Today, Lexus announced details of this year’s participation in the world’s leading event for the vanguard of contemporary design event―Milan Design Week. Since its first participation in 2005, Lexus has created compelling, immersive experiences for visitors at Milan Design Week, partnering with leading talent which has included Philippe Nigro, Neri Oxman, Sou Fujimoto, and Rhizomatics… Continue reading @Toyota: Lexus Presents Sparks of Tomorrow, an Electrified Vision for a More Sustainable Future of Design at Milan Design Week
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Toyota Supra sports car to get manual gearbox option
After months of rumours, Toyota has confirmed it will introduce a long-mooted manual gearbox option for its Supra flagship sports car. The Toyota Supra was launched in 2019, sharing much of its powertrain and chassis with the similarly positioned BMW Z4. The headline engine option is a 335bhp 3.0-litre straight-six, and an entry-level 2.0-litre, four-cylinder… Continue reading Toyota Supra sports car to get manual gearbox option
Opinion: Hamlin’s Toyota Owners 400 victory was a dream come true
Denny Hamlin delivered a victory for the Nascar Cup Series’ old guard by claiming his first win of 2022 on home territory in Richmond, Virginia. The 41-year-old three-time Daytona 500 winner took the lead from William Byron with only five laps to run to head fellow veteran Kevin Harvick across the line by just 0.552sec.… Continue reading Opinion: Hamlin’s Toyota Owners 400 victory was a dream come true
Stellantis and LG to Build Battery Plant in Ontario
Stellantis and a partner, LG Energy Solution, said on Wednesday that they would jointly build a battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, to provide the critical components for a range of electric Jeeps and trucks the automaker aims to introduce over the next several years. The two companies expect to invest $4.1 billion in the factory… Continue reading Stellantis and LG to Build Battery Plant in Ontario
New Renault concept to showcase hydrogen plans on 19 May
Renault will reveal a new concept car on 19 May, showcasing a fresh approach to design and previewing plans for a new hydrogen powertrain. The car was previewed earlier this year in Renault‘s annual results presentation, and while details are thin on the ground, it clearly bears a raft of new design cues – including angular… Continue reading New Renault concept to showcase hydrogen plans on 19 May
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Industry-Leading New Work-From-Home Policy
“Our new work from home policy comes down to one thing: tremendous trust in our employee team,” said recently appointed MMNA CEO Mark Chaffin. “Over the last two years, our employees have risen to the challenges of a global pandemic and historic supply chain disruptions, and they’ve propelled the brand to record-breaking sales success. They’ve… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Announces Industry-Leading New Work-From-Home Policy
@Hyundai: 〈All About PBV〉 Kia’s Sustainable Future: PBV And Electrification
In 2020, Kia announced its mid/long-term future strategy ‘Plan S’; The company has announced that it would transform into a mobility solution provider to lead the future mobility industry through business expansion such as electric vehicles, mobility solutions, mobility services, and PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle). The fact that the company changed its name last year… Continue reading @Hyundai: 〈All About PBV〉 Kia’s Sustainable Future: PBV And Electrification
@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2022 Lexus NX vehicles
PLANO, Texas (April 13, 2022) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2022 NX (including HEV, PHEV), vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 4,000 vehicles are involved in this recall. The front shock absorbers in the affected vehicles are mounted to body panels that may be missing some spot-welds. Incorrect welding could eventually cause a… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2022 Lexus NX vehicles
DENSO Products Electrify Toyota and Subaru’s New All-Electric bZ4X and SOLTERRA
– Mobility Supplier’s energy management technology boosts vehicle performance – KARIYA, Japan, April. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO Corporation today announced it is providing key electrification components to Toyota and Subaru’s all-new, all-electric bZ4X and SOLTERRA, scheduled to be released in May 12, 2022 and mid-2022 respectively. DENSO products help the battery electric vehicle (BEV) go… Continue reading DENSO Products Electrify Toyota and Subaru’s New All-Electric bZ4X and SOLTERRA
Volkswagen Taigo
There was a period in the time in the 1990s and early 2000s when manufacturers were falling over each other to introduce quirky little coupes based on superminis. Some were pretty good, others not so much. The best exponent of that idea was probably the Ford Puma, but the Honda CRX was charming too. Vauxhall… Continue reading Volkswagen Taigo