Ducati has closed the first three quarters of 2023 with 47,867 motorcycles delivered globally, recording a slight drop of 4 percent compared to the same period of 2022 (49,858). The deliveries in the main markets for the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer remained stable, recording a growth of 2 percent in Italy (8,474 units) and 2 percent… Continue reading Ducati sells 47,867 motorcycles globally in Q3 2023, down 4%
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Ducati sells 47,867 motorcycles globally in Q3 2023, down 4%
Ducati has closed the first three quarters of 2023 with 47,867 motorcycles delivered globally, recording a slight drop of 4 percent compared to the same period of 2022 (49,858). The deliveries in the main markets for the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer remained stable, recording a growth of 2 percent in Italy (8,474 units) and 2 percent… Continue reading Ducati sells 47,867 motorcycles globally in Q3 2023, down 4%
Toyota to begin steer-by-wire production in 2024
Toyota is on track to put its steer-by-wire technology into production by the end of 2024 after making a significant upgrade to the system. The key change to the steer-by-wire system, which means there is no mechanical link between the steering wheel and the wheels, is a new 200deg ratio instead of a 150deg ratio… Continue reading Toyota to begin steer-by-wire production in 2024
Skoda Enyaq Mk2 due in 2028 with 12-minute charging
Chief among the technical changes is the introduction of a new ‘Unified’ battery structure, developed in-house, which will be shared across most VW Group model lines in the name of scale-led cost savings. Early details suggest 800V compatibility will give a 10-80% charging time of as little as 12 minutes on average – compared with… Continue reading Skoda Enyaq Mk2 due in 2028 with 12-minute charging
Mazda UK boss: Pragmatic 2035 ICE ban is relief for car buyers
The 2035 ICE ban pushback is a “relief” for car buyers, according to Mazda‘s UK boss, who called the government’s decision “entirely pragmatic”. Jeremy Thomson told Autocar he was confident the five-year postponement will not change the pace at which electric cars are bought; the added time will be used as an extended transitional period… Continue reading Mazda UK boss: Pragmatic 2035 ICE ban is relief for car buyers
Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer previewed as brand’s first electric estate
Volkswagen has previewed an estate version of the ID 7 saloon ahead of an official reveal “in the coming months.” Named the ID 7 Tourer, it is underpinned by the firm’s MEB platform, which is also used by the ID 3, ID 4, and recently-revealed ID 7 saloon. This platform is said to allow Volkswagen to … Continue reading Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer previewed as brand’s first electric estate
Exclusive: New Toyota Prius will go on sale in UK
The new Toyota Prius will go on sale in the UK, Autocar can reveal, having earlier been removed from the market due to higher demand for SUV models. Toyota originally cited an “evolving UK product strategy and changing market conditions” as the rationale for not offering the new, fifth-generation Prius in the UK when it… Continue reading Exclusive: New Toyota Prius will go on sale in UK
Honda imparts driver, rider training to over 7,000 people at IDTR Karnal
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), through the Japanese automaker’s CSR arm – Honda India Foundation – has trained over 7,000 people at its state-of-the-art driver- and rider-training facility in Karnal, Haryana. The Karnal Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR), which is a collaborative initiative between HMSI and the Haryana government, was set up… Continue reading Honda imparts driver, rider training to over 7,000 people at IDTR Karnal
Autoliv to reduce workforce by 320 personnel in France
Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has announced its intention to reduce its headcount in France as part of the previously announced initiatives to reduce its global headcount and to optimise its footprint. Autoliv states that it “continues to adapt and reduce its total workforce and to simplify its logistics and geographic footprint.… Continue reading Autoliv to reduce workforce by 320 personnel in France
Lamborghini turnover exceeds 2 billion euros in first nine months of 2023
Automobili Lamborghini’s first nine months of 2023 closed with excellent numbers, breaking records in terms of sales, turnover and profitability and setting historic milestones for the company. For the first time in the history of Lamborghini, turnover exceeded the 2 billion euros mark after nine months, a 5.2% year-on-year increase compared to the previous year.… Continue reading Lamborghini turnover exceeds 2 billion euros in first nine months of 2023