Sports sedans

2022 MDX Type S Breaks Cover as Acura Race Team Departs for Pikes Peak Hill Climb

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Car classifications, Cars, Motor vehicles, Sports sedans, Mid-size cars, Flagship vehicles, Acura, Honda, Sedans, Type S, SH-AWD, Honda J engine

Acura 2021 Pikes Peak Entries:

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  • Acura 2021 Pikes Peak Entries:
    2021 Acura TLX Type S, Pikes Peak Open Division Driver: Justin Lumbard
    Acura engineer Justin Lumbard will be piloting a modified all-wheel drive TLX Type S in the highly competitive Pikes Peak Open division, where Acura currently holds the record.
  • Lumbard joined the Acura Pikes Peak team in 2017, became co-leader in 2018, and assumed the leadership role last year.
  • 2021 Acura TLX Type S, Exhibition Division Driver: Jordan Guitar
    Jordan Guitar is a member of the company's Chassis Development Group, and made his Pikes Peak debut in 2018 driving a third-generation Acura RDX, and returned in 2019 piloting an Acura MDX Sport Hybrid.
  • Powered by the brand's all-new Type S Turbo V6 the 2022 MDX Type S delivers 355-horsepower, 354 ft.-lbs.

Pivotal Point Reached in Battery Electric Vehicles As "Hockey Stick" Demand Inflection Point Occurred in 2020

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Sports sedans, Transport, Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Tesla Model 3

The 2020 update of Lux's " Automotive Battery Tracker " report analyzes key metrics related to the impact of electrification on the automotive industry.

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  • The 2020 update of Lux's " Automotive Battery Tracker " report analyzes key metrics related to the impact of electrification on the automotive industry.
  • Tesla's large average pack sizes and strong sales led to the company using 29.8% of all batteries used in 2020.
  • Additionally, Tesla's Model 3 continues to lead all others in sales volume, part of a notable trend: the prevailing success of former startups.
  • We've reached a pivotal point in battery electric vehicles, as the "hockey stick" demand inflection point looks to have occurred in 2020.

All-New Lexus NX Premieres, Heraldling the Start of the Lexus Next Chapter

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Sunday, June 13, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Sedans, Lexus, Sports sedans, Siemens NX, NX, Flagship vehicles, Toyota, Lexus LF, E-four

Toyota City, Japan, June 14, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Lexus announced the world premiere of the all-new NX, the first model of Lexus' next-generation range.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, June 14, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Lexus announced the world premiere of the all-new NX, the first model of Lexus' next-generation range.
  • In 2014, Lexus launched the NX, based on the concept of "Premium Urban Sports Gear."
  • - The all-new second-generation Lexus NX, a highly successful luxury crossover around the world, offers elevated levels of driving performance, design, and advanced technology.
  • - The all-new NX possesses the latest Lexus advanced safety technologies and convenience enhancements based on the Japanese luxury brand's human-centered approach.

The All-New 2022 Lexus NX: Designed, Engineered with the Future of Luxury in Mind

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Saturday, June 12, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Sedans, Sports sedans, Lexus, Lexus LF, Lexus LS

The all-new 2022 Lexus NX delivers a long list of firsts, including the all-new Lexus Interface multimedia system designed with the North American market in mind.

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  • The all-new 2022 Lexus NX delivers a long list of firsts, including the all-new Lexus Interface multimedia system designed with the North American market in mind.
  • From the refined spindle grille to the new full-width blade taillamps and LEXUS rear badging, the all-new 2022 Lexus NX emits a powerful message to those approaching the luxury crossover.
  • Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries.
  • Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

Honda Honors its 2020 Top OEM and Service Parts Suppliers in North America

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Sedans, Coupés, American Honda Motor Company, Honda, Acura, Sports sedans, Station wagons, Honda H5 transmission, Acura Legend

The suppliers earned awards for supporting Honda with mass production parts and materials, as well as service parts that serve the needs of customers after their purchase of a Honda or Acura product.

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  • The suppliers earned awards for supporting Honda with mass production parts and materials, as well as service parts that serve the needs of customers after their purchase of a Honda or Acura product.
  • Honda purchased $27 billion in parts for mass production from North American suppliers in 2020, which supported the sales of more than 1.3 million Honda and Acura vehicles in North America last year.
  • Honda also purchased approximately $1 billion in parts from its Service Parts suppliers in North America.
  • American Honda does business with nearly 1,200 service parts suppliers in North America to provide service and accessory parts for more than 20 million Honda and Acura automobiles in operation in the United States, as well as service parts for powersports and power equipment products.

