How Genesis plans to ‘cut through the noise’ and up fleet sales

Korean luxury brand Genesis is aiming to raise its profile with company car drivers and mark itself out from other newcomers by using the fleet infrastructure of parent company Hyundai, according to brand director Jonny Miller.  The firm became a stand-alone business within Hyundai Motor UK in February, having operated independently since it launched in the… Continue reading How Genesis plans to ‘cut through the noise’ and up fleet sales

DS 8 fastback to underpin brand’s hopes of sales revival

The new DS 8 will be launched next year as a segment-straddling luxury flagship charged with reinvigorating the French premium brand and kickstarting its electric era. The high-riding fastback will spearhead a totally overhauled line-up for DS, which is working to electrify each of its cars and increase its share of the market, 10 years… Continue reading DS 8 fastback to underpin brand’s hopes of sales revival

Hyundai Motor and Toyota Motor Corporation to Jointly Host ‘Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival’ in Korea

Hyundai and Toyota invite motorsport fans in South Korea to Everland Speedway, Yong-in, on October 27, 2024 Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung and Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda to attend festival The two automakers are set to showcase their latest rally cars, high-performance models and future-oriented prototypes The festival reaffirms both brands’… Continue reading Hyundai Motor and Toyota Motor Corporation to Jointly Host ‘Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival’ in Korea

Buyers Edge Platform Acquires Parsly, Expanding Their Technology Offerings for European Restaurants

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Buyers Edge Platform, the leading software and analytics company providing data-driven insights and technology to the foodservice industry, continues to expand their technology offerings in Europe with the acquisition of Swedish company, Parsly. This marks Buyers Edge Platform’s fifth acquisition in Europe so far in 2024. Parsly was founded… Continue reading Buyers Edge Platform Acquires Parsly, Expanding Their Technology Offerings for European Restaurants

Electric Alpine A110 won’t copy Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s ‘fake’ engine

Alpine won’t fit the upcoming A110 EV with “fake” gearing as Hyundai has with the Ioniq 5 N, nor will it pump the cabin with synthetic engine noise, the French brand’s CEO has said. In the Ioniq 5 N – the first purpose-built electric hot hatch – an artificial gearbox can be operated through paddles, accurately simulating a… Continue reading Electric Alpine A110 won’t copy Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s ‘fake’ engine

Kia unveils electric Pride with 107bhp and manual ‘box

Kia UK has unveiled an electric restomod of the first car it sold here, the Pride hatchback, with almost twice as much power as the original. Based on a 1996 Pride LX from the company’s heritage fleet, it has been converted to electric power by Oxfordshire-based firm Electrogenic. The 60bhp 1.3-litre petrol engine has been swapped… Continue reading Kia unveils electric Pride with 107bhp and manual ‘box

Exicom acquires US EV charging company Tritium for INR 310 cr

Exicom has absorbed the entire workforce of 300 people at Tritium in the company. Home grown EV charging solutions firm Exicom has acquired US-based DC fast charging technology company Tritium for USD 37 million, or about INR 310 crore, a senior company official said. Exicom managing director Anant Nahata told PTI that the company is… Continue reading Exicom acquires US EV charging company Tritium for INR 310 cr

Clean Technica: EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives 003636

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! September saw plugin EVs take 29.4% share of the UK auto market, up from 23.4% year on year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew volume YoY, by 24% and 32% respectively. Overall auto volume was 275,239 units, up 1% YoY,… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives 003636

Maruti Grand Vitara gets more than Rs 1.03 lakh off this month

Maruti Suzuki Nexa dealers are offering attractive discounts on almost all models this month. As compared to last month, discounts are slightly lower on some models, including the Grand Vitara, Jimny and Fronx. The flagship Invicto, which was offered with discounts for the first time in September, continues to get attractive offers this month. Read… Continue reading Maruti Grand Vitara gets more than Rs 1.03 lakh off this month