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You can tell there should have been an international auto show this week by the flurry of new car announcements. These announcements have already included new battery electric vehicles from Mazda and Audi , as well as a little Hyundai truck that seems to have impressed many. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off an electric alternative to its mighty flagship S-Class. Actually, let me correct that—it's the first car from a new sub-brand, called Mercedes-EQ, and the car is called the EQS. And unlike the EQC crossover , this one is definitely going on sale here in the US. Do not mistake this car for an S-Class with a battery pack and some electric motors instead of an engine and transmission. Although the two cars share technology, the EQS uses a purpose-designed BEV architecture that we'll see in other, probably more modest Mercedes-EQs. Over in the conventionally powered world, the S-Class has for decades been the car to beat for the title of "World's Best," and the … [Read more...] about Mercedes goes all out with its new electric luxury sedan, the EQS

Big brand names like The Warehouse and Countdown have pledged to change the way they freight goods in a bid to decarbonise the freight industry in the next 30 years. Nine companies are leading the charge as members of the Sustainable Business Council’s freight group, which on Friday launched a graduated transition plan for the industry. Both The Warehouse and Toll NZ are introducing lighter electric trucks for urban deliveries and exploring hydrogen fuel for longer-haul trips. Meanwhile, supermarket chain Countdown was being smarter about its loads and moving more freight outside peak hours, although it said there was “a long road ahead” to fully decarbonise. READ MORE: Big businesses under growing pressure to cut their environmental impact Person of the Year 2020 nominee: Andrew Clennett paves a greener road Zero-emission hydrogen heavy trucks to hit Kiwi roads Ports of Auckland plans hydrogen fuel plant to power forklifts and cars “As a business that moves … [Read more...] about Big brands set out to cut freight emissions as demand rises

Just 13 left to be assembled. After making its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year, the Touring Superleggera Sciadipersia Cabriolet will show up again at the 2019 Villa d'Este Concours . The open-top grand tourer will compete for the Design Award during the 90th edition of the event. “We are thrilled at the idea of contending for the Design Award again this year, with a growing number of other companies that follow suit in entering the coach built domain. It is good for the Concorso and for our business alike,” Piero Mancardi, CEO of Superleggera , comments. Gallery: Touring Sciadipersia Cabriolet for Villa d’Este 22 Photos In Geneva two months ago, we saw a Night Blue example of the car but the one that’s going to be on display at Villa d'Este has a different finish. The second produced example of the cabriolet is painted in “a … [Read more...] about Touring Sciadipersia Cabrio Looks Stunning Ahead Of 2019 Villa d’Este

Home Four wheelers oi-Punith Bharadwaj By Punith Bharadwaj Published: Friday, April 16, 2021, 20:34 [IST] Tata Motors will be launching a new entry-level mini-SUV codenamed HBX in the Indian market. Ahead of its launch, HBX's interiors have been spied revealing some of its features. The company could launch the new mini-SUV sometime this year in the country. The latest spy images from Motor Octane , reveals a host of interior features of the Tata HBX. This includes the floating touchscreen infotainment display, which seems to be similar to the ones seen on the Altroz. The seven-inch unit will be supporting wireless smartphone connectivity such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It could also support the brand's latest iterations of connected technology featuring the iRA voice assistance. The semi-digital instrument cluster on the HBX also seems to be lifted from the Altroz hatchback. It will come with a … [Read more...] about Tata HBX Interiors Spied Revealing New Details Ahead Of Launch: Pics & Details

The Royal Family has revealed the vehicle the Duke of Edinburgh designed to take him on his final journey: a customised Land Rover hearse in military green. Ever considered the practical Prince, the Duke of Edinburgh chose a modified Land Rover, an iconic British brand, painted per the Consort’s request in dark bronze green, the colour often used for military Land Rovers, which was revealed this week at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Prince Philip oversaw the modifications of the Land Rover Defender TD5 130 chassis cab vehicle, which was made in 2003 at Land Rover’s Solihull factory, when the Duke turned 82. He had insisted on designing it himself, with The Sun reporting he had often joked to Queen Elizabeth II that when he died: “Just stick me in the back of a Land Rover and drive me to Windsor.” WINDSOR, ENGLAND – APRIL 15: The Jaguar Land Rover that will be used to transport the coffin of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at his funeral on Saturday, is displayed at … [Read more...] about PICS: Prince Philip Designed Land Rover Hearse to Take His Coffin to Funeral