The all-new, all-electric Volvo EX90 SUV on the road – first customers will get their cars this month

The fully electric Volvo EX90 is ready and on the road: the first batch of our flagship SUV is being shipped to our retailers in the United States and Europe right now, and the first customers will get their cars before the end of this month. We will ramp up deliveries, including to more markets between the fourth quarter of this year and the first quarter of 2025. The EX90 is Volvo Cars’ new flagship and sets new standards for our company in safety, sustainability and human-centric technology that makes people’s lives easier and more enjoyable. So when we tested our new flagship, we placed high demands on it and pushed it to its limits. Our chief executive Jim Rowan has put the EX90 through its paces for the past few weeks. Together with colleagues, he’s taken the EX90 on a road trip across the United States – from our plant outside of Charleston in South Carolina to California. “Based on this trip, I can confidently say that the EX90 is the best car we have ever made,” says Jim Rowan. “After driving it for 950 kilometres through three states in the US in various driving conditions and road surfaces, I only have positive memories. The charging, the handling, the ride comfort, the silence of the cabin and the epic sound system, the reliability, the tech and the feel of the UI – I’ve never driven a Volvo car like it. The EX90 is the start of a new era for Volvo Cars, and it begins now.” And you don’t just have to take our word for it: recently, we let hundreds of journalists from all over the world experience all the qualities of the EX90, as we held a global media test drive southeast of Los Angeles, USA. The start of a new eraThe EX90 also represents a paradigm shift for the company as the first Volvo car powered by a core system. The in-car AI computer is built on the NVIDIA DRIVE® platform. This core system, plus the Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and in-house-developed software by Volvo Cars engineers, work seamlessly together to run the key functions inside the car, from safety and infotainment to battery management. The result is a more responsive and convenient car experience. Born smart and connected with Google built in, the EX90 is equipped with a range of sensors, including radars, cameras and a lidar supplied by Luminar for enhanced safety. The data collection from sensors, coupled with an always-on 5G connection and regular over-the-air software updates, allows us to continuously improve the car’s features and grow its functionality over time. In other words, the EX90 is designed to grow and develop together with you. “The Volvo EX90 embodies our future as a fully electric car maker, with cars that continuously get better over time thanks to core computing and software updates,” says Jim Rowan. “It’s a testament to our global engineering capabilities and reaffirms our position as a leader in the ongoing technology shift in the car industry.” The EX90 is based on our next-generation technology base, fully electric by design, with a driving range of up to 600km*. It’s designed to be the safest car we’ve ever made, full of next-generation passive and active safety technology and software informed by a set of advanced sensors. The EX90 is a car of many firsts. It’s the first Volvo car to be equipped with a lidar, and the first with a core computing system. It’s also the first Volvo car designed to deliver bi-directional charging, allowing customers to contribute to a more balanced grid and more renewable energy use in society. And it’s the world’s first car to offer the Abbey Road Studios mode, which comes with the optional Bowers & Wilkins top-level audio system. Production of the EX90 started earlier this year at our manufacturing plant just outside Charleston, in South Carolina, USA, which has the capacity to build up to 150,000 cars per year. In recent years, we have made extensive investments in its facilities, renewing and expanding the body shop and paint shop. The plant now also has a state-of-the-art battery pack production line. With these investments, our US production facility is well prepared for the start of this new era. The small print *Range according to the realistic WLTP driving cycle under controlled conditions for a new car. Real-world range may vary. Figures are based on preliminary target.

