Racers, mechanics, tinkerers converting classic cars to EVs

Denver – When Kevin Erickson fires up his 1972 Plymouth Satellite, a faint hum replaces what is normally the sound of pistons pumping, gas coursing through the carburetor and the low thrum of the exhaust. Even though it’s nearly silent, the classic American muscle car isn’t broken. It’s electric. Erickson is among a small but… Continue reading Racers, mechanics, tinkerers converting classic cars to EVs

EPA strengthens smog-forming emissions rules for heavy trucks

Washington — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency implemented new, more stringent limits on smog-producing emissions from heavy-duty trucks Tuesday. It is the first time tailpipe standards have been tightened for the heaviest class of vehicles — such as semi-trucks, garbage trucks and tractor-trailers — in more than 20 years and are more than 80% stronger… Continue reading EPA strengthens smog-forming emissions rules for heavy trucks

US Postal Service delivery trucks are going electric

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Car Radio, Podcast 96, Pts 1/2: : Abuelsamid and Amacher on Tesla FSD, Noirbent/Alfa Tonale, Cole Smith/PRI, IMSA Daytona, Ryan/ Ford GT Mk IV, Dolphin/M1 Service Center

Car Radio Noon-2 PM, December 10, 2022 In Studio Interview Schedule 00 min: Payne intro 02 min: Interview with Sam Abuelsamid, Guidehouse Insights analyst and engineer, on Tesla FSD 15-20: Ad Break 20-30: Interview with Dick Amacher, Tesla owner, on Tesla FSD 30-33: Ad Break 33-40: More with Amacher 40-45: Interview with Vincent Noirbent, Fiat… Continue reading Car Radio, Podcast 96, Pts 1/2: : Abuelsamid and Amacher on Tesla FSD, Noirbent/Alfa Tonale, Cole Smith/PRI, IMSA Daytona, Ryan/ Ford GT Mk IV, Dolphin/M1 Service Center

Hyundai Motor India unveils IONIQ 5, online bookings to start at Rs 1 lakh

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has unveiled the all-new Hyundai IONIQ 5, its much-awaited BEV SUV. Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) will be used for the first time by the IONIQ 5, an innovative system specifically designed for next-generation battery electric vehicles.  Unsoo Kim, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India, commenting on the launch… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India unveils IONIQ 5, online bookings to start at Rs 1 lakh

Hyundai Motor India unveils IONIQ 5, online bookings to start at Rs 1 lakh

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has unveiled the all-new Hyundai IONIQ 5, its much-awaited BEV SUV. Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) will be used for the first time by the IONIQ 5, an innovative system specifically designed for next-generation battery electric vehicles.  Unsoo Kim, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India, commenting on the launch… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India unveils IONIQ 5, online bookings to start at Rs 1 lakh

Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato: stunning coupe gets GTAm V6

The new Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato is a jaw-dropping two-door V6 super-coupé built to celebrate 100 years of the two Italian firms working together. Based on the Alfa Romeo Giulia but with a new and completely bespoke carbonfibre body shell, Zagato’s latest effort was designed in partnership with Alfa’s own design team – headed… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato: stunning coupe gets GTAm V6

All-new 654bhp AC Cobra GT Roadster to arrive in 2023

The hallowed AC Cobra will be radically reinvented from the ground up for 2023, some 61 years after launch, after a three-year, multi-million pound development programme.  AC Cars, which holds the rights to the Cobra name and claims to be Britain’s oldest car manufacturer at 122 years old, has released a set of preview images… Continue reading All-new 654bhp AC Cobra GT Roadster to arrive in 2023

Magna to acquire Veoneer active safety business for $1.5 billion

Magna International has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Veoneer Active Safety business from SSW Partners for $1.525 billion (Rs 12,370 crore). The combined business is projected to generate approximately $3 billion in sales in 2024, positioning Magna’s ADAS business as a global leader. The acquisition builds on Magna’s Advanced… Continue reading Magna to acquire Veoneer active safety business for $1.5 billion

Tata Motors and Bengaluru’s Strate School of Design to develop future mobility solutions

Tata Motors and Bengaluru’s Strate School of Design to develop future mobility solutions Tata Motors Design, a centre of excellence for automotive design and engineering, has announced its partnership with the Strate School of Design in Bengaluru to offer aspiring automobile designers an opportunity to design mobility solutions of the Future. Aligned with the company’s… Continue reading Tata Motors and Bengaluru’s Strate School of Design to develop future mobility solutions