BYD (BYDDY) Buys 20% Stake in Rever to Gain Competitive Edge

BYD Company Limited BYDDY has agreed to purchase a 20% stake in Thai dealer Rever Automotive to strengthen its position in the Southeast Asia auto market. With the share purchase agreement signed on Jul 6, 2024, both companies aim to enhance their competitiveness in Thailand’s auto industry. BYD officially entered Thailand’s passenger car market on… Continue reading BYD (BYDDY) Buys 20% Stake in Rever to Gain Competitive Edge

BYD India appoints Rajeev Chauhan as VP, Electric Passenger Vehicle Business

BYD India has appointed Rajeev Chauhan on the role of Vice President of the Electric Passenger Vehicle Business at BYD India. He takes over from Sanjay Gopalakrishnan as he retires after over three decades in the Indian Automotive Industry with his last stint that saw him set up the EV Passenger Vehicle Business at BYD… Continue reading BYD India appoints Rajeev Chauhan as VP, Electric Passenger Vehicle Business

Honda Prelude returns to UK as hybrid sports coupe

Honda will bring its new Prelude sports coupé to the UK and target younger customers with its elegant, swooping looks, acute attention to dynamics and an interior that has been designed around the driver’s needs. Set to be imported from the “mid-2020s”, the Civic-based two-door hybrid will be Honda’s sixth UK model line and the… Continue reading Honda Prelude returns to UK as hybrid sports coupe

@Honda: Press Kit: 25 YEARS OF HONDA HYBRIDS

1. HISTORY OF HONDA HYBRID TECHNOLOGY Honda is now in its fourth decade of producing hybrid vehicles, having introduced the first petrol-electric hybrid car to Europe with its revolutionary Insight in 1999. Since then, the brand’s engineers have spent the past 25 years perfecting this type of powertrain, the fruits of which can be seen… Continue reading @Honda: Press Kit: 25 YEARS OF HONDA HYBRIDS

@Honda: HONDA MARKS 25 YEARS OF PIONEERING HYBRID SUCCESS WITH EUROPEAN DEBUT OF PRELUDE CONCEPT AS IT ANNOUNCES RETURN OF NAMEPLATE TO EUROPE

Prelude Concept to make its European public debut at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed as Honda celebrates 25 years of hybrid performance Production model of iconic nameplate will deliver “joy of driving” via perfect balance of driving dynamics and fuel efficiency Hybrid electric Prelude will join Honda’s fully electrified mainstream line-up for Europe Honda has… Continue reading @Honda: HONDA MARKS 25 YEARS OF PIONEERING HYBRID SUCCESS WITH EUROPEAN DEBUT OF PRELUDE CONCEPT AS IT ANNOUNCES RETURN OF NAMEPLATE TO EUROPE

@VW Group: Porsche eager to extend IMSA championship lead008950

The race With this success in the US state of New York, Porsche, the works team and the drivers Nasr and Cameron have extended their position at the top of the championship standings. The Stuttgart sports car manufacturer now also leads all classifications of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup. Round six of the IMSA WeatherTech… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche eager to extend IMSA championship lead008950

German FAZ: Tears of triumph for Lewis Hamilton007224

At the halfway point of the Formula 1 season, Lewis Hamilton writes racing history after 57 races without a win: It is his ninth victory at the British Grand Prix, something no one else has ever achieved on a track. Under the most difficult conditions, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris – this time very well – ended… Continue reading German FAZ: Tears of triumph for Lewis Hamilton007224

Honda India Foundation and Marriot Group of Hotels partner for placement of youth from North-eastern states, J&K

The Honda India Foundation (HIF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Marriot Group of Hotels. This collaboration is a part of Project Buniyaad, aimed at providing 100% job placement to around 1000 youths from the North-eastern states and the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the hospitality sector. Speaking on HIF’s… Continue reading Honda India Foundation and Marriot Group of Hotels partner for placement of youth from North-eastern states, J&K

@VW Group: Porsche eager to extend IMSA championship lead008940

The race With this success in the US state of New York, Porsche, the works team and the drivers Nasr and Cameron have extended their position at the top of the championship standings. The Stuttgart sports car manufacturer now also leads all classifications of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup. Round six of the IMSA WeatherTech… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche eager to extend IMSA championship lead008940

Sony, Honda to adopt common EV platform, seeking lower costs

TOKYO — Honda Motor and Sony Group will use a common platform to manufacture electric vehicles, as the Japanese partners look to reduce the cost of development. The common platform will be found in Honda’s 0 Series EVs, as well as electric vehicles to be sold under Afeela, a brand controlled by the joint venture… Continue reading Sony, Honda to adopt common EV platform, seeking lower costs