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Inside the industry: positive motoring trends of the past 18 months

On reflection, not all of the news in the past 18 months was bad – at least not for everyone and everything. Uncovered by data-crunching by Sophus3 and IHS Automotive, here are positives that emerged. * There’s a good chance that historians will determine the pandemic as the catalyst for the EV movement. EV sales… Continue reading Inside the industry: positive motoring trends of the past 18 months

Kia America anuncia el Niro EV 2021

Versiones/Precios sugeridos por el fabricante3 – MSRP (excluye $ 1,175 de cargos por envío) • EX: • EX Premium: $39,090 $44,650 Tren motriz:   Batería de última generación de 64 kWh y motor eléctrico de 201 caballos de fuerza Rango de autonomía1:  • Rango de autonomía en vehículo completamente eléctrico:  239 millas Economía de combustible MPGe4: (ciudad/carretera/combinado):  • MPGe:… Continue reading Kia America anuncia el Niro EV 2021

Under the skin: New SL bodyshell shows the evolution of the species

The forthcoming Mercedes-AMG SL has a clean-sheet bodyshell design aimed at making it as light and rigid as possible using a combination of techniques and materials that have steadily evolved over the years. The first unitary-construction car, where the chassis and body are combined as one entity bearing the load of the powertrain and suspension,… Continue reading Under the skin: New SL bodyshell shows the evolution of the species

Tesla Model 3 becomes most popular battery electric car on UK roads

The Tesla Model 3 has become the most popular battery electric car on British roads after a surge in sales, as the race to dominate the car industry’s new era heats up. The number of Model 3s on British roads overtook Nissan’s Leaf models during the first four months of 2021, according to calculations by… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 becomes most popular battery electric car on UK roads

Tavares gives Stellantis brands 10 years to prove themselves – Automotive News Europe

Instead of making any immediate decisions, Tavares is giving brand leaders 10 years, during which they will have funding along with the chance to build and carry out a long-term vision. “We love them all,” Tavares said of the brands. “You do not kill what you love.” Brand heads will be given an opportunity to… Continue reading Tavares gives Stellantis brands 10 years to prove themselves – Automotive News Europe

Spotlight will find low-key Tavares as he takes over new empire at Stellantis – Automotive News Europe

Born and raised in Lisbon, Tavares displayed his early passion as a 14-year-old volunteer at the Estoril track. He has since competed in more than 500 races as an amateur driver and has said he became an engineer because he lacked the talent and money to race professionally. He was scheduled to drive a Lancia… Continue reading Spotlight will find low-key Tavares as he takes over new empire at Stellantis – Automotive News Europe

Tavares delivers reassuring message on French competitiveness – Automotive News Europe

PARIS — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares told unions that French plants were competitive within the newly created automotive giant, reassuring workers after he said the company will not cut jobs or close plants. It was the first time he met the French unions since Stellantis officially sprang from the merger of France’s PSA Group and… Continue reading Tavares delivers reassuring message on French competitiveness – Automotive News Europe

New 819bhp Ferrari 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A unveiled

This is the new, limited edition Ferrari 812 Competizione. It’s a pumped up, more powerful, lightweight variant of the Italian brand’s front-engined V12 berlinetta, which has been unveiled alongside an open-top 812 Competizione A targa-style version of the car too. Production of the Ferrari 812 Competizione is limited to 999 units for the hardtop and… Continue reading New 819bhp Ferrari 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A unveiled

Richard Mille adds the partnership with Ferrari and gives space to women

Products in which the share of women has increased, as demonstrated by the seven variants of the RM 72-02 Tourbillon Automatic Talisman launched at the end of 2020. «Almost 30% of our collection today is made up of women’s watches – says the manager -. A segment in which we have been investing for five… Continue reading Richard Mille adds the partnership with Ferrari and gives space to women