Kia’s all-electric e-Niro is a crossover with 300 miles of range

Kia is finally sharing more details about its upcoming all-electric crossover — the 2019 Kia e-Niro — that made its debut in Korea earlier this year. The upshot: it’s got some range. The production version of the all-electric crossover, which Kia is showing off at the Paris Motor Show this week, has a range of… Continue reading Kia’s all-electric e-Niro is a crossover with 300 miles of range

Jaguar I-PACE Tested At 350 kW Ultra-Fast Charger

42 M BY MARK KANE Jaguar I-PACE initially is not even ready for 100 kW charging. Bjørn Nyland continues tests of the Jaguar I-PACE and took the car to the IONITY ultra-fast charging station in Germany, that in theory should be able to put out 350 kW at 800 V (or at least half of… Continue reading Jaguar I-PACE Tested At 350 kW Ultra-Fast Charger

JCB Group rebrands Hidsons dealerships acquired in January

JCB Group has rebranded the Kent-based Hidsons Group dealerships it bought in January this year. The acquired dealerships in Northfleet and Rainham complimented its existing outlets in Ashford, Gillingham, Sittingbourne, Crawley, Worthing, Brighton and Eastbourne. The acquisition meant JCP represented Kia, Citroen, Mitsubishi and SsangYong for the first time. JCB Group managing director Jonathan Bischoff… Continue reading JCB Group rebrands Hidsons dealerships acquired in January

Hyundai signs deal to sell 1,000 hydrogen-powered trucks in Switzerland

SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor said on Wednesday it will sell 1,000 hydrogen-powered trucks in Switzerland over the next five years through a new tie-up, betting the vehicles could beat battery-powered models sold by the likes of Tesla Inc. FILE PHOTO: A car dealer stands in front of the logo of Hyundai Motor at its… Continue reading Hyundai signs deal to sell 1,000 hydrogen-powered trucks in Switzerland

Porsche & Hyundai behind AR hologram company’s $80M raise

WayRay, a Zurich-based AR company that makes holograms to augment driving, just closed an $80M C-round. The fundraising was led by Porsche and included Hyundai and Alibaba Group. That brings the seven-year-old company’s total funding to over $100M on a $500M valuation. The company is actually calling its shot with a projected $1B valuation by… Continue reading Porsche & Hyundai behind AR hologram company’s $80M raise

Endeavour opens Watford Hyundai dealership

South East-based dealer group Endeavour Automotive, which operates four Hyundai dealerships, has opened a 7,600 square foot showroom in Watford, The Lower High Street facility comprises a 3,400 square foot showroom with space for seven cars, and a 2,400 square foot workshop and valeting area. Additionally there is storage space for 15 vehicles and a… Continue reading Endeavour opens Watford Hyundai dealership

Hyundai Motor Group appoints heir apparent as chief vice chairman

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group said on Friday that it has appointed Chung Eui-sun, vice chairman of Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS), to chief vice chairman of the group. Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun attends the company’s new year ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, January 2, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji Chung will… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group appoints heir apparent as chief vice chairman