WASHINGTON, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) introduced the 2023-2024 Mazda CX-5 earned the best ranking of their latest crash check.
IIHS lately up to date its reasonable entrance overlap crash check, the place 40 % of the motive force aspect entrance finish of a automobile impacts a stationary barrier at 40 mph. The forces on this check are much like these in a frontal offset crash between two autos.
In IIHS’s authentic model of this check, solely a driver dummy was used. In 2022, to handle the necessity for higher rear occupant safety, a second dummy was added within the second-row seat behind the motive force. The up to date analysis incorporates superior standards centered on stopping accidents to rear-seat occupants.
Along with most autos initially evaluated on this new, difficult check, the 2021-2022 mannequin 12 months Mazda CX-5 acquired a poor ranking. Dedicated to steady security developments and listening to data-driven steering from valued companions like IIHS, Mazda shortly made enhancements. Rear seat belt pretensioners and cargo limiters have been added not simply to Mazda’s CX-5, however to all new Mazda autos, serving to to cut back forces to belted rear occupants within the occasion of a crash.
As a consequence, the 2023-2024 mannequin 12 months CX-5 has now earned a very good ranking within the IIHS up to date reasonable entrance overlap check. 2024 mannequin 12 months Mazda3 Sedan and Hatchback, CX-30, CX-90, and 2023-2024 mannequin 12 months CX-50 earned the identical prime, good ranking on this check earlier this 12 months.
“Mazda is proud to make these improvements to better protect our customers and their passengers,” mentioned Mazda North American President and CEO Tom Donnelly. “We will continue to listen, learn, and evolve, as we execute our safety vision for zero fatalities by 2040.”
To be taught extra about superior security at Mazda, please go to the MazdaUSA.com web site – https://www.mazdausa.com/why-mazda/safety.
The IIHS is an impartial, non-governmental safety-testing group, funded by the insurance coverage business. For extra data, go to https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks.
About Mazda North American Operations
Proudly based in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda has a historical past of subtle craftsmanship and innovation, and a objective to complement life-in-motion for these it serves. By placing people on the middle of the whole lot it does, Mazda aspires to create uplifting experiences with our autos and for folks. Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the gross sales, advertising, components and customer support assist of Mazda autos in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia by way of roughly 795 sellers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For extra data on Mazda autos, together with images and B-roll, please go to the net Mazda media middle at information.mazdausa.com.
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Munich. The BMW Group has introduced a change in personnel on the helm of the MINI model. Effective 1 August 2024, Stefan Richmann will take over administration of MINI from Stefanie Wurst, who has held this place since 1 February 2022. In current years, Stefanie Wurst has strategically efficiently targeted the British premium model MINI on new markets and goal teams, and particularly on electrical mobility and digitalization. She has additionally developed the worldwide MINI gross sales organisation right into a sustainable and customer-focused gross sales mannequin and has performed a decisive position within the phased introduction of MINI direct gross sales in China and Europe. Wurst constructed on the MINI model’s sturdy heritage, whereas on the similar time realigning it for the longer term. With the rollout of the New MINI Family, the model is at present at a excessive level in its 65-year historical past. Three fashions with sturdy characters, the MINI Cooper*, MINI Aceman* and MINI Countryman*, embody the digitalisation of services and products, electrification of the model and MINI’s signature go-kart feeling. Jochen Goller, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG answerable for Customer, Brands, Sales: “We would like to thank Stefanie Wurst for her great personal commitment and her valuable contribution to MINI’s future direction. With Stefan Richmann, a senior executive of the BMW Group with many years of experience in Germany and abroad, will take over the management of the MINI brand from August.” Richmann started his profession on the BMW Group in 1997. Since then, he has held quite a few managerial positions inside the firm. In 2000, he moved to Corporate Strategic Planning and, in 2004, was appointed head of Sales Controlling. From 2008, Richmann was answerable for the funds of BMW Spain as CFO. He returned to Munich on the finish of 2010, the place he fulfilled a number of additional administration roles within the Finance and Controlling division