RADwood UK kitted out with Max Power Reunion

Max Power stars of the 80s and 90s to pump up the jam at RADwood UK 2024 RADwood UK 2024 takes place at the Chatham Historic Dockyard on Saturday 7th September Event celebrates the culture and cars of the of the 1980s and 90s Iconic RAD cars on display include a Ferrari F40 LM, Lamborghini Contact and Porsche 959 RAD arcade games, including Outrun and Sega Rally, will be available to enjoy free of charge Tickets, priced from £25 per car are available now Bicester Heritage: 4th September 2024 The ultimate retro motoring show experience, RADwood UK 2024, will showcase some of the most radical cars that appeared in the pages of Max Power magazine. Saturday 7th September will see members of the Max Power Reunion joining automotive icons of the 80s and 90s at Chatham Historic Dockyard to celebrate the flamboyance of the era. The wild body kits, cool paint jobs and pumping sounds of the Max Power generation will be a significant presence. Expect to see everything from a pink Peugeot 206 and the Volkswagen ‘Pringles Golf’ with its Lambo-style scissor doors, to a retro BTCC Renault Laguna. and all sports of creative rides in-between. Many of these rides dominated the Saturday night supermarket car park meets of the era, but RADwood is also home to the cars you drove or dreamed of driving. The Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Toyota MR2 and many others will be on display for owners and enthusiasts to discuss their fave memories of the era. Some of the most iconic supercars of the time will also be on show, including a number of Athena poster favourites. These include the Ferrari F40 LM, Honda NSX, Lamborghini Countach and Porsche 959. Everyone is encouraged to get in on the spirit of these exuberant decades. Pull out your old shell-suits, flecked trousers and big shoulder pads and get dressed up. Put some batteries in the stereo, dig out that old Sony Walkman or Motorola flip-phone and be part of the incredible vibe that was the 80s and 90s. It’s also a chance to celebrate one of the biggest shows of the era. It is 40 years since Crockett and Tubbs raced onto our TV screens in Miami Vice. Whether it was the snazzy clothes, or the famous white Ferrari Testarossa that grabbed your attention, RADwood UK 2024 is an awesome opportunity to show off your Miami style. Whether you arrive in a 1980s Fiesta XR2 or a go full Magnum P.I. in a Ferrari 308, there are plenty of prizes on offer in a number of categories. This includes a display for cars of the era, a Show’n’Shine and there will also be a price for the best dressed guest. If you threw your 80s gear out years ago, then all the retro clobber you loved will be available at the Rokit Vintage village in the main boathouse. The sounds of the RADwood years will be on sale at the record fair, a great place find that elusive cassette, 12-inch vinyl or MiniDisc album. What 80s and 90s extravaganza would be complete without the arcade games we all spent so many hours on. The video game arcade will include Outrun, Sega Rally and Streetfighter, with all games set to free-play so visitors can battle it out for their place on the 8-bit leaderboard. General Admission tickets cost £25 per car or £15 for a motorcycle, which includes entry to the display area if you’re driving something RAD. For £35 you can enter your car in the Show ’n’ Shine, but you’ll need to move fast as just a few slots are still available. Full ticket information is available here.

Protean Electric unveils further product offerings to widen the market for its industry-leading IWM technology

Farnham, UK – [4 September 2024] – Protean Electric (Protean) the world-leading developer of in-wheel motors (IWM) has unveiled a new suite of products built on its Gen 5 ProteanDrive modular architecture. The expansion of Protean’s Gen5 platform will be showcased at the Cenex Expo 2024, and will include the introduction of 800Vdc technologies into Protean’s product line up. Unveiled today is the compact and lightweight ProteanMotor Pm18 – 800V, which delivers 110kW and 1500Nm of torque, alongside the 800V SiC TwinverterTM, which is a 500kW inverter, configured as dual 250kw inverters capable of 650Arms phase current and 98.5 per cent peak efficiency. These products are augmented by the 400V Pm18 and ProteanInverter and pave the way for far higher performance IWM designs to be revealed later in this year. Discussing the new product portfolio, Stephen Lambert, Chief Technology Officer of Protean Electric, said, “In-wheel motors are transforming the future of electric vehicles by offering superior efficiency, performance, and design flexibility and today we demonstrate that we are at the forefront of this innovation. Our IWM experience and the adaptability of our Gen5 modular platform, allows us to create a compact and lightweight offering, the Pm-18 800V, alongside our industry-leading 800V SiC TwinverterTM. By delivering these products ready for manufacturing at scale, and focusing on rigorous testing and validation, we are paving the way for the next generation of electric vehicles.” The unveiling of these modular products follows quickly after the launch of its Gen 5 Pd18 IWM and demonstrates the flexibility of the Gen5 platform. The development of these products and future technologies is in direct response to established technology collaborations with OEMs to meet the tailored needs of their specific vehicle applications. These advancements have been supported by InnovateUK and Advanced Propulsion Centre’s (APC) ARMD2 programme, under Project Olympus. Project Olympus, which concludes at Cenex Expo 2024, supported Protean to pioneer these innovative lightweight and efficient technologies for IWMs. It was granted to expedite IWM adoption by OEM customers, surpassing current benchmarks and improving electric vehicles range, packaging, driving experience and more. Protean will showcase some of these new products and technologies at the UK Government Pavilion at the Cenex Expo 2024 at UTAC Millbrook, UK on the 4th and 5th of September .

