French manufacturer Ligier has partnered with Bosch Engineering to convert its JS2 R race car to run on hydrogen instead of fossil fuel. The technical demonstrator, named the Ligier JS2 RH2, will be unveiled at the Le Mans 24 Hours race in June. Ligier has adapted the JS2’s carbonfibre monocoque to fit three hydrogen tanks, while Bosch… Continue reading Ligier partners with Bosch for hydrogen-combustion GT racer
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Geely and Changan in strategic alliance for drivetrains, platforms, tech
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Group) and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co (Changan Automobile) have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement. The two companies plan to explore strategic cooperation opportunities around new energy technologies, vehicle intelligence, new energy powertrains, overseas development, mobility, and industrial ecology. The partnership agreement, signed on May 9, also aims to “jointly… Continue reading Geely and Changan in strategic alliance for drivetrains, platforms, tech
Skoda IC engine knowhow to power 50 models across seven Volkswagen Group brands
Skoda’s technical expertise and experience has just been recognised with an important assignment, as the brand has been given responsibility for the development of EA 211 series combustion engines. The engines will power 50 model lines across seven brands within the Volkswagen Group. Skoda will develop all EA 211 series internal combustion engines for the… Continue reading Skoda IC engine knowhow to power 50 models across seven Volkswagen Group brands
Toyota Kirloskar Motor wins CII-ITC sustainability awards for excellence in biodiversity
In a recognition of its commitment towards sustainable business practices, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has been accorded the CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2022, under the category ‘Excellence in Biodiversity’ (Manufacturing Sector) by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The award was presented by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, government of India. … Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor wins CII-ITC sustainability awards for excellence in biodiversity
2024 Ford Ranger Raptor brings 405 HP to midsize truck segment
Getting to drive a Ford Ranger Raptor for the first time led to an eye-opening experience for Carl Widmann, chief engineer for Ford Performance. That was after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted and he could travel to Australia and do some shock tuning with the Ford team there. “They were really focused on the nimbleness of… Continue reading 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor brings 405 HP to midsize truck segment
Ford reveals redesigned Ranger pickup with new Raptor performance model
2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Ford DETROIT — Ford Motor on Wednesday revealed its redesigned Ranger midsize pickup truck for the U.S., including a new Raptor performance model. The addition of the Raptor — starting at $56,960 — is part of Ford’s plan to increase high-profit variants to boost its bottom line, as the company pours… Continue reading Ford reveals redesigned Ranger pickup with new Raptor performance model
Electric bikes are breaking through in Europe’s carmaking capital
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VW executives face shouting activists, cake attack in Berlin
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Toyota’s profits rise as global chips supply crunch subsides
Tokyo — Toyota’s January-March profit edged up 3% from the previous year on robust sales as a chips supply crunch gradually eased. Toyota Motor Corp. racked up 552.2 billion yen ($4 billion) in quarterly net profit, up from 533.8 billion yen ($3.9 billion), according to results released Wednesday. Quarterly sales soared nearly 20% to 9.69… Continue reading Toyota’s profits rise as global chips supply crunch subsides
Ford debuts redesigned 2024 Ranger pickup for North America
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday debuted a redesigned version of its globally-popular midsize pickup truck, the Ranger, for model year 2024 — including the high-performance Raptor model. The 2024 Ranger comes standard with a 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, and a more powerful 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 will be available after launch. The truck features new driver-assist… Continue reading Ford debuts redesigned 2024 Ranger pickup for North America