At Interschutz 2022, ZF will be showcasing for the first time a new modular drive system for special vehicles that guarantees manufacturers maximum flexibility and reliability for extreme use cases. Comprising an automatic transmission, transfer case and electric motor, the modular concept is perfectly equipped for heavy use on rough terrain, airports, construction sites and… Continue reading ZF develops modular system for special vehicles
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Autoliv adapts to new business conditions, targets 12-17% growth in 2022
Autoliv, the global leader in automotive safety systems, is adapting to new business conditions and is beginning to see results from its price increase negotiations with customers to offset inflationary pressures. According to the company, year-to-date, global LVP (light vehicle production) has been limited by supply side issues and COVID-19 related lockdowns in China, rather… Continue reading Autoliv adapts to new business conditions, targets 12-17% growth in 2022
Fixcraft acquires auto spares brand, VMotive
Vivek Sharma, Founder and CEO, Fixcraft says the acquisition will deepen its play in the repair and after sales segment Fixcraft, a car repair and service startup has acquired VMotive, the automotive spares brand of Vogo. As part of the acquisition, employees of V-Motive will also join Fixcraft. The company said that with the acquisition, it… Continue reading Fixcraft acquires auto spares brand, VMotive
New Ford Kuga facelift spotted ahead of 2023 launch
Ford is revamping its range, with the Fiesta and Focus receiving recent mid-life revisions, it’s now the turn of the Kuga. The third-generation Kuga has been with us since 2019 and these images show us what the upcoming facelifted model will look like. Straight away we can see the new Kuga will adhere closely to… Continue reading New Ford Kuga facelift spotted ahead of 2023 launch
Ford Motor Company loses a top digital executive, company liaison to ‘nervous’ car dealers
Ford Motor Company notified its employees Tuesday that Matt VanDyke, an executive at the automaker for 14 years, leaves this week to become president of a digital company with clients in Europe and throughout North America. VanDyke, 49, told his team that his last day at Ford would be Friday. He departs as CEO of FordDirect after being named to the position in January… Continue reading Ford Motor Company loses a top digital executive, company liaison to ‘nervous’ car dealers
Bharat Forge consolidates EV business
Bharat Forge has decided to consolidate its electric vehicle (EV) business initiatives under Kalyani Powertrain Limited (KPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. The company’s Investment Committee – Strategic Business’ of the company – approved the transfer of Bharat Forge’s stake in Refu Drive GmbH, a JV company, to KPL subject to necessary approvals from… Continue reading Bharat Forge consolidates EV business
Sony and Honda join forces to create new company
Sony Honda Mobility Inc is the new company name of the joint venture of electronics brand Sony and car manufacturer Honda. The two Japanese giants have officially agreed a deal to form a new company that will focus on developing and selling electric vehicles in the future, with the first cars from the partnership set… Continue reading Sony and Honda join forces to create new company
New baby Jeep SUV spotted testing
Jeep is working on a new model to sit under its Renegade crossover and we’ve caught it testing for the first time. It’s likely to launch in Europe sometime next year and it could come with an EV variant. Jeep’s parent company Stellantis plans on only selling fully-electric models from 2026, but this new car… Continue reading New baby Jeep SUV spotted testing
80 percent Urus buyers are first-time Lamborghini owners
“The Lamborghini Urus is a real gamechanger for us,” says Sharad Agarwal, head, Lamborghini India, after introducing the Italian marque’s conventionally-powered, V12 roadster, the Aventador Ultimae, in New Delhi on June 15. The Urus, a departure from typical low-slung sports cars of the likes of the Aventador and Huracan, was introduced in July 2018, and… Continue reading 80 percent Urus buyers are first-time Lamborghini owners
The secret HQ keeping McLaren F1 legends alive
Not that Cousall is under any illusions about the older cars, “where the installations are all so different to what I’ve grown up with. It’s stupid stuff, like I’m used to working on metric cars, so I have to get my head around the imperial measurements.” The value to Cousall and the other younger members… Continue reading The secret HQ keeping McLaren F1 legends alive