From the archive: on this day in 1975

Every car firm has a wealth of unrealised projects in its archives. Most will never see the light of day, but occasionally we get tantalising glimpses into alternate histories.  One such instance came in 1975, when we met Phil Weaver, who had retired from Jaguar, having worked in its Special Projects and Competitions department.  Back… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1975

Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030

Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030 Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030, under a preliminary agreement reached by the two companies, news agency Reuters has reported. Tata intends to begin producing green steel, or steel made… Continue reading Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030

Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030

Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030 Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030, under a preliminary agreement reached by the two companies, news agency Reuters has reported. Tata intends to begin producing green steel, or steel made… Continue reading Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030

Honda Cars India profitable for the first time in three years, eyes breakeven at one lakh units

Honda Cars India profitable for the first time in three years, eyes breakeven at one lakh units After consolidating its manufacturing footprint and rationalising workforce through a voluntary retirement scheme amid the Covid-19 crisis, Honda Cars India’s balance sheet has returned to black for the first time in three years. With the aim of making… Continue reading Honda Cars India profitable for the first time in three years, eyes breakeven at one lakh units

Autocar magazine 26th October: on sale now

This week, we unearth an exclusive – a two seat Caterham EV – drive the new Nissan Z and uncover Britain’s best affordable driver’s car. Pick up a copy of our latest mag to find out more.  News Caterham has revealed plans to produce an all-electric sports car and EV edition of the fabled Seven… Continue reading Autocar magazine 26th October: on sale now

Autocar Business Trends 2022: Features on demand are a big hit

Currently reading: Autocar Business Trends 2022: Features on demand are a big hit Enhanced connectivity of modern cars, particularly EVs, holds huge opportunities for their manufacturers Smart #1 could get heated steering wheel via remote upgrade Close News 1 min read 26 October 2022 Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The… Continue reading Autocar Business Trends 2022: Features on demand are a big hit

Ford has 3 vehicles you can find easily. For almost anything else, prepare to wait.

A lot of confusion swirls around car buying now, what with preorders and back orders and parts shortages. But what everyone understands is the unrelenting demand for new vehicles. “It’s crazy,” said Thad Szott, whose dealerships sell Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Trucks in Holly, Highland, New Hudson, White Lake and Waterford. “Our… Continue reading Ford has 3 vehicles you can find easily. For almost anything else, prepare to wait.

GM reports revenue and income surge, but challenges remain

General Motors released its third-quarter earnings results Tuesday. Here are the key takeaways: The quarter in a snapshot The automaker that owns the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands reported a $15 billiongain in revenue to $42 billion compared with the year-ago quarter as parts constraints loosened and new-vehicle inventory improved. GM said its net… Continue reading GM reports revenue and income surge, but challenges remain

2023 Toyota Crown returns to US lineup with familiar shape, but 1 feature feels intrusive

The 2023 Toyota Crown is a security blanket disguised as a large sedan, a reassuring automotive hug to drivers discomfited by heavy traffic and the shift from cars to SUVS.  Its familiar four-door profile and trunk hide a pair of SUVs’ most popular characteristics — all-wheel drive for slippery roads and 4.1 inches more height… Continue reading 2023 Toyota Crown returns to US lineup with familiar shape, but 1 feature feels intrusive

Woman killed in forklift crash at supplier to Detroit Three

A 25-year-old New Haven woman has been killed in a forklift crash at a Sterling Heights auto supplier plant, according to police. The body of the woman, whose name has not been released, was at the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office, awaiting an autopsy Monday afternoon, according to staff there. The woman was driving a… Continue reading Woman killed in forklift crash at supplier to Detroit Three