Ineos Automotive will substantially grow its line-up to four vehicles by the end of the decade, beginning with a new, smaller electric off-roader in 2026 which could potentially beat the electric Land Rover Defender to market. The follow-up to the larger, combustion-powered Ineos Grenadier will be built in Graz, Austria, by manufacturing giant Magna Steyr – which already… Continue reading Ineos selects Magna to build small electric 4×4 from 2026
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2023 Volkswagen ID 7: new Tesla Model 3 rival arrives today
The all-new Volkswagen ID 7 will make its UK debut in Birmingham today before being officially launched at tomorrow’s Shanghai Auto Show. The ID 7, which had previously been known as Aero B as a concept car and in development, was closely previewed as a camouflagued prototype (pictured) at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It… Continue reading 2023 Volkswagen ID 7: new Tesla Model 3 rival arrives today
Under the skin: the firms creating next-generation hydrogen tanks
Viritech, which revealed its 1000bhp FCEV Viritech Apricale hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last year, is focusing just as hard on hydrogen storage solutions for fuel cell vehicles as it is on fuel cell powertrains. Working with Haydale, a specialist in graphene-enhanced nanomaterials, it is developing a new and more efficient hydrogen storage… Continue reading Under the skin: the firms creating next-generation hydrogen tanks
Editor’s letter: Hyundai’s clever EV strategy can make it a top player
“People have run out of things to do with conventional cars so they just end up reshuffling the deck. There are hundreds of variants of cars on the road, and mostly they’re variants for the sake of variants. Look at how things converged with the phone — there used to be hundreds of flip phones,… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Hyundai’s clever EV strategy can make it a top player
Volkswagen ID 2 unlikely to spawn EV replacement for Ford Fiesta
The reveal of the new Volkswagen ID 2 all concept – a compact and affordable electric hatchback touring Volkswagen Golf levels of practicality – has raised the intriguing prospect of VW providing its underpinnings to Ford for an electric Fiesta successor, but such a car will not immediately become a reality. The ID 2all, which… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 2 unlikely to spawn EV replacement for Ford Fiesta
RattanIndia’s Revolt Motors announces low cost financing scheme at 5.99% per annum for its electric motorcycles
RattanIndia’s Revolt Motors announces low cost financing scheme at 5.99% per annum for its electric motorcycles RattanIndia’s Revolt Motors, a Haryana-based electric vehicle bike company, has announced a new low-cost financing scheme for its customers, to purchase Revolt motorcycles at an interest rate of 5.99 percent per annum. This low-cost financing scheme combined with complete… Continue reading RattanIndia’s Revolt Motors announces low cost financing scheme at 5.99% per annum for its electric motorcycles
Ashok Leyland secures order for 1560 trucks from VRL Logistics
In one of the largest single orders for heavy commercial vehicles, Ashok Leyland has received an order of 1,560 trucks from VRL Logistics, one of the largest logistics companies in India. This order is for the AVTR 3120 and AVTR 4420 TT models of Ashok Leyland. Shenu Agarwal, MD and CEO, Ashok Leyland, said, “VRL Logistics and… Continue reading Ashok Leyland secures order for 1560 trucks from VRL Logistics
ZF to source silicon carbide devices from STMicroelectronics for use in inverters
ZF to source silicon carbide devices from STMicroelectronics for use in inverters ZF is to purchase silicon carbide devices from STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, from 2025. Under the terms of the multi-year contract, ST will supply a volume of double-digit millions of silicon carbide devices that… Continue reading ZF to source silicon carbide devices from STMicroelectronics for use in inverters
New Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante drop-top unveiled
Earlier this year we saw Aston Martin pull the covers off its DBS 770 Ultimate in coupe form and now it’s time for the convertible Volante model. The British firm celebrates its 110th anniversary this year and the British firm is set to enter a new era of cutting-edge electrified supercars and GTs by the… Continue reading New Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante drop-top unveiled
When buying a Tesla or other electric vehicle, a green auto loan could make it cheaper
A Tesla Model S electric car stops for recharging April 9, 2023 at a service station in Greenwich, Connecticut. Robert Nickelsberg | Getty Images There may be no better time to buy an electric vehicle than now. Automakers are continuing to roll out a growing number of models that offer improved range and better performance.… Continue reading When buying a Tesla or other electric vehicle, a green auto loan could make it cheaper