Kia Corporation has announced total global sales of 255,481 units in August 2023, a 5.2% increase year over year (August 2022: 242,861 units). Excluding special purpose vehicles, sales were up 5.8% from a year earlier to 212,882 units outside of Korea. In the Korean market, Kia recorded 42,225-unit sales, a 2.4% increase year over year.… Continue reading Kia’s global sales in August up 5% at 255,481 units, Sportage and Seltos best-sellers
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Tata Nexon facelift revealed ahead of September 14 launch
Tata Motors has revealed the second major facelift for its Nexon compact SUV. The company will launch the Nexon and Nexon EV facelifts on September 14 and has announced that bookings will open on September 4. The facelifted Nexon EV is to be revealed on September 7. The facelifted Nexon EV is to be revealed on September 7. The 2023 Nexon… Continue reading Tata Nexon facelift revealed ahead of September 14 launch
Magna opens new mirror manufacturing plant in Thailand
On August 31, Magna held inaugurated its new mirrors division facility in Rayong Province, Thailand, following an increase in awarded business in exterior mirrors. Company officials were joined by customers and local government representatives to celebrate the occasion. “We are providing a product that helps deliver visibility, safety and style in one package,” said Jeff… Continue reading Magna opens new mirror manufacturing plant in Thailand
ZF develops magnet-free compact electric motor
ZF has developed an electric motor which does not require magnets. In contrast to the magnet-free concepts of so-called separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) already available today, ZF’s I2SM (In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor) transmits the energy for the magnetic field via an inductive exciter inside the rotor shaft. This makes the motor uniquely compact with… Continue reading ZF develops magnet-free compact electric motor
ZF develops magnet-free compact electric motor
ZF has developed an electric motor which does not require magnets. In contrast to the magnet-free concepts of so-called separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) already available today, ZF’s I2SM (In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor) transmits the energy for the magnetic field via an inductive exciter inside the rotor shaft. This makes the motor uniquely compact with… Continue reading ZF develops magnet-free compact electric motor
Schaeffler and VDL Groep to co-develop self-driving electric shuttles for public transport
Schaeffler and VDL Groep are jointly exploring the development and production of a new generation of self-driving shuttles for public transport. The two family-owned companies will be showcasing a first demonstrator as well as all relevant automotive electrification and steering technology at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, which opens on September 5. The initiators… Continue reading Schaeffler and VDL Groep to co-develop self-driving electric shuttles for public transport
Schaeffler and VDL Groep to co-develop self-driving electric shuttles for public transport
Schaeffler and VDL Groep are jointly exploring the development and production of a new generation of self-driving shuttles for public transport. The two family-owned companies will be showcasing a first demonstrator as well as all relevant automotive electrification and steering technology at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, which opens on September 5. The initiators… Continue reading Schaeffler and VDL Groep to co-develop self-driving electric shuttles for public transport
Solaris leads European electric bus market after first half of 2023
With a share of 16.4%, Solaris is the new leader of the European electric bus market after the first six months of 2023. Solaris is also the largest supplier of electric buses in Europe, taking into account all vehicles delivered from 2012 to the end of June 2023. In the first six months of 2023, a total of 2,567 electric buses were registered in Europe, of which as many as 421 were Solaris vehicles. This gave the company… Continue reading Solaris leads European electric bus market after first half of 2023
Solaris leads European electric bus market after first half of 2023
With a share of 16.4%, Solaris is the new leader of the European electric bus market after the first six months of 2023. Solaris is also the largest supplier of electric buses in Europe, taking into account all vehicles delivered from 2012 to the end of June 2023. In the first six months of 2023, a total of 2,567 electric buses were registered in Europe, of which as many as 421 were Solaris vehicles. This gave the company… Continue reading Solaris leads European electric bus market after first half of 2023
Bullet built the Royal Enfield Empire, will go global in its new Avatar: Siddhartha Lal
Having lived for over 9 decades of presence, Royal Enfield Bullet, the world’s oldest motorcycle in continuous production, has been launched in its new avatar and within a month it will make its way to its first home or a place of birth in Britain after almost half a decade. With its new slogan “Bullet… Continue reading Bullet built the Royal Enfield Empire, will go global in its new Avatar: Siddhartha Lal