New York Auto Show To Protect Against Coronavirus, Electric Brabus And & Nbsp; Other News Over & Nbsp; Night

The organizers of the International Auto Show in New York spoke about additional measures to protect against coronavirus. The Jacob K. Javits Convention, where the exhibition is to take place, has 70 hand sanitizers, and the booths are scheduled to be cleaned more often than usual.

The New York Auto Show is due to run from April 8-19, and so far, organizers have no plans to reschedule or cancel the show. At the same time, 22 cases of coronavirus infection have been identified in New York State and the situation may change at any time. For example, the Geneva Motor Show was canceled four days before the opening.

Source: Automotive News Europe

Brabus has finalized the Mercedes-Benz electric crossover

Brabus has unveiled a modified version of Mercedes-Benz's first electric crossover, the EQC. The combined power of the two electric motors has been increased from 408 hp. (765 Nm) to 422 hp (830 Nm), due to which the acceleration to "hundreds" was reduced by 0.2 seconds - to 4.9 seconds. The top speed is the same at 180 km / h, and the power boost is only available in Sport mode. The electric crossover also received a new spoiler, 21-inch forged wheels and an altered interior. The cost of improvements will be announced later.

New BMW logo will not appear on production cars

BMW said the new emblem, which debuted on the i4 concept sedan, will only be used in promotional material and on social media. On cars and in the design of the dealerships of the company, the logo of the 1997 sample will remain.