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Automotive industry news including electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, smart mobility solutions, and car launches in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Redesigned Nissan logo signals a fresh horizon
We are more connected than ever before. People are growing up with the access to knowledge and the potential for interaction that the internet offers. Our lives are as much digital as they are physical. Hence strong brands need to have effective touchpoints in both realms. For the past 20 years, Nissan’s outgoing logo has […]
Nissan KSA Unveils the New 2020 Sunny in an Unprecedented Virtual Launch
Nissan Saudi Arabia launched their brand new 2020 Sunny in an unparalleled virtual venue experience, as part of embracing digitization as the way forward in the Nissan Next approach. The company provided an exciting show and gave guests the freedom and flexibility to roam about the many areas of the virtual venue platform, as they […]
Planning Your Next Staycation? Ford’s Top 10 Tips For a Post-Covid Road Trip Have Got You Covered
While international travel may still be our preferred way to spend the holidays, the Covid-19 pandemic has meant that we’ve had to look a lot closer to home for vacation inspiration. With international travel limited and budgets stretched, more people are opting for staycations, exploring must-see local destinations, and enjoying tourist spots with a renewed […]
After a successful start, the BMW brand is expanding its podcast series.
Today, the English sci-fi thriller podcast “Hypnopolis” celebrates its debut. This makes BMW the first automobile manufacturer in the world to offer its customers their own audio entertainment podcast. In a total of six episodes of 15-20 minutes each, listeners can expect not only a gripping story, but also insights into the mobility of the […]
Lincoln Navigator Charts the Course for Full Size Luxury SUVs to Follow
When the latest Lincoln Navigator announced itself as the benchmark for the luxury full-size SUV segment, it did so with the specs to back it up. Loaded with segment exclusives and best-in-class touches, the marque’s flagship large SUV is still the one to beat. Having saved 90 kg in body weight over the previous model […]
BMW Group increases sales of electrified vehicles in first half-year, despite COVID-19
Total sales affected by the impact of the worldwide pandemic +++ Initial signs of recovery in individual markets at the end of Q2 +++ 962,575 vehicles delivered (-23.0%) in year to date +++ BMW Group sold 218,876 automobiles in June (-9.0%) +++ Pieter Nota: “China sales in second quarter above previous year” +++ Munich. […]
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Final 18 BMW i8 cars leave Plant Leipzig
Austin Yellow. British Racing Green. Le Mans Blue. The last 18 BMW i8 vehicles left BMW Group Plant Leipzig today as their future owners looked on. Each car was a one-off created in close collaboration with the customer. “The degree of customisation in these vehicles threw up some major logistical and process challenges,” said Plant […]
Ford and Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co. Deliver 300 Taurus and Explorer Vehicles to LUMI Rent-a-Car, Adding to its Fleet of More Than 1,000 Ford Vehicles
Ford and Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co. (MYNM) recently secured a deal with LUMI rent-a-car to supply the integrated travel service provider with 300 vehicles, with delivery of 200 Ford Taurus 2.0-litre Ambiente, and 100 Ford Explorer 3.5-litre XLT AWD completed in May. These new units, which join LUMI’s fleet of more than 1,000 […]
Partners reach joint decision: BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG put development cooperation in automated driving temporarily on hold – may be resumed later
Both companies will continue to pursue their own development path Munich/Stuttgart. The BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG are putting their cooperation on development of next-generation technology for automated driving temporarily on hold. Following extensive review, the two companies have arrived at a mutual and amicable agreement to concentrate on their existing development paths – which […]
A Lincoln That Gets You: How SYNC® Understands Your Commands
Currently, SYNC supports voice commands for over 25 languages, with Lincoln and Ford’s Core Speech Technology team based in Dearborn, Michigan, leading innovations for users around the globe. The team is headed by Yvonne Gloria who has been involved with the system’s innovation since SYNC 3 debuted. A software engineer by trade, Gloria experienced […]
Ford Expands Climate Change Goals, Sets Target To Become Carbon Neutral By 2050: Annual Sustainability Report
Ford Motor Company intends to achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050, while setting interim targets to more urgently address climate change challenges. The company announced that ambition as it issued its 21st annual Sustainability Report. Ford is the only full line U.S. automaker committed to doing its part to reduce CO2 emissions in line with the […]