Five money-saving tips for switching to an EV

With World EV Day next week (9 Sept), drivers could make massive savings by switching to an electric car, according to Ohme, the UK’s leading smart home EV charging company. Ohme can help you to charge your car smarter, cleaner and cheaper and to celebrate World EV Day, here are five top money-saving tips for EV drivers: Saving tip 1 – Drive an EVIt sounds obvious, but if you’re driving an electric vehicle, then the great news is that you’re already saving money compared to running a petrol or diesel car. With the average driver spending more than £1100* a year on fuel costs alone, just switching to an electric car and charging it at home could more than halve your costs to just £416.50** for an entire year for the same annual mileage even at the new electricity rate arriving on 1 October. Saving tip 2 – Choose a dynamic home electricity tariffWant to run an EV for less than £10 a month? It may sound too good to be true, but that’s the reality if you switch to a dynamic home electricity tariff from the likes of Octopus or OVO. Thanks to its dynamic tariff integration, with an Ohme EV charger you can access all of the UK’s cheapest electricity tariffs, meaning you can reduce the running costs even more. The same typical UK driver mentioned above doing 6800mls a year could spend just £119*** for an entire year of driving. Saving tip 3 – Cheaper overnight electricitySome dynamic home electricity tariffs can mean that all of the electricity coming into your home is at the cheap rate at certain times – usually overnight. That means that any household appliances you can also use during those times will be at the same reduced rate, increasing your savings on your household electricity bill as well as for your EV. Saving tip 4 – Get an EV company carIf you have a company car, then you need to get an EV. It’s really that simple. Electric vehicles pay just 2% Benefit-in-Kind company car tax for 2024/25. Another popular alternative is to get an EV on salary sacrifice from your employer. With salary sacrifice the leasing payments are taken from your gross income before you pay tax rather than after it as with a traditional company car scheme, leaving you with more disposable income. Saving tip 5 – Take part in a grid flexibility trialThis summer Ohme has been involved in an Ofgem project called the CrowdFlex energy trial. This project was to incentivise EV drivers to plug in their cars more frequently to get a better understanding of the role EV drivers can play with balancing the electricity grid of the future. By participating in the trial, drivers earned rewards by simply plugging-in whenever they were parked at home. Ohme is involved in a similar trial from this month until April 2025. Grid flexibility services such as these are estimated to save consumers £10 billion a year in energy costs by 2050. * Based on £1.43/litre and efficiency of 40mpg** SVT at 24.5p/kWh (rate from 1 October)*** Intelligent Octopus Go at 7p/kWh For more information visit www.ohme-ev.com

