Bentley EXP 100 GT – Partnerships for a sustainable future
The fully autonomous Grand Tourer with zero emissions and Artificial Intelligence sets a new benchmark for sustainable travel. Designed to enhance the occupants’ luxury Grand Touring experience, it is borne from pure Bentley DNAKia’s Futuron Concept, an all electric SUV coupe
Kia Motors has revealed its new Futuron Concept, an illuminating all-wheel drive SUV coupe which proposes new designs for future electric vehicles.
The Futuron name itself is a portmanteau of ‘future’ and ‘on’, hinting at the switched-on, electric nature of future SUV designs from the brand.
Markus Duesmann will take over as Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG
Markus Duesmann’s appointment as member of the Group Board of Management and Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG will take effect on 1 April 2020. Bram Schot will leave the company.Mr. Duesmann, a qualified engineer, previously held several managerial positions at BMW AG and until July 2018 was the Board of Management member with responsibility for purchasing and the supplier network.
Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury
At "Auto China 2018" in Bejing, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury. The design of the crossover, based on an exclusive high-end saloon and an SUV, follows the philosophy of Sensual Purity. The show car combines the comfort and typical strengths of both body styles
The concept vehicle not only embodies the Mercedes-Maybach design language, it also reflects the traditional brand values while continuing the successful Mercedes-Maybach story. True to the principle of creating "the very best from the very best", Mercedes-Maybach stands for the ultimate in luxury while uniting the perfection of Mercedes-Benz with the exclusivity of Maybach.
The show car also merges influences from the Western and Far Eastern hemispheres to deliver an appealing automotive cultural dialogue. For instance, use is made of "Magic Wood", ebony, which is traditional in Chinese furniture design. The same motif is also underlined by the combination of SUV and notchback saloon, which are the most successful body styles not only internationally, but especially on the Chinese market
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Garage Team Up with Jay Leno to Restore Classic 1968 Bronco
The 1968 Ford Bronco wagon was left for Jay Leno as a joke, arranged by fellow late-night TV host Craig Ferguson to be parked in Leno’s spot on the eve of his last taping.
GranTurismo Zéda projects Maserati towards the future
The GranTurismo Zéda will mark the end of production of the Maserati GranTurismo. The new car coincides with the Brand’s recent announcement to add more production innovation, electrification and autonomous driving.
Volkswagen’s new electric concept: ID. SPACE VIZZION
The ID. SPACE VIZZION is a wagon of tomorrow that combines the aerodynamic characteristics of a Gran Turismo with the spaciousness of an SUV.
BYTON Starts Pre-Production and Sets the Course for Sales
While BYTON, the premium brand for smart electric vehicles, has just started pre-production of its M-Byte at its plant in Nanjing, China, the course is being set for the market launch in Europe.