Motoring

TOKYO -- With the electrification of cars transforming the automotive industry, Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering plastics, is responding with innovative resin products which are successfully penetrating the electric vehicle (EV) market as a superior alternative to metals.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- Volvo Buses and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have demonstrated the world's first 12-metre autonomous electric bus. The Volvo bus will soon begin trials on the NTU campus.

Sono Motors, the German provider of sustainable mobility concepts and producer of the first series-produced electric car with solar integration, unveiled the first images of the Sion's series design as part of a broad online release. The focus was placed on the full-surface incorporation of solar modules into the bodywork - one of the vehicle's unique features that have influenced its design.

RAAMSDONKSVEER, Netherlands -- At the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) 2019, PAL-V unveiled the distinctive features of the PAL-V Liberty Pioneer, world's first production model flying car. The 90-piece limited edition is based on the PAL-V Liberty which was unveiled last year at the GIMS.

Innovation meets sports car feeling. A study of the new electric sports car Piech Mark Zero combines typical sports car attributes and innovative technologies with a timeless and attractive body. It's the first of a family of products to be brought to market by Piech Automotive in the next three years. Its flexible and open vehicle architecture allows the use of a variety of drive systems - like electric drive, hybrid, fuel cell or internal combustion engine.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Nexteer Automotive, a global leader in intuitive motion control, announced today its production milestone of 60 million electric power steering (EPS) systems globally - which adds up to significant fuel savings around the world.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 27, 2019 -- Polestar 2 is the new all-electric fastback that brings electric performance cars to a broader and increasingly progressive audience. It offers avant-garde design and a unique customer experience in the premium compact electric segment.

SEOUL, South Korea -- Mando Corp.(CEO: Chung Mong-Won), an affiliate of Halla Group specializing in car components, announced that it had successfully tested level 4 autonomous driving. Accordingly, Mando has taken one-step forward in perfecting autonomous driving and developing the technology for commercial use.

The stunning new McLaren 720S GT3 will make its CAMS Australian GT debut this season and is expected to immediately take the fight to the established teams, following on from the success of the mighty 650S GT3 which claimed multiple AGT victories and the 2016 title.

Australian GT regulars M-Motorsport claimed their maiden Bathurst 12 Hour victory on Mount Panorama, kicking off the 2019 season with a stunning win in the #48 KTM X-Bow GT4 in Class C, team-boss Justin McMillan, regular co-driver Glen Wood and new recruits Dean Lillie and Elliot Barbour crossing the line almost half a lap up on their rivals.

Ahead of Automobili Pininfarina's global reveal of its revolutionary Battista electric hypercar at the Geneva Motor Show, the company has announced details of the first phase of retail specialists appointed in its new global network. These partnerships will be defined and managed by Automobili Pininfarina's new Munich-based sales team to ensure the pinnacle of customer experience is achieved when the world's first pure Pininfarina road car comes to market in 2020.

MUNICH and SEOUL, South Korea -- Semiconductors are a key enabler for electro-mobility: Hyundai Kia Motors Company named Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) "Partner of the Year 2018" for providing power modules used in hybrid and electric cars.

Melbourne’s Trofeo Motorsport will sport a new driver lineup in the #29 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 for the 2019 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour, the leading Australian team from the 2018 event looking to return to the Pro-Am podium after achieving the feat in 2017, before finishing fourth (and eighth outright) last year.

After stunning the established Australian GT stars on his championship debut at Sydney Motorsport Park mid-season, Victorian teenager Ryan How has confirmed that he is looking to return to the category in 2019, determined to take the fight to the Trophy Series teams and go after a fourth-consecutive title for Audi.

DETROIT -- Southern California-based Karma Automotive and the iconic Italian luxury design and engineering house Pininfarina have formed a partnership, Karma CEO Dr. Lance Zhou announced today during remarks made at Automotive News World Congress' inaugural 'China Genius' session.