Ford Transit Now Available with Efficient and Durable New 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
Ford has started production of a new 10-speed automatic gearbox option for rear-wheel drive (RWD) Transit models that offers excellent fuel efficiency,1 outstanding durability and the ability to tow up to 2,800 kg,2 the company today announced. The new transmission offers the ideal solution for RWD Transit applications where automatics are preferred for their ease-of-use […]
Sanctuary for the Senses: All-New Lincoln Corsair Arrives with Whisper-Quiet, Confident Ride and Sophisticated Interior
Expressively designed and effortlessly agile, the all-new Lincoln Corsair arrives as a spacious two-row SUV that combines refined power and a confident, whisper-quiet ride in a luxurious sanctuary that is uniquely Lincoln. The all-new Lincoln Corsair stands out in the small premium utility vehicle segment by offering a turbocharged engine more powerful than several competitors, […]
Nissan Saudi Arabia Partners with the Directorate of Health Affairs in Makkah Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
(June 11th, 2020) – Nissan Saudi Arabia has signed a partnership agreement with the Directorate of Health Affairs in Makkah to contribute to the ongoing battle in controlling the spread of the Corona virus. The CSR initiative by Nissan KSA aims to maximize support for the Directorate of Health Affairs in Makkah by providing them […]
Ford, Volkswagen Sign Agreements For Joint Projects On Commercial Vehicles, EVs, Autonomous Driving
Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG signed agreements that expand their global alliance to meet rapidly evolving needs of their respective customers in Europe and other regions by leveraging complementary strengths in midsize pickup trucks and commercial and electric vehicles. Plans for the agreements were first announced by Ford and Volkswagen last July. […]
Ford Explorer Redesigned from Ground Up: America’s Favourite SUV Delivers More Power, Capability and Adventure Tech
Ford’s all-new 2020 Explorer is a complete redesign of its all-time best-selling SUV that now features more power and space than ever, and smart new technologies to help tackle life’s adventures. Explorer is now more capable, comfortable, sportier and roomier in all three rows thanks to Ford’s flexible new chassis architecture. “Explorer drivers […]
New Autonomous ITVS to Boost Operational Efficiency at Jebel Ali Port in Deal between DP World, UAE Region and DGWORLD
AETOSWire): Leading trade enabler, DP World, UAE Region and the autonomous vehicle, robotics and AI specialist DGWorld has entered a contractual agreement to equip Jebel Ali Port with a fleet of Autonomous Internal Terminal Vehicles (AITV´s), including all related integrations in the existing operation processes and infrastructures. DP World, UAE Region once again manifests its […]
Going Rogue: Can the Ford Ranger Pickup Really Replace the Family Car?
While the pickup truck may have its origins as a practical work vehicle, the modern pickup has come to represent something far more significant by car buyers today. The Ford Ranger is not only a phenomenal workhorse – trusted by government departments and primary industry operators globally – but it has also become a […]
Mustang Mach 1 Returning for 2021 Model Year As Limited-Edition Pinnacle of Style, Handling and 5.0-liter V8 Performance
With speed, style and a name that embodies both, Ford today announces the Mustang Mach 1 is roaring back to life this year. The iconic fastback coupe that debuted during the first golden era of muscle cars in the late-1960s now returns for global Mustang enthusiasts looking for the epitome of naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 […]
Lincoln Aviator Presidential Takes on Bumps and Dips, Turning Every Trip into a Refined Journey
Road trips and every day driving can easily turn into a tiring journey, especially when the roads get a little rough. But with intuitive technology such as Lincoln-first Adaptive Suspension with Road Preview debuting in the all-new Aviator, a road trip can become an inspiring journey of effortless travel. Lincoln’s advanced Adaptive Suspension in the […]
Nissan unveils transformation plan to prioritize sustainable growth and profitability
May 28, 2020) Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled a four-year plan to achieve sustainable growth, financial stability, and profitability by the end of fiscal-year 2023. The scalable plan, involving cost-rationalization and business optimization, will shift the company’s strategy from its past focus on inflated expansion. As part of the four-year plan, Nissan will […]
Help Your Lincoln’s Paint Pop from Garage Grunge to Showroom Finish
Occasionally your car needs a bit of pampering to keep it’s finish fine and overall looking great. Whether you take a Friday afternoon to do it yourself or a trip to the local service centre, keeping your car well maintained and looking its best will draw better resale prices down the road – a fact […]