Defender pick-up is expected to be single-cab only Land Rover will launch a pick-up truck by 2020 as part of an extended family of Defender vehicles, which has long been rumoured in order to warrant Land Rover’s future commitment to its most famous model. The standard Defender will have its grand unveiling this year as part of the… Continue reading Land Rover Defender pick-up to rival Mercedes X-Class
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Baby SUVs to spearhead new Land Rover offensive
Land Rover is readying a raft of new models over the next four years that will take it into new sectors and will culminate in the launch of a model that revives the spirit of the original Freelander. The diverse new cars, which also include a £250,000 (Rs 2.3 crore) Range Rover coupé, a Defender pick-up truck… Continue reading Baby SUVs to spearhead new Land Rover offensive
Electrify America chooses ABB to power EVs across the US
US-based Electrify America has selected Swedish-Swiss based automation company ABB to supply its Terra HP charging stations as part of a massive electric vehicle infrastructure project in the United States. The chargers are claimed to recharge even the largest electric vehicle battery in under 15 minutes. Electrify America plans to place hundreds of charging stations… Continue reading Electrify America chooses ABB to power EVs across the US
2019 Byton electric SUV concept revealed at Milan Design Week
Byton has unveiled a near production-ready version of its first model, a high-tech, premium electric SUV, at its European launch as part of Milan Design Week. The Concept shown at the event in Milan was described as being “85% there” by company boss Carsten Breitfeld. Minor modifications are likely needed to meet legal requirements, although Breitfeld described… Continue reading 2019 Byton electric SUV concept revealed at Milan Design Week
Byton to reveal electric saloon concept at CES Asia in June
Chinese-based start-up firm Byton will unveil a concept version of its second vehicle, an electric saloon, in June. The machine, which will be built on the same platform as its SUV that has already been seen in Concept form, will be revealed at CES Asia in Shanghai. It is the second of three EVs that will form… Continue reading Byton to reveal electric saloon concept at CES Asia in June
Ola plots a million EVs on Indian roads by 2021
Vehicle aggregator Ola Cabs has today announced its ‘Mission Electric’ programme, under which the company aims to ride the upcoming surge in the electric mobility space. Ola plans to aggressively expand its area of operations and place 10,000 e-rickshaws and electric vehicles in key Indian cities by 2019 with an aim to enhance last-mile connectivity. A… Continue reading Ola plots a million EVs on Indian roads by 2021
Volvo to focus on electrifying current line-up before launching next new car
Volvo will not launch any all-new models between now and 2020, instead of capitalising on its existing line-up to reach its goal of 800,000 annual car sales by that date. Other models such as a convertible or SUV coupé – the latter of which was rumoured following a recent trademark application for XC50 from Volvo – could… Continue reading Volvo to focus on electrifying current line-up before launching next new car
PSA boss Carlos Tavares: electric cars could be more problematic than people think
Industry by Jim Holder, Autocar UK Apr 12, 2018 The DS E-Tense electric supercar came as evidence of PSA’s push for electrification Jaguar’s electric I-Pace is expected to be one of the market’s fastest-selling EVs The switch from the combustion engine to electrified powertrains will bring greater societal issues than the car industry alone can… Continue reading PSA boss Carlos Tavares: electric cars could be more problematic than people think
FCA boss Sergio Marchionne: diesel may never recover
The diesel version of the Maserati Levante will be discontinued by 2022 Diesel sales may never recover, even if technical advances make it a more environmentally friendly fuel than alternatives, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne believes. “The disengagement is happening. Since Dieselgate, the share of diesel sales has reduced month by month,” said Marchionne.… Continue reading FCA boss Sergio Marchionne: diesel may never recover
Shell and Gordon Murray Design to bring flat-pack trucks to India
OX, the flat pack truck, with its developers Shell Lubricants has announced that it will commission a pre-production prototype of the flat-pack truck called ‘OX’ and it will take this truck to India. The ‘OX to India’ mission will showcase the capabilities of the vehicle for bringing low-cost all-terrain mobility to rural communities in developing… Continue reading Shell and Gordon Murray Design to bring flat-pack trucks to India