a sustainable future

The next-generation Kia Niro combines innovation and high-tech user convenience to deliver a step change in sustainable mobility Bold and stylish exterior design effortlessly merges sleek aerodynamic surfaces with daring character features Spacious and minimalist interior is infused with premium and sustainable materials for an inspiring, avant-garde feel throughout State-of-the-art electrification powertrain options deliver choice… Continue reading @Hyundai: The all-new Niro embodies Kia’s commitment to a sustainable future

Subaru unveils a 1,073HP electric race car

Subaru is still new to EVs, but that isn’t stopping it from unveiling more ambitious projects. Electrek reports the automaker has introduced two concept EVs at the Tokyo Auto Salon, including its first all-electric race car. The STI E-RA Concept hints at Subaru’s upcoming track vehicle with 1,073HP of total power from its four Yamaha… Continue reading Subaru unveils a 1,073HP electric race car

Indonesia’s used cars platform Moladin closes $42m Series A round

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Indonesia’s used cars platform Moladin closes $42m Series A round

J.B. Hunt will be Waymo’s first self-driving freight customer

Waymo Via, the autonomous vehicle company’s trucking and cargo transportation unit, is expanding its existing partnership with logistics company J.B. Hunt Transport Services from a pilot into a long-term strategic alliance. As part of the agreement, J.B. Hunt will be Waymo Via’s first launch customer for fully autonomous, driverless freight routes, which Waymo expects to… Continue reading J.B. Hunt will be Waymo’s first self-driving freight customer

@Nissan: Nissan to start verification tests of energy management system in Namie, Fukushima 000615

2022/01/12 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Through its Nissan Ambition 2030 vision, Nissan is supporting the policy of Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, to produce energy for local use and become carbon neutral. Nissan will soon begin verification tests of the energy management system it has established in Namie. The energy management system utilizes an autonomous control system that… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan to start verification tests of energy management system in Namie, Fukushima 000615