APRIL 22, 2022

German Automakers Cutting Ties to Russian Market

Reuters reports that the closure of the plant Volkswagen shares with Volvo in the Kaluga region southwest of Moscow is a big blow for the area’s economy that has received more than $15 billion in investment from automakers since 2006.

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 22

Audi Wants to End PHEV Incentives; Renault May Merge ICE Ops w/ Geely; GM & Honda Plan New EV Platform

Powertrain Options Abound for New-Generation BMW 7-Series

The first three versions of the new BMW 7-Series to arrive in the U.S. market are the battery-electric i7 xDrive60, plus two models with internal-combustion engines: the twin-turbo, 375-hp 740i 6-cyl., and the 760i xDrive with a twin-turbo, 536-hp V-8.

'23 BMW i7 xDrive60

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BMW's first 7-Series battery-electric vehicle, the i7, arrives as one of three versions of the seventh-generation flagship sedan. The i7 xDrive60 (European model shown) is powered by two electric motors boasting 536 hp and 549 lb.-ft. (744 Nm) of torque, with an estimated range of 300 miles (483 km). The i7 reaches U.S. showrooms in November.

Infiniti Holds High Note Atop Most-Seen Auto Ads List

Infiniti’s first-place showing for the week of April 11 was driven largely by news programming. Jesse Watters Primetime, The Rachel Maddow Show and Special Report With Bret Baier were the top three shows delivering Infiniti’s ad impressions, in that order.

Bentley Claims ‘World’s Most Sustainable Luxury Auto Brand’

From TU Automotive
Bentley claims it is on track to become the world’s most sustainable luxury car brand.

Nexteer, Tactile Mobility Say Traction Tech a Must-Have for Future Safety

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The TM technology uses crowd-sourced data about road conditions to alert drivers to potential hazards before they encounter them. Pairing it with Nexteer’s electric-power-steering systems is increasing its chances for widespread deployment.

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