Continental develops hardware and software platform for ‘always-on’ connectivity in motorcycles Technology company Continental is to present its solution for always-on connectivity of motorcycles at the EICMA 2022 motorcycle trade fair, which takes place in Milan from November 8-13. The Connected Infotainment Box enables the use of digital services such as turn-by-turn navigation and stolen… Continue reading Continental develops hardware and software platform for ‘always-on’ connectivity in motorcycles
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Editor’s letter: Why Alfa is happy not to let cars leave its factory
Last Friday, a boat was docked in Naples ready to take around 200 Alfa Romeo Tonales to Japan and Australia. Instead, customers there will be waiting at least another 45 days for the next boat to depart as Alfa boss Jean-Philippe Imparato put the blockers on releasing the cars from the nearby Pomigliano plant because… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Why Alfa is happy not to let cars leave its factory
Do sanctions spell the end for the Russian car market?
Demand for Geely Bo Yue Pro – known as Atlas Pro in Russia – was boosted by Western brands’ exit Close News 4 mins read 7 November 2022 Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. To subscribe, please see below and to login please click here ]]> Basic Register… Continue reading Do sanctions spell the end for the Russian car market?
Under the skin: the Audi EV that hoovers harmful particulates
Several manufacturers, including Toyota Hyundai, have tinkered with the idea of using the car as a mobile vacuum cleaner to hoover up particulates from the atmosphere, and now Audi is the latest to dip a toe in the water. In conjunction with supplier Mann+Hummel, it has begun trials of the Audi Urban Purifier particulate filter,… Continue reading Under the skin: the Audi EV that hoovers harmful particulates
Lotus boss: firm ‘feels like it’s alive again’
You’re going through a transition. What is Lotus about not just in 2022 but in 2030? “Lotus in 2030 will be very different from where we are today. But then Lotus in 2022 is very different to where it was in 2017.” How about your battery project with Britishvolt? “We have a memorandum of understanding… Continue reading Lotus boss: firm ‘feels like it’s alive again’
New BMW Vision concept to showcase Neue Klasse technology
Within BMW’s most recent quarterly report the firm announced a new concept car will be revealed at CES Las Vegas in January. The concept will give us a preview of BMW’s future electric cars that will be based on the upcoming Neue Klasse platform. Details on the concept remain thin, but BMW says the car… Continue reading New BMW Vision concept to showcase Neue Klasse technology
New 2023 BMW 5 Series almost ready for reveal
With less camouflage than before, our latest glimpse of the next BMW 5 Series undergoing its testing regime is our best yet, and it suggests a full reveal of BMW’s executive saloon car could be imminent. With the current 5 Series going on sale back in 2017, it’s due a revamp and the newcomer is… Continue reading New 2023 BMW 5 Series almost ready for reveal
New Citroen C3 to debut brand’s future design themes in 2024
Citroen CEO Vincent Cobée has revealed his vision for the French brand’s future, which includes inspiration from the recently revealed Oli concept in new models, likely to start with the next Citroen C3. Although Cobée was tight-lipped about future product plans, Auto Express expects the C3 to be the next new Citroen, and our exclusive… Continue reading New Citroen C3 to debut brand’s future design themes in 2024
UK new car sales: electric cars boost October numbers while Ford Fiesta shines
New car registrations in the UK saw their third consecutive month of growth in October 2022, with big demand for hybrid and electric models driving the trend. Fleet registrations were up 47.4 per cent to 67,911 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), while demand from private… Continue reading UK new car sales: electric cars boost October numbers while Ford Fiesta shines
New soft-top Toyota Aygo X Air Edition launched
Toyota has lifted the lid on its Aygo X Air Edition, a special version of the pumped-up city car that features a roll-back roof as standard. Customers can order the limited-run Aygo X variant exclusively online at prices from £19,045. The Air Edition isn’t the first time we’ve seen an electric retractable roof on an… Continue reading New soft-top Toyota Aygo X Air Edition launched