BMW iDrive by Frank Weber (Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Customer, Brands, Development)
BMW iDrive by Frank Weber (Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Customer, Brands, Development)
Over 55 years, the Toyota Hilux has earned an unparalleled reputation. It demonstrates its strength and reliability day after day, all over the world: on any terrain and in the most challenging conditions. Over the years, Toyota has continuously evolved its legendary pickup truck to meet and exceed the evolving needs and expectations of its customers. The ever-improving design, technical innovations, greater comfort, more power, and advanced safety technology create an ideal balance between off-road capability and confident on-road handling. Now, Toyota is about to launch two new models with which it meets the most important needs of modern customers and continues the Hilux success story. For the first time, the Hilux will feature an electrified powertrain – benefiting from Toyota's unrivaled expertise in this field. The 48V mild hybrid system not only increases efficiency but also gives the rugged all-rounder more refined driving characteristics with less noise and vibration. The classic Hilux virtues for everyday use and leisure are, of course, retained: load capacity, towing capacity, and off-road capabilities are the same as the non-hybrid models, including fording through deep water. The second new addition is the Hilux GR Sport II: The new top-of-the-line model in the series, with its powerful design elements, delivers a strong emotional appeal and appeals to customers who want to express their personal style and character with their vehicle. In addition, there are numerous technical improvements that make this model the best Hilux ever – whether off-road or on the highway.
BMW iDrive by Frank Weber (Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Customer, Brands, Development)
The BMW Group is putting circular economy and sustainable urban mobility at the centre of its presence at the 2021 IAA Mobility. At the motor show, the company is consistently demonstrating its sustainability and CO2 targets as well as its concrete measures and concepts to achieve these goals. The BMW Group is increasing the pace of its efforts to combat climate change. Looking ahead to the introduction of the Neue Klasse, the company is further strengthening its self-defined objectives, announced in summer last year, to significantly reduce CO2 emissions, whilst also committing itself to a clear course that supports the 1.5 degree target for the limitation of global warming. The Neue Klasse will also see the BMW Group hugely increase its use of secondary materials with a firm focus on the principles of the circular economy, whilst also promoting better framework conditions for establishing a market for secondary materials. To achieve a further reduction in CO2 emissions, the focus is on the utilisation phase of vehicles, which account for 70% of the BMW Group’s CO2 footprint. By 2030, the CO2 emissions per vehicle and kilometre driven will be at least halved from 2019 levels. The commitment of all manufacturers when it comes to combatting climate change can best be compared when looking at the entire life cycle of a vehicle, including production and upstream supply chain. Here, the BMW Group is planning a reduction of CO2 emission per vehicle of at least 40%.
Audi presents the production-based RS e-tron GT as the sporty and technological spearhead of its electric offensive and the first all-electric RS model launched by Audi Sport GmbH. Formula E Champion and Audi driver Lucas di Grassi extensively tested the Gran Turismo sports car and engaged in an exchange with its developers. Along with other texts, numerous photographs, videos and animations we have compiled this conversation in a press kit for you.
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