GENEVA:Tata Motors plans to completely overhaul its passenger vehicle portfolio over the next five years as part of its plans to grow sales volume and market share in the highly competitive Indian market, the company’s top executive said today. Speaking to PTI on the sidelines of Geneva Motor Show here, Tata Motors CEO and MD… Continue reading Tata Motors plans to complete new product portfolio by 2023-24: CEO
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Taiwanese Capital to Pilot Carsharing Program
Taipei City. Photo via AngMoKio/Wikimedia Taiwan’s capital is set to test its own electric carsharing service this month, according to the Taipei Times. Taipei city officials told the news outlet that Ucar will begin with 10 electric vehicles rented from 11 public parking lots. Ucar has been commissioned to electric car rental company Unicar. The company has developed a… Continue reading Taiwanese Capital to Pilot Carsharing Program
First Ferrari production hybrid model due in mid-2019
The first Ferrari series production hybrid is due in 18 months The hybrid engine could appear in Ferrari’s forthcoming SUV Ferrari’s first production series hybrid will launch in 18 months’ time, company boss Sergio Marchionne has confirmed. The Italian firm already has hybrid test mules running that feature a V8 hybrid powertrain, said Marchionne. It will… Continue reading First Ferrari production hybrid model due in mid-2019
Audi gives Airbus’ flying taxi concept a stylish makeover
Did you think Airbus’ Pop.Up flying taxi concept was a little drab? So did Audi. It teamed up with Airbus and Italdesign to unveil Pop.Up Next, a reworked version of the two-seat autonomous vehicle concept. The new version is more stylish than the mostly functional original, and borrows more than a few cues from Audi’s… Continue reading Audi gives Airbus’ flying taxi concept a stylish makeover
Ferrari V8 hybrid to launch in 2019, possibly powering Ferrari’s SUV
Ferrari looks set to upset purists and win new fans with the introduction of a hybrid powertrain next year, according to company boss Sergio Marchionne. “A Ferrari V8 hybrid is coming for 2019. The test mules are around now” Marchionne confirmed. It’ll be the first series production hybrid after the limited-run LaFerrari hypercar, but it’s… Continue reading Ferrari V8 hybrid to launch in 2019, possibly powering Ferrari’s SUV
Fiat Chrysler CEO open to tie-up talks, just not yet
Tommaso Ebhardt, Bloomberg News Published 11:54 a.m. ET March 6, 2018 Sergio Marchionne, center, CEO of FCA attends the North American International Auto Show in this Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 file photo. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, which held informal talks with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. about a potential takeover by the Chinese manufacturer, would… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler CEO open to tie-up talks, just not yet
Kobe Steel, Toyota hit with U.S. lawsuit over vehicle metal quality
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. consumers have filed a lawsuit against Kobe Steel Ltd (5406.T) and Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) accusing the companies of violating consumer protection laws and engaging in fraud by concealing the use of substandard metal components in vehicles. The Kobe Steel (Kobelco) logo is seen on the company’s headquarters in Kobe,… Continue reading Kobe Steel, Toyota hit with U.S. lawsuit over vehicle metal quality
Daimler’s R&D chief sees nickel rich batteries gaining traction
GENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) – The car industry is moving towards making electric car batteries with a higher ratio of nickel, Ola Kaellenius, Daimler board member responsible for research and development, said on Tuesday. High cobalt prices have been pushing manufacturers to adjust the recipe for the batteries used to power electric cars to reduce… Continue reading Daimler’s R&D chief sees nickel rich batteries gaining traction
Uber’s self-driving trucks haul cargo on Arizona highways
(Reuters) – Uber’s [UBER.UL] self-driving trucks have been hauling cargo on Arizona highways, the U.S. ride-hailing firm said on Tuesday, laying out plans for autonomous vehicles to work with truck drivers to move freight around the country. The Uber logo is seen on a screen in Singapore August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White Uber’s trucks are… Continue reading Uber’s self-driving trucks haul cargo on Arizona highways
Ford plans to sell cars online in the UK
Ford is planning to introduce online sales in the UK, joining the likes of Hyundai and Peugeot/Citroen by offering British customers a web based click to buy type service. Speaking to Auto Express at the Geneva Motor Show, Ford UK boss Andy Barratt said: “we are working on that [online sales], we’re very advanced on… Continue reading Ford plans to sell cars online in the UK