LEXUS IS READY FOR THE FUTURE: GLOBAL BATTERY ELECTRIC LINE-UP 2021-12-22 Toyoda concluded: “We believe that our accumulated experience is an asset that gives us a competitive edge. add_circle_outline
Toyota Motor Corporation unveils full global battery electric line-up 2021-12-22 Total global battery electric vehicle sales to reach 3.5M within same timeframe Lexus aims for 100% battery electric mix in Europe, North America and China by 2030 add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars recognised for its leadership in climate action 2021-12-20 Volvo Cars has been recognised for its sustainability strategy by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing an A-score for its actions aimed at cutting emissions, mitigating climate risks and becoming a climate-neutral company add_circle_outline
Kia EV6 named ‘Crossover of the Year’ at 2021 TopGear.com Awards 2021-12-20 The judges were enamoured with the EV6’s range, style and dynamic performance EV6 offers buyers a choice of different battery packs and drivetrain configurations perfectly suited to various needs add_circle_outline
Toyota Selects North Carolina for New US Automotive Battery Plant 2021-12-20 Toyota Motor North America announced that North Carolina Greensboro-Randolph Megasite has been chosen as the location for Toyota's new $1.29 billion automotive battery manufacturing plant, to be named, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC). add_circle_outline
All new, all electric Kia EV6 takes Guinness World Records title in journey across the United States 2021-11-29 Kia bests Tesla’s previous record for shortest charging time to cross the US in an electric vehicle by more than five hours add_circle_outline
The Kia Concept EV9 all-electric SUV takes centre stage at AutoMobility LA 2021-11-20 The all-electric SUV concept embodies Kia’s commitment to sustainability, following the recently showcased ‘Kia Sustainability Movement’ vision add_circle_outline
Phase 2 of Volkswagen’s electric mobility strategy will see the introduction of an ID.4 test fleet in 2022 2021-11-08 Phase one of Volkswagen’s electric mobility strategy kicked off last year with the introduction of six e-Golfs for customer experience research purposes add_circle_outline
MC20 wins the “Product Design of the Year” at the European Product Design Award 2021 2021-09-21 Modena – The MC20 has received the award for “Product Design of the Year” 2021 from the European Product Design Award. add_circle_outline
Lexus planting thousands of Spekboom on its road towards carbon neutrality 2021-09-21 Lexus South Africa has committed to plant enough Spekboom trees for every hybrid model sold locally. add_circle_outline
Kia takes centre stage at IAA mobility with two high tech electric vehicle debuts 2021-09-13 Combines outstanding efficiency and zero-emissions electric-only driving with power, performance and refinement Kia’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle – the innovative EV6 – makes its European debut add_circle_outline
Nissan celebrates World EV Day by kicking off pre-orders of the all-electric Ariya in Norway 2021-09-13 Norway is the first country in Europe to open pre-orders to the public on World EV Day, with remaining markets to follow later in the year add_circle_outline
FIRST LEXUS LC CONVERTIBLE – PERFECT TIMING FOR SA SPRING/SUMMER 21 2021-08-28 The first Lexus LC Convertible is now available in South Africa and joins the list as one of the luxury lifestyle brand's flagship models add_circle_outline
Elegance and wellbeing: More choice for Range Rover Velar 2021-08-18 Limited Edition: New Range Rover Velar Auric Edition combines unique design elements, including Gloss Sparkle Silver 20-inch alloys and exclusive Auric Atlas exterior finishes add_circle_outline
The all-new Kia EV6 delivers class-leading safety and convenience 2021-08-18 Next generation Highway Driving Assist 2 maintains vehicle speed and distance; includes automatic lane centering and lane change assist functions add_circle_outline
Five electric vehicle terms you’ve never heard of, but will know by heart soon 2021-07-21 Jaguar South Africa deconstructs the alphabet soup and offers some demystification with layman’s explanations of five must-know terms in the EV sphere. add_circle_outline
ELECTRIFIED LEXUS MODELS REACH 2 MILLION GLOBAL SALES, AS SOUTH AFRICA CONFIRMS HYBRID-ONLY UX CROSSOVER RANGE 2021-07-13 This commitment will continue with confirmation that Lexus International will reveal the first Lexus plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in 2021, and the first Lexus battery electric vehicle (BEV) on a dedicated platform in 2022. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars and Geely Holding create Aurobay for joint powertrain operations 2021-07-13 The new company will be a global supplier of complete powertrain solutions including next generation combustion engines, transmissions and hybrid solutions. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to harness real-time data from customer cars to set new safety standards 2021-07-06 The first car to benefit from this new approach to safety development is the company’s first SUV on a completely new electric-only technology base. add_circle_outline
Future Volvo cars to run on Volvo operating system as company takes software development in-house 2021-07-06 Volvo Cars will take software development in-house as a car’s appeal increasingly becomes more defined by software-driven functions and features, rather than traditional automotive attributes. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to focus on range and fast-charging for next generation of fully electric cars 2021-07-06 It will do so by improving lithium-ion battery technology on its forthcoming second generation of electric cars, starting with the company’s first SUV on a completely new electric-only technology base. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars and Google continue partnership for next generation safe and connected user experience 2021-07-06 It now continues its strategic collaboration with Google to take infotainment and connectivity to the next level. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars sets out future technology roadmap 2021-07-05 As part of the event, the company will also unveil its future approach to infotainment and a concept car that visualises its technology roadmap and that shows an insight into the future of design in the pure-electric era. add_circle_outline
First time appearance for Kia at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021-07-03 The EV6 is the first Kia to be based on revolutionary E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform) technology and is powered exclusively by electric energy. add_circle_outline
The Volvo Concept Recharge is a manifesto for Volvo Cars’ pure electric future 2021-07-03 For Volvo Cars, electrification is more than simply a shift in powertrains. It represents a new paradigm in car design and the Volvo Concept Recharge is a manifesto for the next generation of all-electric Volvos. add_circle_outline
Jaguar I-PACE completes Everesting Challenge on a single charge with Olympic ace at the wheel 2021-06-03 Peak efficiency: All-electric Jaguar I-PACE completes 'Everesting Challenge' by climbing 8,848m – the height of Mount Everest – on a single charge add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover and Google measure Dublin air quality with all-electric I-PACE 2021-05-26 Jaguar Land Rover engineers have integrated Google Street View and air quality technology into the award-winning I-PACE add_circle_outline