and Product Management at BMW Group headquarters. From 2017, Richmann served as CFO within the US. In April 2022, he took over as head of the Corporate Strategy division. BMW Group Corporate Communications Andreas Lampka, head of MINI Communications Telephone: +49 89 382-23662 Email: andreas.lampka@MINI.com Eckhard Wannieck, head of Communications BMW Group, Finance, Sales Telephone: +49 89 382-24544 Email: eckhard.wannieck@bmwgroup.com Media web site: www.press.bmwgroup.com/deutschland Email: presse@bmwgroup.com Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) at the moment introduced its monetary outcomes for the fourth quarter, which ended March 31, 2024. TOYOTA CITY, Japan (May 8, 2024) — Consolidated automobile gross sales totaled roughly 9,443,000 models, a rise of roughly 621,000 models in comparison with the identical interval final fiscal 12 months. On a consolidated foundation, internet revenues for the interval totaled 45.095 trillion yen ($311.0 billion), a rise of 21.4%. Operating earnings elevated from 2.725 trillion yen ($20.2 billion) to five.352 trillion yen ($36.9 billion), whereas earnings earlier than earnings taxes 1 was 6.965 trillion yen ($48.0 billion). Net earnings 2 elevated from 2.451 trillion yen ($18.2 billion) to 4.944 trillion yen ($34.1 billion). Regions Japan: Vehicle gross sales totaled roughly 1,993,000 models, a lower of 76,000 models. Operating earnings, excluding the affect of valuation positive factors/losses from rate of interest swaps, elevated by 1,583.7 billion yen ($10.9 billion) to three,486.2 billion yen ($24.0 billion). Europe: Vehicle gross sales totaled roughly 1,192,000 models, a rise of 162,000 models. Operating earnings, excluding the affect of valuation positive factors/losses from rate of interest swaps, elevated by 351.3 billion yen ($2.4 billion) to 407.9 billion yen ($2.8 billion). Asia: Vehicle gross sales totaled roughly 1,804,000 models, a rise of 53,000 models. Operating earnings, excluding the affect of valuation positive factors/losses from rate of interest swaps, elevated by 159.9 billion yen ($1.1 billion) to 872.7 billion yen ($6.0 billion). Other areas (together with Central and South America, Oceania, Africa, and the Middle East): Vehicle gross sales totaled roughly 1,638,000 models, a rise of 73,000 models. Operating earnings, excluding the affect of valuation positive factors/losses from rate of interest swaps, decreased by 73.2 billion yen ($504.8 million) to 194.3 billion yen ($1.3 billion). Financial Services (*FY24 forex translations above are approximate and based mostly on a median 145-yen-to-dollar change fee; FY23 is 135-yen-to-dollar change fee) Forecast (*all forex translations above are approximate and based mostly on a median 145 -yen-to-dollar change fee.) 1 Income earlier than earnings taxes and fairness in earnings of affiliated corporations 2 Net earnings attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation For extra data, click here. Moto Morini simply introduced a number of new new fashions and new configurations for the journey and scrambler markets: The X-Cape SE and the Seiemmezzo SCR Trek. Here’s what they must say: The absolutely loaded X-Cape SE stands as a testomony to Moto Morini’s dedication to excellence. Equipped with a performance-focused liquid-cooled 649cc parallel-twin engine, this journey bike delivers dependable energy whether or not tackling off-road trails or cruising on the freeway. Paired with premium adjustable Marzocchi forks, a KYB shock, and superior options similar to backlit controls, Pirelli tires, tubeless Akront wheels, Brembo brakes, and Bosch ABS, the X-Cape SE delivers an thrilling snug journey with responsive dealing with. The Moto Morini Seiemmezzo SCR Trek delivers an distinctive mix of favor, consolation, and premium options, together with a dependable and highly effective 649cc parallel twin engine, premium KYB adjustable suspension, full LED lighting and a 5” shade TFT sprint with Bluetooth connectivity, Pirelli Tires, tubeless alloy wheels with tire strain monitoring, Brembo brakes, and Bouch ABS to make sure an exhilarating journey with responsive dealing with and assured stopping energy. For the lengthy journey or the every day commute, the SCR Trek comes outfitted with a 3-piece set of easy-to-remove, finely crafted, baggage product of sturdy leather-based and light-weight strongly woven nylon with all-weather covers and removable shoulder straps. The fashionable and safe wrap-around engine drop bars supply elevated safety and include ahead footrests for added consolation on lengthy rides. The Seiemmezzo SCR Trek is the proper fusion of type and performance. The Moto Moini Seiemmezzo SCR Trek comes with The Best Warranty in Motorcycling, 3 years, limitless miles so you’ll be able to journey with confidence. The Seiemmezzo SCR Trek is the proper mix of Italian type, consolation, efficiency, top quality, and affordability with an MSRP of $7,599. Available in Platinum Black, Cobalt Slate and Boot Camp Green.
