Cazoo will re-focus on its UK operations following mainland Europe exit Close News 2 mins read 8 September 2022 Online used car retailer Cazoo flagged that it might need to pull back from its mainland European operations back in August, but it has still come as shock to hear the company Access to this content… Continue reading Analysis: Why Cazoo is pulling out of mainland Europe
Category: US Motoring Press
Is the Avenger Jeep’s gateway into Europe?
Jeep has long tried to make in-roads into Europe but despite being a familiar, much-loved US brand, that hasn’t instantly translated to sales success here. Traditionally, quality stemming from a US-centric approach (ie lower quality than Europeans expect) hasn’t helped, and naturally you must also be in the most relevant segments with the relevant powertrains… Continue reading Is the Avenger Jeep’s gateway into Europe?
Jeep Avenger is electric baby SUV bound for UK next year
Jeep will launch an electric entry-level SUV early next year – the smallest it has ever produced – and it will be followed by a further three EVs bound for Europe by 2025. Called the Avenger, the baby electric Jeep will look to draw new customers to the US brand – now part of the giant Stellantis… Continue reading Jeep Avenger is electric baby SUV bound for UK next year
Hungarian firm launches featherweight Porsche 912 restomod
Hungarian start-up Kamm Manufaktur has launched a restomod of the long-maligned four-pot Porsche 912 that tips the scales at just 750kg and has nearly double the original power. Kamm said it has applied “sensitive” updates to achieve such a low mass for the 912c: the window glass has all been replaced with Lexan and sections of the steel… Continue reading Hungarian firm launches featherweight Porsche 912 restomod
BharatBenz opens 3S facility in Leh
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has inaugurated a new BharatBenz sales, service and spare parts (3S) touchpoint in Leh, the capital city of the Ladakh region. This 1,000 square-feet ‘PAL Trucking’ facility is the highest-altitude 3S facility of BharatBenz in the country and is situated on the Manali-Leh highway. Rajaram Krishnamurthy, Vice-President, BharatBenz Marketing, Sales and… Continue reading BharatBenz opens 3S facility in Leh
Kalyani Powertrain to accelerate sustainable development at Bharat Forge
Kalyani Powertrain Ltd (KPTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, is to drive the company’s vision for sustainable development by investing in cutting-edge technologies. KPTL’s product portfolio includes an array of EV solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger cars, buses and trucks, ranging from providing selected sub-systems to complete electric powertrain solutions. Bharat Forge… Continue reading Kalyani Powertrain to accelerate sustainable development at Bharat Forge
Schaeffler to showcase innovations for electric CVs at IAA Transportation
Schaeffler is developing high-voltage technology for tomorrow’s electrified light and heavy commercial vehicles. Going forward, in the EU, there will be more and more commercial vehicles with electric powertrains on the roads as truck manufacturers take steps to achieve a 15-percent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2025. Further reductions are mandated in the EU for… Continue reading Schaeffler to showcase innovations for electric CVs at IAA Transportation
M&M’s XUV400 to break cover today at 7.30pm at MRV
The Indian mass electric passenger car market, currently dominated by Tata Motors, will see the entry of a strong rival in the form of Mahindra & Mahindra’s XUV400 electric vehicle that will be globally unveiled today at 7.30pm at the Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) R&D centre. The XUV400 is expected to have a NMC powered… Continue reading M&M’s XUV400 to break cover today at 7.30pm at MRV
Volkswagen India celebrates a year of Taigun with anniversary edition
Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has introduced the First Anniversary Edition of its Taigun SUV. The company had launched the Taigun on September 23, 2021 at an introductory price of Rs 10.50 lakh (ex-showroom, India). As per Autocar Professional’s statistics, the Taigun has sold close to 25,000 units in its first year – 24,542 units comprising… Continue reading Volkswagen India celebrates a year of Taigun with anniversary edition
Tata Power sets up over 450 EV charging points across 350 national highways
Tata Power, India’s largest EV charging solutions provider, has announced setting up of over 450 ‘EZ Charging’ points across 350 national highways in the country. Tata Power EZ Charging Points are now present across major national highways including the longest highway (NH44 which connects J&K to Tamil Nadu), the busiest highway (NH19 connecting Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Jharkhand) and… Continue reading Tata Power sets up over 450 EV charging points across 350 national highways