1.67m cars built in the UK in 2017, a decline of -3.0% with production for domestic demand down -9.8%. Car exports remain at historically high level, down just -1.1% with 1.34m shipped worldwide – 79.9% of total production. British engine manufacturing at record-ever levels, with 2.72m produced, up 6.9% on 2016. SMMT restates need for… Continue reading 2017 UK car manufacturing declines by -3% but still second biggest output since turn of the century
Category: Automotive
VW, BMW and Daimler in the criticism: The gloomy truth about the monkey experiments of the auto industry
A study report provides insights into exactly how the car manufacturers’ experiments with animals were carried out. Monkeys that had to breathe in diesel exhaust fumes were damaged much more than expected.
Ford’s automated police car as a patent
The automaker Ford had filed a patent for an autonomous police car. Again and again, there are patent applications, including Ford, but not necessarily come into production. Ford has beautifully developed some police vehicles and integrated services. And in 2016, apparently, a patent had been filed for an autonomous police car. A similar concept is… Continue reading Ford’s automated police car as a patent
Chubu Electric Power and Toyota to Commence Electrified Vehicle Battery Reuse and Recycling Verification Project
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Chubu Electric Power) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) today announce that the two companies have concluded a basic agreement with the aim of commencing a verification project that entails construction of a large-capacity storage battery system (Storage Battery System) that reuses electrified vehicle batteries (batteries), as well as examination of… Continue reading Chubu Electric Power and Toyota to Commence Electrified Vehicle Battery Reuse and Recycling Verification Project
Brexit: worries win the British car
Builders who export 80% of British production ask for guarantees from the government.
Jaguar Land Rover announces further production cuts
Jaguar Land Rover announces further production cuts Coventry TelegraphJLR named top car and engine maker in UK Insider MediaFull coverage
TMC Announces Executive and Personnel Changes
On February 1, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) intends to make changes to executives’ areas of responsibility, as well as personnel changes.
Faraday Future Claims Ex-CFO Stole Trade Secrets From Electric Car Company
Faraday Future, the Los Angeles based electric car company run by China’s Jia Yueting, who also founded LeEco, has filed a lawsuit against Evelozcity, a start-up founded by its former chief financial officer Stefan Krause, for allegedly stealing trade secrets. Faraday Future also accused Krause and former CTO Ulrich Kranz of luring away at least 20… Continue reading Faraday Future Claims Ex-CFO Stole Trade Secrets From Electric Car Company
LG AND HONEYWELL DEMO AUTOMOTIVE CYBERSECURITY SOLUTION
Technology Leaders Working Together on Detection, Protection and Reporting Software PLYMOUTH, MICH. and SEOUL, Jan. 31, 2018 — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and LG Electronics Inc. (KSE: KRX) signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a unique automotive software technology and infrastructure solution to address threats associated with the increase in vehicle connectivity technology. The two… Continue reading LG AND HONEYWELL DEMO AUTOMOTIVE CYBERSECURITY SOLUTION
FAST-CHARGING ICE COOL I-PACE
Jaguar’s all-electric I-PACE will promise both rapid charging and rapid performance when it goes on sale on 1 March. Capable of charging in less than 45 minutes* and with sports car performance and SUV practicality, the I-PACE will be the perfect every day car – whether on the school run, daily commute or even coping… Continue reading FAST-CHARGING ICE COOL I-PACE