The accelerating march of progress must be giving product planners at car manufacturers a tough time. Car technology has never been in such a state of flux as it is now, and given lithium-ion batteries only really became a commercial big deal in the 1990s, the sudden shift towards cars powered by them is extraordinary.… Continue reading Tech Talk: How sodium-ion batteries could slash the price of EVs
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Kia EV9 GT first look: 600bhp seven-seater hits the Nurburgring
The Kia EV9 GT is in the final stages of testing ahead of its launch as the Korean brand’s most powerful and expensive car yet. The GT transformation will bring more power, performance-focused chassis tweaks and angrier styling to the three-row electric SUV, which was launched in standard form last year. The current most powerful EV9… Continue reading Kia EV9 GT first look: 600bhp seven-seater hits the Nurburgring
Hyundai Motor Group co−hosts Korea-Africa Business Forum to foster partnerships for sustainable development
The Hyundai Motor Group co-hosted a 2024 Korea-Africa Business Forum in Seoul on March 25 in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Structural Transformation (CSST) at SOAS University of London and the Korea-Africa Foundation. The forum discussed how Korean and African stakeholders can work together as strategic partners for sustainable development amidst ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group co−hosts Korea-Africa Business Forum to foster partnerships for sustainable development
ZF rebrands passive safety systems division to ZF Lifetec, eyes rapid growth
The ZF Group has announced the rebranding of its Passive Safety Systems division to ‘ZF Lifetec’. The new branding is part of the current legal separation of the Passive Safety Systems division within the ZF Group. In 2023, ZF Passive Safety Systems achieved sales of around €4.7 billion. As a leading passive safety system provider,… Continue reading ZF rebrands passive safety systems division to ZF Lifetec, eyes rapid growth
Kia appoints new senior chief designers as heads of Global Design Centres in Europe, China
Kia Corporation has announced the appointment of new senior chief designers Oliver Samson and Seungmo Lim as respective heads of its Europe and China Design Centers, effective April 1. Both have a wealth of experience drawn from tenures at some of the world’s most recognizable automotive brands, with whom Kia aims advance impactful design and… Continue reading Kia appoints new senior chief designers as heads of Global Design Centres in Europe, China
Kia appoints new senior chief designers as heads of Global Design Centres in Europe, China
Kia Corporation has announced the appointment of new senior chief designers Oliver Samson and Seungmo Lim as respective heads of its Europe and China Design Centers, effective April 1. Both have a wealth of experience drawn from tenures at some of the world’s most recognizable automotive brands, with whom Kia aims advance impactful design and… Continue reading Kia appoints new senior chief designers as heads of Global Design Centres in Europe, China
Stellantis to Recall Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s, Citing Airbag Issue
The automotive conglomerate Stellantis is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles — specifically Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s modeled from 2018 to 2021 — citing side airbags that could rupture and hurl shrapnel, according to documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The documents say that airbags on both sides may have a… Continue reading Stellantis to Recall Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s, Citing Airbag Issue
Lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X against nonprofit CCDH thrown out by judge on free speech grounds
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Omar Marques | Getty Images A federal judge in California dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X against the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate, writing in a judgement Monday that the “case is about punishing the Defendants for their speech.” X sued the research group in July, accusing it… Continue reading Lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X against nonprofit CCDH thrown out by judge on free speech grounds
China’s Xiaomi will price its Tesla EV rival under $69,400, CEO says ahead of Thursday launch
Xiaomi’s first EV, the SU7, is on display at a Xiaomi Automotive delivery center on March 25, 2024 in Hefei, Anhui Province of China. Chinese tech company Xiaomi’s first electric vehicle, the SU7, will be formally launched on March 28. Ruan Xuefeng | Visual China Group | Getty Images Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun on Monday… Continue reading China’s Xiaomi will price its Tesla EV rival under $69,400, CEO says ahead of Thursday launch
Nissan looks to address ‘extreme market volatility’ with 30 new models, EV cost cuts
watch now Nissan is targeting an additional 1 million vehicle sales over the next three years and a 30% reduction in electric vehicle production costs by 2030, the Japanese carmaker announced Monday. In a new medium-term business plan, Nissan also said it would launch 30 new models by fiscal 2026, with 16 of these electrified.… Continue reading Nissan looks to address ‘extreme market volatility’ with 30 new models, EV cost cuts