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
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Magna and Renesas to develop ADAS system for entry and mid-range vehicles
Magna’s surround view system adopts Renesas’ system-on-chip Japan-based Renesas electronics, an industry-leading supplier of automotive semiconductor solutions, and Canada-based Magna, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, aim to accelerate the mass adoption of advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) features with a new cost-efficient 3D surround view system designed for… Continue reading Magna and Renesas to develop ADAS system for entry and mid-range vehicles
Precision Camshafts forays into EV industry, acquires Emoss of the Netherlands
The Maharashtra-based Precision Camshafts Ltd (PCL), which manufactures chilled cast iron, straight hollow, profiled hollow and trilobe camshafts, has announced that is has taken 51 percent equity stake in EMOSS Mobile Systems of the Netherlands. Emoss designs, develops, produces and tests innovative electric drivelines. The company says, with its modular system, it is able to convert any vehicle… Continue reading Precision Camshafts forays into EV industry, acquires Emoss of the Netherlands
Aston Martin commences production of the new Vantage
Six months after it first revealed the bold new Vantage, Aston Martin has commenced production of the most sporting model in the luxury carmaker’s series production range. With the first Vantage coming off the British brand’s Gaydon production line today, deliveries to customers will commence later this month. Aston Martin president and CEO, Dr Andy Palmer,… Continue reading Aston Martin commences production of the new Vantage
Honda Cars India prepares for multiple electric mobility scenarios
The future of mobility is electric. That seems to be clear to almost every OEM. But what is not clear is how India will progress in that direction. Japanese major Honda has embarked on preparing its strategy for a future of electric mobility in India. That strategy would include plug-in, hybrid, full electric and fuel-cell… Continue reading Honda Cars India prepares for multiple electric mobility scenarios
Magna to supply structural castings to JLR from new plant in the UK
Magna has opened an aluminium casting facility in Telford, England, which will supply structural castings to Jaguar Land Rover, a leading vehicle manufacturer in the UK and Magna’s long-time customer. The new facility is approximately 225,000 square feet and is expected to employ 300 people. Magna management was joined by Jaguar Land Rover executives and… Continue reading Magna to supply structural castings to JLR from new plant in the UK
Kia to launch new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018
Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The new ‘EcoDynamics+’ powertrain reduces CO2 emissions by supplementing acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extending combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit. Kia Motors says EcoDynamics+ mild-hybrid technology offers a compelling… Continue reading Kia to launch new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018
Cooper Standard acquires LS Mtron
To enhance its automotive product offering and capabilities, Cooper Standard has acquired 80.1 percent of LS Mtron’s automotive parts business. Through the acquisition, Cooper Standard has not only expanded its core product offerings, but has gained a strategic partnership with LS Mtron, a leading Korean automotive and industrial manufacturer, creating the opportunity to cooperate across multiple industries by leveraging… Continue reading Cooper Standard acquires LS Mtron
Toyota Motor Corporation to invest in Albert for developing automated driving technologies
Signing of partnership between Albert and Toyota Toyota Motor Corporation and Japan-based big data analysis company, Albert have agreed on a business alliance for big data analysis, mainly in the field of advanced development of automated driving technology. Toyota will invest about 400 million yen (Rs 24 crores) and will acquire new shares in Albert… Continue reading Toyota Motor Corporation to invest in Albert for developing automated driving technologies
Cummins forms a JV with JAC Motors after 20 years of business alliance
Cummins and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC Motors)announced that the two parties will form a 50:50 joint-venture after Cummins purchased Navistar’s 50 percent equity of the JAC-Navistar diesel engine company (JND). Steve Chapman, Cummins Group vice president, China and Russia said, “Cummins and JAC share similar values and are both committed to bringing our customers the… Continue reading Cummins forms a JV with JAC Motors after 20 years of business alliance