“ From humble Scottish roots, Ian Callum has impacted a global industry, re-imagined the Jaguar brand and along the way created icons many of us lust to own or drive. Paul Stead was privileged to spend 90 minutes with the – until very recently – director of design at Jaguar’s HQ in Coventry. Like many,… Continue reading Ian Callum: In conversation with an automotive design legend
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Car dealership Lookers warns on profits as uncertainty bites
Cut to outlook comes amid weakening demand for new and used cars Go to Source
Denso partners Smiths manufacturing for new aftermarket venture in South Africa
Denso partners Smiths manufacturing for new aftermarket venture in South Africa
China considers limited support for petrol-electric hybrids in boon for Toyota, Honda
BEIJING (Reuters) – China is considering re-classifying petrol-electric hybrid vehicles so they get more favorable treatment than all-petrol or diesel counterparts under clean car rules, making it easier for automakers to meet environment quotas and offer more choice. FILE PHOTO: A Toyota logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland,… Continue reading China considers limited support for petrol-electric hybrids in boon for Toyota, Honda
Apple vendor Japan Display secures bailout after funding shortfall
Japan Display Inc said on Friday that a group led by Chinese investment firm Harvest Group had formally secured additional funding for a previously announced 80 billion yen ($738 million) bailout plan for the screen maker. Harvest would increase its investment, included a $100 million investment from a JDI customer, Japan Display said. A source… Continue reading Apple vendor Japan Display secures bailout after funding shortfall
Toyota Europe claims more than 50% cars sold in H1 2019 are HEVs
Toyota Europe claims more than 50% cars sold in H1 2019 are HEVs
Korea Electronics Technology Institute Prepares Foundation for the Next-Generation All-Solid-State Battery
KETI (Korea Electronics Technology Institute) stated that it developed sheet-type composite electrode technology that is necessary to provide higher capacity to an all-solid-state battery.This research was recognized for its technological importance and it was selected as the cover thesis of ChemSusChem that is an international scientific journal.All-solid-state battery is a battery that uses nonflammable solid… Continue reading Korea Electronics Technology Institute Prepares Foundation for the Next-Generation All-Solid-State Battery
GOJEK set to spruce up financial services, food delivery in Thailand
Indonesian ride-hailing app Go–Jek will offer more financial services and expand its Thai food delivery business following an investment from Thailand‘s top lender, an executive said on Thursday. Siam Commercial Bank Pcl said it made a “significant investment” in Go–Jek‘s Series F funding round. The company raised around $1 billion earlier this year. It is valued at up to $10 billion, according to sources.… Continue reading GOJEK set to spruce up financial services, food delivery in Thailand
Inside Look At The Production Of The Volkswagen ID.3
We go inside the plant where the brand’s new history is written: this is where the electric revolution starts for VW. This September, at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, the standard version of the Volkswagen ID.3 will be officially presented, the first electric vehicle designed for a mass market, with a starting price below 30,000 euros. More ID.3 News ***Editor’s… Continue reading Inside Look At The Production Of The Volkswagen ID.3
Ford Bridgend: No decision yet on Ineos 4×4 location – BBC News
No final decision has been made by Ineos Automotive on whether to build its new 4×4 in Bridgend. The company has been deciding between the Ford site and another in Portugal for months. Ford announced last week it would close its Bridgend plant in 2020 with the loss of 1,700 jobs. However, one industry expert… Continue reading Ford Bridgend: No decision yet on Ineos 4×4 location – BBC News