Lexus will spearhead Toyota’s EV strategy with new ‘ajimigaki’ approach

2024 Lexus RZ 450e Premium in Iridium (Source: Lexus) Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand will play a key role in the Japanese automaker’s EV plans. After opening its new global headquarters, Lexus is embracing an “ajimigaki” strategy to revamp the luxury brand. If you ask Google Translate, the Japanese term ajimigaki means “taste refinement” in English.… Continue reading Lexus will spearhead Toyota’s EV strategy with new ‘ajimigaki’ approach

UK carmakers say they may miss government targets on EV sales

A Nissan Juke on the production line at the company’s factory in Sunderland. Photograph: Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty View image in fullscreen A Nissan Juke on the production line at the company’s factory in Sunderland. Photograph: Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty UK carmakers say they may miss government targets on EV sales Industry downgrades forecast for sales of battery vehicles… Continue reading UK carmakers say they may miss government targets on EV sales

RML previews radical 911 upgrade and carbon-bodied V8 Vantage

RML Group, the British engineering outfit behind a number of successful global motorsport programmes and highly exclusive road cars, will mark its 40th anniversary with four unveilings. RML was founded in 1984 as racing team Ray Mallock Ltd and has since run works motorsport efforts for the likes of Seat, Vauxhall, Aston Martin, Saleen and Chevrolet across multiple… Continue reading RML previews radical 911 upgrade and carbon-bodied V8 Vantage

Mercury Insurance Names the Most Affordable New EVs to Insure

Three Hyundai Motor Group Products Make This Year’s List LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Due to the growing demand for electric vehicles, particularly in California, Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) has compiled a list of the most affordable new EVs to insure, which will arm consumers with valuable knowledge when they go to shop for… Continue reading Mercury Insurance Names the Most Affordable New EVs to Insure