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Porsche begins producing synthetic fuel in Chile

Porsche and its international partners working with the Chilean operating company Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF) have begun industrial production of synthetic fuels. The official opening of the ‘Haru Oni’ pilot plant in Punta Arenas, Chile, was held on December 20, with Porsche Executive Board members Barbara Frenkel and Michael Steiner performing the ceremonial fuelling of… Continue reading Porsche begins producing synthetic fuel in Chile

ZF to showcase high-precision satellite navigation for automated driving at CES

Technology and component supplier ZF is to display its ZF ProConnect connectivity platform which securely connects vehicles with the cloud and with the traffic infrastructure. Highly automated, software-defined vehicles and digital services of the future require strong networking and the exchange of large amounts of data. The platform is one of the first on the… Continue reading ZF to showcase high-precision satellite navigation for automated driving at CES

Magna develops morphing surfaces tech, opens new frontiers in automotive design

Building on its expertise in producing millions of active aerodynamic systems for automakers, Magna International has introduced Morphing Surfaces, the next generation vehicle exterior solution that further increases efficiency while enhancing design. Enabling advanced aero and cooling performance, the technology can seamlessly integrate shape-changing body components into advanced vehicle exteriors. According to Magna, “Morphing Surfaces technology… Continue reading Magna develops morphing surfaces tech, opens new frontiers in automotive design

Exclusive: DS CEO and UK boss detail 2023 growth plan

It’s now eight years since DS became a standalone brand, having previously been a part of Citroën. Now it has a range of four models that it can truly call its own. However, the French premium brand is much smaller than now in the UK than it was when selling models like the Citroën DS3 supermini, which at its peak accounted… Continue reading Exclusive: DS CEO and UK boss detail 2023 growth plan

Autocar writers’ cars of 2022: Kia EV6 GT

There remains a faction of the enthusiast sphere that is confused by – if not opposed to – the performance EV. They argue there’s little noise, the flat acceleration curve does away with character and even smaller ones are liable to weigh more than 2000kg. But the louder shouting comes from those who question, reasonably… Continue reading Autocar writers’ cars of 2022: Kia EV6 GT

Bertone GB110 revealed as 1100bhp hypercar

Italian design house Bertone has announced its comeback with the reveal of the new GB110 hypercar. Limited to just 33 units, the new model celebrates the firm’s 110th anniversary and is the first car to be launched under new leadership from Mauro and Jean-Franck Ricci. Bertone has not revealed what powers the GB110, however it has confirmed the… Continue reading Bertone GB110 revealed as 1100bhp hypercar

Tenth Edition of Concours d’Elegance Vintage Car show to be held in Vadodara

The tenth edition of Asia’s largest vintage car show – 21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance 2023 – is slated to be held in the first week of 2023 from January 6 to 8. The event will take place in Vadodara, Gujarat at the regal Lukshmi Vilas Palace that is said to flaunt the rich history… Continue reading Tenth Edition of Concours d’Elegance Vintage Car show to be held in Vadodara

Tenth Edition of Concours d’Elegance Vintage Car show to be held in Vadodara

Some Buick dealers take buyouts rather than big EV investment

General Motors appears to be getting some takers on its offer to buy out Buick dealers who don’t want to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in adding electric vehicle chargers and other tools needed to sell and service electric vehicles as the brand transitions to all-electric by 2030. But just how many remains unclear.… Continue reading Some Buick dealers take buyouts rather than big EV investment