In the luxury performance SUV arena, the Aston Martin DBX 707 seeks total domination.
Recent years have seen a significant increase in the market for luxury performance SUVs. This segment, which was once limited to a few niche entries, has now become one of the most competitive, diverse, and interesting sectors in the automotive industry. Both the general public and car enthusiasts have come to appreciate SUVs not just as off-roaders or family haulers, but also as vehicles that offer luxurious features and high-performance capabilities. Aston Martin’s DBX is a prime example of this trend, boasting incredible style, elegant luxury, and exceptional performance, especially in its DBX 707 variant.
So, what sets the Aston Martin DBX 707 apart from the standard DBX model?
While the standard Aston Martin DBX is already powerful and fast for an SUV, the DBX 707 takes it to a whole new level. The engineers at Aston Martin have gone to great lengths to maximize the potential of the DBX’s AMG-derived twin-turbocharged V8 engine, resulting in an impressive output of 697 horsepower (707 metric horsepower, hence the name). Additionally, the DBX 707 features interior and exterior modifications that give it a more performance-oriented look, feel, and driving experience. This model directly competes with other high-performance SUVs in the market, such as the Lamborghini Urus Performante and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT. It’s a strong contender for buyers seeking a combination of practicality, luxury, style, and high-performance.
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MG ZS EV Now Comes with Advanced ADAS Features in Exclusive Pro Variant
The MG ZS EV now has 17 ADAS features from its ICE-sibling, the Astor
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The new ADAS features are only available in the top-spec Exclusive Pro variant.
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The Exclusive Pro variant is priced at Rs 27.90 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom).
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During launch, the ZS EV only had blind spot detection and rear-cross traffic alert.
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The latest ADAS technology includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and traffic jam assist.
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Other safety features include a 360-degree camera and six airbags.
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The ZS EV has a 50.3kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 461km.
Earlier this year, the MG ZS EV received a comprehensive midlife update. Along with a refreshed design, MG’s compact electric SUV also received new equipment, including driver assistance features. Now, MG has introduced 17 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features on the ZS EV, taken from the Astor and Hector. These features are exclusively available in the ZS EV’s top-of-the-line Exclusive Pro variant, priced at Rs 27.90 lakh (introductory ex-showroom).
New ADAS Features
The ZS EV’s updated ADAS suite now includes lane assists (departure warning and lane keep), high-beam assist, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking (pedestrian protection), and traffic jam assist.
All the new ADAS features are categorized into three levels of sensitivity – Low, Medium, and High – and three warning levels (haptic, audio, and visual).
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Current Features
The facelifted ZS EV introduced in 2022 already featured ADAS such as blind spot assistance detection and rear cross-traffic alert. In terms of passenger safety, it also offers six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, a 360-degree camera, and hill descent control.
Other Features
The ZS EV’s notable features include a panoramic sunroof, a 10.1-inch touchscreen system, wireless phone charging, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, and connected car technology.
Battery Pack and Range
The ZS EV is equipped with a 50.3kWh battery pack and an electric motor that delivers 177PS and 280Nm of torque. With this setup, it offers a claimed driving range of 461km.
Variants and Competitors
MG now offers the ZS EV in three variants: Excite, Exclusive, and Exclusive Pro. The electric SUV competes with the Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3, and serves as a premium option compared to the Tata Nexon EV Max and Mahindra XUV400.
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Strong Momentum in Q2: Double-Digit Sales Growth (+11.3%), BEV Deliveries More Than Doubled Again
The BMW Group had a strong second quarter in 2023, delivering a total of 88,289 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles, which is more than double the BEV sales from the same period last year (+117.5%). This indicates significant growth and shows the wide appeal of electric vehicles to customers worldwide.
The company’s success in sales, particularly with fully-electric vehicles, is attributed to having the right products available at the right time. The BMW Group plans to continue the rapid expansion of its electric vehicle offerings in the second half of the year. With a diverse range of vehicles, including highly efficient combustion engines and fully-electric models, the BMW Group aims to address the various needs of customers globally.
In the second quarter, the BMW Group delivered a total of 626,726 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles, representing a year-on-year growth of +11.3%. For the first half of the year, BMW Group sales reached 1,214,864 units, an increase of +4.7%.
The BMW brand continued to lead the global premium segment in the second quarter, with a delivery of 553,369 vehicles worldwide (+11.5% YoY). The brand’s fully-electric vehicles also performed exceptionally well, with deliveries more than doubling from the same period in 2022 (+150.7%). Notable models contributing to this success include the fully-electric BMW i7, the new BMW X7, the BMW 4 Series, and the BMW i4. The BMW X5 also experienced strong demand, following the expansion of its production capacity.
