Hyundai Motor debuts Sonata Hybrid
Hyundai has launched the Sonata Hybrid model, with the world’s first active shift control (ASC) technology and solar roof system. The hybrid model debuts Hyundai’s solar roof system.
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Video: Electric Ford F-150 tows 10 train carriages
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXFHgoon7lg Who says electric vehicles can’t tow? The Ford Motor Company put its prototype all-electric F-150 ute to a towing test, hauling a 566.99 tonne set of double-decker rail freight carriages along a short stretch of track.
Volvo recalls half a million vehicles worldwide
More than 500,000 Volvo vehicles have been recalled, affecting around 450 Volvos in New Zealand. A faulty engine component in certain diesel-powered vehicles that could lead to the car catching on fire caused the recall. The affected cars have the 2.0L, four-cylinder diesel engines made between 2014 and 2019.
ServTech acquires Vection, teams up with Volvo
Australian software developer ServTech has acquired Italian virtual reality (VR) software house Vection. Volvo Car Italy signed Vection to distribute its augmented reality (AR) technology across 63 Volvo dealerships.
Car dealer suspended after complaints
New South Wales Fair Trading has suspended and is investigating Cars & Co Pty Ltd’s licence for allegedly stealing money from their clients. About $1.5 million was stolen from about 20 consumers in Western Australia and New South Wales, WA Today reports.
Toyota Hilux achieves five-star safety rating
The Toyota Hilux has received a five-star ANCAP rating, after introducing key safety upgrades to its Hilux ute.
Lexus Australia tops customer satisfaction survey
An annual survey shows Lexus Australia as the number one brand for customer satisfaction. Beating out the likes of Volvo, Mazda, Audi and Mercedes-Benz, the annual Roy Morgan survey shows Lexus coming out on top with an increase by 4% from 2018.
One of Britain’s biggest dealerships blames Brexit for share price fall
One of Britain’s biggest car dealerships has had 30% of its shares fall after the firm issued a profits warning. Lookers blames increasingly challenging trading conditions, with first-half profits down by 25% and full-year figures will also fall below forecasts.
Only one Maserati sold in Papua New Guinea
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference saw a number of controversial Maseratis brought to the country still sitting in Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea. Only one custom Maserati and one Bentley have been sold in almost seven months.
Medical AI technology will save lives
Volvo Cars is investing in two Israeli technology start-ups through the Volvo Cars Tech Fund. UVeye and MDGo have headquarters in Tel Aviv, and developed their business with DRIVE, an ‘accelerator’ for young companies in the mobility sector.
