Category: Automotive

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Recruiting Startups for 2022 ZER01NE Accelerator First Half Open Call

Hyundai Motor Group invites startups to apply for 2022 first half innovation program to collaborate with Hyundai and Kia on future technologies Startups can apply to one of 38 projects under seven different tech themes, including auto tech, in-car UX, charging, mobility services, smart logistics, smart construction, and materials Submissions will be accepted from Feb.… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Recruiting Startups for 2022 ZER01NE Accelerator First Half Open Call

@Nio: 000348

NIO delivered 9,652 vehicles in January 2022, increasing by 33.6% year-over-year Cumulative deliveries of the ES8, ES6 and EC6 as of January 31, 2022 reached 176,722 SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NIO), a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market,… Continue reading @Nio: 000348

@Tata-JLR: LAND ROVER INTRODUCES AMAZON ALEXA ACROSS ITS VEHICLE PORTFOLIO

1In-car features should be used by drivers only when safe to do so. Drivers must ensure they are in full control of the vehicle at all times. Amazon Alexa is available in specific Markets only. Amazon, Alexa, Amazon Music, Audible and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Certain Alexa functionality… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: LAND ROVER INTRODUCES AMAZON ALEXA ACROSS ITS VEHICLE PORTFOLIO

@BMW: SPIRIT OF ECSTASY REDESIGNED FOR MOST AERODYNAMIC ROLLS-ROYCE EVER001731

Iconic Spirit of Ecstasy figurine recreated for Rolls-Royce’s all-electric future Forthcoming all-electric Spectre is marque’s most aerodynamic product yet Redesign contributes to a drag coefficient (cd) of just 0.26 in early prototypes Product of 830 combined hours of design modelling and wind tunnel testing Simultaneously, Muse, the Rolls-Royce Art Programme, announces jury for Spirit of… Continue reading @BMW: SPIRIT OF ECSTASY REDESIGNED FOR MOST AERODYNAMIC ROLLS-ROYCE EVER001731

Ford limits production at North American plants due to chip shortages

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but a North American automaker is about to temporarily reduce its manufacturing output due to the ongoing global chip shortage. A Ford spokesperson told Reuters on Friday the automaker would cut or suspend production at eight of its factories across the US, Mexico and Canada. The shutdown… Continue reading Ford limits production at North American plants due to chip shortages

Upcoming 2024 Ford Mustang GT spotted during winter testing

The upcoming 2024 Ford Mustang has been spied during winter testing, giving us an idea of what the next-generation car will look like.  This prototype is draped in heavy camouflage and wears fake padding above its rear window, but we can discern that the next Mustang will be keeping its traditional shape, with the prototype… Continue reading Upcoming 2024 Ford Mustang GT spotted during winter testing

New 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor storms in with more than 400bhp

This is the new Ford Bronco Raptor, a hardcore version of the brand’s big selling new SUV designed to inject some off-road performance appeal into the Bronco line-up.  It goes on sale in the United States in March, and while we won’t get it here in Britain, it may showcase some of the off-road technology… Continue reading New 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor storms in with more than 400bhp

Production starts on Ford F-150-based Hennessey VelociRaptor 600

Hennessey, the American tuning company behind the Venom GT, F5 hypercar and plenty of enhanced muscle cars, has started building the new VelociRaptor 600, a significantly upgraded Ford F-150 pick-up.  It’s not the first time Hennessey has turned its attention to enhancing the performance of a Ford off-roader, because the firm unveiled its 405bhp Ford… Continue reading Production starts on Ford F-150-based Hennessey VelociRaptor 600