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Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the teaser images of STARIA, the brand’s new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) lineup. The images show the STARIA Premium, a high-end variant of STARIA standard model. The STARIA name combines ‘star’ and ‘ria’, in reference to the vehicle’s future-oriented product values and streamlined design characteristics defined by one curve gesture silhouettes as well as clean and pure body volume.STARIA reflects Hyundai’s commitment to lead the future mobility industry as a Smart Mobility Solution Provider, under the brand’s vision of ‘Progress for Humanity.’ STARIA is equipped with various driver-centric features and futuristic design elements that deliver new…

Canoo Inc., a company developing breakthrough purpose-built electric vehicles (EVs) with a proprietary and highly versatile platform architecture, debuted its fully-electric pickup truck during the Motor Press Guild’s Virtual Media Day (VMD) in partnership with Automobility LA. The production version of the pickup truck will open for preorders in Q2 2021, with deliveries beginning as early as 2023.Canoo’s pickup truck was built with several unique features to help customers do more with their vehicles. It features a pull-out bed extension which is six feet long and can extend to a fully enclosed eight feet, allowing big items such as a…

Ideanomics has acquired 20 per cent of Italian Energica Motor Company S.p.A. for the value of $13.2 million. Energica develops high performance 100 per cent battery-powered motorbikes. With this investment in Energica, Ideanomics expands its global footprint in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, and complements Treeletrik’s business in the ASEAN market. This investment marks continued investment in European-based OEM.Energica has combined zero emissions EV technology with high-performance engineering synonymous with Italy’s Motor Valley to create a range of exceptional products for the motorcycle market. It also has proprietary EV battery and DC fast-charging systems that have applications and synergies with…

Rockford Fosgate, the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, has partnered with Polaris® to create the industry’s only audio limited edition side-by-sides – the RZR Pro XP® Rockford Fosgate Limited-Editions.The RZR Pro XP® Ultimate Rockford Fosgate Limited-Edition all-inclusive 800-watt high output audio system is twice as loud as previous systems and was created for the rider who has always wanted more – more output, more volume, more bass, and more style. Featuring a 10-inch 400-watt amplified subwoofer, an additional 400-watt amplifier to drive the 6.5-inch mid-range speakers and 1-inch tweeters in front and 6.5-inch rear speakers in the rear. These…

Michelin North America launched a new accessory kit for automotive technicians and DIY enthusiasts. This new kit is available online, and bundles Michelin’s serpentine drive belts with the appropriate idler and tensioner. Michelin is seeking new ways to ensure customers have access to quality, sustainable products to help maintain their vehicles and this kit offers a convenient and smart choice for consumers to purchase all the components that should be replaced simultaneously on the accessory drive with one easy click. Michelin’s serpentine drive belts are high-performance components designed to withstand difficult engine environments with high speed, high temperatures and wet conditions,…

The original in the small car premium segment moves to the next stage of its evolution. With an intensive makeover for the MINI 3-door, the MINI 5-door and the MINI Convertible, the British premium automobile manufacturer confirms the position of the three models as the premium providers of driving fun, expressive design and individual style.Clear exterior design accents give it a purist appearance that emphasizes the hallmark design features. In addition, the innovative Multitone Roof creates unique individualization opportunities. In the interior, the extensively redesigned cockpit underlines the premium character of the MINI-3 door, the MINI-5 door and the MINI…