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How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower

Although generally agreed to be the most famous Bentley of all, the 4.5-litre Blower was a model the company’s famous founder couldn’t abide. WO Bentley’s theory was that to make the car go faster you gave it a bigger engine – a theory proved by the fact that the 6.5-litre Speed Six did much better… Continue reading How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower

Mulliner expansion continues with horse-themed Bentley Continental GT

Bentley has revealed the first model in its Mulliner Collections line-up as the Crewe company seeks to grow its Mulliner coachbuilding arm. The Continental GT Convertible Equestrian Edition is a horse racing-themed special edition, commissioned by dealership Bentley Bristol. It was inspired by “the most exhilarating and prestigious event of the horse racing calendar,” the Cheltenham Festival,… Continue reading Mulliner expansion continues with horse-themed Bentley Continental GT

Linda Jackson: ‘Stay undeterred. It’s impossible to keep talent hidden for long.’

Linda Jackson, who was CEO, Citroen brand – PSA Groupe for six years till January 2020 and has now moved to a new role within the PSA Group to lead a study on brand differentiation, speaks to Sergius Barretto about her four-decade-long journey in the automotive industry and also offers other women corporate advice. Can you tell us about… Continue reading Linda Jackson: ‘Stay undeterred. It’s impossible to keep talent hidden for long.’

GM unveils 11 future EVs, new batteries and its plan to beat Tesla

CLOSE General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra addresses the gathering Wednesday at an event detailing GM’s electric vehicle technologies and upcoming products at the Tech Center campus in Warren.  (Photo: Steve Fecht, Steve Fecht for General Motors) General Motors wants to do better at telling the story of its electric vehicle development. So GM leaders invited about… Continue reading GM unveils 11 future EVs, new batteries and its plan to beat Tesla

Bikes and scooters expanded dramatically in the past decade. The president of Ford’s scooter company reveals what’s next for the micromobility industry.

Shared bicycles and electric scooters have risen in popularity in the last few years. Now some of the companies that provide them are the topic of Fortune 500 acquisitions, a major focus of high-profile IPOs. The vehicles themselves have become ingrained into the fabric of cities big and small. There’s a long way to go… Continue reading Bikes and scooters expanded dramatically in the past decade. The president of Ford’s scooter company reveals what’s next for the micromobility industry.

General Motors tightens travel protocols as coronavirus spreads

Flags fly outside the General Motors world headquarters building. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images General Motors is tightening its travel protocols for employees as global cases of the coronavirus top 100,000, including at least 233 in the U.S.  Domestic and international travel for GM employees effective Friday “requires senior leader approval,” a company spokesman told CNBC.… Continue reading General Motors tightens travel protocols as coronavirus spreads

Porsche opens 7 MW rapid charging park in Germany

Porsche Leipzig is expanding the charging infrastructure for EVs in central Germany with its new Porsche Turbo Charging park. Porsche claims that the 7 MW facility, which is supplied entirely by renewable energy sources, is Europe’s most powerful rapid charging park.  The facility includes four 22 kW AC charging points, twelve publicly-available CCS2 350 kW… Continue reading Porsche opens 7 MW rapid charging park in Germany

Brose lays foundation stone for new plant in Serbia

Mechatronics major Brose today laid the foundation stone for a new development and production location in Serbia on 6 March, with guests from politics, business and the media attending. Beginning in mid-2021, Brose will launch series production of drives and electronics for cooling fans at the 220,000 square metre site in Pancevo near Belgrade. “The… Continue reading Brose lays foundation stone for new plant in Serbia