The 2.0-litre turbo four hasn’t had any significant enhancements – nor, we note, does it feature the same performance-boosting mild-hybrid tech that Maserati has adopted for the related Grecale. The 276bhp it makes is unlikely to pique the interest of too many SUV regulars with established sporting appetites. Even so, the performance it churns out… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Stelvio
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Akio Toyoda: ‘I have fought to bring the uniqueness back to Toyota’
Now he has passed the baton to Sato, although as chairman he still intends to be very much present, guiding his successor, developing his ideas and, of course, maintaining his role as Toyota’s so-called Master Driver, under the Morizo pseudonym. Inevitably, he has his critics, but try as I might, among his competitors no one… Continue reading Akio Toyoda: ‘I have fought to bring the uniqueness back to Toyota’
Vitesco Technologies targets Indian EV OEMs, showcases demo scooter with 48V system
Vitesco Technologies, the global supplier of advanced powertrain technologies and solutions for electric mobility, is targeting the growing Indian electric two-wheeler market for new business opportunities. In an effort to showcase its strengths in vehicle electrification, the company has showcased its innovative solutions along with a demo version of its 48-volt system for electric light motorcycles… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies targets Indian EV OEMs, showcases demo scooter with 48V system
Vitesco Technologies targets Indian EV OEMs, showcases demo scooter with 48V system
Vitesco Technologies, the global supplier of advanced powertrain technologies and solutions for electric mobility, is targeting the growing Indian electric two-wheeler market for new business opportunities. In an effort to showcase its strengths in vehicle electrification, the company has showcased its innovative solutions along with a demo version of its 48-volt system for electric light motorcycles… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies targets Indian EV OEMs, showcases demo scooter with 48V system
Centre approves draft notification for mandating air conditioned trucks
Truck drivers play a crucial role in ensuring road safety. This decision marks a significant milestone in providing comfortable working conditions for truck drivers, the Union Minister stated in a Tweet. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday approved the draft notification to mandate the installation of air conditioning systems in the cabins of trucks belonging… Continue reading Centre approves draft notification for mandating air conditioned trucks
Ford sales climb 11% in 2nd quarter, driven by gas-powered trucks, hybrids
Ford Motor Co. maintained its spot in the second quarter of 2023 as a top-selling brand and top-selling truck manufacturer in the United States, driven primarily by its internal combustion engine pickup trucks, according to the company’s sales report released Thursday. Total Ford vehicle sales climbed 11.2% to 511,538 vehicles in the second quarter of… Continue reading Ford sales climb 11% in 2nd quarter, driven by gas-powered trucks, hybrids
Ford’s U.S. Sales Rose 10% in the Second Quarter
Ford Motor said Thursday that its new-vehicle sales rose 10 percent in the three months of April through June, thanks to robust demand for trucks. The automaker sold 531,662 motor vehicles, up from 483,688 in the second quarter last year, as sales of pickups, delivery vans and heavy trucks increased 26 percent. The gain in… Continue reading Ford’s U.S. Sales Rose 10% in the Second Quarter
Nikola falls short of winning shareholder support to issue new stock – but a new law may help
Nikola TRE FCEV2 Courtesy: Nikola Electric truck maker Nikola is still short of winning shareholder approval to issue new stock and has once again adjourned its annual meeting to try to win more support, the company said on Thursday. Nikola had adjourned its June 6 annual meeting until Thursday to try to drum up more… Continue reading Nikola falls short of winning shareholder support to issue new stock – but a new law may help
What Ford’s buoyant quarterly sales reveal about progress toward its ambitious EV goals
Resilient quarterly auto sales from Club name Ford Motor (F) on Thursday bolstered our confidence in the company’s transformation strategy to support its electric vehicle future. Ford reported total U.S. auto sales of 531,662 during the second quarter, a 9.9% year-over-year increase, a second straight quarterly advance. Those gains were driven by a 34% increase… Continue reading What Ford’s buoyant quarterly sales reveal about progress toward its ambitious EV goals
Nikola will soon find out whether its shareholders have approved its plan to sell more stock
Nikola TRE FCEV2 Courtesy: Nikola Electric heavy-truck maker Nikola will find out later Thursday whether its shareholders have approved its plan to raise money by selling more stock. Nikola hopes to raise more capital to help ramp up production of its new fuel-cell-powered electric heavy truck, set to launch later this month. But before it… Continue reading Nikola will soon find out whether its shareholders have approved its plan to sell more stock