Ssangyong Motor Company has confirmed it will rebrand as KG Mobility under its new owner, the KG Group. The change was today approved by shareholders, having been announced by new chairman Kwak Jea-sun on 4 January. He was quoted by the Korea Herald as saying: “The name Ssangyong Motor has a fandom with good memories, but… Continue reading Ssangyong confirms rebrand to KG Mobility
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Tesla Model 3
ASSISTED DRIVING NOTES The Model 3’s Autopilot and Autosteer functions extend beyond motorway lane keeping and traffic jam assist functionality to drive the car around town and to negotiate junctions autonomously – in theory. However, they’re troubling systems to use. Autopilot will centre the car within its lane, maintain a chosen speed, regulate distance to… Continue reading Tesla Model 3
Ford Capri name destined to return for second MEB EV
It’s a topic that will have been debated hotly in Ford’s customer focus groups over the past few years, since the firm reused the names Puma for a crossover and Mustang for an electric family SUV. Ultimately, thinks Leenarts, “the public loves that we’re bringing nameplates to new territories”, because they tap into a “unique… Continue reading Ford Capri name destined to return for second MEB EV
Seat won’t release an EV before 2026 as Cupra sales boom
Seat won’t release an electric car while Cupra is selling them, for fear of cannibalising sales, and will instead focus on combustion cars and micro-mobility. The news, confirmed by Seat and Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths, means Seat will not launch its hotly tipped first electric model before 2026, if at all, given that Cupra will… Continue reading Seat won’t release an EV before 2026 as Cupra sales boom
Vauxhall Grandland to be replaced by electric SUV in 2024
The Vauxhall Grandland will be reborn as an electric SUV to go on sale in the second half of 2024. Confirmed by Vauxhall parent company Stellantis today, the new EV – which may not retain the Grandland name – will start rolling down the production line in Eisenach, Germany, following a €130 million investment to prepare the… Continue reading Vauxhall Grandland to be replaced by electric SUV in 2024
Genesis Mint could evolve into luxury urban EV for Europe
Genesis is evaluating launching a small, Europe-focused luxury electric car, potentially beating Tesla’s mooted entry-level model to market. The car would take inspiration from the Genesis Mint concept of 2019, which received positive feedback but hasn’t yet yielded a production car. It was revealed at the New York motor show, and at the time Genesis hadn’t… Continue reading Genesis Mint could evolve into luxury urban EV for Europe
Revolution or repetition? Tesla’s future victory is far from certain
Depending on who you talk to, Tesla is heading one of two ways. Either it’s revolutionising the car industry by streamlining production on the way to its goal of selling 20 million cars a year by 2030 or it’s plummeting headlong into making the classic car-industry error of creating the capacity to build too many… Continue reading Revolution or repetition? Tesla’s future victory is far from certain
Tata Motors to supply 1,000 XPres-T EVs to OHM E Logistics, FY2023 biz nears 50,000 units
Tata Motors to supply 1,000 XPres-T EVs to OHM E Logistics, FY2023 biz nears 50,000 units Tata Motors has received a supply order for 1,000 XPres-T EVs from the Hyderabad-based OHM E Logistics for electric cab transportation services. The all-electric sedan will be delivered to OHM E Logistics in a phased manner. The latest bulk… Continue reading Tata Motors to supply 1,000 XPres-T EVs to OHM E Logistics, FY2023 biz nears 50,000 units
Tata Motors to supply 1,000 XPres-T EVs to OHM E Logistics, FY2023 biz nears 50,000 units
Tata Motors to supply 1,000 XPres-T EVs to OHM E Logistics, FY2023 biz nears 50,000 units Tata Motors has received a supply order for 1,000 XPres-T EVs from the Hyderabad-based OHM E Logistics for electric cab transportation services. The all-electric sedan will be delivered to OHM E Logistics in a phased manner. The latest bulk… Continue reading Tata Motors to supply 1,000 XPres-T EVs to OHM E Logistics, FY2023 biz nears 50,000 units
Hero MotoCorp to revise prices on select motorcycles, scooters effective 1 April 2023
Hero MotoCorp to revise prices on select motorcycles, scooters effective 1 April 2023 Hero MotoCorp is looking to revise ex-showroom prices on select motorcycles and scooters, effective 1 April 2023. The price revision will be around 2% and the specific quantum of increase will vary by specific models and markets. The revision is being implemented… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp to revise prices on select motorcycles, scooters effective 1 April 2023