FRANKFURT, GERMANY (SEPTEMBER 12, 2017) (REUTERS) – Germany’s BMW unveiled gleaming new models at Frankfurt motor show on Tuesday (September 12), including the i Vision Dynamics electric coupe – a new four-door electric car positioned between the i3 city car and the i8 hybrid sportscar. Continue reading
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Phantom: Rolls-Royce unveils its “pinnacle of luxury”
LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (JULY 26, 2017) (REUTERS) – Its founder once said “take the best that exists – and make it better”, and that’s what Rolls-Royce Motors says it’s done with the eighth version of the Phantom. Continue reading
UK to ban new petrol and diesel cars from 2040
Britain will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel-powered cars from 2040 as part of a plan to get them off the roads altogether 10 years later, according to the UK government, in a move that follows a similar announcement by the French government. David Doyle reports. Continue reading
Geely’s Volvo to go all electric with new models from 2019
VOLVO ADVERTISEMENT (VOLVO HANDOUT) – Geely-owned Volvo Car Group said on Wednesday (July 5) that all new models launched from 2019 will be fully electric or hybrids, spelling the eventual end to nearly a century of Volvos powered solely by the internal combustion engine. Continue reading
U.S. should build better cars, says German economy minister
Germany’s economy minister tells Americans to ‘build better cars’ in response to Trump assertions he will hit German carmakers with a 35 percent U.S. import tariff.
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BMW unveils its motorcycle of the future
BMW revealed its latest concept motorcycle in Santa Monica, California on Oct. 12 as part of celebrations of its 100th birthday.
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New report shows chasm between car test results and real world
A report by an environmental campaign group reveals new European cars are spewing out more carbon dioxide than laboratory tests show.
Introducing the BMW Concept M4 GTS
(Bayerische Motoren Werke AG) – The Concept GTS retains the 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine found in the current M4, but takes advantage of pioneering technologies such as water-injection – resulting in an increase in performance. It also benefits from a world first in OLED rear lights – the next step in ultra-high precision LED lighting, for a new look as darkness falls.
From aesthetics to acceleration, the BMW Concept M4 GTS perfectly blends motorsport pedigree with the latest in automotive innovation.
Rolls-Royce unveils new ‘Dawn’ model
Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce unveils its new convertible ‘Dawn’ model.
Africa keeps duty-free access to U.S.
This production line is making top range BMWs – but it’s not in Germany, it’s in Pretoria.
The auto industry in South Africa is a key one – it accounts for around 6 percent of the economy and 12 per cent of exports.
That could be about to rise – thanks to the renewal of a key trade programme.
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