The BMW Group received positive feedback on the new BMW 5 Series range and the upcoming fully-electric BMW i5. The company plans to launch the BMW i5, a fully-electric business sedan, in October 2023, providing a fully-electric option in each of its core vehicle segments. Additionally, the new BMW 5 Series will introduce a partially automated driving system called the Highway Assistant, allowing drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel at speeds up to 130 km/h.
The MINI brand achieved significant sales growth in the second quarter, delivering 71,816 vehicles (+10.2% YoY). Its fully-electric vehicles also saw an increase of +8.8% in sales. The MINI Cooper SE remains the brand’s most popular model, and the MINI lineup now includes the fully-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars reported sales of 3,181 cars in the first half of 2023, with demand remaining strong. The fully-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre super coupé has exceeded expectations, with an order book extending to the end of 2024. Rolls-Royce plans to offer only fully-electric vehicles by 2030, and the first client deliveries of the Rolls-Royce Spectre are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023.
In the motorcycle segment, BMW Motorrad delivered 64,936 motorcycles in the second quarter of 2023 (+8.0% YoY). This continued the strong customer demand seen in the first quarter, with the successful market launch of new models like the Power Roadster M 1000 R.
BMW Group sales were strong in various regions. In China, the company sold 197,807 BMW and MINI vehicles (+16.2% YoY) in the second quarter. The US saw an increase of +13.7% with 95,533 BMW and MINI vehicles delivered. In Europe, sales reached 232,706 units (+9.0% YoY), and in Germany, 76,962 BMW and MINI vehicles were registered.
Overall, the BMW Group’s automotive sales in the second quarter of 2023 reached 626,726 units (+11.3% YoY), with double-digit growth in various segments. The company’s commitment to electromobility and its diverse product offerings have contributed to its continued success.
The reported delivery figures are provisional and subject to change until the quarterly statement is published.
Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. June and First Half 2023 Sales Results
- 270,476 electrified vehicles sold in first half of 2023 represents 26 percent of total sales volume
- Toyota and Lexus bringing more electrified powertrain options to their lineups. This diverse portfolio of electrified options will help propel Toyota toward its goal of carbon neutrality.
- 24 electrified Toyota and Lexus vehicle options available at dealerships, the most among any automaker
PLANO, Texas (July 5, 2023) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported U.S. sales in June 2023 of 195,448 vehicles, up 14.9 percent on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus June 2022. June 2023 sales of electrified vehicles totaled 51,535, representing 26.4 percent of total monthly sales.
For the first half of 2023, TMNA reported U.S. sales of 1,038,520 vehicles, down 0.7 percent on a volume and DSR basis. First half electrified vehicle sales totaled 270,476, representing 26.0 percent of total year-to-date sales.
Toyota division posted June sales of 168,680 vehicles, up 14.4 percent on a volume and DSR basis. For the first half of 2023, Toyota division reported sales of 889,108 vehicles, down 2.8 percent on a volume and DSR basis.
Lexus division posted June sales of 26,768 vehicles, up 18.1 percent on a volume and DSR basis. For the first half of 2023, Lexus division reported sales of 149,412 vehicles, up 14.0 percent on a volume and DSR basis.
“We continue to focus on customers’ needs with several new and refreshed products in the first half of the year, including the all-new Toyota Crown and the Lexus brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the RZ 450e,” said Jack Hollis, executive vice president, Sales, TMNA. “Our teams are working around the clock to get vehicles into customers’ hands and they can expect even more exciting and electrified products later this year, including the all-new Grand Highlander, Toyota Tacoma, and a new nameplate from Lexus, the TX.”
