IAAPA EXPO hopes to grow through immersive
The IAAPA Expo produced by the Chicago-International Amusement Park and Attractions Association (IAAPA) was held at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from November 18th to 22nd last year. With the plan to grow into the OCCC Western Hall in 2026, the IAAPA Expo team has been introducing new product categories to generate motivation and provides immersive experience to provide successful strategies to attract more participants because the footprint of the show expands the expansion of the footprint of the show Maintain and increase investment return. Show the growth of the industry's prosperity IAAPA Expo includes street market activation this year. According to IAAPA data, it is expected that in the next three years, the annual 65 billion US dollars of attractions industry will increase by 6.5 % per year, and the expenditure will increase by 10 %. The success of IAAPA Expo reflects growth and opens the opportunity for exhibitions (especially F & B and Haunt) to expand the…
Stellantis’ DS hopes to compete with Rolls-Royce and Bentley
Design director Thierry Metroz says the DS takes more inspiration from Bentley than Audi. Stellantis' DS brand plans to "go beyond high-end" and enter the luxury sector. The No8’s interior is said to reflect this ambition, with an emphasis on high-quality materials and craftsmanship. It's not every day that you hear about Stellantis' Citroën unit eager to join the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce, but DS Automobiles seems undeterred by the challenge. The French company, still finding its feet, believes it can leap from near-premium status into the true luxury realm reserved for brands with decades-old pedigrees. The company's design director Thierry Metroz even compared their aspirations to becoming "the Louis Vuitton of cars." var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); tough sale In some cases, DS struggled for the better part of 15 years to make any meaningful impact at the top end of the market,…
Lucky number seven? Polestar pins its hopes of turning a profit on Porsche
The Polestar 2 replacement will no longer have a sedan shape and be built in Europe to avoid import duties on cars from China go through Chris Chilton 13 hours ago Polestar is developing a new premium compact SUV. Polestar 7 wants to steal sales from Porsche Macan. Production will take place in Europe by the end of the decade. Polestar has a reasonable solution to its current sales woes. It is moving into the high-end compact SUV market with an electric car that will rival the likes of the Porsche Macan Electric and will be available by the end of the decade. The new Macan fighter has an illogical name. It will be called the Polestar 7, which might be a little confusing since it will be smaller than the Polestar 3 seen in the picture at the top of this page. Intel previously hinted that the 7 would replace today's 2 crossover, but Polestar tells us that's not…
NIO hopes Audi’s Belgian plant will avoid EU tariffs
Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's underutilized factory in Brussels, Belgium. Securing a European production base would allow NIO to avoid a 20% import tariff. The Brussels plant is home to the Q8 e-tron, a model Audi is looking to discontinue sooner rather than later due to slow sales. Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's factory in Brussels, Belgium, to avoid current import tariffs on electric vehicles entering the European Union and the United Kingdom from China. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); According to a report brussels timesExecutives from the Shanghai-based company recently toured the factory where the Q8 e-tron is made as they prepare to bid for Volkswagen Group executives to meet a Sept. 23 deadline. Related: Audi wants to stop production of Q8 E-Tron, may close Brussels plant The European Union closed an investigation into Chinese state aid…
NIO hopes Audi’s Belgian plant will avoid EU tariffs
Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's underutilized factory in Brussels, Belgium. Securing a European production base would allow NIO to avoid a 20% import tariff. The Brussels plant is home to the Q8 e-tron, a model Audi is looking to discontinue sooner rather than later due to slow sales. Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's factory in Brussels, Belgium, to avoid current import tariffs on electric vehicles entering the European Union and the United Kingdom from China. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); According to a report brussels timesExecutives from the Shanghai-based company recently toured the factory where the Q8 e-tron is made as they prepare to bid for Volkswagen Group executives to meet a Sept. 23 deadline. Related: Audi wants to stop production of Q8 E-Tron, may close Brussels plant The European Union closed an investigation into Chinese state aid…
Chrysler heir hopes to save Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep
Frank B. Rhodes, Jr. wanted to create a new Chrysler Corporation and proposed himself as the leader. His goal was to save Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep, and he criticized Stellaris for mismanagement. Rhodes publicly called on investors and workers to support the creation of the new entity. Many Americans disagree with Stellantis’ approach to Chrysler in recent years, shrinking the company’s product line to the now-discontinued 300 sedan and Pacifica minivan. Frank B. Rhodes, Jr., the great-grandson of Walter P. Chrysler, who founded Chrysler in 1925, has stepped in with a rather ambitious proposal, calling on investors and workers to join Dodge, Ram and Jeep in saving the iconic brand. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); In a brief video and letter, Rhodes highlighted Chrysler's importance in American automotive history and shared his thoughts on the automaker's current state. The Chrysler heir presented himself…
California hopes to require
Fuel stockpiling will help stabilize prices as refineries shut for planned maintenance California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan to help stabilize gas prices. Under the proposal, refineries would have to maintain minimum fuel reserves to prevent price spikes caused by maintenance outages. The move could save drivers hundreds of millions of dollars a year, but details of the plan are unclear. California is known for having the highest gas prices in the country. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gas in California is $4.598 per gallon, which is $1.187 higher than the national average. The only state with higher gas prices is Hawaii, where the average price for regular unleaded gas is $4.656 per gallon. Gov. Gavin Newsom has introduced a new proposal to “prevent price spikes and save Californians money.” Under the plan, the California Energy Commission (CEC) would be authorized to require petroleum refineries to “maintain minimum fuel reserves to avoid supply shortages that…
Legendary brand hopes to join reborn Australian car industry
One of Australia's most iconic brands could be rejoining the automotive industry as manufacturers scramble to carve out their own niche. The Brabham family, whose patriarch Jack won three Formula One championships, including one in a car that bore his own name, want Australia to once again become a major player in local motorsport. You may know Brabham as the name of the track-only BT62 supercar, but the Brabham family (now led by son David) separated from the car's Adelaide-based manufacturer, Fusion Holdings, earlier this year, taking the rights to the family name with them. David, who competed in 30 Formula One races and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, has previously confirmed he was involved in negotiations to allow a new partner to trade under the Brabham name after losing confidence in the BT62 project. David Brabham driving the Brabham BT19 In a media statement, Mr Brabham confirmed that he would attend the upcoming GT Festival at Phillip…
Gordon Murray hopes to return to Le Mans
Although GMA wants the T.50 to be a direct competitor to the Mulsanne, there are a number of obstacles to doing so. go through Brad Anderson 14 hours ago The small British brand will most likely use the Garage 56 to compete in Le Mans. With its roaring V12 engine, the T.50 will be one of the best-sounding cars in endurance racing. Dario Franchitti, brand and product director at Gordon Murray Automotive, said he would love to see the T.50 supercar compete at Le Mans, but getting it to meet the regulations won't be easy. Next year will beday This year marks the anniversary of the Gordon Murray-designed McLaren F1 winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and while it would be fitting to see the T.50 directly at the Mulsanne circuit on that anniversary day, having just one year to prepare it might not be enough. Read: Gordon Murray's Wild T.50s 'Niki Lauda' offers 725 horsepower for track-driving pleasure,…
Bentley hopes to make the Flying B Badge fly with Tiny
Car owners can use drones to help find free parking spots or find alternative routes in traffic go through Brad Anderson 52 seconds ago Drones can help car owners find parking spaces and alert emergency services in the event of an accident. Bentley's drone can be operated via a smartphone or the infotainment display. BYD's innovative Yangwang U8 SUV now has an optional drone. High-end automakers are always looking for ways to add new features and technologies to their vehicles, and Bentley may be going the extra mile on the tech side with its latest feature: an onboard drone. Read: Bentley W12 engine discontinued after 20 years Patent images show that the small drone will include the Flying B badge on top and be equipped with four small propellers. Bentley claims the drone will weigh no more than 250 grams (0.5 pounds) and says it can be charged while docked under the hood. AutoGuide reports that Bentley has thought of…
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