The made-in-India electrical SUV shall be produced on the Chennai plant. Hyundai plans to additional produce 5 EV fashions in India by 2030. The carmaker first introduced plans for a localised and reasonably priced EV for India in 2021. It is predicted to be the Creta EV which has already been spied a number of instances. The Creta EV’s powertrain particulars aren’t but recognized nevertheless it may have a claimed vary of over 400 km. India launch slated for 2025; costs may begin from Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). The high brass of the Hyundai Motor Group from Korea not too long ago visited their India places of work and revealed particulars in regards to the model’s future plans within the nation, particularly concerning EVs. While the carmaker confirmed that it’ll start collection manufacturing of its first closely localised electrical SUV on the Chennai plant by the top of 2024. While the carmaker hasn’t confirmed what mannequin it’s, now we have causes to consider it will likely be the Hyundai Creta EV. Our hypothesis is predicated on the truth that the carmaker has already begun testing the electrical SUV in its residence nation and a few check mules have been noticed on our roads too.
Hyundai was the primary mass-market model to supply a considerably reasonably priced electrical SUV in India with the launch of the Kona Electric in 2019. However, as {a partially} imported and regionally assembled unit, it was nonetheless too expensive for the plenty. Following the success of the Tata Nexon EV, Hyundai revealed plans for a closely localised EV in India again in 2021 with six EVs within the lineup by 2028. It was anticipated that the mannequin record will embody EV counterparts to the model’s profitable ICE (inside combustion engine) fashions. Given that Tata’s profitable with an reasonably priced sub-4m electrical SUV providing, we anticipated Hyundai to compete towards it with a Venue EV that might be launched at related costs. However, provided that there was no tax profit for EVs restricted to these dimensions, it made extra sense for Hyundai to give attention to the phase the place it has dominated for years: the compact SUV house. Even on this newest announcement confirming that Hyundai will regionally manufacture an electrical SUV in India, the carmaker has saved the precise mannequin a secret. However, given the proof obtainable based mostly on spy pictures in India and in Korea, it would nearly definitely be the all-electric model of the Hyundai Creta. There are a number of causes for Hyundai to choose the Creta over the Venue as its first localised EV for India. Firstly, the Creta nameplate is extra fashionable with a loyal fan following than the Venue and likewise sells extra regardless of being pricier than the sub-4m SUV. The ‘Creta’ model has been in our marketplace for practically a decade now and the carmaker has bought over 10 lakh items of the SUV until date, making it a crowd favorite.
Given that the Tata Nexon EV has already cornered the marketplace for an electrical SUV beneath the Rs 15 lakh mark, it could have been far tougher for Hyundai to introduce its sub-4m electrical SUV at a aggressive worth. But by focussing on the electrical compact SUV house with the Creta EV, Hyundai will be capable of tackle its mass-market rivals head-on. This phase itself can also be set to broaden within the subsequent 12 months with the arrival of the Tata Curvv EV and the Maruti eVX by the top of this yr. There will even be a compact electrical providing from Citroen on this interval. The Creta EV can even profit from the truth that the ICE-powered model has simply been given an intensive facelift with fashionable styling and loads of premium options, so the one actual change for consumers would be the electrical powertrain. Also See: Hyundai Creta EV Cabin Spied In Detail, Gets A New Steering And Drive Selector While the precise particulars in regards to the battery pack and electrical motor of the Creta EV are but to be confirmed, we anticipate the Creta EV to have a claimed vary of effectively over 400 km. It may get a number of battery pack choices too, like many different Hyundai EV world fashions and a few of its EV rivals in India. This Hyundai EV is unlikely to be based mostly on the identical E-GMP platform that underpins most new Hyundai EVs just like the Ioniq 5.
