A driverless Nissan Leaf has completed the longest unaided journey for an autonomous vehicle in the UK as part of a research project. The 230-mile journey was for HumanDrive, a £13.5 million project jointly funded by the UK government through the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) and Innovate UK, and nine other consortium partners.… Continue reading Driverless Nissan LEAF Completes UK’s Longest Autonomous Trip
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At Ford, COO Jim Farley looks to speed as he plans to move company into the future
CLOSE Jim Farley was appointed chief operating officer of Ford Motor Co. on Friday. (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press) All of a sudden, Jim Farley is talking about his grandfather — a man who began at Ford Motor Company carrying a metal lunch bucket into the factory at the turn of the 20th century. It… Continue reading At Ford, COO Jim Farley looks to speed as he plans to move company into the future
Demand For Electric Classics Surge: Lunaz Doubles Workforce
Following the news of the UK’s plan to ban the sale of all new petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars by 2035, electric conversion specialists Lunaz have announced that it will be doubling its workforce. The Silverstone-based company, founded in 2018, as quickly established itself as a leader in the emerging classic car electric conversion market,… Continue reading Demand For Electric Classics Surge: Lunaz Doubles Workforce
Mahindra unveils $11,000 electric SUV as India goes green
NEW DELHI — Major Indian automakers touted their commitment to electric vehicles as Auto Expo 2020 opened to the public Friday, though each embraced a different strategy toward preparing for stronger emissions standards that take effect nationwide in April. Mahindra & Mahindra focused on affordability in India, unveiling an electric sport utility vehicle priced at… Continue reading Mahindra unveils $11,000 electric SUV as India goes green
Berlkönig before the end
The Berlkönig ride pooling service in Berlin is on the brink. The Berlkönig stands for a mix of Erlkönig and Berlin. Erlkönige does not mean the legendary ballad by Goethe, it is called vehicles that have been sighted but are actually not intended for the eyes of the public. Street infrastructure Berlin The vehicles from… Continue reading Berlkönig before the end
Uber claims top spot in Indian ride-hailing market
Uber facilitated 14 million rides a week in India last year, the American ride-hailing firm said as it claimed the tentpole position in the key overseas market. In a report (PDF) published on the sidelines of its quarterly earnings Thursday afternoon, Uber said that it commanded over 50% of the ride-hailing market in India — among… Continue reading Uber claims top spot in Indian ride-hailing market
Varroc Group’s Tarang Jain: ‘Our strategy has been to increase the lighting business.’
The Aurangabad-based Varroc Engineering, a global Tier 1 auto component group, is betting big on its global lighting business as it looks to adapt to the global EV megatrend in the automotive world. Speaking to Autocar Professional’s Nilesh Wadhwa, Tarang Jain, Managing Director at Varroc Group, says the company is investing 250 million euros (Rs… Continue reading Varroc Group’s Tarang Jain: ‘Our strategy has been to increase the lighting business.’
Ratan Tata weighs in on the debate on all-electric versus hybrid vehicles
The octogenarian said that he hoped that governments and the automotive industry should take a “measured view” on the vehicle driving systems of the future. The chairman emeritus of Tata Group, Ratan Tata shared his views on the debate whether governments policies should support only all-electric vehicles or even hybrid vehicles to promote adoption, calling… Continue reading Ratan Tata weighs in on the debate on all-electric versus hybrid vehicles
Germany’s Kamax Group plans local production in India within two years
With the growing importance of India in the global automotive scheme of things, most global companies, be it vehicle manufacturers or component suppliers, are keen to have a footprint in India, which is currently the fourth largest automobile market in the world. Not only that, Make in India is proving to be a lucrative business… Continue reading Germany’s Kamax Group plans local production in India within two years
Frank M. Rinderknecht aka RINSPEED, the Swiss car visionary in a portrait for SMAC magazine – photos by CHRISTOF SCHMIDT – News – GoSee
Frank M. Rinderknecht aka RINSPEED, the Swiss car visionary in a portrait for SMAC magazine – photos by CHRISTOF SCHMIDT Swiss photographer CHRISTOF SCHMID had the honor of shooting a portrait for an interview in SMAC magazine. In front of his camera: Frank M. Rinderknecht, a car visionary, better known as RINSPEED. Core areas of… Continue reading Frank M. Rinderknecht aka RINSPEED, the Swiss car visionary in a portrait for SMAC magazine – photos by CHRISTOF SCHMIDT – News – GoSee