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Ford Transit And Transit Custom Both Excel In Euro NCAP’s First Evaluation Of Active Safety Systems Fitted To Vans
Ford Transit gains Gold award and Transit Custom receives Silver award in Euro NCAP test of active safety systems on Europe’s top-selling vans Tests included assessing the performance of autonomous emergency braking systems that help to protect vans and other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists Ford’s advanced active safety technology helps customers to avoid […]
BMW Group Plant Leipzig prepares for the production of a future MINI crossover.
+++ 2023 will see Plant Leipzig launch production of the successor to the current MINI Countryman +++ The new model will offer a choice of combustion or electric drive +++ The current investment program for the site in Saxony will significantly increase production capacity and enable e-drive component assembly +++ Leipzig. Der In 2023, the first […]
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION INSTITUTE AND VIRGIN HYPERLOOP ANNOUNCE R&D PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE FUTURE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IN THE UAE
The collaboration seeks to accelerate research and development of hyperloop technology, encourage economic growth, and create a sustainable transportation ecosystem Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 15 December 2020 — The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the dedicated ‘applied research’ pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), and Virgin Hyperloop (VH), the leader in hyperloop development, today announced their collaboration on research, […]
2021 Ford Trends Report Finds Consumers Resilient and Adaptive Amid the Pandemic
Ninth annual Looking Further with Ford Trends Report explores how consumers are adapting to life during a pandemic. While 69% of adults globally say they feel overwhelmed by the changes taking place in the world, when asked how well they have adapted to the changes during the pandemic, 47% say it has been “easier than I imagined.” The report […]
VERSTAPPEN FINISHES FORMULA 1 SEASON IN STYLE WITH COMMANDING VICTORY AT YAS MARINA CIRCUIT
Dutch driver bossed the action from the first lap, never looking threatened by the Mercedes duo of Bottas and Hamilton Perez retires with mechanical difficulties and McLaren secure third place in the 2020 Constructor’s title Yas Marina Circuit. Abu Dhabi – 13 December 2020: Max Verstappen secured his first Yas Marina Circuit win at the FORMULA […]
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BMW Group paves the way for the production network of the future
Munich. The BMW Group is speeding up the shift towards electromobility and strengthening its global network to produce electrified vehicles. The company is investing 400 million euros in a new vehicle assembly at the main plant in Munich and concentrating its European production activities for internal combustion engines at the Steyr and Hams Hall locations. “We […]
New Model of Premium Pure Electric SUV – Hongqi E-HS9
HAINAN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– On December 4th, 2020, Hongqi E-HS9, a new full-scale intelligent pure electric premium SUV, was unveiled and officially launched globally in Boao, Hainan, China. This model will be sold in both China and Europe. It is a flagship electric SUV manufactured by China FAW Group, with world-leading design, interior space, intelligent technology, safety, […]
Ford Expands Off-Road Family of Trucks with All-New 2021 F-150 Tremor – a Rugged 4×4 for Work and Recreation
All-new F-150 Tremor® combines outstanding towing and payload capacity* with greater off-road prowess – featuring upgraded suspension and driveline hardware, increased suspension travel, approach, break-over angles, and ground clearance, plus standard rear locking differential and available front Torsen limited-slip differential. An all-new series in the F-150 lineup, F-150 Tremor is available in three versions, each featuring […]
BMW Group Middle East Gears Up for the Upcoming Second Edition of Battle of the Gamers
Middle East gamers will have the opportunity to compete for a total prize pool of $50,000 and a $15,000 prize in the regional mobile tournament in the second edition of Battle of the Gamers. XX December 2020 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Following the success of Battle of the Gamers Season 1, BMW Group Middle East […]
Focus on production: BMW Motorsport to call time on its Formula E involvement after Season 7.
