Record Year for Car Sales at Rolls-Royce
Record Year for Car Sales at Rolls-Royce : Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced its highest number of sold vehicles in its 115-year history in 2018. 4,107 cars were delivered by the luxury brand to more than 50 countries across the world, with its Phantom model hailed as a “major growth driver”. The Cullinan, which are the first cars under its SUV model, were delivered to customers in time for Christmas, with advance orders running into the second half of 2019. Torsten Müller-Ötvös, chief executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, described the year as “a most successful, record-breaking” 12 months. “We have seen growth in all our regions around the world. At Rolls-Royce we are deeply focused on each and every one of our customers and are delivering on their demanding expectations. The home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood is acknowledged and celebrated as a global centre of luxury manufacturing excellence, where our skilled, dedicated team create the world’s finest, most sought-after luxury products. We set a formidable mark in 2018: I am confident it will prove the spur to even greater success in 2019,” he added. Roll-Royce’s largest market in 2018 remained the Americas. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News
4 Gadgets To Turbocharge Your Cars’ Tech In 2017
4 Gadgets To Turbocharge Your Cars’ Tech In 2017 : Technology is moving at such a pace it can only take a matter of months for new hardware you’ve invested your hard-earned money in to be rendered obsolete in the wake of new releases. This isn’t a problem exclusively for smartphones and tablets, cars are now so feature-packed and technology-heavy it can be hard to keep up, especially with the obvious high investment needed for an upgrade. But fear not, this article will help turbocharge your car into 2017 with 4 essential tech upgrades to improve your automotive experience! EE Buzzard in-car Wi-Fi hotspot Get internet on the go with EE clever Buzzard Wi-Fi technology. The clever device slots into the cigarette lighter power socket and transforms your vehicle into a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, helping you keep connected on the go. The Buzzard retails for £59.99 on pay as you go or for £19.99 with a £11 per month contract that includes 2GB of data. Garmin nüvi 3598LMT-D To put it in simple terms if you’re looking for a premium, high tech sat nav the garmin Garmin nüvi 3598LMT-D is one of the best choices on the market. The sat nav feature the best voice command system on the market allowing you to interact and plan trips with the device hands free, something the is of the upmost importance for those wanting to change there route on the go without having to wrestle with a fidly touch screen interface. The sleek design and great voice command system will save you both time and stress, two invaluble commodities. The Garmin nüvi 3598LMT-D retails for £299. Cobra Jumppack Any car can suffer battery issues, traditionally battery boosters are heavy and cumbersome. The Cobra Jumpack completely revolutionises the market, the battery charger is small enough to fit in your glove compartment. Despite being a small size the Jumpack can supply a 180-amp starting current, with a peak of 360 amps. As well as being useful for charging your car battery the device also features USB ports, meaning you can charge your phone on the go as well. The Cobra Jumpack retails for a very reasonable £80. Netbase 312GW In the modern day having a reliable dash cam can be essential tool for insurance claims, saving you stress and money. The Netbase 312GW is one of the best on the market for under £100. The device captures good quality video. The dash is on the list of several insurers meaning you can save money simply by owning the Netbase. Turbocharge Your Cars Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News
R&D Credited as Automotive Sector’s Route to Success
Putting money into R&D really pays off – at least thatâs the shared vision of the worldâs leaders in the automotive sector. Following the release of some of the biggest car manufacturersâ R&D spend figures, the automotive sector has cemented its position at the forefront of innovation. The importance of research and development (R&D) is well-documented. Businesses understand it to be a critical stage through which to develop new practices and products. From innovation comes the opportunity to further growth and continued viability. Despite being considered a valuable tool with which secure the future, R&D never fails to prompt discussions about input and output; whether, in financial terms, you ever really get back what you put in. Determining how much you ought to spend on R&D to get the best results, is quite the task though, if leading automotive manufacturers are anything to go, that figure is in the billions. Last year, international business expert, PwC, reported £78 billion was spent on R&D in the automotive industry and domestic car manufacturers racked up the biggest bills by far. Volkswagen led the pack, investing a huge £10.9bn in R&D. Following last yearâs emissions scandal, the manufacturer has renewed its commitment to fuel efficiency and green travel. Those ambitions will culminate in the release of the Mk7 Golf in 2018, a vehicle expected to be the most efficient available on the consumer market. Second and third place in the R&D stakes â Toyota and Mercedes respectively â barely came close to Volkswagenâs figure though still spent a hefty £6.6bn and £5.5bn each. GM and Ford complete the top five while Honda, BMW and Nissan also spent several billions on R&D apiece. Major tyre and parts manufacturers, including Continental and Aisin Seiki (a subsidiary of Toyota) also put up significant R&D figures, finalising the automotive industryâs hold on the sector. Although itâs hard to truly discern to value of R&D, reflecting on the automotive sectorâs continued success, it appears the pay-off of major investment is not to be overlooked. Itâs only as a result of regular and significant emphasis on innovation that customers are able to travel more easily and comfortably, and our shared carbon footprint is drastically reduced.
