All Hyundai Group vehicles, both EV and ICE, will be equipped with the internally developed Connected Car Operating System (ccOS), which will allow all Hyundai vehicles access to vehicle access to over-the-air upgrades, personalised services, and up to Level 3 autonomy using the eM platform. The eS platform will be developed as a skateboard underpinning purpose-built… Continue reading Manufacturers embracing software in race for autonomy
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Audi RS6 and RS7 boosted to 621bhp for 2023
The new Performance variant of the Audi RS6 Avant will become the sole version sold in the UK when it arrives in December, triggering a significant price increase. Fitted with a larger turbocharger, its 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V8 has been uprated by 30bhp and 37lb ft to deliver 621bhp and 627lb ft, reducing the 0-62mph sprint… Continue reading Audi RS6 and RS7 boosted to 621bhp for 2023
Lancia Pura concept previews design of three EVs due by 2028
Italian marque Lancia will launch three new electric-only cars by 2028, with a focus on the European premium market, and has previewed their design with the Pura concept. Shown today at the Lancia Design Day as a piece of floating art, rather than a physical car, the concept will shape the design of the new… Continue reading Lancia Pura concept previews design of three EVs due by 2028
BMW to produce radically upgraded EV batteries in Hungary
BMW will establish assembly operations for a sixth-generation (Gen6) electric vehicle battery on the site of its new iFactory manufacturing plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The Gen6 battery assembly operations will centre on BMW’s “next-generation round battery cells” for models based on the firm’s Neue Klasse platform, said Milan Nedeljković, BMW board member responsible for production. “In Debrecen, we’re… Continue reading BMW to produce radically upgraded EV batteries in Hungary
Jaguar Land Rover cuts UK production until spring 2023
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will reduce production of high-volume models to divert chip supplies to its most profitable cars, reports have claimed. The company plans to cut back to one shift at its Halewood plant and part of its Solihull factory between January and March 2023, according to The Guardian. This enables the company to prioritise production… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover cuts UK production until spring 2023
Ferrari’s 1338bhp VGT concept previews future sports car design
Ferrari has previewed how its next-generation road cars could look with the release of a futuristically designed 1338bhp single-seat racing concept created exclusively for the virtual gaming world. Designed at Ferrari’s Maranello base, the aerodynamically moulded Vision Gran Turismo represent a “futuristic design manifesto” for the brand’s next-generation road and race cars. Featured exclusively –… Continue reading Ferrari’s 1338bhp VGT concept previews future sports car design
M&M announces winners of the Mahindra Rise Sustainability Champion Awards
Mahindra & Mahindra today announced the winners of the first edition of Mahindra Rise Sustainability Champion Awards in an effort to inspire change for a better future. Mahindra Automotive has instituted this initiative to recognize young and rising change makers. The award recognizes emerging sustainability icons in four categories: Clean Air, Clean Energy, Green Mobility,… Continue reading M&M announces winners of the Mahindra Rise Sustainability Champion Awards
‘We expect to double our business in India in the next three to five years’: Ramon Sotomayor, CEO, Grupo Antolin
‘We expect to double our business in India in the next three to five years’: Ramon Sotomayor, CEO, Grupo Antolin Grupo Antolin, the Spanish automotive interior specialist is planning to aggressively expand and transition to offer a complete Integrated Interior Solution in the country. A leader in the automotive headliner space in India with over… Continue reading ‘We expect to double our business in India in the next three to five years’: Ramon Sotomayor, CEO, Grupo Antolin
Reise Moto launches new range of tyres for premium two wheelers
Reise Moto, a division of Mahansaria Group, has announced the launch of their premium two-wheeler tyre brand ‘Reise’ in India. Designed in Europe and Engineered in India, Reise is curated for the growing segment of premium two-wheeler customers in India. With access to Mitas’ European technology, Reise Moto is bringing a wide range of technologically… Continue reading Reise Moto launches new range of tyres for premium two wheelers
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s Aurangabad Plant switches to 100 percent green energy
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s Aurangabad Plant switches to 100 percent green energy Global automotive multi-brand Volkswagen Group’s Aurangabad facility has transitioned to 100 percent ‘green’ energy, well ahead of its 2025 target. With this achievement, ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL), which manages the Indian region of five Volkswagen Group brands – ŠKODA, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche,… Continue reading Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s Aurangabad Plant switches to 100 percent green energy