London, December 12, 2024 (Oilandgaspress) –- Nissan and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing will showcase a remarkable array of vehicles embodying the evolution of Nissan technology and customization at Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 from January 10 through 12 at Makuhari Messe.
The booth will consist of two distinct zones: The sports car section will show vehicles that merge advanced technology with racing insights, while the custom car section will demonstrate Nissan’s unique expertise in this field.
Nissan Motorsports & Customizing (NMC) will also feature two vehicles from the AUTECH custom car brand, showcasing enhanced design and functionality from Nissan’s in-house bodywork specialists.
Exhibition location
Nissan Booth No. 217, Exhibition Hall 2-3 (West Hall) Read More
MotorTrend has named the Ram 1500 its 2025 Truck of the Year® after weeks of testing, as editors of the automotive publication awarded high scores to the truck in every category of the competitive testing process.
The performance capabilities of the 3.0-liter Hurricane Straight-Six Turbo engine that delivers up to 540 horsepower played a significant role in the evaluation and scoring. MotorTrend editors also lauded the wide variety of trim levels for customers to choose, from the opulence of Tungsten to the raw off-road capability of RHO. Read More
Lamborghini brings its signature Esperienza Neve to the snow-clad paradise of Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia for its first ever edition in China, where guests from the Asia Pacific region enjoyed an exclusive first opportunity to experience the Revuelto[1]’s performance and dynamics on ice.
On the frozen expanse of Yunlong Lake, where temperatures dip as low as -20 degrees Celsius in the winter months, guests savoured a full course of winter driving exercises with a range of Lamborghini models. Participants were guided by professional Lamborghini instructors, ensuring both an exhilarating and safe experience. The Esperienza Neve program involves a series of exercises behind the wheel on low-grip surfaces and in different models, allowing every driver the chance to maximize their potential and discover the talents of Lamborghini super sports car and super SUVs on winter tracks. Guests also relish sideways thrills in the Huracán Sterrato[2], Huracán Tecnica, Urus Performante[3] and Urus S, while honing their skills in extreme driving conditions.
Guests explored their driving abilities as well as the captivating prowess of the Revuelto, with the High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV)’s mesmerising powertrain – its naturally aspirated V12 and three electric motors Read More
Lamborghini to unveil a collaboration that merges the thrill of the slopes with the precision of its engineering. Together with CAPiTA Snowboards and Union Binding Company, the Sant’Agata-based super sports car manufacturer unveiled the CAPiTA Warpspeed | Automobili Lamborghini Snowboard and the Union Falcor | Automobili Lamborghini Snowboard Binding—crafted to inspire excellence and conquer limits. Debuting in preview at the Lamborghini Esperienza Neve in Yakeshi, Mongolia, these snow sports creations bring the company’s legacy of innovation and design to the world of snowboarding. With a limited global release of only 200 units, this collaboration is as exclusive as it is groundbreaking.
At the intersection of precision engineering, innovation, and bold creativity, these new products represent the fusion of Automobili Lamborghini’s unparalleled heritage in performance and design, CAPiTA’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing, and Union’s relentless pursuit of performance-driven snowboard bindings. Read More
VW Statement on UAW contract offer
Volkswagen has been at the bargaining table working quickly and tirelessly with the UAW to reach a strong first contract. Working collaboratively with unions and taking care of our people are deeply anchored in the Volkswagen DNA. We have made the UAW a compelling economic offer that makes our great Chattanooga jobs even better. Our offer gives employees a 14% raise over the four-year contract, profit sharing for the first time ever, and improves our already strong health care benefits. This is a contract that keeps Chattanooga thriving. Read More
Porsche invited international journalists to a special kind of all-electric test. “Electric cars have too small a range and charging isn’t really practical.” When it comes to electromobility, these are two of the main concerns that are repeatedly voiced.