After seven successful years, BMW Group will end its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the end of the coming season. Munich. The same engineers who develop the drivetrains for electric production vehicles are also responsible for the race cars’ drivetrains. Examples of the successful transfer of technology between the Formula E […]
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Since its inception in 1997, the value of independent innovation has been at the core of Chery’s development strategy to build a leading international brand operating in more than eighty countries around the world, including Japan, Germany and the United States, coming first among Chinese automakers in terms of export markets selling major volumes. The car […]
Lucid Motors Completes Construction on First Greenfield Electric Vehicle Factory in North America; Commissioning Process Underway for Spring 2021 Production Start of Lucid Air
State-of-the-art Lucid AMP-1 factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, will have an initial capacity of 30,000 units, with a “Future Ready” phased expansion increasing that to up to 400,000 units United Arab Emirates, Dubai, December 6, 2020 — Lucid Motors, which is setting new standards for sustainable mobility with its advanced luxury EVs, today announced the completion of the […]
Manahil Global launches the all-new Nissan X-Terra
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (25 November 2020) Manahil International, the authorized distributor for Nissan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, launched the all-new 2021 Nissan X-Terra, at a ceremony held on this occasion in cooperation with Nissan Saudi Arabia. The ceremony was held in the presence of a number of members of Manahil International […]
BMW Group paves the way for the production network of the future
Munich. The BMW Group is speeding up the shift towards electromobility and strengthening its global network for production of electrified vehicles. The company is investing 400 million euros in a new vehicle assembly at the main plant in Munich and concentrating its European production activities for internal combustion engines at the Steyr and Hams Hall locations. […]
Seeing it Before Hearing it: How NVH Simulations Give Ford Vehicles Outstanding Comfort and a Unique Driving Experience
JEDDAH, KSA, November 26, 2020 – The unmistakable burble of a high-performance Ford V8 engine catches the attention of onlookers as a Ford Mustang drives by, but inside the cabin you can have a conversation without having to raise your voice. This perfect balance of unmistakable exhaust notes as the Mustang drives by and an outstanding […]
More Than 8 Million Users Across Three-Generations of Continuously Enhanced Chery ACTECO Engines
Chery’s ‘China Core’ exemplary 21-year development journey sees three-generations of industry leading Chinese made engines Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, November 27, 2020: In a remarkable feat, Chery ACTECO engines have continuously evolved to accommodate over 8 million users with series of engines varying with displacement from 0.8L to 4.0L. Chery engine products have been exported to more than 80 […]
Ferrari 488 GT Modificata Greater power for a track icon
Maranello, 26 November 2020 – Ferrari presents the new 488 GT Modificata, a limited edition car that incorporates the technology developed for the 488 GT3 and 488 GTE, transcending the limits imposed by technical and sporting regulations to exploit its full potential. The 488 GT Modificata is exclusively for use during track days and at Ferrari Club Competizioni […]
Sanctuary Refined: New Lincoln Nautilus Brings Serene Design, Elevated Technology to Midsize SUV Category
Building on the momentum of Lincoln SUVs, the new 2021 Nautilus arrives with a new interior that exudes a sense of calm and signature technologies that elevate the midsize luxury SUV Elegant and polished horizontal lines and modern color themes create the serene interior design that clients love in the Lincoln Navigator, Aviator and Corsair […]
All-New Nissan X-Terra expands SUV lineup in the Middle East
Bold design, spacious interior and advanced technologiesmake the SUV ready to go anywhere JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Nov. 25, 2020) – Nissan today unveiled the all-new Nissan X-Terra 2021, further solidifying the brand’s presence in the Middle East. The launch of the all-new Nissan X-Terra represents a new addition to the lineup in the region, bolstering the […]
Ford Wins 2021 Green Car and Truck of the Year Awards with All-Electric Mustang Mach-E and All-New F-150
JEDDAH, KSA, November 22, 2020 – The all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E and the all-new F-150 have earned Green Car Journal’s 2021 Green Car of the Year and Green Truck of the Year awards. “With the all-new Mustang Mach-E and F-150 with PowerBoost hybrid and Pro Power Onboard, we’re electrifying two of our most popular nameplates to […]
Lincoln Aviator Can Elevate Your Private Screenings with VIP Drive-in Movie Under the Stars Credentials
Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 21, 2020 – Though reassuring advancements and results relating to vaccines have been all the buzz globally in recent weeks, it does not mean we should not still be exercising a degree of Covid-based caution. It also, however, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a tailored semblance of familial activity normality. With […]
MAN delivers 80 New Lion’s Coaches in Saudi Arabia
This is MAN’s single largest deal for coaches in Saudi Arabia Earlier in 2020, MAN delivered the first New Lion’s Coach to the Al-Salem in the country MAN Truck & Bus recently delivered 80 units of the New Lion’s Coach to its customer in Saudi Arabia. This is a milestone in MAN’s journey in the Middle […]