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Top Auto News - Weekly Highlights Vol 2

 

It is another week guys. We bring to you highlights of the recent auto information and trends from across the world. Relax and check through the contents below:

 

Nollywood Actress Cries Out, Accuses Petrol Station of Selling Water as Fuel

Nollywood actress cum comedian, Amarachi Amusi, popularly known as Ashmusy has accused a filling station of selling water instead of petrol to unsuspecting motorists. 

Read more: https://www.naijanews.com/2022/02/03/nollywood-actress-cries-out-accuses-petrol-station-of-selling-water-as-fuel/

 

Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi alliance to launch 35 new EVs by 2030

The alliance of Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors has said it will launch 35 new electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, based on five common EV platforms.

Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/executive-motoring/nissan-renault-mitsubishi-alliance-to-launch-35-new-evs-by-2030/

 

Online portal commences vehicle license renewal services

A new online portal, Rabmot Licensing company has been launched. The portal will allow individuals renew their vehicle licenses and other particulars from the comfort of their homes.

 

Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/online-portal-commences-vehicle-licence-renewal-services/

 

 

Volvo launches UK's first online approved used car sales platform

Volvo says it has "taken a motoring industry lead" by launching a new online sales platform for approved used cars - the UK's first such programme from a manufacturer. 

Read more: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-dealership%2C-sales-and-marketing/volvo-launches-uks-first-online-approved-used-car

 

New Gordon Murray T33: all 100 examples of V12 supercar sold

Gordon Murray Automotive has sold all 100 planned examples of its second supercar, a "more practical" stablemate to the three-seat, V12-powered T50 fan-car flagship that it revealed in August 2020. 

Read more: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-gordon-murray-t33-all-100-examples-v12-supercar-sold

 

Bentley’s CEO Adrian Hallmark on the bright future ahead 

With its Beyond 100 plan in place, a strategy for five new EVs in five years from 2025, and record annual sales in 2021, Bentley is on a roll. We spoke to chairman Adrian Hallmark during an Autocar Business seminar to find out more.

Read more: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-tech%2C-development-and-manufacturing/bentley%E2%80%99s-ceo-adrian-hallmark-bright-future

 

Ford Slashes F-150, Bronco, Mustang Mach-E Production Due to Chip Shortage 

In terms of vehicle launches, Ford has been enjoying a wave of hits and buzz with the Bronco, Maverick, and Lightning.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/ford-slashes-f-150-bronco-mustang-mach-e-production-due-to-chip-shortage/ar-AATw4yP

 

MG plots return to affordable sports cars with Cyberster EV

MG is looking to significantly expand its product portfolio as the marque approaches its centenart in 2024, with the aim of attracting new buyers in new segments and continuing on its steep growth trajectory.

Read more: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mg-plots-return-affordable-sports-cars-cyberster-ev

 

EVs to power Kenya's bus rapid transit system 

The uptake of electric vehicles in Kenya currently stands at 5% — a majority of which are private vehicles. But the situation is about to change following an announcement that the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network in the country’s capital, Nairobi, will only be operated by green (electric, hybrid, and biodiesel) vehicles. 

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/evs-to-power-kenyas-bus-rapid-transit-system/ar-AATvTvi

 

Rolls-Royce unveils all-new, aero-optimised Spirit of Ecstasy

Rolls-Royce has shown a redesigned version of its Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, 111 years to the day since the original design became the company's intellectual property.

Read more: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/rolls-royce-unveils-all-new-aero-optimised-spirit-ecstasy

 

 

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Posted on February 2022,07  //  Author: Admin