Autocar magazine 8 May: on sale now

This week in Autocar, we deliver our verdict on the new Mini Cooper, pit the Suzuki Swift against the Renault Clio, and detail Ferrari’s new V12-powered flagship. News The Ferrari 12Cilindri has been revealed as its most powerful production car to date, packing an atmospheric V12 and brand new on-board technology – we have the… Continue reading Autocar magazine 8 May: on sale now

Foretellix and Geely Partner to Accelerate AV Development

Geely will use Foretellix’s AI training and validation solution to reduce development costs, enhance safety, and improve time to market SHANGHAI, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Geely, a major Chinese automotive manufacturer, and Foretellix, a leading provider of safety-driven V&V solutions for Autonomous Vehicles (AV), announced today a strategic partnership to enable safe large-scale deployment of… Continue reading Foretellix and Geely Partner to Accelerate AV Development

Global Times: China-Serbia ironclad friendship sets a role model in the new era: Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming

BEIJING, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — China and Serbia have long been renowned for their ironclad friendship. The bond between the two nations continues to strengthen with frequent exchanges between their leaders. As Chinese President Xi Jinping pays his second state visit to the European country in the coming days, expectations are running high that the… Continue reading Global Times: China-Serbia ironclad friendship sets a role model in the new era: Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming

Luxury car and SUV sales in India rise 20.5% to over 45,000 units in FY2024

A global trend that has also found resonance in India over the past three years is the soaring demand for luxury as well as super-luxury cars and SUVs. This niche segment has hit a new high in FY2024. As per JATO Dynamics India, cumulative sales of seven luxury carmakers in FY2024 were 45,311 units, up… Continue reading Luxury car and SUV sales in India rise 20.5% to over 45,000 units in FY2024

Urban Science EV sales microstudy unveils U.S. electrification trends and state-level BEV market share leaders

DETROIT, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Urban Science, a leading global automotive consultancy and technology firm, today released a proprietary electric vehicle (EV) sales microstudy rooted in the firm’s unrivaled industry sales data, which is updated daily, delivering a science-driven overview of the EV sales landscape in the U.S. The microstudy includes detailed 2024 sales… Continue reading Urban Science EV sales microstudy unveils U.S. electrification trends and state-level BEV market share leaders

Inside one brand’s struggle to stay alive in China’s cut-throat car market

Male workers stopping for a pee break at Zeekr’s impressive new factory in Ningbo, south of Shanghai in China, are faced with a motivational poster that reads more like a threat. “To live, to win it all, what does it mean? It means that even a small mistake is not allowed in 2024!”  Above the… Continue reading Inside one brand’s struggle to stay alive in China’s cut-throat car market

China’s Zeekr to close $368m US IPO a day early

Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding will close its New York initial public offering (IPO) bookbuilding to raise up to $367.5 million on Wednesday, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The company, the premium brand of Chinese automaker Geely, had planned to close the bookbuilding on Thursday, according to… Continue reading China’s Zeekr to close $368m US IPO a day early

Cleantechnica: Cadillac, Audi, & BMW Now Leading in Share of US Sales Being 100% Electric 003409

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Overall, the pure electric vehicle (EV, or BEV) share of US auto sales was 6.9% in the first quarter of 2024. EV sales increased slightly compared to the first quarter of 2023, but overall auto sales increased more, so… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Cadillac, Audi, & BMW Now Leading in Share of US Sales Being 100% Electric 003409

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS QUARTERBACK DRAKE MAYE NAMED HONORARY CHAIR OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE: HYANNIS PORT PRESENTED BY JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS, SHAW’S AND STAR MARKET FOUNDATION AND THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.

BOSTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and New England Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye will… Continue reading NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS QUARTERBACK DRAKE MAYE NAMED HONORARY CHAIR OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE: HYANNIS PORT PRESENTED BY JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS, SHAW’S AND STAR MARKET FOUNDATION AND THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.

German car manufacturer visits HoneyNaps, a South Korean sleep tech company, to develop new automotive healthcare applications

Monitoring biosignals for both drivers and passengers – Analyzing and diagnosing with FDA-approved algorithm SEOUL, South Korea, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Amid the rapid advancement in automobile healthcare and digital healthcare markets, global car manufacturers are racing to adopt cutting edge healthcare technologies for in-vehicle driver health monitoring. According to global market research firm… Continue reading German car manufacturer visits HoneyNaps, a South Korean sleep tech company, to develop new automotive healthcare applications