Achim Anscheidt, Bugatti‘s chief of design, has stepped down after 19 years after overseeing the firm’s most ambitious projects, such as the Veyron Super Sport, Chiron and the Chiron’s successor. Anscheidt, who became design director in 2004 following various roles at Porsche and Volkswagen, will be succeeded by his deputy, Frank Heyl, who was previously involved… Continue reading Bugatti Chiron designer steps down after 19 years
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Official: Audi and SAIC to collaborate on EV development
Audi and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) have agreed to co-operate on electric vehicle development in a move aimed at strengthening their respective positions in the Chinese car market, according to a statement made by the Chinese state-owned car maker on Thursday. The announcement of the agreement comes after Audi entered into talks with SAIC –… Continue reading Official: Audi and SAIC to collaborate on EV development
Bugatti Chiron successor will be revealed in 2024
Bugatti has confirmed the successor to the Chiron will be revealed next year ahead of a launch in 2026. It will use a hybrid-assisted petrol V8 powertrain after the firm retired the iconic W16 powertrain with the Bugatti Mistral. Speaking with Autocar, Achim Anscheidt, who oversaw the new hypercar’s design, said: “The car is finished. We delivered the prototype… Continue reading Bugatti Chiron successor will be revealed in 2024
Tata: Somerset batteries not just for Jaguar Land Rover
Tata Sons battery company Agratas will own the intellectual property on batteries made at its new plant in Somerset and it intends to offer them to other companies besides Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Tata Motors, the company has said. The JLR owner announced on Wednesday it will spend £4 billion to build a 40GWh plant in the West… Continue reading Tata: Somerset batteries not just for Jaguar Land Rover
New 2023 Volkswagen Touareg range topped by £80,370 Touareg R
The new Volkswagen Touareg has been priced at £67,640 in the UK, with orders open now for the German car maker’s fourth-generation flagship model. Arriving with a hefty design overhaul, a significantly revised interior and updated digital technology, the new Touareg launches five years after the third-generation car first went on sale in the UK. … Continue reading New 2023 Volkswagen Touareg range topped by £80,370 Touareg R
Tata Motors launches Altroz XM, XM(S) at Rs 6.90 lakh
Tata Motors has introduced two new trims on its Altroz premium hatchback – XM & XM(S) – that are available only with the 1.2 petrol-manual powertrain. They are priced at Rs 6.90 lakh and Rs 7.35 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), respectively. These new trims get features like a sunroof, height adjustable driver’s seat and more. Additionally, other variants of the Altroz… Continue reading Tata Motors launches Altroz XM, XM(S) at Rs 6.90 lakh
Skoda Auto India launches new brand strategy based on the new brand philosophy – ‘Let’s Explore
Skoda Auto India announced its new brand philosophy – “Let’s Explore”, with a high-impact marketing campaign, “Make every KM count”. This development is part of the company’s larger brand strategy that began in 2022 with the unveiling of the Vision 7S design study and the announcement of the new logo. The transformation was to encapsulate… Continue reading Skoda Auto India launches new brand strategy based on the new brand philosophy – ‘Let’s Explore
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates first-of-its-kind Centre for Advancement of Road Traffic Safety (CARTS) in New Delhi
On Thursday, the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a state-of-the-art road safety centre in New Delhi, the Centre for Advancement of Road Traffic Safety (CARTS), which has been established by SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), a non-profit working since 2008 on making roads across India safer for all types of road users. With… Continue reading Nitin Gadkari inaugurates first-of-its-kind Centre for Advancement of Road Traffic Safety (CARTS) in New Delhi
Rajaram K joins JCB India as Senior Vice President
Rajaram K – the former president and chief business officer who was steering the sales and marketing function at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, has resigned from the company. According to Rajaram’s Linkedin Profile, he has joined JCB India, the country’s largest construction equipment maker, as a Senior Vice President. Rajaram was with the German Truck maker’s Indian subsidiary since… Continue reading Rajaram K joins JCB India as Senior Vice President
Rajaram K joins JCB India as Senior Vice President
Rajaram K – the former president and chief business officer who was steering the sales and marketing function at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, has resigned from the company. According to Rajaram’s Linkedin Profile, he has joined JCB India, the country’s largest construction equipment maker, as a Senior Vice President. Rajaram was with the German Truck maker’s Indian subsidiary since… Continue reading Rajaram K joins JCB India as Senior Vice President