(May 7, 2024) A four-legged robot named "SpOTTO" has joined the team at BMW Group Plant Hams Hall in the UK. The autonomous robotic dog scans the plant, supports maintenance and ensures production processes run smoothly. Equipped with visual, thermal and acoustic sensors, SpOTTO is deployed in a number of unique use cases, including collecting valuable data for the plant's digital twin and serving as a watchdog and overseeing maintenance of production facilities.

(May 7, 2024) RESTON, Va. — Audi has expanded its range of e-mobility products with the launch of a limited-edition enduro-style electric pedal assist mountain bike (eMTB) powered by Fantic, available through Audi Genuine Accessories.

(May 6, 2024) LONDON — INEOS Automotive has launched the Grenadier Commercial in the UK, a customized version of the 4X4. Replacing the existing two-seat Utility Wagon in the model line-up, the new Grenadier Commercial features a full-length flat floor with a robust floor-to-roof cargo barrier behind the two front seats, and can carry a standard 1,200mm x 800mm Euro pallet. Aimed at those who need a 4X4 for professional use, the vehicle has a braked 3.5-tonne towing capacity, more than 2,000 liters of load space and 5.5 tonnes of winching power for recovering itself or other vehicles.

Refreshed GV80 features design
updates including revised interior


(May 6, 2024) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Genesis has announced U.S. pricing for the new 2025 GV80 SUV. Starting from a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $59,050 including destination charge, the 2025 GV80 features exterior design and styling updates, as well as a comprehensive interior redesign, promising an elevated in-car experience with new convenience features for enhanced comfort.

Mullin Automotive Museum lots
met with intense excitement

(May 4, 2024) Over the course of its 115-year history, Bugatti has produced some of the most sought-after cars of all time. Renowned for their engineering ingenuity, their inherent beauty and their rarity, the opportunity for enthusiasts to buy a Bugatti at auction is always met with an intense excitement that demonstrates the timeless appeal of the Bugatti brand. At the recent Selections from the Mullin Collection Auction by Gooding & Company, each Bugatti model outperformed its estimated sale price.

(May 3, 2024) MIAMI BEACH  — Very few associations can exhilarate and delight like the union between a naturally-aspirated V12 Ferrari engine and open-top motoring. The Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider, unveiled Thursday at an exclusive event hosted at Miami Beach, fuses these two very special sensations in a two-seater berlinetta spider powered by Ferrari’s iconic twelve-cylinder engine. This iteration of the V12 delivers 830 cv (819 horsepower) and keeps revving right up to 9,500 rpm, offering the driver and passenger an even more exclusive open-air driving experience.

(May 3, 2024) The electrification of the Jeep portfolio continues in 2025, when the Gladiator midsize pickup will get a plug-in hybrid variant. The brand confirmed the Gladiator 4xe on Thursday in LinkedIn posts from Jeep global CEO Antonio Filosa and Bill Peffer, the brand's North America head, according to Automotive News.

Porsche rounds out Cayenne
line with driver-focused model

(May 3, 2024) Porsche is rounding out the Cayenne model line — which was extensively updated last year — with the new, particularly driver-focused Cayenne GTS models. Available in both SUV and Coupe body styles, both versions are distinguished by a 493 hp twin-turbo V8-engine, performance-focused suspension systems, a high degree of everyday usability, GTS-specific design elements and an enhanced level of standard equipment.

(May 2, 2024) Tesla CEO Elon Musk said this week expansion of the automaker's Supercharger network will slow, following media reports that the company had slashed hundreds of jobs in its electric vehicle charging group, according to Automotive News.

Pricing starts at $57,000 after
full federal $7,500 tax credit

(May 2, 2024) Highly anticipated and all-electric, the 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S, the perfomance brand's first EV, begins arriving at Acura dealerships today with a 313 mile EPA range rating, DC Fast Charging capability and comprehensive charging solutions to instill confidence in new EV buyers. The high-performance ZDX Type S is the most powerful Acura ever, with a performance-tuned dual-motor AWD powertrain delivering nearly 500 maximum horsepower and 544 lb.-ft. of maximum torque.