It’s no secret that connectivity and digitalisation are advancing rapidly in the automotive ecosystem and even tech savvy global Tier I component players like Continental are aware of it. The global economic and financial crisis in 2008/2009 presented Continental with several challenges including bringing in change at all levels, especially the rapid transition from an… Continue reading Technical tour de force
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Genesis G90 luxury saloon comes to Europe
The new Genesis G90 has been shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, as the firm’s flagship luxury saloon becomes available to buy in Europe for the first time. As the Korean brand’s range-topper, the G90 sports the Korean brand’s ‘Athletic Elegance’ design language, with split LED headlamps, a clamshell bonnet, a boot-width LED rear… Continue reading Genesis G90 luxury saloon comes to Europe
Electric Renault Scenic to arrive on 4 September
Renault has announced it will unveil the production version of the Scénic Vision concept on 4 September at this year’s Munich motor show. The Scénic Vision previews a spacious family SUV positioned above the existing Mégane E-Tech Electric crossover and measuring 4490mm long, 1900mm wide and 1590mm tall. Its exterior design is “90% ready” for… Continue reading Electric Renault Scenic to arrive on 4 September
MG4 XPower
The ‘retuned’ steering doesn’t have a ton more feel. It’s just heavier in the sportier modes. Like the stiffer suspension, it might help to conjure a ‘sportier’ vibe, but it doesn’t feel entirely essential. Inside, the MG 4 is much as it was before, so it’s roomy and practical and has a good driving position,… Continue reading MG4 XPower
Porsche sells 167,354 vehicles in first-half 2023, registers gains in all regions
Porsche has ended the first six months of 2023 successfully with a 15 percent gain in deliveries. The sports car manufacturer delivered 167,354 vehicles to customers worldwide in January-June 2023 (H1 CY2022: 145,860). “After the first six months of the year, we can be pleased with our delivery results so far,” said Detlev von Platen,… Continue reading Porsche sells 167,354 vehicles in first-half 2023, registers gains in all regions
India Auto Inc sells 5.49 million vehicles in Q1 FY24, clocks 11% growth, CVs down 3%
The first quarter of fiscal year 2024 is over and the wholesales report card is out. As per the numbers released by apex industry body SIAM, India Auto Inc dispatched a total of 54,98,602 vehicles, which is an 11% year-on-year increase (April-June 2022: 48,33,910 units). This means Q1 FY2024’s performance can be viewed to be… Continue reading India Auto Inc sells 5.49 million vehicles in Q1 FY24, clocks 11% growth, CVs down 3%
UV sales grow by 18% in Q1 FY24, Maruti and Mahindra shine, Tata and Kia lose market share
The utility vehicle (UV) sub-segment is powering the overall passenger vehicle (PV) segment, which comprises cars, UVs and vans, like never before. If the PV segment has notched its best-ever first-quarter wholesales of 995,974 units, up 9% YoY – just 4,006 units shy of the million mark – in April-June 2023, then it has UVs… Continue reading UV sales grow by 18% in Q1 FY24, Maruti and Mahindra shine, Tata and Kia lose market share
UAW leaders ditch handshake with automaker CEOs to meet members at plants
Kim Woodward liked what she saw Wednesday morning as she was leaving work after her shift at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. A crowd of people gathered near the plant gates, many wearing shirts in red, the color of solidarity, as UAW leaders met with workers entering and leaving the plant off Van Dyke Avenue… Continue reading UAW leaders ditch handshake with automaker CEOs to meet members at plants
Wife of Ford exec charged in domestic dispute praises him as ‘loving,’ urges privacy
The wife of a Ford Motor Co. executive charged with two felony offenses following a domestic incident at his Bloomfield Hills home over the weekend has put out a statement saying she loves him and urging the public to respect the family’s privacy. Bloomfield Hills lawyer Paul Stablein emailed a statement to the Detroit Free… Continue reading Wife of Ford exec charged in domestic dispute praises him as ‘loving,’ urges privacy
New, used car prices appear to be leveling off; good news for car buyers
New car prices had the smallest year-over-year increase in four years, according to just-released June data. Similarly, used car prices show signs of stabilizing, even cooling slightly. In new data released this week, Cox Automotive said its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index showed the prices car dealers paid for a used car in June dropped… Continue reading New, used car prices appear to be leveling off; good news for car buyers