Toyota will reinvent its best-selling Corolla hatchback for a 13th generation with a dramatic new look, next-generation interior technology and the option of EV and ICE powertrains. The world’s best-selling car, with more than 50 million examples sold since it launched in 1966, will drastically change shape and major on flexibility as it gears up… Continue reading Full reveal: Radical new Toyota Corolla concept brings EV and ICE
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Toyota launches Century as new luxury brand with Conti GT rival
Toyota has revealed a striking luxury GT coupé to mark the creation of its new dedicated luxury brand, Century – conceived as a rival to the likes of Bentley and Range Rover. The new model, revealed at the Tokyo motor show, is the third dedicated Century model – joining the flagship saloon that’s been in… Continue reading Toyota launches Century as new luxury brand with Conti GT rival
Lexus LS reinvented as wild six-wheel MPV to rival Bentayga
Lexus has reinvented its LS flagship as a futuristic, six-wheeled MPV in a bid that redefines the concept of a luxury car. The striking new VIP shuttle – revealed at the Tokyo motor show – has been designed as a “private sanctuary” that “invites you to discover your own space”, the company says, while previewing a dramatic… Continue reading Lexus LS reinvented as wild six-wheel MPV to rival Bentayga
@VW Group: Available to order now: The new Golf GTI EDITION 50 – the most powerful production model in the history of the GTI010814
Exclusive model with 239 kW (325 PS) and a torque of 420 Nm features outstanding driving dynamics and numerous design highlights Optional EDITION 50 GTI Performance package for even greater driving dynamics GTI stands for driving pleasure, dynamic performance and sportiness – and has done so for almost 50 years now, with more than 2.5… Continue reading @VW Group: Available to order now: The new Golf GTI EDITION 50 – the most powerful production model in the history of the GTI010814
@VW Group: Further title successes for Audi in America, Asia, Italy, and New Zealand010815
The Audi R8 LMS has won a total of six further titles in the GT2 and GT3 variants, spread across four continents. An additional scoring success for the Audi RS 3 LMS touring car brings Audi Sport customer racing’s historic title tally since 2009 to 580. Audi R8 LMS GT3 Winning streak continues: As in… Continue reading @VW Group: Further title successes for Audi in America, Asia, Italy, and New Zealand010815
@VW Group: “Digital lighting provides added safety”010814
Michael Kruppa, Head of Front Lighting Development, has been responsible for various areas of development at Audi for more than ten years. Together with his development team, he plays a key role in ensuring that an Audi provides the best possible road safety even in poor visibility and darkness. In this interview, he explains what… Continue reading @VW Group: “Digital lighting provides added safety”010814
German FAZ: How long will the chips last?010147
The failure of chip deliveries from the manufacturer Nexperia is putting the auto industry under increasing pressure. A first prominent example of short-time work could be the Bosch factory in Salzgitter, where control devices for drive technology are manufactured. A thousand employees would be affected if chips were no longer delivered – and the company… Continue reading German FAZ: How long will the chips last?010147
German Manager Magazine: Association Acea reports: Europe’s car market is growing again004515
In the European Union, new car registrations increased noticeably last month. In September, 888,672 new cars were registered, 10.0 percent more than a year earlier, as the manufacturers’ association Acea announced in Brussels on Tuesday. After the first nine months, the balance turned slightly positive: at 8.06 million cars, there are now 0.9 percent more… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Association Acea reports: Europe’s car market is growing again004515
Rivian Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: Here’s What to Expect
Rivian Automotive, Inc. RIVN is slated to release third-quarter 2025 results on Nov. 4, after the closing bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s loss per share and revenues is pegged at 72 cents and $1.46 billion, respectively. For the third quarter, the consensus estimate for Rivian’s loss has narrowed by a penny… Continue reading Rivian Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: Here’s What to Expect
When Chips Collide: How Europe’s Nexperia Crisis Could Hit India’s Auto Makers
In mid-October, the Netherland government did something rare in Europe’s usually quiet semiconductor world. It seized control of Nexperia, a major European chipmaker owned by China’s Wingtech. The move, framed as a national security measure, aimed to prevent sensitive chip technologies from flowing to China. There were apprehensions within the government that the company’s former… Continue reading When Chips Collide: How Europe’s Nexperia Crisis Could Hit India’s Auto Makers