Jeep sees no threat to its position as an SUV-only brand, according to the head of the firm’s European operations, despite calls from leading industry figures for a move to smaller vehicles. Speaking to Autocar at the launch of the new Avenger e-Hybrid, boss of Jeep Europe Eric Laforge said “isolated politics” would not dictate… Continue reading Jeep boss hails SUV benefits amid calls to back smaller cars
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From the archive: Fiat’s early electric efforts disappoint
Trying a Cinquecento Elettra in May 1992, we said: “It is very difficult to drive as Fiat would want you to. The speedo asks that you shift gears at 13, 26, 39 and 45mph, but the instant consumption window does not always agree. “Its weight means it rides like a sledge and its low-rolling-resistance tyres… Continue reading From the archive: Fiat’s early electric efforts disappoint
Editor’s letter: Personalisation pushes up profits at Bentley
Last year was Bentley’s second most profitable year yet. Speak to boss Adrian Hallmark, though, and you get the sense that the pride comes not from what the final profit figure was, but from knowing how bad it could have been. The previous six years on Hallmark’s watch have been fruitful in setting the company… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Personalisation pushes up profits at Bentley
BASF breaks ground on methyl glycols plant in China, aims to meet demand for brake fluids
BASF has broken ground on a methyl glycols plant at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. The new facility is designed with an annual capacity of 46,000 metric tons and aims to meet the rapidly growing demand for brake fluids in the region. The plant is scheduled to commence operations by the end of 2025.… Continue reading BASF breaks ground on methyl glycols plant in China, aims to meet demand for brake fluids
Isuzu unveils electric D-Max pick-up truck, European launch in 2025
Isuzu Motors is to officially unveil its first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the Isuzu D-Max BEV later this month. The prototype of this vehicle will be showcased to the public at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show from March 27 to April 7, 2024. The Isuzu D-Max BEV represents a substantial step forward in the evolution… Continue reading Isuzu unveils electric D-Max pick-up truck, European launch in 2025
Isuzu unveils electric D-Max pick-up truck, European launch in 2025
Isuzu Motors is to officially unveil its first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the Isuzu D-Max BEV later this month. The prototype of this vehicle will be showcased to the public at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show from March 27 to April 7, 2024. The Isuzu D-Max BEV represents a substantial step forward in the evolution… Continue reading Isuzu unveils electric D-Max pick-up truck, European launch in 2025
SSAB launches world’s first emission-free steel powder
SSAB has launched the world’s first emission-free steel powder for commercial deliveries, made of recycled SSAB Zero steel. The product will create opportunities for customers to 3D-print their unique designs in steel produced without fossil carbon dioxide emissions. The powder combines the properties of SSAB’s high-strength steel with the light structural possibilities of 3D-printing. SSAB states that… Continue reading SSAB launches world’s first emission-free steel powder
Altair SimSolid empowers simulation for electronics industry
Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has announced the upcoming release of Altair SimSolid for electronics, bringing game-changing fast, easy, and precise multi-physics scenario exploration for electronics, from chips, PCBs, and ICs to full system design. “As the electronics industry pushes the boundaries of complexity and miniaturization, engineers have struggled with simulations that often… Continue reading Altair SimSolid empowers simulation for electronics industry
Daimler Truck achieves one million connected trucks and buses milestone
Daimler Truck has reached an important milestone with more than a million connected trucks and buses on a global digital platform. Achieving this milestone reflects the company’s commitment to vehicle connectivity as a foundation for digital products that improve its customer’s fleet uptime, safety, productivity and enable the transformation to sustainable transportation. “Connectivity solutions are… Continue reading Daimler Truck achieves one million connected trucks and buses milestone
Auto prices are cooling, but ‘we’re never going back to the old normal,’ expert says. Here’s what car shoppers can expect
Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images After a year of supply shortages and climbing borrowing costs, 2024 is shaping up to be a better time to buy a car. The average transaction price for a new car in the U.S. in February was $47,244, down 2.2% from February 2023. That’s also down 5.4% from the… Continue reading Auto prices are cooling, but ‘we’re never going back to the old normal,’ expert says. Here’s what car shoppers can expect