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Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric Concept CLA Class with 750km range at Munich Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new all-electric Concept CLA Class at the Munich Motor Show 2023. The eco-friendly sedan is based on the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), and uses a powertrain derived from last year’s Vision EQXX concept. An electric successor to the CLA, this concept is the first of an all-new model lineup of entry… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric Concept CLA Class with 750km range at Munich Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric Concept CLA Class with 750km range at Munich Motor Show

Volkswagen Group is becoming a design-driven company: Group CEO Oliver Blume

With an investment of 180 billion euros (Rs 15,81,840 crore) lined up for the next five years and an accelerated shift towards electric mobility, “Design” will become a key strategic pillar for the 280-billion-euro Volkswagen Group in the coming years. Announcing this new direction, CEO Oliver Blume presented the key findings on realignment of the Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen Group is becoming a design-driven company: Group CEO Oliver Blume

Kia’s global sales in August up 5% at 255,481 units, Sportage and Seltos best-sellers

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

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

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