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Israeli firm designs new lightweight car body structure

A new lightweight carbon-and-composite car body structure could revolutionise the way electric cars are made in the next decade. Designed by Israeli defence and body panel company Plasan, it’s claimed to offer a weight reduction of up to 45 percent over steel bodies and 20 percent over aluminium bodies. Plasan has presented the new technology to global… Continue reading Israeli firm designs new lightweight car body structure

Visteon develops cutting-edge digital cluster for 2021 Nissan Rogue

The Nissan Rogue has undergone a complete digital makeover for the 2021 model year with Visteon supplying the cutting-edge digital cluster technology as one of three high-tech in-car displays that launches the start of a new generation of vehicles. With a ground-up redesign, the SUV now comes in a boxier style – and Visteon sys… Continue reading Visteon develops cutting-edge digital cluster for 2021 Nissan Rogue

Ajay Kapur: ‘Indian OEMs have a huge opportunity to scale up their use of aluminium, which comes with its ‘green’ benefits.’

How much does aluminium comprise in the overall weight of a typical passenger vehicle — a midsized sedan or an SUV?Globally, transportation accounts for the largest share of aluminium consumption at 27 percent. Although the demand for aluminium in automobiles has always been there, it surged after the oil crisis of 1970s. Obsessed with fuel… Continue reading Ajay Kapur: ‘Indian OEMs have a huge opportunity to scale up their use of aluminium, which comes with its ‘green’ benefits.’

GM first OEM to use Visteon’s path-breaking wireless BMS

The wireless BMS keeps a constant eye on battery health and operation, helping automakers enhance vehicle and passenger safety and improving overall quality and reliability. Visteon has announced a first production-intent, completely wireless battery management system (BMS) to monitor battery packs continuously for state of health and charge. GM will be the first OEM to equip… Continue reading GM first OEM to use Visteon’s path-breaking wireless BMS

Kia Motors works on next-gen military vehicles, explores EV platform, autonomous tech too

South Korean vehicle manufacturer Kia Motors has revealed its plans for the development of a new standard platform for next-generation military vehicles, which will strengthen its capabilities in future military projects. The OEM plans to start manufacturing prototypes of mid-sized standard vehicles within this year and take the test evaluations to the Korean government in… Continue reading Kia Motors works on next-gen military vehicles, explores EV platform, autonomous tech too

World’s first flying car gets nod for road usage in Europe

Dutch firm PAL-V has announced that the world’s first commercial flying car, the PAL-V Liberty has been approved for road usage for the Europe region, which the company says brings it another step closer to deliveries. The commercial launch and deliveries of the PAL-V Liberty has been much delayed, in fact, with an entry-level price… Continue reading World’s first flying car gets nod for road usage in Europe

Tata Motors reports consolidated net loss of Rs 307 crore in Q2 FY2021

Mumbai-based Tata Motors’ consolidated recorded a net loss of Rs 307 crore during the financial quarter ending September 2020 (Q2 FY2021) as compared to Rs 188 crore during similar period last year (Q2 FY2020). Further, the company’s consolidated net revenue decreased to Rs 53,530 crore down by 18 percent during Q2 FY2021 as against Rs… Continue reading Tata Motors reports consolidated net loss of Rs 307 crore in Q2 FY2021

SEAT unveils multi-modal mobility platform to digitally manage vehicle fleets

Spanish carmaker SEAT has created its first multimodal mobility platform as a service through its SEAT:CODE software development centre. This platform is the first software product developed and marketed by the company in order to operate and manage vehicle fleets 100% digitally. SEAT MÓ has been the first operator to use this new mobility platform… Continue reading SEAT unveils multi-modal mobility platform to digitally manage vehicle fleets

Kia records 8.2% revenue increase in Q3 CY2020, sales flat at 699,402 units

Kia Motors Corporation today announced its business results for the third quarter of 2020. Third-quarter revenue increased 8.2 percent, year-on-year, to KRW 16.32 trillion (from KRW 15.09 trillion).  Kia sold 699,402 vehicles around the globe in the July-September 2020 period, slightly lower than 702,258 units sold in the same period last year – -0.40 percent… Continue reading Kia records 8.2% revenue increase in Q3 CY2020, sales flat at 699,402 units