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New Xpeng P5 EV: Chinese Tesla Model 3 rival lands in Europe
Reservations for the new Xpeng P5 saloon are now being taken in selected European markets as the Chinese firm continues to build on an ambitious expansion strategy aimed at establishing itself at the forefront of the EV ranks. The third model from the company is set to follow the Xpeng G3 SUV and larger Xpeng P7 saloon into Denmark, the… Continue reading New Xpeng P5 EV: Chinese Tesla Model 3 rival lands in Europe
Ferrari test mule could preview 812 replacement
Ferrari has long been vocal about keeping its venerable V12 engine in production as it electrifies its line-up and new spy shots suggest testing is now under way on a 12-cylinder successor to the Ferrari 812 Superfast. Spotted on roads near the supercar firm’s Maranello factory, the car is clearly in the very early stages… Continue reading Ferrari test mule could preview 812 replacement
UK PM inaugurates JCB facility
JCB inaugurated its newest factory in India and the UK prime minister, Boris Johnson was at hand to do the honours. The Vadodara plant entailed investment of 100 million pound and will fabricate parts for global production lines. Also at hand was JCB Chairman Lord Bamford who was present at the of its first factory… Continue reading UK PM inaugurates JCB facility
ZipCharge unveils its portable EV charging set up, GoHub
The GoHub is a community based solution that promises plenty London-based EV charging startup ZipCharge has revealed the GoHub, which it says is the world’s first portable EV charging infrastructure for shared, public use. The GoHub provides a community-based solution at a much lower cost and at a much faster rate and even enables a parking… Continue reading ZipCharge unveils its portable EV charging set up, GoHub
Terra Motors partners Sun Mobility for battery swap solution
Bangalore-based Sun Mobility, a leading provider of battery swapping services for electric vehicles, has entered into a strategic partnership with Japanese electric vehicle manufacturer, Terra Motors Corporation, to integrate Terra Motors’ electric three-wheeler passenger vehicles and electric two-wheeler platforms with Sun Mobility’s swappable batteries-based energy solution. As part of the partnership Terra Motors has identified… Continue reading Terra Motors partners Sun Mobility for battery swap solution
Omega Seiki plans Rs 1,900 crore electric three-wheeler plant in Karnataka
Omega Seiki Mobility has announced its plans to set-up an electric three-wheeler manufacturing facility in Karnataka, which it claims will be the world’s largest with an investment of $250 million (Rs 1,900 crore). The company says the new facility will be built in three phases and will have a production capacity of a million electric… Continue reading Omega Seiki plans Rs 1,900 crore electric three-wheeler plant in Karnataka
TVS to invest £100 million in Norton Motorcycles
TVS Motor Company will invest an additional investment in Norton Motorcycles, the British brand it acquired in April 2020. In a stockmarket filing, the company said the investment will be towards electrification, technology, manufacturing, sustainability and the future of mobility. This announcement was made on the side lines of the UK prime minister, Boris Johnson’s visit to India The… Continue reading TVS to invest £100 million in Norton Motorcycles
Winners and losers from the UK car market in Q1 2022
Currently reading: Winners and losers from the UK car market in Q1 2022 After another few months of adversity, our report reveals which car makers in the UK did or didn’t have a good quarter Open gallery Close Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. Click here to purchase a… Continue reading Winners and losers from the UK car market in Q1 2022
Why Mercedes-AMG has fallen from the top of Formula 1
So why is it so difficult to prevent porpoising? Well, it isn’t, but it costs performance. And that’s the problem: you can raise the ride height to mitigate the porpoising, as it reduces the effectiveness of the aerodynamic ‘seal’ and therefore the overall level of downforce of the car by effectively ‘venting’ low pressure – particularly… Continue reading Why Mercedes-AMG has fallen from the top of Formula 1