Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2022 i AutoShow Magazine

The ‘one of one’ Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid has been designed for Singapore. The orchid was selected as an inspirational theme for resilience, beauty and strength. Orchids have long been a focal point for art through the ages, but this is the first time they have been chosen for a Rolls-Royce commission. The orchid is the most coveted of ornamental plants: elegant, exotic, graceful yet hardy. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Singapore unveils ‘one of one’ Phantom Orchid Created by the marque’s Bespoke Collective at Goodwood in collaboration with artist Helen Amy Murray The ‘one of one’ Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid has been designed for Singapore. The orchid was selected as an inspirational theme for resilience, beauty and strength. Orchids have long been a focal point for art through the ages, but this is…

With the participation of all OPERA artistic units, the Hungarian State Opera delivered a festive programme in the presence of president János Áder on the occasion of its reopening. The strategic partner of BMW Group Hungary has also announced the thematic season of 2022/2023 entitled Myth & History. The program of the 12 March Reopening Gala included a selection of works appropriate for the occasion: among others, Dohnányi’s rarely heard monumental piece, Hungarian Festive Overture for Orchestra was performed along with excerpts of Háry János written by Kodály, as well as an excerpt from a Seregi ballet, The Taming of the Shrew. Besides the works of Hungarian composers, Hungarian-themed pieces were also performed: Berlioz’s Rákóczi March, Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms, Long Live the Hungarian by Johann Strauss II…

Official Automotive Partner of the Goodwood Members Meeting. Four new Heritage Collection cars join six others for display and drives. New arrivals span a 72-year portion of the company’s history. Heritage Collection expanding from nine useable cars to 35. All 35 cars to be running, reliable and road legal – defining the ultimate Bentley Toy Box. Bentley Motors is proud to confirm that it will be an Official Automotive Partner for the 79th Goodwood Members Meeting, 9th-10th April 2022. The Goodwood Members’ Meeting is an epic weekend of motor racing which aims to recreate the atmosphere and camaraderie of the original BARC Members’ Meetings held at Goodwood throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Bentley will support the event with a display of 10 iconic Bentleys spanning 90 years of Bentley history…

RefrigiWear x Scrambler Ducati presents a dual-brand capsule collection that enhances the urban essence of the two brands The spring / summer 2022 collection was presented at Pitti Uomo in Florence and the extension of the licensed collaboration for the winter season has already been confirmed The unisex collection, consisting of bomber jacket, windproof jacket with hood, sweatshirt and backpacks, will be available starting from spring Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 25 January 2022 - Scrambler Ducati and RefrigiWear, the historic clothing brand created in New York in 1954, present a limited edition licensed collection that enhances the original, iconic and urban essence of both brands. RefrigiWear x Scrambler Ducati, which comes about from a partnership between the two brands, presents a unisex capsule collection with a dual brand that combines…

Over six days in January, a combined fleet of nine Flying Spur Hybrids covered 10,500 miles over six days, of which 3,000 miles were on electric power – equivalent to driving across the United States from coast to coast. Compared to a Flying Spur V8, each car saved three gallons of fuel each day. Almost 100 media guests and experts from around the globe had the opportunity to experience the new Flying Spur Hybrid in sunny California – and drove an impressive number of miles on battery power alone. From chic Beverly Hills, through the beautiful scenery of the Ojai mountains to the coastal splendour of Santa Barbara, the fleet of Flying Spur Hybrids amassed data – downloaded every day from the car’s built-in statistics - showing that 30 per…

Huracán design and technical purity for lifestyle fun and driving performance on road and track Huracán rear-wheel drive with rearwheel steering, next generation evolution in aerodynamic design and engineering. Naturally-aspirated V10 5.2 l engine producing 640 CV and 565 Nm torque at 6,500 rpm. LDVI (Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata) system and specific driving mode calibration for versatility in everyday and track driving. Lightweight technologies, weight-topower ratio of 2.15 kg/CV. Rear downforce increased +35% and drag reduced -20% compared to Huracán EVO RWD. New brake cooling system and revised exhaust for enhanced engine sound Extensive color and trim options together with Ad Personam program. Automobili Lamborghini presents the Huracán Tecnica: the next-generation rear-wheel drive V10, developed for pilots seeking driving fun and lifestyle perfection on both road and track. The Tecnica’s…

Ducati Unica is the customization program dedicated to those who wish to have a Ducati like no other in the world Direct interaction with the designers of the Centro Stile Ducati ensures the possibility of interpreting the dreams of Ducatisti Precious materials, exclusive finishes, special colours and Ducati Performance accessories give life to unique and one-of-a-kind motorcycles Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 27 January 2022 - Ducati announces the creation of Ducati Unica, the new customization program dedicated to those who want to design and build their own exclusive and unique motorcycle. With Ducati Unica, the Centro Stile Ducati opens its doors to Ducatisti and accompanies them in the realization of their dream: to collaborate directly with designers and technicians to create a motorcycle that will be a unique piece in the…

The long and illustrious life of a Bugatti vehicle only just begins when it rolls out of the Molsheim Atelier. The brand’s renowned customer experience enters full stride to provide total maintenance, servicing, and customization services throughout the ownership tenure. Bugatti’s engineering, design, and manufacturing processes bring together the greatest minds in the automotive industry, the finest materials, and leading-edge performance innovations. The end result is a driving experience unlike any other on the road, and one that requires a customer ownership offering to match. Throughout 2021, Bugatti continued to enrich and expand the Bugatti ownership experience, with complete peace-of-mind at its core. The launch of the Passeport Tranquillité Service Program afforded Chiron1 and Veyron owners – whose cars are now outside of their original inclusive service package – the…

Global sales for the period of January-December, 2021 were 760,012 units (106% compared to the previous year), showing a recovery trend and surpassing last year’s results. On a regional level, North America achieved approximately 332,000 units (112% compared to the previous year), and China achieved a record high of approximately 227,000 units (101% compared to the previous year), driving the recovery of global sales. On a model level, sales of electrified vehicles reached a record high of approximately 260,000 units (110% year-on-year) thanks to the strong sales of ES, RX and UX hybrid models. In addition, with the release of new NX as the first model of the next generation Lexus, and newly introduced PHEV, Lexus accelerating the practical spread of electrification to meet needs for customers and society. Lexus…