BMW Group trials Wind Energy Innovation in UK first

The UK’s first “motionless” wind energy system has been installed on the roof of BMW Group’s Oxford Plant. It’s part of a BMW Group project trialling innovative technology for efficient energy solutions. This BMW Group Real Estate pilot is spearheaded by BMW Startup Garage, a programme dedicated to supporting early-stage startups working on innovative technologies. BMW Group today announced the installation of the UK’s first “motionless” wind energy system at the MINI manufacturing plant in Oxford. Utilising Aeromine Technologies’ innovative, low-impact technology, the system harnesses wind power to produce clean energy without visible moving parts. BMW Group’s Oxford Plant will serve as a testbed for this cutting-edge technology, assessing its potential to enhance energy efficiency across BMW Group sites around the world, as well as commercial buildings in the UK. This new innovative energy project is part of the BMW Startup Garage, a business unit dedicated to supporting early-stage startups working on cutting-edge technologies. It focuses on testing a functional product, at least in the form of a prototype, during a pilot project and commissioning the startup as a supplier at an early stage. Rather than acting as an investor through venture capital, the BMW Startup Garage is taking on the role of a customer, a “venture client”. Aeromine Technologies has designed the wind energy unit, which is installed on the edge of a building, oriented towards the prevailing wind. The unit features wing-like vertical airfoils that create a vacuum effect, drawing air behind an internal propeller to generate clean electricity. Unlike traditional wind turbines, Aeromine’s bladeless design minimises noise and vibrations, ensuring no disturbance to buildings or the surrounding environment and with minimal impact on avian wildlife. Additionally, the unit is constructed from highly durable, recyclable materials, helping support BMW Group’s commitment to put sustainability at the centre of its strategic direction. Carmen Gargioni, Team Lead Innovation at BMW Group Real Estate Management, said: “BMW Group is always looking for innovative and efficient solutions in every aspect of the business. The BMW Startup Garage acts as a matchmaker between startups and different business units. New technologies are essential as we strive to find the most efficient solution to our requirements. This includes exciting innovations from new players.” The new wind energy unit is designed to complement MINI Plant Oxford’s existing solar arrays across the buildings on site. The installation on the Body Shop has been in place for ten years and, when it was installed, was one of the largest roof-mounted solar farms in the UK with more than 11,000 panels covering an area the size of five football pitches. The solar panels generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 850 households for a year. However, the solar panels are less effective during winter and evening hours, when wind conditions are often strongest – presenting an opportunity for Aeromine’s wind energy unit to step in and continue generating renewable energy. Urs Sambale, Project Manager for Sustainability Steering at BMW Group Real Estate Europe, said: “This pilot is a small but exciting project for BMW Group and complements our existing approach to purchasing renewable electricity from the national grid. We’re looking forward to seeing its potential for generating clean wind energy at BMW Group sites.” Claus Lønborg, Managing Director, Aeromine Technologies Inc., said: “Aeromine’s partnership with BMW Group represents a pivotal step in our mission to innovate and expand the capabilities of renewable energy solutions. Our “motionless” wind energy technology is designed to work seamlessly alongside solar systems, maximising the renewable energy output from rooftops while helping address challenges like noise, vibrations, and wildlife impact. We’re excited to see how this initial installation can lead to broader applications across BMW’s global facilities.” The BMW Group has set itself clear targets for CO2 reduction up to 2030 throughout the entire lifecycle – from the supply chain, through production, to the end of the use phase – and is constantly seeking new ways to cut emissions including by exploring new innovations.

Christian Stein appointed Chief Communications Officer of Renault Group

Boulogne-Billancourt, 3 September 2024 – From 16 September, Christian Stein will take over as Chief Communications officer at Renault Group, replacing Stéphanie Cau, who is leaving the company. Reporting to Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, he will be responsible for communications for all the Group’s activities. Today, more than ever, Renault Group is accelerating and injecting its spirit of innovation into its strategic approach, in new ranges and technologies. Drawing on his extensive experience in the industry, Christian will play a key role in continuing the Group’s transformation into the most progressive European automotive company in an industry undergoing profound change. To achieve this, he will be supported by a renewed team with recognised experience in communications and driven by the same passion: to promote the company, its expertise and its historic turnaround, its horizontal approach and its products, to all target audiences. “I am delighted to welcome Christian into the management team. Christian has worked alongside me for many years and he has my full confidence. With his expertise, from business to communications, and with his appetite for challenges, he will play a decisive role in communications to our employees and to all our external stakeholders, in order to contribute to the ambitious objectives, we have set ourselves. His international experience will enable us to support and strengthen the power of our brands and the Group’s influence in all countries », said Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group. « With this page turning, I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Stéphanie, who has made a dynamic and significant contribution to the launch of emblematic products and the announcement of historic results. I wish her all the best for the future projects that lie ahead. » Christian Stein began his career in 1991 at PSA, where he stayed until 2011, taking on increasing responsibilities within the sales and marketing department. During these years, he worked and lived between Belgium, France, Spain and the UK, gaining experience at both central and national level. In 2011, he joined the Volkswagen Group as Global Marketing Director for the SEAT brand, before taking up the position of Global Communications and Public Affairs Director for SEAT S.A. and its SEAT and CUPRA brands from 2015. After more than 20 years abroad, Christian Stein returned to France in November 2020 when he joined Renault Group as Director of Brand Communications, before becoming Director of Revenue & Customer Experience at Ampere in November 2023. RENAULT GROUP PRESS CONTACT Valerie Gillot+33 6 83 92 92 96valerie.gillot@renaut.com Rie Yamane+33 6 03 16 35 20rie.yamane@renaut.com About Renault Group Renault Group is at the forefront of a mobility that is reinventing itself. Strengthened by its alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, and its unique expertise in electrification, Renault Group comprises 4 complementary brands – Renault, Dacia, Alpine and Mobilize – offering sustainable and innovative mobility solutions to its customers. Established in more than 130 countries, the Group has sold 2.235 million vehicles in 2023. It employs more than 105,000 people who embody its Purpose every day, so that mobility brings people closer. Ready to pursue challenges both on the road and in competition, Renault Group is committed to an ambitious transformation that will generate value. This is centred on the development of new technologies and services, and a new range of even more competitive, balanced, and electrified vehicles. In line with environmental challenges, the Group’s ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040. More information : https://www.renaultgroup.com/en/

