The Swiss Emil Frey Group, Europe's largest car dealer, is taking over distribution of the Chinese Great Wall brands Ora and Wey in Europe. The launch is to take place in Germany before the end of this year. The roadmap for Switzerland, however, is not yet ready.

After two years of negotiations, the cooperation agreement is now signed and sealed.

Intersections of the companies

Gerhard Schürmann, CEO Emil Frey Group: "In recent months, we have held very intensive talks with Great Wall Motor and quickly realized that there are many overlaps between the two companies. Emil Frey brings great expertise to help the models of the two brands achieve sales success."

Cooperation project sets course
In Germany, the all-electric Funky Cat from Ora and the Coffee 01 hybrid SUV from the Wey brand will soon be available. The aim is to market the vehicles in other European countries as well. This also includes Switzerland.

Xiangjun Meng, Head of Europe Market at GWM: "The cooperation project with Emil Frey sets the course for our market entry and for the path to new customers. For us, this partnership is a milestone on the way to Europe."

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As two-seater sports cars, roadsters have always offered pure driving pleasure. Company founder Ettore Bugatti and his son therefore designed some of the most exciting convertibles even in the early days of the company's more than 110-year history.¨

Ettore and Jean Bugatti were permanently striving to build high-performance vehicles with precise handling and exceptional design. Jean Bugatti in particular designed some of the most famous roadsters in automotive history from the mid-1920s until his death in 1939.

Becoming aware of your own DNA

Christophe Piochon, President Bugatti Automobiles: "For us, diving into a long tradition is always about pausing and becoming aware of our own DNA. Bugatti has created some of the most special roadsters over the past decades."

With the Type 40 A, for example, Bugatti expanded its Type 40 portfolio from 1930. It was based on a long chassis and powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 50 hp. The 850-kilogram car could reach speeds of up to 130 km/h. Bugatti dispensed with doors on the roadster body of the lightweight Type 44. The Type 44 was already powered by a 3-liter eight-cylinder engine with around 80 hp.

Elegance, luxury and grandeur
No other model from Bugatti's early era exudes as much elegance, luxury and grandeur as the Type 41 Royal. Only six vehicles were built by hand between 1926 and 1933.

With a wheelbase of 4.3 meters and a length of more than six meters, the Royale is the largest, most powerful and most magnificent car built in Molsheim up to that time. A 12.8-liter eight-cylinder engine with around 300 hp works under the long hood.

Without roof 360 km/h, with over 400 km/h
With the Type 57 SC, the Corsica Roadster was created in 1938, a car as if from a single mold. Its 3.8-liter eight-cylinder engine made speeds of up to 200 km/h possible. Bugatti presented the first hyper sports car, the Veyron 16.4, in 2004 - in 2008 came the first roadster version of the modern era, the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. It reaches 360 km/h without the roof and even more than 400 km/h with the polycarbonate roof element.

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Sono Motors, a pioneer in the field of solar-powered mobility, showed for the first time the production design of the Sion, the world's first low-cost solar electric car, as part of the "Celebrate the Sun" community event. It bears the same French name as the capital of the canton of Valais and has received significant changes in its production design compared to earlier development stages.

The exterior and interior now feature fewer lines and therefore clearer surfaces. The revised exterior design includes new headlights and taillights, a redesigned side line, a clearly structured rear end with camera and 3-D lines, and a new tailgate. Fresh colors and materials in the interior round off the design.

Body made of integrated solar half cells
body of the Sion consists of 456 seamlessly integrated solar half-cells and enables autonomous energy supply on short distances. The energy generated by the solar cells is expected to supplement the 54-kWh battery's expected range of 305 kilometers by an average of 112 kilometers per week.

The battery offers a charging capacity of up to 75 kW (DC) and 11 kW (AC). The bidirectional charging technology complements the vehicle's solar integration and is designed to turn it into a sustainable power plant on wheels that can power electronic devices, the home or other electric cars with up to 11 kW.

Practical tests under extreme conditions
Over the next few months, the new generation of vehicles will undergo practical tests under extreme conditions in Europe and the USA. By July 1 of this year, Sono Motors had received more than 19,000 private reservations for the Sion.

With an estimated net selling price of just €25,126, the Sion is likely to have one of the lowest TCOs (total cost of ownership) in the mid-size segment.

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For the first time, the touring models with the new livery will be on display at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, USA. There, the Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle factory team will defend its victory in the 2021 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers championship, continuing a legacy established more than a century ago at Hill Climb, Drag Race and Flat Track.

Homage to legendary XR750
The new paint scheme features a graphic outline on the fuel tank, an homage to the tank shape of the legendary Harley-Davidson XR750 flat track racing machine.

On models with fairings, the graphic runs at a special angle to the rear to express speed. The lines on the front fender visually combine with those on the side panels and the trunks, creating a flowing effect. In this way, the motorcycle conveys dynamism even when stationary.

Jet Fire Orange Accent Stripes
The new color scheme is based on a Vivid Black basecoat. A graphic element traces Gauntlet Gray panels surrounded by an accent stripe in Jet Fire Orange - the original color of the XR750 Racing motorcycles. Each panel features drop shadows and a subtle Bar & Shield logo.

The slight color gradient is also based on the racing motorcycles of the Harley-Davidson Factory Team. A clear coat forms the refining final layer of this special paint finish. The Apex Custom paint is applied specifically at Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Assembly and Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations.

In Switzerland, the special paint is available for Road King Special, Ultra Limited and Road Glide Special.

