Wall Street in Dearborn: Ford execs say automaker is ready to ‘break out’ of box

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Alpine and Lotus axe deal to co-develop electric sports car

Alpine and Lotus have ended their collaboration on the development of a new electric sports car, widely understood to be the successor to the Alpine A110. The two firms signed a memorandum of understanding in January 2021, agreeing to conduct a “comprehensive feasibility study” for the car.  In a statement issued today, Alpine said: “Lotus… Continue reading Alpine and Lotus axe deal to co-develop electric sports car

Rolls-Royce Spectre set to enter production in September

Rolls-Royce is set to begin producing its new Spectre electric coupé for customers in September, at an expected average transaction price of more than half a million euros apiece.  Speaking to Autocar at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza in Italy – where the luxury EV made its European public debut – Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Spectre set to enter production in September

Lotus Type 133 to be 904bhp Porsche Taycan rival

Set to be revealed late this year, the Lotus Type 133 will be the brand’s first performance saloon since the early-1990s Vauxhall-based Carlton and is set to be particularly popular in China and the US – crucial markets for Lotus. Around five metres long, the Porsche Taycan rival will be positioned as the most luxurious model… Continue reading Lotus Type 133 to be 904bhp Porsche Taycan rival

2024 Lexus LBX hybrid crossover to be revealed on 5 June

Lexus will reveal its next model, the LBX, on 5 June. The ‘X’ in the name suggests that it will be an crossover, in keeping with the UX, RX and NX. Teaser images showing the LBX’s high roofline also appear to confirm this. The LBX is unlikely to be offered with solely electric power, given… Continue reading 2024 Lexus LBX hybrid crossover to be revealed on 5 June

Maruti Suzuki’s Automated Driving Test Track inaugurated at Lado Sarai, Delhi

Maruti Suzuki’s Automated Driving Test Track at Lado Sarai was inaugurated by Shri Ashish Kundra (IAS), Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Transport, Government of Delhi on May 22. With the commissioning of the Lado Sarai Automated Driving Test Track (ADTT), Maruti Suzuki has successfully automated all its driving test tracks in Delhi, as part of the agreement with… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Automated Driving Test Track inaugurated at Lado Sarai, Delhi

Maruti Suzuki’s Automated Driving Test Track inaugurated at Lado Sarai, Delhi

Maruti Suzuki’s Automated Driving Test Track at Lado Sarai was inaugurated by Shri Ashish Kundra (IAS), Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Transport, Government of Delhi on May 22. With the commissioning of the Lado Sarai Automated Driving Test Track (ADTT), Maruti Suzuki has successfully automated all its driving test tracks in Delhi, as part of the agreement with… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Automated Driving Test Track inaugurated at Lado Sarai, Delhi

Maruti Suzuki’s Automated Driving Test Track inaugurated at Lado Sarai, Delhi

Maruti Suzuki’s Automated Driving Test Track at Lado Sarai was inaugurated by Shri Ashish Kundra (IAS), Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Transport, Government of Delhi on May 22. With the commissioning of the Lado Sarai Automated Driving Test Track (ADTT), Maruti Suzuki has successfully automated all its driving test tracks in Delhi, as part of the agreement with… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Automated Driving Test Track inaugurated at Lado Sarai, Delhi

BlackBerry QNX Releases Operating System for Next Generation Vehicles and IoT Systems

BlackBerry today announced the early access release of QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 8.0 to enable automakers and IoT systems developers to deliver more powerful products at lower costs, while maintaining high safety, security and reliability.  Powered by its new next generation QNX operating system (OS), the company’s highest performance, safe and secure embedded OS ever, SDP… Continue reading BlackBerry QNX Releases Operating System for Next Generation Vehicles and IoT Systems

Maruti Suzuki to launch Jimny SUV on June 7

Maruti Suzuki will announce prices for the Jimny SUV in India on June 7, our sources have confirmed. One of the most-awaited new launches this year, the Jimny will join the growing segment of lifestyle off-roaders alongside the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha. Bookings for the Jimny have been ongoing since its debut at Auto Expo earlier this… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to launch Jimny SUV on June 7