CUPRA unveils the Terramar, the new hero for a new era, at the 37th edition of the America’s Cup

THERE IS NO SECOND The new sporty SUV brings the CUPRA brand upmarket, to new customers and new growing segments without losing its rebellious and challenger spirit The CUPRA Terramar embraces the new design language of the brand, with a bold and confident look It will be available with different powertrains, including the new generation of plug-in hybrid technology (eHybrid), delivering 272PS (200kW) and offering more than 70 miles of all-electric range CUPRA joins forces with America’s Cup under the motto ‘There is no second’ and launches the limited edition “Terramar America’s Cup” The new CUPRA Terramar was presented with a unique global campaign made in collaboration with film director J.A. Bayona The brand has also released the 100% electric boat E23 Terramar in collaboration with De Antonio Yachts and a new capsule Collection representing the sailing spirit of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup CUPRA is one of the fastest growing brands in the industry and has already delivered around 700,000 cars since its launch in 2018 Martorell, 03-09-2024 – Against the backdrop of the America’s Cup, one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events, CUPRA unveils the new CUPRA Terramar, the brand’s new hero for a new era. The sporty SUV moves CUPRA upmarket into the hotspot of the fastest growing segment in Europe as part of the brand’s biggest ever product offensive following the recent launches of the new CUPRA Leon, Formentor, Born VZ and Tavascan. “With the CUPRA Terramar, we will not only grow our portfolio of products but at the same time help our brand to “grow-up” by bringing CUPRA upmarket, to new customers and new growing segments, without, however, losing our rebellious and challenger spirit.” said Wayne Griffiths, CEO of CUPRA. “A car that reinforces CUPRA today as a brand that is more mature, more confident in its direction, and more certain in its identity than ever before, without ever compromising on a rebellious spirit and authenticity.” To date, CUPRA has delivered around 700,000 vehicles and the brand recently extended its record-breaking journey, registering the best first half year in its history by delivering 125,700 cars, an increase of 17.2% compared to the same period in 2023 (107,300). CUPRA Terramar: the new hero of a new eraThe CUPRA Terramar embraces the brand’s new design language, with a bold and confident look. The new sporty SUV features the iconic three triangle signature, with CUPRA Matrix LED Ultra, with High-Definition Technology. The front exterior design is extenuated as the grille gives way to the performance-oriented functional lower mouth, suggestive of sports cars. The sporty proportions skip from the front of the SUV to the side, with sweeping lines that shift from the front across the side to heighten the SUV’s sense of performance. As the eye moves to the CUPRA Terramar’s rear design, its wide proportions give the SUV a strong presence, with the integrated and illuminated CUPRA logo positioned centrally between the rear lights along with the Terramar name illuminated. The rear diffuser contrasts with the other elements of the design helping to lighten its proportions, giving it a defiant character. The CUPRA Terramar will be available in nine exterior colours, including two matt options –Century Bronze Matt and Enceladus Grey Matt, as well as the Dark Void, inspired by the plasma colour of the CUPRA DarkRebel Showcar. The interior reinterprets sportiness with a driver-oriented cockpit enhanced by the design of the centre console. It also embraces sustainability with bucket seats wrapped in its central areas either with textile created from 100% upcycled SEAQUAL® YARN, Dinamica with at least 73% recycled textile or leather that uses a plant-based tanning process. Digitalisation is at the centre of the driver’s focus with a newly designed HMI implemented in the digital cockpit, as well as in the 12.9” infotainment system with a retro-illuminated slider. In addition, CUPRA continues its collaboration with the audio experts of Sennheiser mobility, integrating a high-fidelity 12-speaker sound system. The CUPRA Terramar brings together the possibilities of combustion and electrification with five different powertrains across three technologies: TSI (petrol), eTSI (mild hybrid) and the new generation of plug-in hybrid (e-HYBRID) engines, delivering from 150PS to 272PS. Driving dynamics is enhanced thanks to the standard sport suspension and progressive steering, as well as the new adaptative chassis control and Akebono brakes. Designed and developed in Barcelona, the CUPRA Terramar will be produced in Audi’s Györ plant in Hungary. Deliveries will start during the last quarter of this year. An unforgettable experienceUnder the motto ‘There is no second’, the CUPRA Terramar was presented in the context of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, the world’s most prestigious sailing competition and the biggest sporting event to come to Barcelona after the 1992 Olympics. The presentation took place at the America’s Cup Experience, the first and only official exhibition center of the competition, located in the historic IMAX building, in the harbour of Barcelona. This innovative space allows visitors to discover the secrets of the oldest sports competition in the world, where tradition and history are linked with cutting-edge technology and passion. In this emblematic location, it is also possible to experience first-hand all the emotions that make this competition unique, thanks to a simulator and immersive experiences. As the official car of the competition, the CUPRA Terramar World Premiere counted on the presence of Grant Dalton, CEO of the America’s Cup, who joined Wayne Griffiths, CEO of CUPRA, to underline their commitment to continue inspiring the world from Barcelona. The strategic alliance, forged in December 2023, was established based on both brands’ winning attitude, innovation, performance, and the ambition to connect with the people of the Mediterranean city. The new CUPRA Terramar was presented with its brand-new global campaign, a unique film made in collaboration with J.A. Bayona, CUPRA’s brand ambassador. The renowned film director explained his inspiring creative process in the making of this project about the brand’s competitive spirit, self-improvement, and the concept of ‘There is no second’. Moreover, he highlighted the values his work shares with CUPRA: Defying…

Huw Thomas, 1950-2024

Huw Thomas left a positive, lasting impression on virtually everyone he came into contact with. He was always keen to engage anyone in conversation. He was knowledgeable and well-read. Had a curiosity about others and what they did. He was passionate about Welsh history and the Welsh language. And he was a true car enthusiast. I first encountered Huw at the beginning of my automotive writing career. This was an Alfa Romeo launch in Ackergill in 1999. Huw had been part of the vehicle launch circuit for more than a couple of decades by then, and well known by journalists and the PR community alike. He was also involved with the then relatively new regional journalist group Welsh Motoring Writers, and would later go on to become its longest-serving chair. I met him several times on events after that, and after discovering I was from Wales, he often sought me out. We enjoyed each others company, and Huw encouraged me to join Welsh Motoring Writers, although living in England, I was not sure whether I qualified. After six years of him trying to persuade me to join, I eventually applied. Huw’s work as an automotive journalist was driven by his passion for the industry as well as a gift for telling a story. As well as regular outlets, including writing in Welsh for Y Cymro [The Welshman], Huw was also an automotive industry correspondent for BBC Radio Cymru. Often, when we drove together on car launches, we would have to stop in an area with strong mobile phone coverage for Huw to take a scheduled call from the BBC studio and give a live analysis, in Welsh, on what the latest news story meant for a vehicle manufacturer’s factory in Wales. Huw loved driving, especially if the car was engineered for performance and had a manual gearbox. He did not particularly enjoy the market’s evolution towards SUVs, although he did respect the abilities of authentic 4x4s, and was a longstanding motoring correspondent for Y Tir/Welsh Farmer, the newspaper of the Farmers’ Union of Wales. Huw remained the motoring correspondent for Y Cymro until illness made it impossible to continue early in 2024. He passed away, aged 73, in the early hours of Tuesday 3 September. All at Welsh Motoring Writers send our condolences to Huw’s partner Peter Blythin and his loved ones. Simon HarrisChair, Welsh Motoring Writers

