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Fifteen automakers reach automatic emergency braking goals
Detroit — Fifteen automakers have made life-saving automatic emergency braking standard on nearly all of their new passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, fulfilling a voluntary commitment made six years ago. That leaves five companies — General Motors, Porsche, Jaguar/Land Rover, Kia and Maserati — still needing to meet the pledge by Aug. 31,… Continue reading Fifteen automakers reach automatic emergency braking goals
Hyundai, SK On plan $4 billion-plus battery plant in Georgia
Atlanta — Hyundai Motor Group and a South Korean battery maker say they will jointly invest $4 billion to $5 billion in Georgia to build a new electric battery plant northwest of Atlanta to supply Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles built in the United States. Hyundai and SK On, a unit of Korea’s SK Group,… Continue reading Hyundai, SK On plan $4 billion-plus battery plant in Georgia
Tesla to shorten Shanghai factory shifts, delay new hires
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China’s NEV sales soar 58.2% in November
Visitors inspect new energy vehicle models displayed at an auto show held in Haikou, Hainan province. [Photo/China News Service] BEIJING – Retail sales of China’s new energy vehicles continued to surge in November, the China Passenger Car Association said Thursday. Retail sales of China’s new energy passenger cars came in at about 598,000 units, up… Continue reading China’s NEV sales soar 58.2% in November
Volkswagen Anhui’s first pre-series NEV rolls off production line
This photo taken on July 4, 2022 shows a workshop of the Volkswagen Anhui MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) plant under construction in East China’s Anhui province. [Photo/Xinhua] HEFEI — The first pre-series new energy vehicle (NEV) of Volkswagen Anhui rolled off the production line on Wednesday in Hefei, the capital of East China’s Anhui… Continue reading Volkswagen Anhui’s first pre-series NEV rolls off production line
Vertu Motors acquires South West based Helston Garages Group
Vertu Motors has acquired Helston Garages Group for of £120.1m. The acquisition includes 28 franchised sales outlets, adding significant scale and geographic coverage to the Vertu’s existing footprint of 160 franchised outlets. In the year ended 31 December 2021, the acquired dealerships generated revenues of £498.9m. Vertu said that the acquisition is a continuation of… Continue reading Vertu Motors acquires South West based Helston Garages Group
Donalds Group acquires Wrights Mazda in Norwich
Donalds Group has acquired Wright’s Mazda dealership in Norwich, joining existing Mazda dealerships at Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Peterborough. The company plans to revamp the workshop facilities while the showroom has recently been overhauled to meet the latest Mazda corporate standards. Donalds Group opened its first dealership in 1950. It now operates a network… Continue reading Donalds Group acquires Wrights Mazda in Norwich
XO and Kudadoo announce exclusive new membership packages for luxury Maldives travel experiences.
LONDON, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Innovative private aviation company XO and Kudadoo Private Island have partnered to offer exclusive benefits, allowing members to experience the most elevated experience in the sky and on land. Continue Reading XO_Maldives_Island_Packages XO_Plane This allows the world’s most discerning travelers to enjoy premium travel and access to this intimate private island… Continue reading XO and Kudadoo announce exclusive new membership packages for luxury Maldives travel experiences.
Triple F Collection Drivers hit Track in Unreleased McLaren Solus GT
Releases YouTube Video of Ultimate Series Experience DELAWARE, Ohio, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Drivers Jason and Jordan Frecka from Triple F Collection—a private family-owned collection of supercars based in central Ohio—were invited to the Circuit of Americas in Austin, Texas, for a preview of McLaren’s latest Ultimate Series track car: the Solus GT. Continue Reading… Continue reading Triple F Collection Drivers hit Track in Unreleased McLaren Solus GT