Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt will replace his counterpart Jozef Kaban at Volkswagen from 1 February. Mindt will be replaced in Crewe by Tobias Suehlmann, who already oversees Bentley’s exterior design department, having joined in late 2021 following stints at Bugatti, Aston Martin, McLaren and Volkswagen. According to a previous report from Automobilwoche, the high-profile job shuffle is a… Continue reading Official: Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen
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BYD in talks to buy Ford Focus factory in Germany
Ford will hold talks with Chinese giant BYD next week concerning a sale of the American firm’s factory in Saarlouis, Germany, a report has claimed. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal reported that discussions are in a preliminary stage and might still fall through. As such, the terms of a potential deal – such… Continue reading BYD in talks to buy Ford Focus factory in Germany
Renault Espace to return as electrified family SUV
The Renault Espace will be reborn as an electrified family SUV for 2023, it has been confirmed, ahead of an unveiling in the coming weeks. Utilising the flexible CMF-CD platform that underpins the new Nissan X-Trail and smaller Renault Austral, it’s expected to be a stretched version of the latter. An Austral-based prototype with an extended… Continue reading Renault Espace to return as electrified family SUV
Updated Polestar 2 gets RWD layout and 395-mile range
Increased power, performance and range, as well as a move to a rear-wheel-drive layout, are key changes to the updated Polestar 2, which will arrive later this year. Available to order now with a £2800 bump in starting price, the 2’s update is more than just cosmetic. Single-motor versions of the electric saloon are now… Continue reading Updated Polestar 2 gets RWD layout and 395-mile range
Ford to cut 3200 European jobs, warns German union
Ford will cut up to 3200 jobs across Europe as it shifts development work to the US, according to German trade union IG Metall. The American firm plans to drop up to 2500 staff in product development and up to 700 in administration, affecting most German plants plus Belgium and the UK, the union said. It… Continue reading Ford to cut 3200 European jobs, warns German union
Sona Comstar reports highest ever PAT, revenue in Q3; bags largest ever single order
Sona Comstar reports highest ever PAT, revenue in Q3; bags largest ever single order Auto component maker Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) has reported 45 percent growth in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, at Rs 107 crore as compared to Rs 86.4 crore in the corresponding… Continue reading Sona Comstar reports highest ever PAT, revenue in Q3; bags largest ever single order
Skoda produces 780,000 vehicles worldwide in 2022, India market grows in stature
Against the backdrop of multiple global crises, Skoda Auto produced almost 780,000 vehicles at its global production sites in 2022, including almost 56,000 at its Indian plants alone. In addition, the company manufactured bodies and numerous components such as MEB battery systems, engines, axles, gearboxes and high-voltage traction batteries that are also installed in vehicles… Continue reading Skoda produces 780,000 vehicles worldwide in 2022, India market grows in stature
TVS Motors Q3 PAT up 28% at Rs 304 crore
Two-wheelers major, TVS Motor Company witnessed a consolidated net profit of Rs 303.6 crore in the quarter ending December 31, 2022 (Q2FY23), compared to a profit of Rs 236.56 crore, registering a growth of 28.4 percent yoy. Consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 8,066.13 crore in Q3FY23 rising by 22 percent from Rs 6,597.35… Continue reading TVS Motors Q3 PAT up 28% at Rs 304 crore
Statiq partners with Zoomcar for shared mobility services
Charging point operator Statiq has joined hands with Zoomcar for a pilot in the Delhi NCR region to enable EV owners to host on Zoomcar and earn additional income by sharing with guests. EV owners wishing to rent out their vehicles would now be able to list their EVs as hosts on Zoomcar’s app. Statiq’s… Continue reading Statiq partners with Zoomcar for shared mobility services
Statiq partners with Zoomcar for shared mobility services
Charging point operator Statiq has joined hands with Zoomcar for a pilot in the Delhi NCR region to enable EV owners to host on Zoomcar and earn additional income by sharing with guests. EV owners wishing to rent out their vehicles would now be able to list their EVs as hosts on Zoomcar’s app. Statiq’s… Continue reading Statiq partners with Zoomcar for shared mobility services