Domestic PV and CV major Tata Motors has announced that its board has approved, subject to requisite regulatory and other approvals, to sell its defence and aerospace business to Tata Advanced Systems. The decision is as part of its ‘Turnaround 2.0’ plan, to take necessary steps to further its defence business by leveraging the scale… Continue reading Tata Motors to sell defence and aerospace business to Tata Advanced Systems
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BMW Group to double Mini sales with 2nd-gen Countryman
Vikram Pawah, president, BMW Group India, at the launch of the Mini Countryman in Delhi BMW Group which comprises the BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad sub-brands is riding high on the success of its premium model offerings in the country. The Group, which registered cumulative sales of 9,800 units in CY2017, grew at a notable… Continue reading BMW Group to double Mini sales with 2nd-gen Countryman
Lotus SUV will put brand in ‘more luxury’ market
The forthcoming Lotus SUV is set to position the Norfolk-based sports car brand as a more luxury car maker than previously – and could be the first in a series of crossover machines from the firm. The project was one of the first signed off by Chinese company Geely after it bought the British firm last year. As previously revealed by… Continue reading Lotus SUV will put brand in ‘more luxury’ market
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on course to cancel debt this year
Industry by Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK Apr 27, 2018 The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is one of FCA’s best-selling cars Fiat Chrysler Automobiles could clear all debts this year if its efficiency-boosting measures continue to have the same effect. The Italian-American carmaker announced in its first-quarter financial report that it had reduced current debt to €1.3 billion (£1.1bn) (Rs… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on course to cancel debt this year
New Bosch diesel tech to ‘fix’ NOx problem
Industry by Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK Apr 26, 2018 Bosch has revealed details of new technology that it claims can drastically reduce nitrogen oxide levels in diesel cars, essentially fixing the problem that has caused their recent downturn. Diesel sales have tumbled in recent months as regulators aim to lower output of NOx, which is associated… Continue reading New Bosch diesel tech to ‘fix’ NOx problem
Volkswagen launches new electric car brand SOL with E20X SUV
Volkswagen has launched a new electric car brand for China called SOL with the reveal of its first model, the E20X. On show in Beijing, the SUV is the first car to come from a new brand that has been born out of VW’s Chinese venture, Jianghuai Volkswagen automotive. The E20X is due on sale in China… Continue reading Volkswagen launches new electric car brand SOL with E20X SUV
New MG X-Motion concept previews 2019 production SUV
MG has provided an early glimpse of a new SUV model that’s due out next year called the X-Motion concept in Beijing. The model will inspire a production car that’s due out first in China with details and features taken from the company’s striking E-Motion electric sports car concept of 2017. Beneath its body, the X-Motion is based upon the same underpinnings… Continue reading New MG X-Motion concept previews 2019 production SUV
BMW Concept iX3 previews future Jaguar I-Pace rival
BMW says lessons learnt through the establishment of its i sub-brand and recent developments surrounding its upcoming iNext model have allowed it to provide the new Concept iX3 with “new dimension” in performance, operating range, weight and packaging over its first dedicated electric powered production model, the three-year-old i3. The new pure electric SUV, unveiled at… Continue reading BMW Concept iX3 previews future Jaguar I-Pace rival
Revealed: Mercedes-Maybach Vision Ultimate Luxury electric SUV concept
Mercedes’ Maybach luxury sub-brand has shown its intention to add a new SUV to its range with the unveiling of the Vision Ultimate Luxury at the 2018 Beijing motor show. The new concept car, which Mercedes’ chief design officer Gorden Wagener says has been conceived to underscore the position of Maybach as an “ultimate luxury brand”, combines the… Continue reading Revealed: Mercedes-Maybach Vision Ultimate Luxury electric SUV concept
Audi confirms 397km range and intelligent charge tech for E-Tron
Audi’s electric SUV is due for launch later this year The E-tron is predicted to have a range of at least 500km (311 miles) Battery cooling happens via aluminium extrusions Charging at home or mainstream-roadside will be AC and rated at 11kW The Audi E-tron quattro concept previewed in 2015 The E-tron was shown to… Continue reading Audi confirms 397km range and intelligent charge tech for E-Tron