Automechanika Shanghai, set to take place from 24 to 27 November 2021, pushes back its show dates due to a recent onset of COVID19 cases in various provinces and cities in the country. A new date for one of Asia’s most influential automotive trade fairs will be announced in due course. Ms Fiona Chiew, Deputy General Manager, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “It is currently a pivotal m...
For Autopromotec 2022, that will take place in Bologna from 25 to 28 May, exhibitors and buyers will have the opportunity to learn about history, art and culture of the Motor Valley, thank to packages suitable to meet curiosity, passions and interest Autopromotec 2022 will not be limited to the exhibition. The organizers of the international exhibition of the aftermarket automotive, that will...
. The VOLVO EMEA team, along with Volvo Egypt team at Ezz Elarab Automotive Group, celebrated a considerable leap in sales this year. During the first eight months of 2021, the Egyptian sales and marketing team established a remarkable success in Volvo sales, surpassing sales achieved for the entire year of 2020. This success, which exceeded expectations, is considered a phenomenal turnaround due...
DS Automobiles Egypt, part of Ezz Elarab Automotive Group of companies and the sole importer of DS Automobiles in Egypt, succeeded in achieving a record sales increase of 136% during firs half of 2021. This notable achievement has received particular attention and recognition from DS Automobiles Headquarters in France as it comes at a time that has witnessed many challenges posed by the Coro...
Egyptian Vehicles Manufacturing Company - Ghabbour Egypt confirms its commitment towards GEELY car owners in Egypt Egyptian Vehicles Manufacturing Company - Ghabbour Egypt, one of the affiliates within GB Ghabbour Auto Group, announces its decision of non-renewal of the Distribution Agreement signed with the Chinese Car manufacturing company and owner of the trademark Geely, for strategic reasons....
Sant’Agata Bolognese/Spa-Francorchamps, 25 July 2021 – Lamborghini sealed its second British GT Championship race victory of the season, and first one-two of the year, at the classic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium with Barwell Motorsport’s Dennis Lind and Leo Machitski leading WPI Motorsport’s Michael Igoe and Phil Keen. Lind and Machitski, driving the #63 Lamborghini...
Irizar, its subsidiary Irizar e-mobility and energy supplier Iberdrola are ramping up their commitment to electric mobility by signing a framework collaboration agreement to work together on technological innovations in the electrification of bus transport and provide solutions to the immediate challenges of decarbonisation in the field of urban mobility, electrifying bus fleets and incorporating...
Alameda-Contra Cost Transit District (AC Transit) has unveiled the first iteration of its zero-emission transit bus technology analysis (ZETBTA) study with hydrogen fuel cell buses achieving the highest total mileage. The study is a robust side-by-side evaluation of the predominant engine technologies in use at transit agencies worldwide comparing hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEB), battery...
The single supplier framework agreement with the NTA will run for up to five years and covers the delivery of single deck long length battery-electric buses. The BYD ADL partnership, represented by ADL as primary contractor, was selected in a comprehensive and rigorous procurement process in which the company provided the strongest offer, the manufacturers say. It is the BYD ADL partnership’...
In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, Lamborghini Mexico today debuts four special edition Huracán EVO, designed by the brand’s distributor in Mexico, Grand Chelem, and Ad Personam, the Lamborghini’s exclusive customization program at the studio in Sant’Agata Bolognese. The commemorative models represent four key themes in Mexican culture: Vita (Life), Morte (Death),...
was the end of the first edition of Motorsport Next - Industry Innovation and Technology Transfer Global Forum: an event dedicated to innovation, research and technology transfer in the motorsport sector, co-organised by ANFIA-Motorsport and Autopromotec. Many topics were covered during the two conference sessions. These were hosted and chaired by Federica Masolin, journalist and Sky Sport TV pres...
A topic of discussion for some time due to the disappointing results in reducing fine particulate pollution despite strict emission limits and the introduction of the Particulate Filter A topic of discussion for some time due to the disappointing results in reducing fine particulate pollution despite strict emission limits and the introduction of the Particulate Filter (APF). Today final...
Department of Transportation is awarding grants totalling $182 million (the equivalent of about 152 million euros) to procure electrified buses and related infrastructure. The money will go to 49 transit agency projects in 46 states and territories. The US Department of Transportation’s listing shows that most of these projects have stipulated zero-emission buses – either battery-elect...
Commercial vehicle market leader Tata Motors has won a tender for 15 hydrogen-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell buses from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL). IOCL had invited bids for supply of PEM fuel cell buses in December 2020 and Tata Motors was selected as the winner following a diligent evaluation process. All 15 buses will be delivered within 144 weeks from the date of signing...