Porsche Goes the Extreme to Kick Off Launch for New Taycan Cross Turismo

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Manufacturing, Performance & Special Interest, Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Sports sedans, Executive cars, Porsche Taycan, Porsche

Reflecting the nature of the Taycan Cross Turismo, the worlds first electric Cross Utility Vehicle, the landmark hero film features groundbreaking FPV drone cinematography capturing epic driving moments, extreme landscapes and genuine, compelling human performances.

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  • Reflecting the nature of the Taycan Cross Turismo, the worlds first electric Cross Utility Vehicle, the landmark hero film features groundbreaking FPV drone cinematography capturing epic driving moments, extreme landscapes and genuine, compelling human performances.
  • With this leading-edge production, we want to highlight the versatility and durability of the all-new Taycan Cross Turismo for a creative, ambitious and individual lifestyle.
  • With its off-road elements and benchmark performance, combined with typical Porsche comfort and innovative design, the Taycan Cross Turismo is the all-rounder among electric sports cars.
  • The Taycan 4 Cross Turismo generates overboost power of up to 350 kW (476 PS), accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and has a top speed 220 km/h, with the Taycan 4S Cross Turismo further in front.

Fisker Announces Results of First Annual Stockholder Meeting

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Environment, Other Manufacturing, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Other Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, General Automotive, Manufacturing, Henrik Fisker, Cars, Car classifications, Electric vehicles, Luxury vehicles, Full-size vehicles, Sports sedans, Fisker Inc., Fisker, Benetti Fisker 50, Fisker EMotion

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (Fisker) passionate creator of the world's most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions held the company's first-ever Annual Stockholders Meeting virtually via live webcast from its headquarters in Manhattan Beach, CA on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

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  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (Fisker) passionate creator of the world's most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions held the company's first-ever Annual Stockholders Meeting virtually via live webcast from its headquarters in Manhattan Beach, CA on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
  • Fisker stockholders approved all proposals voted on at the meeting.
  • The company also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of Fisker Inc. for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021.
  • California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth.

Porsche Drive and Turo collaborate to bring the ultimate Taycan experience to Montréal this month

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Executive cars, Sports sedans, Porsche, Volkswagen Group, Turo

It will feature the Porsche Taycan, the brands first fully electric sports car, hosted on the platform throughout June in Montral.

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  • It will feature the Porsche Taycan, the brands first fully electric sports car, hosted on the platform throughout June in Montral.
  • This will give Turo guests the opportunity to experience the exceptional driving dynamics and technology of the Taycan on demand and a taste of what the full Porsche Drive program can offer.
  • Turo launched in Canada in 2016 as a way to encourage Canadians to put the countrys 23 million cars to better use.
  • The Porsche Drive collaboration with Turo builds on the success of Porsche Host, a pilot program by Porsche Digital, Inc. in 2019 that brought guests together with exemplary Turo hosts offering select Porsche vehicles in California, USA.

Fisker Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Evercore ISI Tech Conference

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Environment, Other Manufacturing, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Other Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, General Automotive, Manufacturing, Henrik Fisker, Cars, Car classifications, Electric vehicles, Luxury vehicles, Full-size vehicles, Sports sedans, Fisker Inc., Fisker, Benetti Fisker 50, Fisker EMotion, Fisker Automotive

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (Fisker) passionate creator of the world's most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions announced today that Henrik Fisker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fisker, will participate in the Evercore ISI TMT Conference.

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  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (Fisker) passionate creator of the world's most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions announced today that Henrik Fisker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fisker, will participate in the Evercore ISI TMT Conference.
  • Henriks Fireside Chat will take place on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 2:45 to 3:20 p.m.
  • California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth.
  • Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store.

XPeng Announces Vehicle Delivery Results for May 2021

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Performance & Special Interest, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, XPeng, Sports sedans, SMart, G3, Li Auto, Xpeng P7

XPeng Inc. (XPeng or the Company, NYSE: XPEV), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (Smart EV) company, today announced its vehicle delivery results for May 2021.

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  • XPeng Inc. (XPeng or the Company, NYSE: XPEV), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (Smart EV) company, today announced its vehicle delivery results for May 2021.
  • The May deliveries consisted of 3,797 P7s, the Companys sports smart sedan, and 1,889 G3s, its smart compact SUV.
  • As of May 31, 2021, year-to-date total deliveries reached 24,173 units, representing a 427% increase year-over-year.
  • The launch of the P7 Wing edition, and the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery-powered G3 and P7 also contributed to the strong delivery results to date.