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Toyota has officially introduced the new Land Cruiser '250' Series, marking a significant evolution in the brand's legendary SUV lineup. Scheduled for release in Japan in the first half of 2024, the new model promises enhanced durability, cutting-edge technology, and superior off-road performance. Alongside this, Toyota also announced the return of the heavy-duty Land Cruiser '70' as a regular model in Japan.
Every year, tens of thousands of containers filled with production materials for Volvo Cars travel across the globe's oceans. Now, Volvo Cars is leading the way as the first global car manufacturer to switch the majority of its ocean freight to renewable fuels, a move expected to cut fossil CO2 emissions by an impressive 84%. This bold step underscores Volvo's commitment to sustainability and sets a new benchmark for the automotive industry.
Mercedes-Benz is revolutionising vehicle technology by making over-the-air (OTA) updates a standard feature in its cars. This ensures that drivers benefit from the latest software improvements, enhanced safety, and new features without visiting a dealership.
BMW Group’s new technology flagship, the BMW iX, has successfully completed a demanding winter endurance test at the North Cape. This crucial phase involved pushing the electric SUV’s drive, suspension, and battery systems to their limits in extreme Arctic conditions, ensuring the vehicle is ready for real-world challenges ahead of its market debut.
The new Audi RS 3 is best in its class in terms of acceleration and top speed. The torque splitter, installed in an Audi for the first time, gives the vehicle maximum agility and optimum stability. Two additional RS driving modes make both fast lap times and controlled drifts on closed-off tracks possible. The new RS 3 is available to order starting today. In Germany, the RS 3 Sportback starts at 60,000 euros, the RS 3 Sedan at 62,000 euros.
