Category: Automotive

Opinion: Electric 500 shows Fiat the way forward

Fiat boss Olivier François recently said an electric Abarth 500 is a logical extension of the new EV Fiat 500, which suggests he’s on the same wavelength as us. In our road test of the 500, we noted how its small dimensions and pointy chassis give it potential for a performance version without compromising its positioning as a city… Continue reading Opinion: Electric 500 shows Fiat the way forward

Thomas Muller replaces Nick Rogers as JLR engineering chief

A former Volkswagen Group engineering boss has been appointed executive director of product engineering at Jaguar Land Rover, Nick Rogers having left the position at the end of 2021 after seven years.  Thomas Müller, who has worked in the automotive industry for more than 20 years, has experience of research and development into chassis, advanced driver-assistance systems… Continue reading Thomas Muller replaces Nick Rogers as JLR engineering chief

@Tata-JLR: THOMAS MÜLLER JOINS JAGUAR LAND ROVER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT ENGINEERING

For more information about Jaguar Land Rover’s Reimagine strategy please visit: https://www.jaguarlandrover.com/reimagine About Jaguar Land Rover: Reimagining the future of modern luxury by design   Jaguar Land Rover is reimagining the future of modern luxury by design through its distinct British brands.  Our current model range embraces fully electric, plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid vehicles, as well… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: THOMAS MÜLLER JOINS JAGUAR LAND ROVER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT ENGINEERING

Rivian Pares Delivery Targets for 2022, Citing Supply Problems

Rivian, which has had a rocky ride in the stock market after a blockbuster initial public offering, cast a further shadow over its outlook on Thursday, reporting that supply chain problems could severely constrain its production of electric vehicles. The company said it would be able to produce only 25,000 vehicles this year, half the… Continue reading Rivian Pares Delivery Targets for 2022, Citing Supply Problems

Carmakers Race to Control Next-Generation Battery Technology

WOBURN, Mass. — Already far behind Asian manufacturers in building electric car batteries, U.S. automakers and their suppliers are racing to develop a new generation of batteries that are cheaper, can pack in more energy and charge faster. It is a global contest with huge economic consequences for automakers, small battery start-ups and car buyers,… Continue reading Carmakers Race to Control Next-Generation Battery Technology

Sony and Honda Announce Tie-Up to Make Electric Cars

TOKYO — The Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony announced on Friday that it would team up with Honda to develop electric cars for sale as early as 2025, becoming the latest company to throw its hat into the burgeoning market for battery-powered vehicles. Demand for electric cars is small but skyrocketing as concerns about… Continue reading Sony and Honda Announce Tie-Up to Make Electric Cars

New Aston Martin V12 Vantage storms in with 690bhp

This is the all-new Aston Martin V12 Vantage. The Gaydon firm has confirmed that the car represents a last outing for engines of this kind in the Vantage model line: the Porsche 911 rival will never again be equipped with twelve-cylinders. To give V12 power in the Vantage a worthy send-off, Aston Martin has thoroughly… Continue reading New Aston Martin V12 Vantage storms in with 690bhp