BorgWarner is to supply a major German vehicle manufacturer in Europe and the U.S. with innovative battery cooling plates destined for the carmaker’s next generation of electric vehicles. Compared to alternative solutions, BorgWarner states that its “cooling plates provide cooling capacity in a more compact package with reduced weight and cost. The plate design also… Continue reading BorgWarner to supply German carmaker with high-voltage battery cooling plates
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Heavily refreshed Tata Nexon snapped testing
A fully camouflaged Tata Nexon has been spied testing on Indian roads, suggesting that a major design update is in the works. The Nexon was last updated with a mid-life update in 2020, which means this will be the second major refresh on the compact SUV since its launch in 2017. The camouflaged test mule previews a heavily updated… Continue reading Heavily refreshed Tata Nexon snapped testing
Mahindra Racing readies to race in India at Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix
After eight years of racing around the world in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Mahindra Racing will be giving Formula E fans and racing aficionados the first glimpse of its Gen3 Formula E race car. Mahindra Racing’s Gen3 Formula E is part of the 11 teams that are participating in India’s first-ever Formula… Continue reading Mahindra Racing readies to race in India at Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix
Volvo EX30 to be designed with focus on subscriptions
Volvo’s forthcoming electric crossover, tipped to be called the EX30, will be designed around the subscription ownership model in a bid to help the firm win over a younger audience. Set to be revealed on 15 June before sales kick off in November, the EX30 will sit below the existing Volvo XC40 Recharge in the… Continue reading Volvo EX30 to be designed with focus on subscriptions
Cupra Tavascan tests in extreme weather ahead of 2024 launch
The Cupra Tavascan, the firm’s upcoming SUV-coupé, has been spotted testing in winter conditions alongside a host of other Volkswagen Group prototypes ahead of the model’s production run, which begins in 2024. Pictured alongside a pair of Audi E-tron prototypes with which it shares the group’s MEB platform, the Tavascan test car wore a line-obscuring livery. Despite… Continue reading Cupra Tavascan tests in extreme weather ahead of 2024 launch
Mercedes-Maybach S580e: brand’s first PHEV brings 62-mile range
The Mercedes-Maybach S580e is the luxury division’s first plug-in hybrid model and offers a 62-mile range. Based on the £111,850 Mercedes-Benz S580e, the Maybach is expected to push the model’s refinement – and cost – to greater heights. For reference, the Mercedes-Maybach S580 costs £172,960. The S580e combines a 3.0-litre in-line six petrol engine rated for 362bhp and… Continue reading Mercedes-Maybach S580e: brand’s first PHEV brings 62-mile range
New 2023 Porsche Cayenne ramps up for imminent reveal
Testing for the new, facelifted Porsche Cayenne has reached its final stages, with the German car maker subjecting its updated luxury flagship to a series of endurance tests and technology trials across four continents. Pre-production and prototype versions of the new Cayenne, which will receive what has been described as “one of the most extensive… Continue reading New 2023 Porsche Cayenne ramps up for imminent reveal
Ram’s first electric pickup name has familiar ring
The long-awaited electric pickup by Ram Trucks will add a twist to a familiar name. The Stellantis brand confirmed on Thursday that the truck — production of which is slated to begin next year — will be called the Ram 1500 REV. More:Ram 1500 electric pickup concept described as ‘brutiful’ Two teaser images were also… Continue reading Ram’s first electric pickup name has familiar ring
GM shines, Ford fails to impress in new J.D. Power dependability study ranking
Ford CEO Jim Farley has said again and again it’s essential the automaker improve quality, and the new 2023 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study released Thursday shows Ford and Lincoln among the worst brands. Meanwhile, General Motors sees Cadillac, Chevrolet and Buick ranking among the best. J.D. Power, a prestigious consumer insights company that… Continue reading GM shines, Ford fails to impress in new J.D. Power dependability study ranking
New GM partnership gives automaker long-term supply of semiconductor chips
After nearly two years of a global shortage of semiconductor chips that crippled new-car production across the industry, General Motors has locked in exclusive production of a significant portion of the chips it will need for future cars. GM and GlobalFoundries, a global manufacturer of semiconductor chips, on Thursday announced a long-term agreement where GF… Continue reading New GM partnership gives automaker long-term supply of semiconductor chips