To dispel them, Porsche created the Taycan 1,111-km Challenge. The task for the media who attended was to visit all four Porsche Charging Lounges:
Koblach, near Lake Constance in Austria
Bingen am Rhein in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Würzburg in Franconia, Germany
Ingolstadt in Upper Bavaria, Germany
If lines are drawn between all four charging points on the map, with a little imagination the outline of the Nürburgring Nordschleife appears. And in a best-case scenario, the distance is exactly 1,111 kilometres. Charging at non-Porsche stations was prohibited during the drive. The special thing about this challenge was that the fixed charging points are not the fastest way to cover this distance, so instead the focus was on driving style and charging strategy. At the end of the challenge, the six Taycan models had covered a total of 20,000 km over three days using electric power. The fastest pair took exactly 11 hours, including an 80 per cent charge at the final Charging Lounge. Their Taycan 4S Cross Turismo averaged 25 kWh/100 km, without charging losses, at an average speed of more than 100 km/h. As a kilowatt hour costs just 39 cents at all Porsche locations, thanks to the three years of free access to the low charging rates of the Porsche Charging Service that is available to Taycan customers, the total cost of the challenge, including charging losses, was just 125 euros. That was after the Taycan had been fully charged back up to 100 per cent, just as it had been in the morning. In total, the Taycan consumed 320 kWh in the challenge. The petrol for a comparable combustion-engined car would have cost at least twice as much on this trip. Read More
Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its partnership with Google to deliver next-generation navigation and infotainment experiences. Drivers of new Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles will soon get access to fresh information about 250 million places around the world from Google Maps Platform – in addition to the convenience of the Android Automotive Operating System – right in their vehicles.
By integrating Google Maps Platform’s Places API (Application Programming Interface), the Group will enhance navigation accuracy using Google Maps’ vast information about places, which includes fresh detail about business hours, contact information, ratings, reviews and more. Kia drivers in North America will be the first to experience these enhancements, with subsequent expansions to Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models globally.
Chang Song, President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Vehicle Platform (AVP) Division said, “Hyundai Motor Group is developing technologies in the field of SDV and mobility to provide customer-centered values. Our partnership with Google, who helps people find a lot of useful information around the world, will serve as an opportunity for Hyundai Motor Group, broadening our coverage of technology in the mobility market and providing greater values to customers.”
Speaking on the collaboration, Jorgen Behrens, Vice President and General Manager of Google Maps Automotive said: “Every day, we make over 100 million updates in Google Maps to help people find fresh and comprehensive information about where to go and how to get there. By integrating our extensive database of places into Hyundai Motor Group vehicles through the Places API, we’re empowering drivers with the knowledge they need to navigate confidently – and we look forward to working with Hyundai Motor Group to bring more innovation to the fleet in the future.”
The Group has also adopted Google’s Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) to further broaden its software ecosystem. By doing so, it expects to secure an innovative edge in the software-defined vehicle (SDV) technology space and lead the future mobility market.
As part of ongoing efforts to deliver future mobility capabilities and AI to its vehicles, the Group will continue exploring more ways to innovate and driving experience in partnership with Google. Read more
Rugged, spacious, ultra-modern and highly efficient with electrified drivetrains – this is the new Opel Frontera. The all-new Opel SUV is available as a fully electric, locally emissions-free Frontera Electric with five seats for €28,990; the Frontera Hybrid with 48-volt technology is even available for €23,900 euros (all prices RRP including VAT in Germany). In addition, the Frontera will be available for five or seven occupants. For the hybrid version with seven seats in the GS trim, there is only a small surcharge of €800. This makes the Frontera the ideal shuttle vehicle for friends or family, making it an affordable SUV for everyone.
Full of character: Rugged exterior design with new Opel Blitz
The new Frontera already delights at first sight with its rugged interpretation of Opel’s bold and pure design philosophy. The upright front silhouette and the unique front proportions of the new Frontera combine a functional and spacious cabin volume with a very bold and tough, but modern expressive look.
