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Malthe Jakobsen promoted to Team Peugeot TotalEnergies’ driver line-up
After moving up a class in 2023, Malthe then won the LMP2 title in the Asian Le Mans Series. Team Peugeot TotalEnergies offered him another opportunity to drive the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar in Bahrain before appointing him as official junior…
Volkswagen expands ID. family in China
Avant-garde product: Stefan Mecha, CEO Volkswagen Brand China: “With the new ID. UNYX, we are expanding the spectrum of our electric ID. models in China with an avant-garde product. We are combining a confident, progressive design with a…
Stellantis Extends Benchmark Hybrid Powertrain to More Nameplates
“In an era where sustainability meets innovation, Stellantis remains at the forefront with our ultimate commitment to advancing hybrid technology for our European customers,” said Uwe Hochgeschurtz, Stellantis Chief Operating Officer,…
Stellantis introduces 100% regenerated oil designed by TotalEnergies Lubrifiants
The Circular Economy strategies of Stellantis ‘4R’ (Reman, Repair, Reuse, Recycle) and of TotalEnergies Lubrifiants ‘3R’ (Reduce, Reuse, Regenerate) for the responsible management of end-of-life products and the resulting waste, have…
DISPLAY OF DS AUTOMOBILES FLAIR
Created in France during the 1920s, the Concours d'Élégance offered a unique chance for coachbuilders and fashion designers to show off their expertise. At Chantilly, the philosophy remains the same: manufacturers exhibit concepts, bridging…
Unique 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Zagato to Star at Concours of Elegance
Regarded as one of the most exclusive sports cars of the post-war era, the Maserati A6G/54 Zagato offered a compelling blend of coachbuilt elegance and highly-strung motorsport derived performance. Out of a production run of some 60 A6G/54…
Bizzarrini Invests as Focus Moves to The Giotto Hyper GT Programme
Rezam Al Roumi, Executive Chairman and owner of Bizzarrini: “We are delighted to welcome Isobel Dando as our CEO at Bizzarrini. The experience she brings with her is unmatched and we are excited to see how her visionary leadership helps…
Five stars for the new Passat
Now in its the ninth generation, the success story of Volkswagen’s best-selling Passat continues. The Passat, which is available exclusively as an estate model, impressed the experts at Euro NCAP with a host of important safety innovations.…
Hat-Trıck Of Awards As Cıtroen Launches New Ë-C3 And C3
The Auto Express panel of experienced judges were won over by New ë-C3 and C3’s dynamic design, cutting-edge technology, spacious interior, and excellent driving experience, plus the exceptional choice it affords both private buyers and…
Fiat 500e wins Best Electric City Car award from EcoCar
FIAT remains at the forefront of sustainable urban mobility with its developing range of electric cars, the Fiat 500e offering both stylish design and innovation, underpinned with the Dolce Vita ambiance of FIAT.
Ian Robertson, editor…
Honda, INDYCAR Collaborate On New Hybrid Energy Recovery System Debuting
The new INDYCAR ERS hybrid will be combined with the existing 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine and produce up to an additional 60 horsepower. The hybrid unit will be located within the bell housing area of the car, between the engine…
Automechanika Innovation Awards 2024: Record participation this year
The automotive industry is currently facing a massive upheaval like almost no other sector: increasing digitalisation, climate change and artificial intelligence are challenging manufacturers, workshops and dealerships and making new…
American Honda Posts Strong Sales
CR-V tops 31,000 units for 5th straight month, with 52% of June sales hybrid-electric. HR-V sales remain strong, up 22% in June to 11,110 units; up almost 40% in 2Q and over 40% for the year. Pilot sales top 11,700 units in June, up 19% for…
Volvo Car USA and Canada reports sales of 10,618 cars in June
Sales in the US reached 9,304, down 28.1 percent over the same period last year. Electrified models represented a 35.6 percent share, a decrease of 12.6 percent over the same period last year. Sales of plug-in hybrid models went up 75…
Lancia back in the Netherlands with five new showrooms
“Today is another major stage in our renaissance plan: Lancia is making its return to Europe, starting in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Our 10-year strategic plan has a very clear aim: to make Lancia a desirable, respected, and…