Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces further development of brand from automotive manufacturer to House of Luxury New developments consolidate the pinnacle position of the brand as a House of Luxury Recently announced new brand identity being introduced in major showrooms worldwide New flagship store opens in London’s Mayfair while Shanghai boutique reopens in new visual identity,… Continue reading @BMW: ROLLS-ROYCE IMPLEMENTS STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT OF BRAND TO CONSOLIDATE ITS PINNACLE POSITION AS A HOUSE OF LUXURY001088
Tag: Recalls
Hyundai stops making the Kona EV for South Korea after battery recall
Hyundai is discontinuing its first mass-market electric SUV, the Kona EV, in South Korea following a massive recall due to a fire risk in the battery pack, the Yonhap news agency reports. The automaker will instead turn its focus to the forthcoming Ioniq 5 (and the EVs that will follow it), though Hyundai will still… Continue reading Hyundai stops making the Kona EV for South Korea after battery recall
Subaru recalls vehicles to fix engine, suspension problems
Detroit — Subaru is recalling nearly 875,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the engines can stall or a rear suspension part can fall off. The stalling recall covers more than 466,000 Crosstrek SUVs from 2018 and 2019 and Impreza cars from 2017 through 2019. The company says in government documents that a computer… Continue reading Subaru recalls vehicles to fix engine, suspension problems
@Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT is launching its new SUV family at the 2021 Shanghai Motor Show: the New French Chic is born001582
DONGFENG PEUGEOT is adopting the new iconic Lion logo and presenting its new strategy to position itself as a trusted brand, designed by PEUGEOT made for China, for its customers in China.The new range of PEUGEOT 4008, 4008 PHEV and 5008 SUVs is launching at prices ranging from 169 700 to 263 700 yuan (21 710… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT is launching its new SUV family at the 2021 Shanghai Motor Show: the New French Chic is born001582
Opel CEO explains what’s next for the brand after ‘challenging’ 2020 – Automotive News Europe
Despite declining sales and a difficult economic environment due to the coronavirus pandemic, Opel/Vauxhall was able to record a significant annual profit in 2020, its third since General Motors sold the brands to PSA Group in 2017. CEO Michael Lohscheller has discontinued GM’s higher-emission legacy models and moved into full electrification with the new Corsa and… Continue reading Opel CEO explains what’s next for the brand after ‘challenging’ 2020 – Automotive News Europe
@Toyota: Toyota is Conducting a Safety Recall Involving Certain 2009-2015 Toyota Venza Vehicles
PLANO, Texas (April 13, 2021) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2009-2015 Model Year Toyota Venza vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 279,000 vehicles are involved in this recall. The subject vehicles have a sensor in the driver-side front door that is connected to the airbag system control unit by electrical wires. One of… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is Conducting a Safety Recall Involving Certain 2009-2015 Toyota Venza Vehicles
Japan’s Sagawa to buy 7,200 low-priced EVs made in China
TOKYO — Sagawa Express, a subsidiary of Japan’s SG Holdings, has decided to purchase 7,200 low-priced electric minivans which will be made in China, Nikkei has learned. Sagawa, a major transport company, will use those EVs to deliver goods mostly over short distances. China’s Guangxi Automobile Group will manufacture small electric commercial vans designed by a Japanese… Continue reading Japan’s Sagawa to buy 7,200 low-priced EVs made in China
@VW Group: EPA confirms 260-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 Pro electric SUV002827
Apr 12, 2021 EPA-estimated 260 miles of range on ID.4 Pro 82 kWh rear-wheel-drive models, compared to EPA-estimated 250 miles on ID.4 Pro S and 1st Edition Three years of unlimited charging at Electrify America DC Fast Chargers at no additional cost MSRP starts at $39,995 for ID.4 Pro Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America,… Continue reading @VW Group: EPA confirms 260-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 Pro electric SUV002827
Logitech is done making Harmony remotes
After going a long time without any hardware updates, Logitech has finally announced what many of us suspected was coming. TechHive points out a post on the support forums confirming that Logitech will no longer manufacture Harmony remotes. Logitech: While Harmony remotes are and continue to be available through various retailers, moving forward Logitech will… Continue reading Logitech is done making Harmony remotes
@McLaren: All-new McLaren Artura High-Performance Hybrid powertrain sets new supercar standards; amplifies McLaren driving experience000099
8 Apr 2021 High-Performance Hybrid powertrain of McLaren Artura sets new standards for the supercar sector All-new, ultra-compact 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine with unique 120-degree ‘hot vee’ configuration Lightweight, compact Axial Flux E-motor enhances driving experience with torque in-fill, as well as providing option of zero-emissions, electric-only running for up to 30km* Compact hybrid… Continue reading @McLaren: All-new McLaren Artura High-Performance Hybrid powertrain sets new supercar standards; amplifies McLaren driving experience000099