Battery-electric version or efficient 48-volt hybrid drivetrains
Eye-catching exterior: Rugged interpretation of Opel design philosophy with Opel Vizor and new Blitz
Smart solutions: Smartphone station, wireless charging, ergonomic Intelli-Seats and many more
Space aplenty: Up to around 1,600 litres of luggage space, for up to seven occupants
Clever solutions: Wireless charging and phone projection, additional USB ports and more
Attractive prices: New Frontera Electric available from €28,990, prices for Frontera Hybrid with 48-volt technology start at €23,900 (RRP incl. VAT in Germany) Read More
The most serene electric car is a DS Automobiles creation. After DS 3, DS 4, DS 7 and DS 9, DS N°8 marks the beginning of a new era. DS N°8 is the first of the Brand’s designs to be solely 100 % electric. Through this reveal, DS Automobiles is unveiling a new naming philosophy. “N°” because it represents the standard way of writing “number” in French, embodying elegance and timelessness. In addition, the “°” on the rear of the car is drawn like the tip of a diamond, in reference to the DS Automobiles DNA. This approach links the names of the existing range to future models by keeping numbers but introducing a bolder rationale with “N°” (number). The future DS Automobiles range will follow this new naming convention. For DS N°8, the number 8 is unprecedented for DS Automobiles. Its shape, close to the infinity sign, is associated with balance and serenity. To strengthen the Brand’s identity, the car’s rear will carry the “DS AUTOMOBILES” lettering completed by “N°8”. Read More
Audi has failed to agree a severance package with employee representatives at the company’s Brussels plant, which is facing closure, with the carmaker announcing on Thursday that its sixth offer had been rejected. The German company, which belongs to the Volkswagen Group, wants to end car production in Brussels at the end of February. The search for an investor or another solution for the 3,000 employees was unsuccessful. In addition to the statutory severance pay, Audi is offering workers a severance package that depends on their length of service.
An employee with 17 years of service would receive between €125,000 and €190,000, depending on their role and salary. “Overall, Audi is spending more than twice as much on severance pay than required by law,” the company said. Read More
(Reuters) – Volkswagen said Wednesday it is offering its newly unionized workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14% wage increase over four years and profit sharing. The automaker and United Auto Workers union, which won an election at the Chattanooga, Tennessee facility in April, have been engaged in contract talks for several months. VW said the company’s offer includes profit sharing for the first time and improves health care benefits for hourly workers at the plant. Read More
(Reuters) -General Motors needed to exit its Cruise robotaxi business, most Wall Street analysts agreed on Wednesday, but the automaker’s decision to do so was still a disappointing end for an operation that GM had touted as a potential $50 billion revenue generator by 2030. GM shares jumped 3% after-hours on Tuesday immediately after the announcement, but gave back those gains during Wednesday’s regular session and closed down 1.3%. Read More
Small businesses in Europe could save €14,000 per van over three years by switching to electric vans. The difference primarily comes from the lower cost of charging compared with refuelling petrol and diesel vehicles, and reduced maintenance costs that together offer significant savings in five major van markets.
These are key findings from a report commissioned by Ford Pro: The Economics of Commercial Van Usage Across Europe 2024, published by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) that was based on a survey of 1,000 businesses in Europe. 1
According to the study, electric vans more than pay for themselves within three years – a common finance plan length – through lower running costs. This lower total cost of operation stands to benefit small businesses as they begin to recognise the advantages of electric vans and follow in the footsteps of better-resourced large fleets by adopting electrified vehicles. Read More
The first full-electric Maserati Folgore
The unique and distinctive sound of Maserati Folgore is the result of a path that has managed to truly combine technology and passion for engines. An all-round sound, created by the innovative work of the engineers at the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena.
The result is a unique Folgore Signature voice, a physical sound able to handle and delight the driving like never before. Formula E technology takes to the road in our new 100% electric powertrain. Based on 800-volt technology with three 300-kW permanent magnet motors, the Folgore system features leading-edge solutions to offer performance that feels suited to the racetrack.
Electrifying numbers
Up to 761 CV is continuously transmitted to the wheels due to a nominal capacity of 92.5 kWh and a discharge capacity of 560 kW. The specific battery pack layout allows the car to sit lower than any other electric vehicle, boosting acceleration and speed. Price starting from £ 179,950.00
Max power 761 HP, Max speed 202 mph, Acceleration 2.7 sec, Traction AWD , Max torque 1350 Nm Read More
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