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Toyota Motor Corporation announced the launch of C+walk S, a pedestrian-mobility-assistance model and the second in the new C+walk mobility series, available at Toyota automobile dealers and rental/leasing stores from March 20, 2023. Toyota has also enhanced its standing-type model C+walk T as well as the C+pod. The C+walk T, compliant with the revised Road Traffic Act, will go on sale in May, and the C+pod became available for lease contracts on March 20. With Japan’s aging population, approximately 20% of people aged 75 or older have difficulty walking beyond 100 m, and those who go out are 10% lower…

Honda is recalling more than 564,000 CR-V models in cold weather states due to the risk of road salt causing frame rust and rear suspension parts becoming detached. The recall covers CR-Vs that were sold or registered in 22 states and Washington, D.C. between 2007 and 2011. US safety regulators have reported that salt accumulation can lead to corrosion, which may result in the rear trailing arm detaching, posing a risk of drivers losing control. Rear trailing arms are responsible for connecting the rear axle to the chassis. Dealers will inspect the affected CR-V models and either install a support…

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new GLC Coupe, featuring electric drive technology that offers both on- and off-road capabilities. Equipped with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and rear axle steering, the vehicle is designed for sporty performance and high efficiency. The latest MBUX infotainment system is enhanced with augmented reality for navigation, while the Hey Mercedes voice assistant is increasingly effective at responding to natural language and user preferences. The GLC Coupe is a stylish and comfortable vehicle that delivers an unparalleled driving experience. The sporty silhouette of the GLC Coupe features an AVANTGARDE exterior and chrome package with 18-inch light alloy wheels…

The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e marks the beginning of a revolutionary era for the brand with a more than 100‑year heritage. Due to the vehicle’s electric range of up to 100 kilometers (WLTP)1 and an electric-drive output of 110 kW/150 horsepower, the luxury saloon is capable of traveling locally CO2 emission-free, both within cities and on interurban routes. MercedesMaybach has been the benchmark for automotive luxury, style, and status since Wilhelm and Karl Maybach started building automobiles in 1921. The MercedesMaybach brand continues to redefine itself to exceed expectations to create “the very best of the very best.” The MercedesMaybach…

The 2024 E-Ray is Chevrolet’s first electrified Corvette with all-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, exactly 70 years after the Corvette debuted at Motorama. The new E-Ray Corvette delivers intense straight-line performance, all-weather confidence, and sure-footed grand touring capabilities, regardless of the season. It comes in removable roof coupes and hardtop convertibles. The E-Ray is also the only sports car combining naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD. A 2.5-second 0-60 mph time1 and 10.5-second quarter-mile time make the E-Ray the fastest production Corvette in history. The E-Ray delivers plenty of low-end torque, which…

As part of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in 2023, the BMW Group is sharing its vision of the future digital experience, both within and outside of the vehicle. BMW i Vision Dee is a futuristic mid-size sedan with a minimalist and pared-down design language. ‘Dee’ stands for Digital Emotional Experience – and it aims to strengthen the bond between people and their cars in the future. Our current knowledge of voice control and driver assistance systems will be far outweighed by the capabilities of future digital functions. BMW’s Head-Up Display extends across the entire windscreen and…

Baidu Inc and Toyota Motor Corp-backed startup Pony.ai said on Friday they had been granted the first licences to test fully autonomous vehicles without safety operators as a backup in Beijing. A technology park developed by the Beijing government is where Baidu and Pony.ai will test ten driverless vehicles each for commercial robotaxi services in China’s capital. Over the last five years, Baidu, a Beijing-based company whose main revenue stream is its internet search engine, has emphasized self-driving technologies as a means of diversifying its revenue sources. Over the past year, it began charging fees for the robotaxi service Apollo…

Max Friz, BMW’s chief designer, began designing a full-scale motorcycle in December 1922. At the heart of the machine is a two-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled boxer engine. In September 1923, BMW presented its first motorcycle, the R32. This was the beginning of BMW motorcycle production and marked the beginning of an unprecedented success story. To commemorate its 100-year history, BMW Motorrad now offers the two protagonists of the Heritage experience world – the R nineT Roadster and the R 18 Cruiser with big boxer – as special edition models. BMW Motorrad has limited both models to 1923 units, in honor of…

In 2021, the EU spent €11.8 billion on imports of non-plug-in hybrid cars (41% of total extra-EU imports of hybrid and electric cars), €11.4 billion on full electric cars (39%) and €5.9 billion on plug-in hybrid cars (20%), according to Eurostat figures published by the European Union’s statistical office. In all three categories of cars, imports were less than exports from the EU. The value of non-plug-in hybrid car exports was €22.9 billion, more than half of the total extra-EU exports of hybrid and electric cars (55 percent), full electric cars at €12.3 billion (29 percent), and plug-in hybrid cars…

Audi e-tron, the premium manufacturer’s electric SUV, entered the age of electromobility in 2018 and has set standards in the electric luxury-class SUV segment. The all-new Audi Q8 e-tron builds on this success story. Audi has been following a systematic electric roadmap since the introduction of the Audi e-tron around four years ago. The Audi Q8 e-tron has improved efficiency and range, and a refined design, and will be available in more than 20 countries by 2026. Audi’s Q8 e-tron is the top model among its electric SUVs and crossovers. It has a new front and rear design that systematically…