Stellantis has called for a re-working of the Brexit deal, without which British car factories will have to shut down, according to Reuters. The automaker stated that in the present agreement, it would have to contend with tariffs upon the export of electric vans to Europe from the coming year when the post Brexit rules… Continue reading Stellantis tells UK to rework Brexit deal for car plants to remain open: Report
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‘Bharat NCAP can afford to be more adventurous’: David Ward, Executive President, Towards Zero Foundation
The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme or BNCAP vehicle crash assessment protocol which has been proposed in India for several years but is yet to see its implementation in the market can afford to be more adventurous, as it is not a regulatory standard. That is the word coming in from David Ward, Executive President,… Continue reading ‘Bharat NCAP can afford to be more adventurous’: David Ward, Executive President, Towards Zero Foundation
Indian two-wheeler safety standards one of the most evolved in the world: Vinay Harney, TVS Motor
When it comes to safety features in two-wheelers, India has one of the most evolved standards globally, said Vinay Harney, President, New Product Development of TVS Motor. According to Harney, the onus of providing affordable and reliable safety features lies largely on the manufacturers, as Indian riding conditions are the most unique in the world.… Continue reading Indian two-wheeler safety standards one of the most evolved in the world: Vinay Harney, TVS Motor
Mini JCW 1to6 special edition is last ever manual Mini
The Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 has been revealed as the brand’s last ever manual car as it pushes forward with automatic gearboxes and electric powertrains. The £39,600 special edition – of which just 999 examples will be made, all in three-door format, 150 of them for the UK – ends 64 years of manual Minis. It has… Continue reading Mini JCW 1to6 special edition is last ever manual Mini
Elon Musk subpoena in Epstein-JPMorgan lawsuit can be served to Tesla, judge rules
Ghislaine Maxwell and Elon Musk attend the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter on March 2, 2014 in West Hollywood, California. Kevin Mazur | vf14 | Wireimage | Getty Images A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the U.S. Virgin Islands can serve a subpoena for Elon Musk to his electric car company… Continue reading Elon Musk subpoena in Epstein-JPMorgan lawsuit can be served to Tesla, judge rules
We’re pleased to see Ford rethink its China strategy as it accelerates EV business
Ford Motor ‘s (F) decision to scale back future investments in China is a prudent step for the automaker whose business there has been struggling to meet Chinese consumer preferences for electric vehicles. In an interview in The Financial Times on Tuesday, Ford CEO Jim Farley said there’s no guarantee that Western electric vehicle automakers… Continue reading We’re pleased to see Ford rethink its China strategy as it accelerates EV business
Stellantis warns UK risks exodus of EV production under post-Brexit rules
Generic stock pictures of the Astra assembly line at Vauxhall’s plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Picture date: Tuesday July 6, 2021. Peter Byrne – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images LONDON — Executives from Stellantis, the automaking giant behind brands including Peugeot, Chrysler and Citroën, are meeting with U.K. ministers Wednesday to warn… Continue reading Stellantis warns UK risks exodus of EV production under post-Brexit rules
Elon Musk talks Tesla, Twitter, and why he tweets freely — even if it costs him money
Tesla CEO Elon Musk sat down for a sprawling interview with CNBC anchor David Faber on Tuesday following Tesla’s 2023 annual shareholder meeting in Austin, Texas. The full interview is available to PRO subscribers here. During the course of their approximately hourlong conversation, Musk reflected on: How he has managed a takeover of Twitter so… Continue reading Elon Musk talks Tesla, Twitter, and why he tweets freely — even if it costs him money
Stellantis warns over UK operations, urges Brexit trade deal revision
London — The world’s fourth-biggest carmaker by sales has warned of a potential existential threat to large parts of the British car industry unless the government moves to alter the terms of its post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union. In a submission to a parliamentary inquiry into the supply of batteries for electric vehicles… Continue reading Stellantis warns over UK operations, urges Brexit trade deal revision
Alfa 3.0: Stellantis’ premium automaker remakes itself as an EV brand for the US
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