British sports car firm Lotus will establish a new advanced technology centre in partnership on the campus of the University of Warwick, with the facility playing a key role in the development of future electric powertrains. The new facility will be built on the University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne campus and will include offices, workshops and laboratory space. As… Continue reading Lotus to open advanced tech centre at Warwick University
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VE Commercial Vehicles introduce 100 percent connected CVs in India
Commercial vehicle manufacturer, VE Commercial Vehicles becomes the first and only CV player in India to introduce 100 percent connected trucks and buses with advanced telematics solution across its entire product portfolio, powered by their connected vehicle solution – Eicher LIVE. Starting August 1, 2020, the trucks and buses built on the EUTECH6 platform will… Continue reading VE Commercial Vehicles introduce 100 percent connected CVs in India
FCA and Waymo expand autonomous driving tech partnership to LCVs
L4 Waymo Driver technology is to be integrated into FCA’s Ram ProMaster LCV for goods movement. FCA and Waymo announced that they have taken the next significant steps in the expansion of their successful autonomous driving technology partnership. Waymo will now work exclusively with FCA as its preferred partner for the development and testing of… Continue reading FCA and Waymo expand autonomous driving tech partnership to LCVs
Faurecia acquires Canadian start-up to improve cockpit display and user experience
Earlier this month, Faurecia acquired IRYStec Software, a Canadian start-up. IRYStec has developed the world’s first software platform using perception and physiology in order to optimise the display system within the cockpit and therefore the user experience. This comprehensive software solution enables the display to be customized for the driver’s viewing angle and ambient light, providing… Continue reading Faurecia acquires Canadian start-up to improve cockpit display and user experience
Lamborghini rolls out its 10,000th Urus
A little over two years on after its market introduction, the Lamborghini Urus SUV has reached its 10,000th unit milestone. The model with chassis number 10,000, destined for Russia, has rolled out in the new Nero Noctis Matt (black) colour, combined with the carbon fibre package and two-tone Ad Personam interiors in black and orange, complemented by… Continue reading Lamborghini rolls out its 10,000th Urus
Altair and Ducati Corse sign multi-year partnership to expand use of CAE software
Altair, the global technology company providing solutions in product development, high-performance computing (HPC), and data analytics, today announced a multi-year technical partnership agreement with Ducati Corse, the racing division of the legendary Italian motorcycle manufacturer. Ducati will expand its use of Altair’s computer-aided engineering (CAE) software for product development, providing Ducati Corse engineers with a vital… Continue reading Altair and Ducati Corse sign multi-year partnership to expand use of CAE software
Renault Group sells 1,256,658 units in first-half 2020, down 35%
The Renaut Group today released its sales performance numbers for the January to June 2020 period. The numbers have clearly, as they are for all automakers, impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Renault Group suspended sales and industrial activities in most countries from mid-March and saw its sales fall 34.9% to 1,256,658 units in the first half,… Continue reading Renault Group sells 1,256,658 units in first-half 2020, down 35%
Dr Andy Palmer appointed Optare chairman
Dr Andy Palmer is set to steer a new set of wheels. A little less than two months after he stepped down as CEO of British luxury carmaker Aston Martin, Dr Palmer has taken charge as the chairman of Optare, the UK-based electric bus maker owned by India’s Ashok Leyland. He takes over from John… Continue reading Dr Andy Palmer appointed Optare chairman
Nissan reveals Magnite concept SUV for India
Japanese carmaker Nissan today took the covers off its upcoming compact SUV for India – the Magnite – in a digital global premiere telecast. The technology-rich and snazzy looking B-SUV will be launched in FY2020 in India, most likely around the festive season. According to Nissan, thte word Magnite is a portmanteau of the words… Continue reading Nissan reveals Magnite concept SUV for India
Apollo Tyres targets leadership in premium two-wheeler market, opens new plant in Gujarat
New two-wheeler tyre plant is housed within Apollo Tyres’ Limda facility in Vadodara, and has an initial production capacity of 30,000 motorcycle radials and 60,000 cross-ply tyres a month. Apollo Tyres is aiming for leadership in the premium two-wheeler segment in India, and service the global markets with high-end bias and steel radial tyres. The… Continue reading Apollo Tyres targets leadership in premium two-wheeler market, opens new plant in Gujarat