The Hyundai Creta EV may have a beginning worth of Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). The Creta EV will rival the MG ZS EV and function a premium various to the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400. Upcoming rivals embody the beforehand talked about Tata Curvv EV (attributable to launch within the first half of 2024) and the Maruti eVX (anticipated to launch in early 2025). The Creta EV shall be adopted by extra regionally made Hyundai EVs, with the corporate stating its plan to additional 5 EV fashions in India by 2030. Read More on : Hyundai Creta on road price Last week KTM introduced their 2025 Motocross lineup, and now they’ve formally launched their Cross Country lineup that’s options extra Race Ready fashions than they’ve ever produced! Below is the official photographs and data instantly from KTM: The 2025 KTM XC and XC-F vary brings a collection of updates adopted instantly from KTM Factory Racing efforts. With years of race-winning credentials and a trophy room bursting on the seams, FMF KTM Factory Racing is not any stranger to profitable premier offroad racing titles, at present main this 12 months’s Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series with Johnny Girroir, in addition to the National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) by the hands of Dante Oliveira. For 2025, the KTM XC and XC-F vary brings correct KTM Factory Racing experience to the path in a bid to proceed its domination. To complement the updates, the WP XACT Closed Cartridge spring fork and XACT linkage shock function reworked settings to account for the extra flex and fewer weight. The WP XACT shock additionally advantages from an up to date linkage with renewed seals and smaller diameter linkage bolts. The setup is taken instantly from the KTM Factory Racing Team and is optimized to profit weight financial savings and stiffness parameters. Full-orange bodywork with purple and black in-mold graphics brings these adjustments collectively, whereas the most recent KTM XC and XC-F fashions additionally function an up to date, 1-piece air inlet sleeve and snorkel design to stop deformation, due to a extra sturdy and stiffer materials design. 2025 additionally sees the introduction of the Connectivity Unit Offroad accessible as KTM PowerParts for the XC-F line-up. The CUO presents a variety of functionalities and adjustability choices by way of the KTMconnect app. This exists as two components, specifically, the CUO itself, mounted on the correct higher fork between the decrease and higher triple clamp, and the GPS sensor on the entrance fender in a CUO-compatible pocket. This comes as a whole package from KTM PowerParts. The 2025 KTM XC and XC-F vary will arrive in approved KTM dealerships this June. Honda has introduced a brand new sequence of electric cars for China, three of which will likely be displayed on the Beijing motor show subsequent week. Another three EVs will be a part of the brand new crossovers and glossy saloon later to finish the Ye Series, and all six will enter the Chinese market by 2027. Ye fashions will all put on a brand new flattened model of the standard Honda ‘H’ badge, rendered in white, and its operations will likely be operated by the model’s three way partnership companions, Dongfeng Honda and GAC Honda. Both the P7 and S7 crossovers – that are due on sale by the tip of this yr – will supply the selection of a single-motor, front-wheel-drive or dual-motor, four-wheel drive powertrain. Honda claims the RWD variants will supply “sporty and crisp handling”, whereas the 4WD ones will up efficiency and have barely extra responsive dealing with. The Japanese firm hasn’t revealed the interiors of the automobiles however stated each are fitted with an LED instrument panel and an assistant powered by synthetic intelligence. Meanwhile, the GT Concept has a “race driver” driving place, an extra-wide windscreen and “dynamic performance”. Ford has introduced its first-quarter gross sales for 2024, posting a modest 5.7-percent improve total versus 2023. Things look good on the floor, however a deeper dive reveals some fascinating tendencies. And frankly, we might be shocked if there is not somewhat little bit of concern swirling round Ford headquarters proper now. The Bronco and Mustang are trending downward. The Bronco is manner off the mark, sliding 25.8 p.c with 24,066 gross sales in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months. Meanwhile, the Jeep Wrangler stepped as much as 38,308 items bought for 2024 to this point, a really minor 1-percent improve. It firmly establishes the Wrangler because the gross sales chief on this area of interest off-road phase. The Department for Transport (DfT) has introduced that it’ll fee an impartial report on headlight dazzle, acknowledging that “further evidence” is required on the difficulty. The