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Adrian Hallmark is leaving Bentley Motors at his own request and by mutual consent. He is preparing for new tasks outside the Volkswagen Group with immediate effect. In February 2018 Adrian Hallmark took on the role of chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors in a challenging business situation. During his time as CEO, leading new luxury models were launched and the strategic aim was formed of making Bentley the most sustainable brand of luxury vehicles by 2030. Before taking over the position of CEO, between 1999 and 2005 Hallmark was board member for sales and marketing at Bentley. For 25 years he has worked at board level for international automotive companies in the United Kingdom, the USA and Asia. Gernot Döllner, chairman of the executive board of Audi and responsible for the Progressive Brand Group, which includes Lamborghini, Bentley and Ducati, within the Volkswagen Group states that “Adrian Hallmark has achieved a great deal at Bentley. In his six years as chairman and CEO, he ...

The all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks compact crossover has finally debuted globally through official images, with its first public unveiling scheduled for the New York Motor Show. Described by the carmaker as having “a street-smart design inspired by high-end sneakers,” the new model has grown in size. Interestingly, the new Nissan Kicks bears resemblance to the Mitsubishi X-Force SUV sold in Indonesian and select markets. Globally, the compact crossover will be available in three grades – S, SV, and SR – along with two Premium packages. All variants will feature a 2.0L inline-four engine paired with the new-generation Nissan Xtronic transmission. This motor, that’s said to offer strong low- and mid-range torque, delivers a peak power output of 141bhp and 190Nm of torque. Additionally, the Intelligent AWD (all-wheel drive) system will be optional, with a Snow driving mode. The new Nissan Kicks carries wide stance and prominent fenders, giving it a boxier appearance, particularly evident in...

Honda Cars India has started exporting the Elevate mid-sized SUV to Japan. In fact, the Made-in-India Honda Elevate has been launched in the Japanese market under the brand name WR-V. It is for the first time in HCIL’s business that a model is being exported from India to Japan that highlights the country’s growing manufacturing prowess and global competitiveness.   Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Takuya Tsumura, President and CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, “Launch of the ‘Made-in-India’ Elevate as WR-V in Japan is a proud moment for all of us. This reaffirms our manufacturing potential and growing importance of Honda Cars India in Honda’s global business strategies. The All-New Honda Elevate has been very well appreciated in the Indian market becoming our key pillar of business. We are confident that we will be able to replicate this success and satisfy our global customers with the best quality and craftsmanship.” The Honda Elevate made its global debut in India in September...

Maruti Suzuki is ready to launch the new generations of the popular Swift and Dzire compact sedan in the Indian market. While the new Swift has already made its debut in Japan, the new 2024 Maruti Dzire compact sedan has been spotted testing a couple of times on the Indian roads. The spy images reveal some key details including the design and interior changes. In this article, we talk about the top 5 things we know about the upcoming new-gen Dzire compact sedan – More Evolved Design The new Dzire is more of an evolution than a big overhaul when it comes to design over the existing model. However, it has received some styling changes to keep things fresh in the market. It will be based on the heavily modified version of Suzuki’s HEARTECT platform, which also underpins the Baleno hatchback. The spy images reveal that the 2024 Maruti Dzire will come with a different larger grille, a clamshell bonnet, new bumper with prominent cuts & creases, and new 5-spoke alloy wheels. It will h...

Venturing into the history of automobiles unveils a delightful collection of whimsical features that once adorned our favorite cars. From quirky design choices to inventive yet peculiar gadgets, these features not only served practical purposes but also infused a distinct personality into each vehicle. Marc Phillips from RoadRunner Auto Transport ranks the quirkiest features that have left a lasting impression, sharing amusing anecdotes and considering whether these charming elements might be revived in the future. Quirky Features That Were Once Common Rank Quirky Feature Description Nostalgic Appeal 1 Tail fins Large, upward-pointing fins at the rear end of the car Represents the ‘50s and ‘60s era 2 Bench Seats Front seats designed as a single continuous bench Family road trip nostalgia 3 Wing Windows Small, triangular windows at the front of the door Provided fresh air without fully winding the window down 4 Ho...

Hyundai will celebrate the North American debut of the redesigned 2025 Tucson and the world debut of the enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz at the New York International Auto Show with a live and digital news conference reveal event on Wednesday, March 27. The updated 2025 Hyundai Tucson continues to build upon its successful Sensuous Sportiness design identity with a more commanding appearance, updated lighting signatures, new alloy wheels and a dramatically redesigned interior with improved tech and usability. Santa Cruz offers an even more rugged exterior redesign along with a reimagined cabin featuring new infotainment, improved ergonomics and additional advanced driver assistance systems. The reveals will take place at 9:20 a.m. ET on March 27, during the New York International Auto Show media days at the Jacob Javits Convention Center and can be watched on YouTube around the world. from Indian Autos Blog https://ift.tt/6kGT1QK via IFTTT

SAIC Motor and JSW Group have announced the business roadmap for their new strategic joint venture – JSW MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd. The company said that it is “committed to bringing in the best of innovation across its business operations, introducing world-class technology, strengthening the manufacturing landscape, generating significant employment opportunities and offering smart and sustainable products focused on customer-centricity.   JSW MG Motor India has also confirmed that it plans to launch a new product, including NEV, every three to six months, beginning this festive season. The company will launch two new products in the country this calendar year. Adding to it, the Joint Venture will expand its production capacity in Halol, Gujarat, with a focus on producing EVs. This will significantly increase the production capacity from the current 1,00,000 plus to up to 3,00,000 vehicles annually. JSW MG Motor India will also set up an R&D centre to cater to the different...