The Suzuki Swift Sport has become hybrid only as the brand seeks to electrify its line-up and meet upcoming emissions regulations. The latest Swift Sport, which goes on sale in the UK in April, has adopted mild-hybrid tech by using a 48V set-up alongside a reworked version of the outgoing car’s 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol… Continue reading Suzuki Swift Sport goes hybrid only
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Reborn Lotus Esprit spied testing for the first time
The spiritual successor to the Lotus Esprit has been spotted testing for the first time ahead of its 2021 debut. Development prototypes of the upcoming £100k-plus sports car have been seen close to Lotus’s headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk, disguised by Evora body shells that have been widened to accommodate the modified chassis. Although these early prototypes don’t give… Continue reading Reborn Lotus Esprit spied testing for the first time
[Covid-19] Iveco Bus updates its Ardèche site
Emblematic of northern Ardèche, the production of touring buses and coaches is at a standstill on the Iveco Bus site in Annonay, labeled, remember France Origin Guarantee. To read the entire article, SUBSCRIBE For immediate access, pay online by credit card By subscribing to L’Usine Nouvelle, you access: A unique vision of the industry in… Continue reading [Covid-19] Iveco Bus updates its Ardèche site
GM to furlough all workers in Brazil on March 30, suggesting production stop
March 18 (Reuters) – General Motors Co will furlough all its employees in Brazil starting on March 30, the company said in a statement to Reuters on Wednesday, suggesting that GM’s production in South America’s main car market would stop due to the coronavirus outbreak. A union source told Reuters on Wednesday that the furlough… Continue reading GM to furlough all workers in Brazil on March 30, suggesting production stop
Honda to shut down North American factories for six days
Honda said Wednesday it will shutter all of its North American factories for six days due to an expected decline in the market related to the economic fallout from the spread of COVID-19, a disease caused by coronavirus. The stoppage will affect about 27,600 Honda employees in North America, all of whom will continue to… Continue reading Honda to shut down North American factories for six days
Deliveroo riders can’t access coronavirus hardship fund, warns union
UK on-demand food delivery startup Deliveroo has been accused of setting up an inaccessible hardship fund for couriers in the midst of the coronavirus crisis that leaves gig economy workers on its platform unable to access claimed financial support if they become ill or are self isolating. Gig economy delivery workers are one of the… Continue reading Deliveroo riders can’t access coronavirus hardship fund, warns union
[Covid-19] The PSA foundry in Charleville-Mézières in turn stops production
Due to the acceleration of serious cases of Covid-19 close to some of its production sites, supply disruptions from major suppliers and the sudden decline in the automobile markets which required the shutdown of all of the production of group vehicles located in France and abroad, To read the entire article, SUBSCRIBE For immediate access,… Continue reading [Covid-19] The PSA foundry in Charleville-Mézières in turn stops production
UPDATE 2-China’s Nio flags doubts on its future, denting EV maker’s shares
Chinese electric vehicle start-up Nio Inc. company logo is on display on its initial public offering (IPO) day at the NYSE in New York, U.S., September 12, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters) – Cash-strapped Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio Inc (NIO.N) said on Wednesday there was substantial doubt in its ability to continue as a… Continue reading UPDATE 2-China’s Nio flags doubts on its future, denting EV maker’s shares
General Motors: a model bailout
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Honda will halt all North American production for six days
The Honda logo is seen during the first press day of the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, October 2, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said Wednesday it is temporarily halting production in North America for six days because of the anticipated decline in auto sales due to the coronavirus outbreak… Continue reading Honda will halt all North American production for six days