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Origin of the species: driving the first turbocharged Porsche 911
Remember the outcry back in 2016 when Porsche decided to forego normally aspirated power in favour of turbocharging for entry-level 911s? I certainly do. I had just joined Autocar and What Car? as a junior road tester when the news came through that the era of the atmospherically fed 911 Carrera would be coming to… Continue reading Origin of the species: driving the first turbocharged Porsche 911
Fisker Pear delayed to 2025 as start-up finalises battery supplier
The Fisker Pear will cost less than £28,000 when it’s launched in the UK, founder and CEO Henrik Fisker has said – although this has been delayed to 2025. The Pear – whose name stands for Personal Electric Automotive Revolution – will be positioned below the upcoming Fisker Ocean in the American start-up’s range and is being designed to… Continue reading Fisker Pear delayed to 2025 as start-up finalises battery supplier
Renault working on sub-£20,000 EV to rival VW ID 1
French manufacturer Renault is working on a sub-£20,000 EV in a bid to make electric car ownership more mainstream and affordable in Europe. The proposed EV, which will go up against the 2027-bound Volkswagen ID 1 when they both hit production at around the same time, was revealed by Renault Group boss Luca de Meo at the… Continue reading Renault working on sub-£20,000 EV to rival VW ID 1
Hyundai i20 gets aggressive new look and tech upgrades
Hyundai has revealed a facelifted i20 hatchback, which it hopes can revive declining sales for the Ford Fiesta rival. With a subtle redesign, new interior technology and occupant safety systems as standard, the new Hyundai i20 will arrive in the third quarter of this year to build on last year’s 59,914 sales – a 5% decrease… Continue reading Hyundai i20 gets aggressive new look and tech upgrades
Polestar boss favours character over range for electric cars
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath says he would trade away some of an electric car’s efficiency and range to ensure it has a unique visual identity. In a keynote speech at the Financial Times Future of the Car Conference in London, he asked: “Do we all have to be the weltmeister [champion] of efficiency? Do we all have… Continue reading Polestar boss favours character over range for electric cars
Pricol reports 75.3% jump in net profit at Rs 29.80 crore
Automotive component and technology supplier Pricol reported a 75.3% jump in its consolidated net profit at Rs 29.80 crore for Q4FY23. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 17 crore in the year-ago period. The company’s revenues from operations stood at Rs 509.69, a jump of 23.8% versus revenues of Rs 415.80 crore, in… Continue reading Pricol reports 75.3% jump in net profit at Rs 29.80 crore
MAHLE and Midtronics announce partnership for electric vehicle workshop service
MAHLE and Midtronics have agreed to jointly develop service equipment for battery electric vehicles. Both companies have signed a Mou (Memorandum of Undertaking) to this effect. Midtronics is a battery management equipment and services provider, and MAHLE is a development partner and supplier to the automotive industry with customers in both passenger car and commercial… Continue reading MAHLE and Midtronics announce partnership for electric vehicle workshop service
Rise and shine
From entering one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world through a joint venture to gaining a strong foothold there on its own, even after breaking away from its partner of 26 years, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has come a long way and is now indeed more competitive domestically as a standalone… Continue reading Rise and shine
Satyen Sail joins as Mobility Business Head at Magenta Mobility
Magenta Mobility, an integrated Electric Mobility solutions provider, has appointed Satyen Sail as its new Mobility Business Head as the company gears up for growth post its recent investment. Satyen has over 27 years of work experience with international brands such as Coca-Cola, Vodafone, Kingfisher, and Reliance. He has also been an entrepreneur and a… Continue reading Satyen Sail joins as Mobility Business Head at Magenta Mobility