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2022 was the best year for Rolls-Royce

January 10, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the beginning of the year, each company sums up its business results from the previous year. Some made a small profit, some made a loss, but there are also those that can boast of record sales. One of them is Rolls-Royce, which delivered over 6,000 vehicles worldwide in the past year.

Since it was founded in 1904, Rolls-Royce has never achieved a sales result like in 2022, when a total of 6,021 vehicles were delivered. The Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Europe, as well as the United States, recorded the highest sales growth. The United States remained the largest market for the British brand, while the Chinese market has now become the second largest for Rolls-Royce. The Goodwood-based company also achieved record sales in the UK and Germany.

Maybe the number of 6k vehicles sold for the year is low, but if we consider that customers paid an average of $500,000 for their new car, we can say that Rolls-Royce enjoyed the demand and sales results.

When it comes to individual sales, the Cullinan maintained its position as the brand’s best-selling model, followed by the Ghost, which was the best-selling model in the Asia-Pacific region. Rolls-Royce is also proud to say that demand for the Spectre, its first all-electric production model, is currently exceeding its expectations, but there is no detailed information on the number of reservations made so far. The first deliveries of the ultra-luxury EV to customers are scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year.

Also, 2021 was a successful year for Rolls-Royce. That year, the British company sold 5,586 cars.

Source: Rolls-Royce

EV, News

Mercedes is building a charging station network in North America

January 8, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The increased demand for electric cars necessarily requires an increase in the number of charging stations. Thus, Mercedes-Benz decided to start building a network of stations in North America, and the goal is to establish a complete network before the end of the decade.

Mercedes’ long-term plan is to go all-electric, and it’s currently trying to make that happen in North America. The company believes that this strategic move will significantly improve the usability and practicality of the new generation of electric vehicles, differentiate the Mercedes-Benz ownership experience and accelerate the transformation of electric vehicles.

Creating a network of stations will improve the customer charging experience, accelerate the journey towards an all-electric future and create a global infrastructure asset with future potential for value creation. Mercedes-Benz charging hubs will be located in key cities and urban centers of population, close to major arteries, convenient retail and service destinations.

Depending on the region and location, the hubs will offer 4 to 12, and eventually even 30 high power chargers (HPC) with up to 350 kW of charging power. Intelligent charging management will allow each vehicle to charge at its maximum capacity, which will keep waiting times to an absolute minimum.

Although the focus of this decision is on owners of Mercedes vehicles, this network will also be open to drivers of all other brands with compatible technology. This comprehensive initiative, with ongoing support from collaborative networks such as IONITY, also aims to drive the global adoption of electric mobility.

The total investment will be around 1 billion euros, and the plan is to realize it in the next seven years.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

News, Tuning

Widebody Toyota GR Supra

January 8, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Debates about cars are constant, and one of them has been going on for years. It is about whether Toyota, by creating the A90 model, achieved what was expected with the GR Supra model. Opinions differ, but one car is undoubtedly attracting attention.

This example is the work of the company Wheels Boutique, which equipped the Supra with a special body kit and a new set of Anrky Wheels rims wrapped in Toyo R888R tires, which enhanced the aggressive look of the vehicle. Traditional Supra fans may not like it, but those who like tuned Japanese models will probably give it a positive rating.

The body kit was done by Street Hunter Designs and includes front and rear wheel arch extensions, a new splitter and a large rear wing that extends from the standard trunk lid spoiler, as well as a new diffuser.

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