Kia claims dual Red Dot honours for 80th year stationery design and PBV mobility concept video

Kia acclaimed in the Brands & Communication Design category for its 80th-anniversary stationery design and PBV future mobility concept video This follows Kia’s earlier success in April, when the EV9 SUV won the ‘Best of the Best’ award The award-winning stationery designs celebrate Kia’s 80-year journey as a mobility pioneer and the brand’s sustainable and future-focused vision Kia Corporation has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the 2024 Red Dot Design Awards. The company’s 80th-anniversary stationery design and its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) exhibition video both received awards for creative excellence in the Brands & Communication Design category. One of the world’s most influential design authorities, the Red Dot Design Award honours creativity and innovation in design across various industries. Kia’s latest Red Dot triumphs follow on from the brand’s EV9 SUV securing the highly coveted ‘Best of the Best’ at the Red Dot Award: Product Design in April. Marking Kia’s 80th anniversary, the brand introduced its recyclable New Year’s stationery in 2024 to encourage employees to embrace shared goals while embodying Kia’s commitment to sustainable innovation and its relentless drive toward progress. More than just a tribute to creative excellence, the Red Dot recognition for Kia’s anniversary stationery is a testament to the brand’s remarkable journey as a mobility pioneer over the last 80 years. Kia’s exhibition video, showcased at CES 2024, is another prime example of the brand’s design prowess. Through immersive visual storytelling blended in the exhibition space, the video brought to life the transformative potential of Kia’s PBV solutions. This approach not only reflected Kia’s core brand values but also presented complex technological innovations in a customer-centric and easily understandable way. These accolades reflect Kia’s ongoing commitment to groundbreaking design and reaffirm the brand’s philosophy of pushing the boundaries of innovation, pursuing continuous progress and finding inspiration to shape the future of mobility.

Norton Motorcycles introduces financing options and national recovery offer on line-up

Norton Motorcycles Financial Services launches finance offers across range in partnership with CA Auto Finance Finance offerings will be available through all Norton sales partners Commando 961 available at 0% APR representative for £96.10 per month over a 24-month period Newly purchased motorcycles now available with two years of national recovery, in partnership with RAC Recovery also available to pre-existing customers, backdating to point of sale as part of the motorcycle warranty Norton Motorcycles Financial Services is a credit broker, and not a lender For more information, please visit: www.nortonmotorcycles.com Solihull, 3rd September 2024 – Norton Motorcycles has launched new finance options for its range, via Norton Motorcycles Financial Services. Financing will be available for all models: Commando 961, V4SV and V4CR, through Personal Contract Purchasing (PCP), Hire Purchase (HP), and Advance Payment Plan (APP) offerings*. The Commando 961 is available for 0% APR representative across a 24-month period for just £96.10 a month PCP, while the V4 models are offered on a 24-month APP with a £0-a-month payment. In addition to finance offers, which are available until December 31st 2024, every Norton motorcycle now comes with two years of national recovery from the RAC, where a customer’s motorcycle can be recovered following an incident and transported either to a place of residence or their nearest sales partner. National recovery will also be available to pre-existing customers, backdating to point of sale as part of the motorcycle warranty. Chris Bexon, Head of Sales at Norton Motorcycles, said: “We are delighted to begin offering finance options to our customers, making our motorcycles more accessible. The partnership with RAC for national recovery is a great step also, giving riders peace of mind that their motorcycle will be looked after should something unexpected happen.” For the full terms of the deals, including full costs, and further information on the finance offerings please visit www.nortonmotorcycles.com/finance.