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How Morgan will tackle next era under new boss

If Massimo Fumarola’s parents had had a different next-door neighbour in Milan four decades ago, he probably would never have moved to Worcestershire in 2022 to become the fourth-ever CEO of the Morgan Motor Company. That neighbour was none other than the chairman of Italy’s Morgan Motor Club, who Fumarola recalls as “a typical Morgan… Continue reading How Morgan will tackle next era under new boss

“We are on the verge of the biggest product initiative in our history”: Markus Duesmann, CEO, Audi Group

“We are on the verge of the biggest product initiative in our history”: Markus Duesmann, CEO, Audi Group The Volkswagen-owned Audi Group is targeting to invest two-thirds of its Euro 43 billion investment in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and digitalisation by 2027, in continuation of its transformation into a sustainable connected premium mobility provider. “From… Continue reading “We are on the verge of the biggest product initiative in our history”: Markus Duesmann, CEO, Audi Group

“We are on the verge of the biggest product initiative in our history”: Markus Duesmann, CEO, Audi Group

Samvardhana Motherson eyes demand from off-highway vehicles, acquires cabin-making JV

Samvardhana Motherson eyes demand from off-highway vehicles, acquires cabin-making JV Samvardhana Motherson International (SAMIL) has acquired the remaining 50% stake of Fritzmeier Motherson Cabin Engineering from F Holdings GmbH, Austria for Rs 110.7 crore. Following completion of the transaction, Fritzmeier Motherson Cabin Engineering will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. The business is… Continue reading Samvardhana Motherson eyes demand from off-highway vehicles, acquires cabin-making JV

World’s largest rooftop panel installation underway at Falken Tyre’s Thailand plant

World’s largest rooftop panel installation underway at Falken Tyre’s Thailand plant The world’s largest rooftop solar panel installation on a single facility, measuring 100,000 square metres – the size of over 18 football pitches – is under construction for Falken at parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) factory in Thailand. Comprising 40,000 solar panels with a… Continue reading World’s largest rooftop panel installation underway at Falken Tyre’s Thailand plant

Yamaha invests in CO₂ removal biotechnology start-up

Yamaha Motor Co has announced today that it has made an investment in Andes Ag, Inc., a U.S.-based startup pursuing research into beneficial microorganism technologies to remove CO₂ from the air. This marks the first investment made through the $100 million Yamaha Motor Sustainability Fund established in June last year specifically for investing in early… Continue reading Yamaha invests in CO₂ removal biotechnology start-up

Hiring staff ‘much more complicated’ post-Brexit, says Bentley

Customers chose higher-specification cars (including limited editions) more often, selecting more optional extras and taking greater advantage of the Mulliner personalisation programme. Lafrentz commented: “We’re in the market where we offer interesting options, interesting specifications, interesting versions of personalisation to our customers. They’re happy to step in; they’re happy to go that route. “So the clear driver… Continue reading Hiring staff ‘much more complicated’ post-Brexit, says Bentley

Roma Spider is new 612bhp entry-level Ferrari convertible

Buffeting while the top is lowered is negated by a new, patented wind deflector that’s integrated into the rear bench. This can be raised at speeds of up to 106mph. Inside, you will find an identical interior to the standard Roma’s, with an 8.4in central display set between two cockpit-style areas. Grunt is provided by the same 612bhp… Continue reading Roma Spider is new 612bhp entry-level Ferrari convertible

CNH Industrial bullish on farming methane energy, acquires UK’s Bennamann

CNH Industrial, the global agricultural and farm equipment major, is expanding its alternative fuel capabilities by taking a majority stake in Bennamann, a UK-based expert in solutions to capture, repurpose and store fugitive methane emissions for energy use. Due to its high energy density, liquefied methane (a natural gas) is much easier to store and… Continue reading CNH Industrial bullish on farming methane energy, acquires UK’s Bennamann