U.K.-based Ariel is a sports car builder best known for the Atom, a model that redefines most people’s understanding of lightweight construction. After launching the off-road-ready Nomad and the Ace motorbike, the manufacturer has even bigger plans in store. It intends to launch an electric hypercar (which it simply calls Ariel Hipercar) with up to… Continue reading Ariel May Unveil Range Extender Hypercar In 2020
Category: News Site
UPDATE 1-Ford says Canadian agency investigating emissions certification process
FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said Wednesday Canadian officials have opened a preliminary investigation into the automaker’s emissions certification process. Ford said in its annual report Environment and Climate Change Canada has… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford says Canadian agency investigating emissions certification process
Toyota designs electric car with batteries reusable in homes
NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota Motor is preparing to release a new ultracompact electric vehicle with a standardized battery that can be easily reused in homes. By the end of this year, the automaker aims to introduce the model designed for one or two people. The cars would be leased for several years, with scheduled battery checks over… Continue reading Toyota designs electric car with batteries reusable in homes
Nissan completes UK’s longest, most complex driverless car trip
CRANFIELD, England (Reuters) – A Nissan car has completed a 230-mile journey autonomously in Britain, the longest and most complex such trip in the country as carmakers race to develop the driverless technologies set to revolutionize travel. FILE PHOTO: A self-driving vehicle, based on Nissan Leaf electric vehicle (EV), for Easy Ride service, developed by… Continue reading Nissan completes UK’s longest, most complex driverless car trip
Nissan Leaf breaks UK record for longest self-driving car journey
Nissan Autonomous model completes complex 230-mile trip from Bedfordshire to Sunderland The driverless Nissan Leaf travelled alongside traffic on a range of roads including country lanes and motorways. Photograph: Nissan A self-navigating car has successfully driven itself for 230 miles, the longest and most complex journey undertaken so far on UK roads by an autonomous… Continue reading Nissan Leaf breaks UK record for longest self-driving car journey
Waymo workers complain about cuts to benefits and needles in self-driving cars
At first, when Waymo told the workers at its Chandler, Arizona facility last year that they would be vendors instead of contractors, the workers were thrilled. As contractors, the workers — including the drivers who sit behind the wheel of the company’s autonomous cars — had been required by labor law to take a six-month… Continue reading Waymo workers complain about cuts to benefits and needles in self-driving cars
BMW’s China venture with Brilliance plans to restart production on Feb. 17
SHANGHAI, Feb 5 (Reuters) – German premium automaker BMW’s China venture with Brilliance said on Wednesday the Chinese firm planned to restart car production on Feb. 17, according to a post on its social media. The plans come after an extended closure for the Lunar New Year holiday due to the outbreak of a new… Continue reading BMW’s China venture with Brilliance plans to restart production on Feb. 17
Germany Gets €300 Million Boost For Electric Bus Sales
The European Commission recently approved €300 million ($332 million) of additional state funding in Germany, which combined with previous state funding brings the total amount to €650 million ($719 million). Germany intends to use the funds to incentivize electric bus orders within two years (by the end of 2021): “The German aid scheme will apply… Continue reading Germany Gets €300 Million Boost For Electric Bus Sales
Force Motors presents three new platforms, new Gurkha at Auto Expo 2020
Pune-based automotive major Force Motors has showcased three grounds-up new vehicle platforms at the Auto Expo. The standout feature is the next-generation shared mobility platform unveiled a fortnight ago in Pune. Codenamed T1N, this new platform has been simultaneously designed and developed for both Internal Combustion Engines and 100 percent electric drive. Both the diesel… Continue reading Force Motors presents three new platforms, new Gurkha at Auto Expo 2020
GWM kicks off India operations at Auto Expo 2020; to invest US$ 1 billion
China’s Great Wall Motors (GWM) which has ten R&D centres and nine manufacturing plants around the world is set to add another one into its kitty by the H2 of CY2020 with the takeover of GM’s existing plant in Talegaon, Maharashtra. The company officially kicked off operations in India by unveiling two SUV concepts at… Continue reading GWM kicks off India operations at Auto Expo 2020; to invest US$ 1 billion