UK’s HVS unveils 40-tonne hydrogen truck with 600km range

Zero-emission, hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has unveiled a clean-sheet-designed hydrogen-electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV).   Showcasing its game-changing hydrogen powertrain in the form of a 40-tonne HGV technology demonstrator underlines the company’s objective of being the first indigenous UK-designed and developed hydrogen-electric HGV on the market. The Glasgow-based company, which focuses on… Continue reading UK’s HVS unveils 40-tonne hydrogen truck with 600km range

E-vehicle maker body asks for resolution of Fame II to salvage ‘EV revolution’

E-vehicle maker body asks for resolution of Fame II to salvage ‘EV revolution’ The Society for Indian Electrical Vehicle Manufacturers (SMEV) has made a fresh petition to the Parliamentary Standing Committees on Industry and Estimates in which it warns that electric vehicle (EV) adoption has slowed down due to the financial stress in the industry.… Continue reading E-vehicle maker body asks for resolution of Fame II to salvage ‘EV revolution’

Nissan reveals Pathfinder concept SUV for Chinese market

Nissan today took the covers off the Pathfinder concept SUV developed for the Chinese market at Auto Shanghai 2023. Yesterday, the company had revealed the all-electric Arizon concept SUV, created by a Chinese team leveraging Nissan’s global EV expertise. Nissan, which has been a longstanding player in the SUV market in China, is clearly focussing… Continue reading Nissan reveals Pathfinder concept SUV for Chinese market

Car and SUV exports cross 6.37 million units in 10 years, Maruti Suzuki tops in FY2023

Car and SUV exports cross 6.37 million units in 10 years, Maruti Suzuki tops in FY2023 If the domestic market sales of a record 3.89 million passenger vehicles (up 35%) in FY2023 brought smiles to India Auto Inc, then the export performance of 662,891 units (up 15%) shipped overseas is also good news. That’s because… Continue reading Car and SUV exports cross 6.37 million units in 10 years, Maruti Suzuki tops in FY2023

Exclusive: UK firm’s radical tech can charge an EV in 10 minutes

Technology that will halve EV charging times, without the need for any battery overhauls, is being primed for a roll-out by the middle of the decade.  MagLiB, which uses a magnetic field while charging batteries, could deliver “150-200 miles in under 10 minutes”, said Thomas Heenan, creator and CEO of start-up Gaussion.  The magnetic field is… Continue reading Exclusive: UK firm’s radical tech can charge an EV in 10 minutes

From the archive: on this day in 1987

It isn’t hindsight that makes the BMW M3’s arrival historic: we were sure it was such at the time. Not much remained from the regular E30-generation BMW 3 Series, the chassis being totally revised, the body superbly redesigned and a 2.3-litre 16v straight six making 200bhp fitted. Sounds puny today, but this car weighed just… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1987

Autocar magazine 19 April: on sale now

This week in Autocar, we’ve got all you need to know about one of the most extensive product upgrades in Porsche’s history, our first drive of the BYD Dolphin and why the 2023 BTCC season looks to be its best yet.  News Porsche has revealed the new Cayenne and with it comes upgraded engines, revised… Continue reading Autocar magazine 19 April: on sale now

Honda unveils electric SUV trio at Shanghai motor show

Honda has unveiled three new electric SUVs at the Shanghai motor show, previewing the brand’s future line-up in China. The first to make production will be the e:NS2 and e:NP2, a pair of EVs designed to succeed the HR-V-based e:NS1 and e:NP1 models launched last year.  The current pair are identical save for the colour… Continue reading Honda unveils electric SUV trio at Shanghai motor show

GM hit with $365K fine by feds, settles discrimination claim

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Drew Barrymore raves about sold-out Ford x Sydney Sweeney clothing line

Talk show host Drew Barrymore held up the khaki overalls with pink straps and raved. She said she loves Sydney Sweeney, an Emmy-winning actress with her own workwear clothing line in partnership with Ford Motor Co. (and Dickies), called Ford x Sydney Sweeney. Bib overalls, work pants, bandannas and baseball caps with a label that… Continue reading Drew Barrymore raves about sold-out Ford x Sydney Sweeney clothing line