Porsche is strengthening its presence with the opening of a new, interactive showroom concept in Delhi, the first of its kind in India. Porsche Studio Delhi joins the line-up of exclusive locations around the world to embrace an innovative retail environment that enables the sports car manufacturer to interact with a wide spectrum of target… Continue reading Porsche launches interactive showroom in Delhi
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Volkswagen working on new high-tech electric flagship
Volkswagen is working on a new high-tech electric flagship model that will be built on an advanced bespoke platform currently under development. Referred to as Project Trinity, the EV is described as “a highly efficient flat-seat concept with an iconic design”. Shown under a cover in a preview image, it looks to take design inspiration from the… Continue reading Volkswagen working on new high-tech electric flagship
Global semiconductor shortage will disrupt supply chain well into 2021
Semiconductors – a crucial component for infotainment systems, driver aids and electrical components – are in particularly high demand due to pandemic-driven popularity of consumer electronic devices. A global shortage of semiconductor computer chips, brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, is impacting car production around the globe and continues to disrupt the automotive supply chain.… Continue reading Global semiconductor shortage will disrupt supply chain well into 2021
Dr Andy Palmer: “Build batteries or lose UK car industry.”
Dr Palmer: “Without electric vehicles’ batteries made in the UK, the country’s auto industry risks becoming an antiquated relic and overtaken by China, Japan, America and Europe.” An urgent plan to build four battery ‘gigafactories’ in the UK within the next five years is vital to avoid losing the entire UK automotive industry, according to… Continue reading Dr Andy Palmer: “Build batteries or lose UK car industry.”
Stellantis targets annual synergies of 5 billion euros, announces management structure
Stellantis, the car-making giant formed by the merger of the PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), will embrace the diversity of its staff and brands as a strength rather than a weakness, according to boss Carlos Tavares. The new company is the world’s fourth-largest car firm, with 14 brands (including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Opel/Vauxhal), more than 400,000 staff, industrial operations… Continue reading Stellantis targets annual synergies of 5 billion euros, announces management structure
Israel’s StoreDot launches 5-minute charge capable lithium-ion battery sample
Israel-based StoreDot, a leading player in the field of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology, has announced the availability of its first-generation 5-minute charge battery engineering samples. This the company says represents a significant milestone in its mission to eliminate the range and charging anxiety of electric vehicles (EVs), demonstrating the commercial viability of XFC… Continue reading Israel’s StoreDot launches 5-minute charge capable lithium-ion battery sample
Tata Motors receives 98 megatrend-related patents in 2020
Tata Motors has announced that it had filed 80 and received 98 patents in calendar year 2020. These patents mainly relate to the megatrend of CESS (connected, electrified, sustainable and safe) automobiles and encompass an eclectic mix of improvements in automotive electronics, noise vibration and harshness, conventional and advanced powertrain systems, and crash safety under various categories… Continue reading Tata Motors receives 98 megatrend-related patents in 2020
Forsee Power launches thin lithium-ion batteries for commercial vehicles
French-headquartered smart battery systems company Forsee Power has launched its new-generation of extra-thin batteries for 2021. The company claims the new batteries christened Slim, composes the thinnest modular range in the world and will be equipped with a liquid cooling system. To adapt to the changes in the Group’s target markets (buses, non-road vehicles, trains,… Continue reading Forsee Power launches thin lithium-ion batteries for commercial vehicles
Hyundai Mobis to use Silentium’s active road noise cancellation tech
Israel-based Silentium, a tech innovation company specialising in creating personal in-car sound environments, is ramping up global rollout of its Active Road Noise Cancellation (ARNC) technology. It has been selected by global automotive supplier Hyundai Mobis as its preferred ARNC software provider. Silentium offers proven broad-band ARNC across an unprecedented spectrum of frequencies – from… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis to use Silentium’s active road noise cancellation tech
Tata Motors partners banks and NBFCs to provide financing for commercial vehicles
Tata Motors, one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the country, has entered into partnerships with the country’s leading private banks, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Equitas Small Finance Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, and NBFCs like: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co, HDB Financial Services, Sundaram Finance, and newly merged entities of… Continue reading Tata Motors partners banks and NBFCs to provide financing for commercial vehicles