announcement got here in response to a parliament.uk petition calling for MPs to assessment laws about the brightness of automobile headlights receiving greater than 10,000 signatures. In response, the DfT introduced the plan for the report, saying: “We know that lots of people raise concerns about headlight glare – but also that the police collision statistics don’t show any underlying road safety issue.” Given the “lack of evidence” on the problems of dazzle and headlight brightness, the report might be used to tell “any further appropriate mitigations”. The DfT has already moved to sort out the difficulty of headlight misalignment, having raised the difficulty on the United Nations’ professional group on car lighting. “Proposals to amend headlamp aiming rules were agreed in April 2023, together with requirements for mandatory automatic headlamp levelling, which automatically corrects the aim of the headlamps,” added the DfT. It mentioned that tightened guidelines on headlight beam alignment are anticipated to return into pressure in September 2027 and these “will help alleviate the number of cases where road users are dazzled”. The announcement of the report comes simply months after the RAC known as on the DfT to “urgently” look into the difficulty of dazzle. A survey of some 2000 motorists by the organisation discovered that 28% believed most headlights to be too shiny. Of those that complained about brightness, 74% mentioned they had been repeatedly dazzled whereas driving and 85% mentioned they believed the issue was getting worse. RAC security spokesperson Rod Dennis hailed the DfT’s acknowledgement of the difficulty as “a real turning point”. “The topic has undoubtedly struck a chord with motorists up and down the country, with many people contacting us directly to call for something to be done,” he added. Toyota on Tuesday introduced gross sales figures for the primary quarter of 2024, and the most important information comes from gross sales of the Prius. The firm’s iconic hybri is as standard as ever, with a year-over-year enhance of 138.6 % by means of the primary three months of the yr. That interprets to 13,327 items offered versus 5,586 items in 2023. While the Prius remains to be removed from being Toyota’s hottest automobile, it is a clear indication that hybrids aren’t fading away anytime quickly. By comparability, the all-electric Toyota bZ4X gross sales reached 1,897 items for a similar interval. That’s a rise of 11.7 %, however nonetheless far under Prius ranges. Its up-market Lexus RZ sibling logged 1,603 gross sales, which means Toyota offered 3,500 EVs at a time when many of us believed absolutely electrical automobiles can be taking off. To be honest, Toyota hasn’t taken main strides towards EV manufacturing as different manufacturers have, and that is mirrored in lackluster reviews for each the bZ4X and RZ.Change in management at MINI model
TMC Announces April Through March 2024 Financial Results
North America: Vehicle gross sales totaled roughly 2,816,000 models, a rise of 409,000 models. Operating earnings, excluding the affect of valuation positive factors/losses from rate of interest swaps, elevated by 450.3 billion yen ($3.1 billion) to 524.9 billion yen ($3.6 billion).
Financial companies working earnings decreased by 8.0 billion yen ($55.1 million) to 613.6 billion yen ($4.2 billion). Including valuation positive factors/losses, working earnings elevated by 132.5 billion yen ($913.8 million) to 570.0 billion yen ($3.9 billion).
For the fiscal 12 months ending March 31, 2025, TMC estimates consolidated automobiles gross sales can be 9.50 million models. Based on an change fee assumption of 145 yen to the U.S. greenback, TMC forecasts consolidated internet income of 46.0 trillion yen ($317.2 billion), working earnings of 4.3 trillion yen ($29.7 billion), earnings earlier than earnings taxes of 5.07 trillion yen ($35.0 billion), and internet earnings of three.57 trillion yen ($24.6 billion).NEW MOTO MORINI MODELS
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These adjustments have been particularly engineered to enhance chassis flex traits and scale back weight by round 300 g whereas sustaining general stability and enhancing cornering habits. An up to date swingarm with a machined chain slider – for higher mud dissipation – and an up to date rear brake pedal – for improved sturdiness and resistance to bending – spherical out the adjustments to the body.
New tank shrouds with bi-composite plastics make for a recent, sharper look, together with improved cooling traits. This is supported by an up to date gasoline tank mount that protects the body in opposition to put on from scrubbing and improves tank fitment.Honda unwraps new Ye sequence of EVs, together with glossy GT
Bronco Sales Are Down 25 Percent So Far in 2024
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