Toyota GR86 2022

So what do the lucky deposit-holders have in store? In essence, an evolution of the charming but rough-edged GT86, which was introduced in 2012 and enthralled anyone and everyone who drove one in anger (especially in the wet) but never did the numbers for Toyota. Only 7500 were sold over here in nine years, and… Continue reading Toyota GR86 2022

Brayleys Cars buys Orpington Honda from Lookers

Hertfordshire-based Brayleys Cars has bought Orpington Honda from Lookers for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition gives the group coverage for the Japanese manufacturer around the M25 and positions it as Honda’s largest private franchisee in the UK with eight showrooms and ten aftersales outlets. The Orpington outlet joins Brayley Honda’s network of dealerships in Enfield,… Continue reading Brayleys Cars buys Orpington Honda from Lookers

Visteon Announces First-Quarter 2022 Results

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Visteon Corporation (NASDAQ: VC) today reported first quarter financial results. Highlights include: Sales of $818 million, up 11%1 from prior year Growth-over-market of 22%1 versus top customers’ vehicle production Net income of $22 million Adjusted EBITDA of $71 million or 8.7% of sales 16 new… Continue reading Visteon Announces First-Quarter 2022 Results

Standard Motor Products Expands Electronic Throttle Body Offering

Standard’s ETB line-up now includes more than 200 part numbers, and covers 190 million vehicles. Tweet this The most recent expansion to Standard’s ETB offering features applications for popular import nameplates including Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai and Kia. Standard’s ETB line-up now includes more than 200 part numbers, and covers 190 million vehicles. Providing industry-leading,… Continue reading Standard Motor Products Expands Electronic Throttle Body Offering

Toyota GR 86 sells out in just 90 minutes in UK

The long-awaited Toyota GR 86 sports car has sold out in the UK, with the entire market allocation spoken for within 90 minutes of orders being opened last week. Sales of the much-anticipated Toyota GT 86 successor opened earlier this month, with a starting price of £29,995 making it one of the most affordable sports… Continue reading Toyota GR 86 sells out in just 90 minutes in UK

Auto CEOs and Biden administration officials call for charging interoperability

The White House recently held a virtual meeting with representatives of most of the major automakers to discuss electric vehicles and charging. According to Reuters, senior Biden administration officials and automotive leaders agreed on the importance of interoperability for charging infrastructure. “There was broad consensus that charging stations and vehicles need to be interoperable and… Continue reading Auto CEOs and Biden administration officials call for charging interoperability

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WASHINGTON, DC (April 8, 2022) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announces the 2022 Mazda MX-30, the company’s first battery electric vehicle, has received 5-star ratings in frontal and side crash tests, and a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). NHTSA’s NCAP 5-Star safety… Continue reading @Mazda: 000437

Mazda begins direct shipping from Japan, shortening delivery to dealers

For the first time since the founding of Mazda UK in 2001, Mazda has begun shipping cars directly from Japan to the UK. It said that this will bring benefits for dealers and customer alike by providing a wider range of available stock with a 10-14 day delivery window to a dealership Having previously operated… Continue reading Mazda begins direct shipping from Japan, shortening delivery to dealers