Paolo Pininfarina was the chairman of the Pininfarina Group from 2008 until the time of his passing, aged 65. In the world of automotive design, some names are etched deeper into the metal than others, and Paolo Pininfarina was one such indelible mark. The revered chairman of the Pininfarina Group, Paolo Pininfarina, has sadly passed away at the age of 65. Born in 1958 into a lineage of automotive royalty, Paolo was a ...
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ClearMotion and Porsche AG signed an agreement to collaborate in the field of advanced chassis systems. This collaboration centres on enhancing the dynamic performance of Porsche's already nimble chassis systems, a move that promises to elevate the brand’s driving characteristics of its cars. The agreement focuses on integrating ClearMotion's groundbreaking ClearMotion1, an active suspension technology, and RoadMotion, a sophisticated road surface fingerprinting software aimed at proactive chassis control. Ingo Albers, Vice President of ...
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Porsche's deliveries saw stable levels in the first three months of 2024. Porsche's deliveries remained at a stable level in the first three months of the year. Overall, the sports car manufacturer delivered 77,640 vehicles to customers around the world between January and March. This represents a moderate decline of four percent on the previous year. “In 2024, we are getting ready for the future. With the all-electric Macan, the new Panamera, ...
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The Bentayga S Black Edition is the darker side of Bentayga. Bentley Motors announced the company’s most visually striking SUV to date, the Bentayga S Black Edition. Identified by the first application of black-tinted wings to a Bentley in 105 years, the S Black Edition combines vivid accent colours, rich black detailing and confidence-inspiring chassis technology, revealing the darker side of the Bentayga. Customers can choose from seven accent colour specifications: Mandarin Signal Yellow Klein Blue Pillar ...
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The Alfa Romeo Milano Alfa Romeo Junior is the Giulietta and Mito hot hatchbacks' successor. Update 16 April 2024: You just gotta love the Italians. After having been launched as the Alfa Romeo Milano, an Italian government official declared that the use of the name 'Milano' is banned by law. So folks, here we have the Alfa Romeo Junior. Compact controversy indeed! Sean and I were having a chat about Alfa Romeo ...
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Automobili Lamborghini presents a new logo and corporate identity after more than 20 years. After more than two decades since the last update, Automobili Lamborghini has renewed its historic logo. The restyling is driven by a new strategy that involves adapting the brand’s visual expression to better reflect the 'brave', 'unexpected' and 'authentic' values of its mission, namely “Driving Humans Beyond”, a concept that translates into the intention to always go ...
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Aston Martin Ginza located within internationally acclaimed luxury hotel, The Peninsula Tokyo. Aston Martin continues its ultra-luxury retail strategy and investment in customer experience with the opening of a new landmark location in one of the most sophisticated luxury capitals of the world, Tokyo. Following on from the opening of the brand's first global flagship location, Q New York, in 2023, Aston Martin today opens the doors to Aston Martin Ginza, a ...
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Maserati GT2 to debut in 2024 Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli. The Maserati GT2 will be on the starting grid at the Paul Ricard circuit in the opening round of the 2024 Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli, scheduled for 5 and 6 April at the French circuit. Three cars, two run by LP Racing, and one by the TFT Racing team, are preparing to take part in the ...
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The new Audi Q6 e-tron will come with a 94.9kWh battery and intelligent taillights that can warn of potential hazards. Audi is amping up its electric SUV game with the introduction of the Q6 e-tron, a sleek new addition to its lineup that neatly slots between the Q8 e-tron and the Q4 e-tron Sportback, which made its debut at the 2024 Singapore Motor Show. Perched on the cutting-edge PPE platform, a brainchild ...
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Bentley Environmental Foundation welcomes Blue Marine Foundation and Everwave as they join its global sustainability initiative. Bentley Motors announced two new supported charities in the luxury marque’s global sustainability initiative. Blue Marine Foundation and Everwave have joined the Bentley Environmental Foundation on World Water Day, the annual event run by the United Nations to highlight the importance and responsible use of water. Bentley Environmental Foundation was launched in June last year as ...
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This is the fourth major victory for all-electric IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years. Hyundai Motor Company continued its winning streak at the World Car Awards today with the IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) named the 2024 World Performance Car. This is Hyundai IONIQ 5 lineup’s fourth major World Car Awards win in the last three years and solidifies IONIQ 5 N’s position as a frontrunner in the ...
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Former Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors to succeed former Aston Martin CEO Amedeo Felisa. The Board of Aston Martin today announces the appointment of ultra-luxury automotive leader Adrian Hallmark, who will join Aston Martin as an Executive Director of the Company and its Chief Executive Officer no later than 1 October 2024. Hallmark, aged 61, will join Aston Martin from his recent position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bentley ...
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The new Defender OCTA, with V8 Twin Turbo power, will be the most powerful Defender ever. Original British adventure brand Defender will introduce a new high-performance, all-terrain hero in 2024, the new Defender OCTA. This new flagship Defender will be the toughest, most capable, and most luxurious model in the line-up, charting new territory for the brand. “Defender has been synonymous with all-terrain capability with a bloodline tracing back to the Series ...
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The exterior of the QX80 embodies Artistry in Motion - the evolution of INFINITI design form. The all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 resets the full-size luxury SUV segment benchmark. It brings together an understated yet detailed style, intelligently integrated technology and a commanding, effortless driving experience. As the flagship of the lineup and the first new model in INFINITI’s product renaissance, the all-new QX80 delivers extraordinary comfort, convenience and technology for all three ...
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Bentley Motors has unveiled the latest iteration of its Extraordinary Women mentorship programme, aimed at nurturing the next generation of female leaders. This year, the initiative will engage students, universities, and inspirational female figures from the United Kingdom and Qatar. In collaboration with esteemed institutions such as the University of Bath, Loughborough, Warwick, Manchester Metropolitan in the UK, and the University of Doha for Science and Technology in Qatar, the programme is ...
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