GÖTEBORG, Sweden, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — “Economic activity continued to be good in Q1 2022 with high transport volumes and good construction activity in most markets. We increased sales and improved profitability. Our net sales grew by 12% to SEK 105.3 billion. The high business activity combined with our growing service contract portfolio resulted in… Continue reading Volvo Group – the first quarter 2022
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Automotive: Dacia continues to grow in a declining market
Posted Apr 22, 2022, 7:44 AM Weakened both by the war in Ukraine, which forced him to get out of the Russian market , and by the production difficulties which are eroding sales in Europe , the Renault group can happily rely on Dacia. After an excellent 2021 vintage, the sales figures for the first… Continue reading Automotive: Dacia continues to grow in a declining market
@BMW: BMW’s Annual Ultimate Driving Experience Returns for 2022, Highlighting New “Ultimate Electric Driving Machines.”001912
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 21, 2022… BMW’s annual Ultimate Driving Experience returns for 2022, welcoming BMW customers, enthusiasts, and fans back for an immersive and exciting driving experience with a wide array of BMW vehicles. Guests will have a unique opportunity to experience and test drive BMW’s newest fully-electric models – the BMW iX… Continue reading @BMW: BMW’s Annual Ultimate Driving Experience Returns for 2022, Highlighting New “Ultimate Electric Driving Machines.”001912
“Dacia is entering the second phase of its history”, says its boss
Posted Apr 22, 2022, 6:45 AM Where is Dacia? Fifteen years after the launch of the Logan, Dacia is entering the second phase of its history. Louis Schweitzer’s initial idea, then president of Renault, with the $5,000 car, was to stop a form of arms race. His bet was that you could succeed in automotive… Continue reading “Dacia is entering the second phase of its history”, says its boss
A Tesla Is Driving Around Australia, Completely on Solar Power
Here’s how it’ll work. Green Tesla A team of scientists are planning to drive a Tesla 9,400 miles around Australia — a journey that’ll be entirely powered by the Sun alone, Reuters reports. The solar panel technology being used during their trip could make electric cars a lot more viable, especially in remote parts of the… Continue reading A Tesla Is Driving Around Australia, Completely on Solar Power
@Hyundai: Kia secures multiple wins at prestigious iF Design Awards 2022
EV6 all-electric crossover highlighted in four prestigious category wins: ‘Automobiles/Vehicles’, ‘Shops/Showrooms’, ‘Product Interface’ and ‘Textile/Wall/Floor’ Kia has secured multiple high-profile accolades at the prestigious iF Design Awards 2022, signaling the strength of the brand’s Opposites United product design ethos, as well as its innovative approach to engaging with current and prospective electric vehicle (EV) customers.… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia secures multiple wins at prestigious iF Design Awards 2022
@XPeng: XPENG Reveals Specifications and Expected Starting Price for XPENG P5 in Europe000073
AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XPENG, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has revealed more specifications about its premium, fully electric XPENG P5, in addition to the expected starting price in Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. Online XPENG P5 configuration and reservation with a deposit will be available from today for Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden—this will also be… Continue reading @XPeng: XPENG Reveals Specifications and Expected Starting Price for XPENG P5 in Europe000073
Why Mercedes-AMG has fallen from the top of Formula 1
So why is it so difficult to prevent porpoising? Well, it isn’t, but it costs performance. And that’s the problem: you can raise the ride height to mitigate the porpoising, as it reduces the effectiveness of the aerodynamic ‘seal’ and therefore the overall level of downforce of the car by effectively ‘venting’ low pressure – particularly… Continue reading Why Mercedes-AMG has fallen from the top of Formula 1
Ola Electric ready to hit UK by 2025
Indian start-up Ola Electric will introduce a range of vehicles in the UK by 2025, following the rapid roll-out of its first product, the S1 scooter, in its home market. Alongside the ‘premium’ S1, Ola will offer a cheaper scooter and a car in the next three years, both in the UK and other markets… Continue reading Ola Electric ready to hit UK by 2025
Opinion: Is it sixth time lucky for Jaguar in Formula E?
Jaguar has had its moments since joining Formula E in 2016 but always fallen short in its title aspirations. Might that be about to change at the sixth time of asking? Kiwi Mitch Evans, who has driven for Jaguar from the start of its FE campaign, jumped into title contention after a double victory in… Continue reading Opinion: Is it sixth time lucky for Jaguar in Formula E?