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Geely and Shell sign strategic agreement for new markets, R&D and new opportunities

Duke of Richmond welcoming Geely and Shell to Goodwood. Geely’s Bo Yue fleet arrives at Goodwood. Chinese carmaker Geely has extended its strategic collaboration agreement with energy major Shell that will go beyond just lubricants, at the sidelines of the recently concluded Sino-Euro tour. The ‘Challenge 100 Degrees – Geely Goes Global, Powered by Shell’… Continue reading Geely and Shell sign strategic agreement for new markets, R&D and new opportunities

GM and Honda join hands for next-gen EV battery development

General Motors Co and Honda have announced an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery will deliver higher energy density, smaller packaging and faster charging capabilities for both companies’ future products, mainly for the North American market. Under the… Continue reading GM and Honda join hands for next-gen EV battery development

Feng Qingfeng to succeed Jean-Marc Gales as Lotus CEO

L-R: Feng Qingfeng and Jean-Marc Gales. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), China’s leading privately-owned automotive group, has announced that Feng Qingfeng, vice-president and chief technical officer of Geely Auto Group, has been appointed to succeed Jean-Marc Gales as chief executive officer of Group Lotus effective immediately. Jean-Marc Gales will head up the Essex-based classic car dealer… Continue reading Feng Qingfeng to succeed Jean-Marc Gales as Lotus CEO

Ford begins production of new EcoSport in Russia

Ford Sollers, Ford’s joint venture in Russia, has started production of the new Ford EcoSport small SUV at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Naberezhenye Chelny, in Russia’s Tatarstan region. Speaking at the production launch ceremony last week, Steven Armstrong, president, Ford of Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “Ford has a long heritage and global… Continue reading Ford begins production of new EcoSport in Russia

Tata Motors sharpens focus on electric mobility, appoints Shailesh Chandra as president of EV biz

In a bid to capture the opportunities arising out of new mobility trends and to bring about organisational focus and alignment, Tata Motors has announced the appointment of Shailesh Chandra to lead the company’s electric mobility business in addition to his current responsibility. Chandra has been promoted as president— Electric Mobility Business & Corporate Strategy,… Continue reading Tata Motors sharpens focus on electric mobility, appoints Shailesh Chandra as president of EV biz

McLaren picks up keys to new carbon fiber manufacturing centre in Sheffield

New McLaren Senna in McLaren Composites Technology Centre McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt addresses guests at the MCTC New McLaren Senna and MP4/5 F1 car in McLaren Composites Technology Centre New McLaren Senna in McLaren Composites Technology Centre New McLaren Senna and MP4/5 F1 car in McLaren Composites Technology Centre McLaren signage on front of McLaren… Continue reading McLaren picks up keys to new carbon fiber manufacturing centre in Sheffield

Audi E-tron: aero-focused SUV to use world’s first ‘virtual’ exterior mirrors

Audi has confirmed that the upcoming E-tron will be available with the world’s first ‘virtual’ exterior mirrors, helping to reduce the car’s aerodynamic drag coefficient to just 0.28. The optional cameras replace conventional door mirrors with much smaller cameras, which project digital images onto screens located inside the car on the leading edge between the doors and dashboard. These more compact exterior cameras combine with active… Continue reading Audi E-tron: aero-focused SUV to use world’s first ‘virtual’ exterior mirrors

 Ricardo and Ford Otosan to develop new heavy duty CV transmissions

British-based Ricardo is working with Turkey-based Ford Otosan on the design and developments of a state-of-the-art family of transmissions. It will be manufactured in-house by Ford Otosan for use in future versions of Ford Trucks. Both companies’ engineers are working in close collaboration, with Ricardo providing technical consultancy service. Ricardo is assisting Ford Otosan as… Continue reading  Ricardo and Ford Otosan to develop new heavy duty CV transmissions

Mercedes-Benz to make electric EQA hatchback at upgraded Smart factory in France

Mercedes-Benz will construct its EQA electric hatchback at its Hambach plant in France where the electric Smart is currently made, following an investment of €500 million (about £438m) (Rs 4,000 crore). The entry-point into the Mercedes’s EQ electric car sub-brand, previewed by the Concept EQA at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show, will go on sale in 2020. It will join… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to make electric EQA hatchback at upgraded Smart factory in France