June and First Half 2023 Highlights
TMNA:
- June electrified vehicle sales of 51,535, up 28.8 percent; represents 26.4 percent of total sales volume
- First half electrified vehicle sales of 270,476, up 1.4 percent; represents 26.0% percent of total sales volume
- 24 electrified Toyota and Lexus vehicle options available at dealerships
- June sales of 195,448, up 14.9 percent (volume an DSR basis)
- Passenger car June sales up 8.9 percent
- Truck June sales up 17.8 percent; first half sales up 1.2 percent
Toyota Division:
- Electrified vehicle June sales up 22.5 percent
- June electrified vehicle ratio: 26.0 percent
- First half 2023 electrified vehicle ratio: 7 percent
- Passenger car June sales up 11.3 percent
- Camry June sales up 23.8 percent; first half sales up 10.9 percent
- Mirai June sales up 75.9 percent; first half sales up 26.8 percent
- SUV June sales 17.5 percent
- bZ4X June sales up 1,767 percent; first half sales up 1,477 percent
- Corolla Cross June sales up 21.2 percent; first half sales up 27.0 percent
- Sequoia June sales up 8,453 percent; first half sales up 1,908 percent
- Pickup June sales up 9.4 percent; first half sales up 15.4 percent
- Tacoma first half sales up 7.5 percent
- Tundra June sales 37.7 percent; first half sales up 34.8 percent
- Best-ever June sales:
- bZ4X
- Corolla Cross
- Corolla Cross HEV
- Corolla HEV
- Crown
- Mirai
- Grand Highlander
- Grand Highlander HEV
- Sequoia
- Tundra HEV
- Best-ever first half sales:
- bZ4X
- Corolla Cross
- GR Corolla
- Corolla HEV
- Mirai
- RAV4 PRIME PHEV
- Sequoia
- Tundra HEV
Lexus Division:
- Electrified vehicle June sales up 84.0 percent; first half sales up 67.7 percent
- June electrified vehicle ratio: 28.4 percent
- First half 2023 electrified vehicle ratio: 27.9 percent
- IS first half sales up 1.9 percent
- Luxury utility vehicle June sales up 17.8 percent; first half sales up 22.1 percent
- UX June sales up 86.4 percent; first half sales up 14.7 percent
- NX June sales up 85.3 percent; first half sales up 73.5 percent
- RX June sales up 10.7 percent; first half sales up 6.7 percent
- LX June sales up 29.1 percent; first half sales up 22.1 percent
- UX HEV June sales up 401 percent; first half sales up 106.2 percent
- NX HEV June sales up 123.3 percent; first half sales up 48.4 percent
- NX PHEV first half sales up 33.9 percent
- RX HEV June sales up 119.3 percent; first half sales up 126.3 percent
- LS HEV June sales up 166.7 percent; first half sales up 258.8
- Best-ever June sales:
- Total electrified vehicles
- Total luxury utility vehicles
- IS 500
- NX
- NX HEV
- Total NX
- RX HEV
- RZ
- Best-ever first half sales:
- Total electrified vehicles
- Total luxury utility vehicles
- IS 500
- UX HEV
- NX HEV
- NX PHEV
- Total NX
- RX HEV
- Total RX
- RZ
Note:
HEV = Hybrid Electric Vehicle
PHEV = Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
FCEV = Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
BEV = Battery Electric Vehicle
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 45 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 24 electrified options.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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The Global Industry Revealed 43 New Production Vehicles In Q2 2023
Between April and June of this year, a total of 43 completely new passenger vehicles were introduced. These figures only include new generations or models launched during that period, excluding facelifts or major restylings, and disregarding the specific date of the vehicle’s presentation.
Half Are Chinese
Nearly half of the new reveals in the second quarter came from China, with a total of 19 presentations. This is an increase of two cars compared to the first quarter. It comes as no surprise, considering the numerous brands in the Chinese car market, that the country has a significantly higher number of new car introductions compared to other countries.
Following China, Germany had the second highest number of new car unveilings in Q2 2023, with five. Sweden followed with two. Overall, Europe presented a total of nine new cars: Renault Rafale (France), Smart #3, Volkswagen ID.7, Mercedes E-Class sedan and wagon, BMW 5 Series (Germany), Cupra Tavascan (Spain), and Polestar 4 and Volvo EX30 (Sweden).
India presented four new cars, while Japan presented five. The United States had only two cars, namely the Lincoln Nautilus and Toyota Tacoma. Mexico also launched two cars: the Chevrolet Aveo sedan and hatchback. Finally, Indonesia and Brazil each revealed one model, namely the Toyota Yaris Cross for Southeast Asian markets and the Ram Rampage.
Toyota Reveals Seven
As the world’s largest automobile manufacturer, Toyota is one of the busiest in terms of product presentations. In Q2 2023, they unveiled a total of seven new models. Toyota continues to renew and expand its range in order to maintain its position as the global sales leader.
During this period, Toyota introduced the fourth-generation Tacoma for the North American market and the Yaris Cross for emerging markets. Lexus, Toyota’s premium division, also revealed new models. They unveiled the second generation of the LM, a luxury minivan for Asian and European markets, the Lexus LBX for Europe and select Asian markets, the Lexus TX for the North American and Middle Eastern markets, the third generation of the Lexus GX mainly for North America and the Middle East, and finally the fourth generation of the Alphard for Asian markets.
General Motors followed Toyota with five new introductions, three for China and two for Mexico. Geely, a Chinese automaker with multiple brands, presented four new models, including the Geely Boyue, Lynk & Co 08, Polestar 4, and Volvo EX30. Great Wall Motors also introduced a new car.
SUVs Are More Than Half
The dominance of SUVs in the automotive industry is confirmed by the high number of new SUV models. According to global coverage (excluding LCVs and Iran), 61 percent of the new production vehicles introduced in Q2 2023 were SUVs. This percentage is even higher than the global market share of SUVs in passenger vehicle sales.
Out of the new production vehicles, 25 were SUVs, with 13 coming from China, four from Europe, three from India, three from Japan, and one each from Indonesia and the United States. Sedans, hatchbacks, wagons, MPVs, pickups, and sports cars accounted for the remaining new vehicle introductions.
The author of the article, Felipe Munoz, is an Automotive Industry Specialist at JATO Dynamics.