In the early days, the automatic gearbox was the enemy of driving enjoyment, robbing drivers of the fine control and interaction brought by a decent manual shift. Automatics have always felt at home in plush, luxurious machines where changing gear yourself is a chore rather than an indulgence, but the technology has advanced in the… Continue reading Top 10 best automatic cars 2023
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Aston Martin turnaround begins with £6.6 million profit in Q4
But Aston reckons it has nailed the production issues that have been dogging it of late. “Seventy per cent of the value is coming from outside so we have decided to have suppliers as partners, not only as suppliers,” Amadeo Felisa, Aston Martin CEO, said on a call to analysts on Wednesday. The company met… Continue reading Aston Martin turnaround begins with £6.6 million profit in Q4
Volkswagen moves famous Worthersee GTI meet to Wolfsburg
Volkswagen has revealed a new event to celebrate its famous GTI moniker, weeks after it was announced the famous annual meeting at Wörthersee Lake had been abolished. The firm will hold a new, officially endorsed event in Wolfsburg, home of the Volkswagen brand, which it says will bring the 41-year-old meet “into the future”. “Our GTI fans… Continue reading Volkswagen moves famous Worthersee GTI meet to Wolfsburg
Tesla £20k hatchback teased ahead of tonight’s Investors Day event
Tesla could reveal its tipped Volkswagen ID 3-rivalling electric hatchback tonight at the firm’s Investors Day, where CEO Elon Musk will announce the firm’s third-generation EV platform. A side-profile drawing of what could become Tesla’s smallest, cheapest model was shown in a social media video announcing the opening of the firm’s engineering headquarters. The firm’s… Continue reading Tesla £20k hatchback teased ahead of tonight’s Investors Day event
Mini Countryman EV confirmed for production in 2023
The forthcoming second-generation Mini Countryman will begin production at BMW Group’s plant in Leipzig this year, bearing a heavy redesign and larger proportions over the outgoing car. The Countryman will be the first Mini produced entirely in Germany at what BMW calls “one of the most modern and sustainable automotive factories in the world”, and will enter the highly-competitive… Continue reading Mini Countryman EV confirmed for production in 2023
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata seeks £500m for UK battery plant
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Motors is reportedly seeking upwards of £500 million in support from the UK government for a new British EV battery factory. According to the Financial Times, which has spoken to people involved in discussions, the Indian industry giant has given UK ministers “weeks” to offer their support to the scheme,… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata seeks £500m for UK battery plant
TVS Motor total sales down 2% in February at 276,150 units
Two and three-wheeler company TVS Motor on Wednesday reported a 1.97 percent decline in the total sales of 276.150 units in February. The company posted 281,714 units in the same month a year ago, as per a release. Total two-wheeler sales were also marginally down at 267,026 units last month, as against sales of 267,625… Continue reading TVS Motor total sales down 2% in February at 276,150 units
iX Energy converts Tata 407 LCV into an EV
iX Energy, a clean energy startup, has developed an innovative technology solution to convert the popular and reliable Tata 407 LCV into an EV without compromising on performance and robustness. Key Features Fast Charging Gradeability Same as Base Vehicle. IP 67 rated water and dust proof drive parts Advanced battery cooling system for safer operations… Continue reading iX Energy converts Tata 407 LCV into an EV
iX Energy converts Tata 407 LCV into an EV
iX Energy, a clean energy startup, has developed an innovative technology solution to convert the popular and reliable Tata 407 LCV into an EV without compromising on performance and robustness. Key Features Fast Charging Gradeability Same as Base Vehicle. IP 67 rated water and dust proof drive parts Advanced battery cooling system for safer operations… Continue reading iX Energy converts Tata 407 LCV into an EV
‘India is and will continue to play a significant role for BorgWarner going forward’: Christopher Lanker, BorgWarner
‘India is and will continue to play a significant role for BorgWarner going forward’: Christopher Lanker, BorgWarner India is at the center of BorgWarner’s global strategy and the Tier 1 supplier has made strong inroads in the Indian internal combustion engine (ICE) market and also the electric vehicle (EV) space. In this exclusive interview, Christopher… Continue reading ‘India is and will continue to play a significant role for BorgWarner going forward’: Christopher Lanker, BorgWarner