Cars

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 28, 2025 – Kicking off today in Italy, the exciting international roadshow dedicated to the new INTENSA special series, due to visit many other European markets one by one. Available in all Alfa Romeo models, the new edition pays homage to the brand’s identity through exclusive features and details that, combined with the best technological solutions, offer a unique and engaging driving experience.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 28, 2025 – Tier IV, a pioneer in open-source autonomous driving software, has successfully concluded a series of robotaxi service pilot tests across Tokyo, Japan. These tests, conducted in Odaiba in November 2024 and Nishi-Shinjuku in December 2024, mark a crucial step towards the commercialization of robotaxi services and their integration into Japan’s transportation infrastructure.

Strategic Testing and Adaptation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 28, 2025 – Royal Schiphol Group, in collaboration with KLM, is spearheading a new era of baggage handling with the deployment of Aurrigo International’s innovative Auto-DollyTug. This self-driving baggage vehicle aims to optimize the separation of passenger baggage with long transfer times, addressing the challenges of high-volume baggage processing.

Addressing Peak Baggage Handling Challenges

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 28, 2025 – Stellantis has launched its groundbreaking STLA AutoDrive 1.0, an in-house-developed automated driving system that introduces hands-free and eyes-off (SAE Level 3) functionality, transforming the daily commute.

Introducing STLA AutoDrive 1.0: A Leap in Automated Driving

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 27, 2025 – When BMW of North America took over from Max Hoffman on March 15, 1975, it inherited the dealer and distribution network that Hoffman had been building since 1962. Hoffman’s dealer directory of April 1967 listed 129 BMW dealerships and six independent distributors in charge of specific geographical territories. Though the network covered the entire US, dealerships were concentrated in the Northeast and on the West Coast: New York had 23 BMW dealerships, California 24.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 27, 2025 – Audi is set to streamline its transformation efforts by consolidating key functions into a new department, “Transformation, Consulting, and Organization,” effective March 1, 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance the company’s competitiveness and accelerate its future readiness in an increasingly challenging market.

Organizational Restructuring for Enhanced Efficiency

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 27, 2025 – Hyundai has once again made waves in the electric vehicle (EV) performance arena, setting a new lap record at the prestigious ‘Attack Tsukuba 2025’ motorsport event in Japan. Held on February 15th, the event witnessed Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N TA (Time Attack) Spec achieving an unprecedented feat, solidifying its position as a leader in high-performance EVs.

Record-Breaking Performance at Tsukuba

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 27, 2025 – UK-based small volume sportscar manufacturer AC Cars has announced a strategic partnership with Swedish company T-Engineering to expand its production operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for its AC Cobra GT range of sports cars.

Expanding Production Capacity and Engineering Capabilities

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 27, 2025 – Development of Zenvo Automotive's highly anticipated Aurora hypercar is surging forward, marked by a significant partnership with UK-based engineering firm, Ricardo, for the development of its advanced transmission system. This collaboration is a crucial step in bringing the Aurora's groundbreaking performance to fruition, pairing Ricardo's expertise with Zenvo's innovative vision.

Zenvo's Mjølner Power Unit and Transmission Collaboration

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 27, 2025 – BMW Manufacturing has once again solidified its position as the top automotive exporter by value in the United States, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This announcement, originally dated February 26, 2025, from Spartanburg, S.C., underscores the company's significant contribution to the U.S. economy and its global reach.

Record-Breaking Export Figures