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One month after the launch of the last pre-production Nevera #000, the Rimac Nevera #001 rolled off the production line. Even before the car was transported to Rosberg's home in Monaco, Nico Rosberg and Mate Rimac took a test drive together.

First year of production sold out
Almost all components of the superfast electric car were developed and manufactured in-house at Rimac. Final assembly takes around five weeks per vehicle.

Predecessor #000 remains with Rimac. Rosberg's #001 has Stellar Black paint with Vertex wheels and gloss black brake calipers. Black Alcantara dominates the interior.

Only 150 copies available worldwide
With the first delivery to a customer, Rimac is now also starting to complete individually configured Neveras for all roads worldwide. However, the production number remains limited to 150 units. Sales and maintenance are handled by 25 contractual partners worldwide. Even before the first delivery, the car has set record marks.

With its 1400 kW (just over 1900 hp) of propulsive power, the Nevera accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 1.85 seconds.

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The transparent sphere The Sphere rotates and shows the new Peugeot 408 from every perspective. This project, conceived by the Open agency, was implemented by a team from the fields of art, engineering and technology from the Paris-based creative studio Superbien.

They transformed the idea into an impressive design that seems to defy gravity and shows the vehicle from all angles.

Sporty design becomes a work of art
The original staging was presented in the special setting of the Louvre-Lens. It helps to turn the new Peugeot 408 with its sporty design into a work of art. The plan is to present the work of art at further events.

Linda Jackson, Global CEO Peugeot: "We really liked the idea of this original work of art. It is unique and beautiful to look at and shows off our new model to its best advantage. The special style of the new 408 has been praised by many people. It is now presented in an original way in the magnificent setting of the Louvre-Lens."

Transparent sphere for the new 408

Phil York, Marketing and Communications Director: "Peugeot continues to evolve and innovate in all areas. The transparent sphere designed for the 408 shows the charm of our new model from all sides. This creation is in line with our global brand identity."

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For a liter of Super E10, drivers currently have to pay a nationwide average of 1.732 euros, 1.8 cents less than in the previous week. According to the automobile club, a liter currently costs an average of 1.927 euros - a minus of 0.1 cents.

Tax in the usual scope
The fuel rebate, under which the energy tax together with the pro-rata value-added tax was reduced by 35 cents per liter for gasoline and 17 cents for diesel on June 1, will expire in four weeks. After that, the tax will be levied again at the usual rate, with the result that fuel prices are likely to cost more than two euros again.

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In the past calendar month of July, 15,656 passenger cars took to the roads of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein for the first time. At that time, the number of new registrations was 19,422.
Lack of semiconductor products and disruptions in logistics chains continue to affect production at automakers and the delivery of vehicles.

Negative impact on the industry

Media spokesman Christoph Wolnik: "This market decline has enormous negative consequences for various players in the Swiss automotive industry, from suppliers and importers to authorized dealers and garages. In addition, customers must unfortunately continue to prepare for longer delivery times."

20,000 pure e-models after seven months
The cumulative market share of alternative drive systems since the beginning of the year is 49.5 percent. 61,945 of the 125,256 newly registered passenger cars are hybrid, electric, gas or hydrogen-powered. At 20,007, just under a third of these, or 16 percent of the total market, are purely battery electric. Together with the 10,808 plug-in hybrids that have hit the roads since the beginning of the year, the market share of plug-in vehicles is a high 24.6 percent.

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Tesla plans to start delivering the Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid in Europe at the end of the year. The vehicles are the most extensive overhaul to date of the models launched in 2013 and 2016.

Ranges up to 600 kilometers
Among other things, both get an overhauled interior and a new chassis as well as the new high-performance drive with carbon-sheathed rotors. Tesla estimates a range of over 500 kilometers for the Model X Plaid and 600 kilometers for the S Plaid.

However, the electric pioneer is more specific about the prices. The base price in Switzerland is 124,990 Swiss francs, while the Model X Plaid is available from 127,990 francs.

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With its presence at the lake basin, Peugeot is demonstrating its brand values and its new identity in this form for the first time. To round off the experience, the 308, 308 SW and 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered models are available for test drive at the brand store.

Mobility solutions tailored to your needs

Tobias Dilsch, Brand Director Peugeot Switzerland: "We are bringing the lion to the city this summer. We are pleased to be able to offer a space with this presence that allows visitors to learn more about the Peugeot brand and our mobility solutions."

Every visitor to the Experience has the chance to win a very personal Peugeot Experience. See for yourself, it's worth taking part.

Visit skating club Bern
Peugeot has been a proud partner of the SCB for many years. The winners will enjoy an exciting field hockey evening, perhaps at the opening game against the current champions EV Zug or at another game of the 22/23 season. scb.ch

Final Swiss Indoors Basel 2022
The Swiss tennis highlight as part of the ATP 500 takes place in the St. Jakobshalle in Basel. The lion brand has been involved in this important sporting event for many years. swissindoorsbasel.ch

Weekend with Peugeot
Enjoy a whole weekend the 308 with an extended test drive. peugeot.ch

SPA & Wellness Weekend
A deceleration package at Bad Horn Hotel & Spa for two including two nights in a deluxe lakefront First Cabin, breakfast, 4-course dinner, and complimentary use of the spa and wellness area. badhorn.ch

Bike Experience Adelboden
Weekend package in Adelboden for two people including overnight stay in a double room at Hotel Revier Mountain Lodge. vogellisiberg.ch

Ski Experience Savognin
Weekend package in Savognin for two people including overnight stay in a double room at the Jufa Hotel Savognin, ski rental and 2-day ski passes. savognin.ch

AutoSprintCH wishes all winners a lot of fun.

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