Morgan has confirmed that the next-generation ‘Three-Wheeler’ will be unveiled 24 February, while teasing that the new model will be its ‘most-customisable’ car to date. Morgan hasn’t confirmed the exact name of the car yet and only refers to it as its new ‘three-wheeled model.’ But trademark applications found on the web suggest that the… Continue reading New 2022 Morgan Super3 to be revealed on 24 February
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Vanishing BMW V12 is the beginning of the end for legendary engines. Here’s what’s next.
The end of an era of legendary performance engines has begun: BMW will build its last production model with a V12 in June. BMW’s first V12 in 1987 launched a generation in which the brand became the ultimate driving machine, not just in advertising slogans, but in the minds of buyers around the world. Go to Source
GM marketing boss has to work fast to bring buyers to electric vehicles
General Motors marketing boss Deborah Wahl has to convince the masses to give up the keys to their gasoline-powered cars and opt for an all-electric ride instead. And Wahl has to work fast. GM currently sells just two EV models, but it will bring 30 new EVs to market in the next three years and hopes to have an… Continue reading GM marketing boss has to work fast to bring buyers to electric vehicles
Rivian Plans to Spend $5 Billion on a Second EV Plant in Georgia
Rivian Automotive, an electric vehicle company that had an initial public offering last month, said on Thursday that it planned to spend $5 billion to build its second factory, in Georgia. The announcement, which came on the same day that Rivian said it lost $1.2 billion in the three months ending in September, was the… Continue reading Rivian Plans to Spend $5 Billion on a Second EV Plant in Georgia
Stellantis says it’ll increase share of China JV to boost Jeep, but partner says it didn’t agree
The maker of Jeep said on Thursday it will take majority ownership in its joint venture with one of its Chinese automaker partners in an effort to boost the SUV brand in a market particularly hungry for them. But Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. said it didn’t know about the plans. Stellantis NV says it will increase its share to… Continue reading Stellantis says it’ll increase share of China JV to boost Jeep, but partner says it didn’t agree
Nissan Micra to get all-electric avatar globally
Nissan will replace the Micra hatchback with an all-new electric model internationally. While the Micra was discontinued from India a few years ago, a replacement was introduced overseas, which will now see a successor in the form of an all-new CMF-BEV platform-based model. The Micra replacement will be based on a new EV platform shared with Renault, as… Continue reading Nissan Micra to get all-electric avatar globally
Automotive Stampings creeps into the black
Automotive Stampings & Assemblies Ltd (ASL) saw a significant rise in its sales during Q3 FY2022 to Rs 162 crore, an increase of nearly 45 percent as compared to Rs 112 crore Q3FY2021. The company’s net profit improved to Rs 0.39 crore during the comparable period as against loss of Rs 3.91 crore earlier, the… Continue reading Automotive Stampings creeps into the black
GM to fill 400 software jobs in defiance of the Great Resignation
General Motors is looking to recruit the top software developers around the world this year. GM will hire 300 to 400 software specialists as it builds its Ultifi platform and designs in-vehicle apps and other technology for it. Ultifi is GM’s software platform that will support future apps and services to customers over the air in both gasoline-powered and… Continue reading GM to fill 400 software jobs in defiance of the Great Resignation
Ford launches pilot program to equip California winegrowers with EVs, software services
Ford launches EV pilot program with Sonoma County winegrowers News Sports Autos Business Michigan Life + Home Entertainment Opinion Obituaries Sebastopol, Calif. — Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday announced the launch of a pilot program that will equip winegrowers in northern California with electric pickup trucks, cargo vans and software services in a bid to boost… Continue reading Ford launches pilot program to equip California winegrowers with EVs, software services
Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple gets a million-square-foot facility at AllianceTexas
Real estate developer Hillwood is making a large bet on autonomous trucking taking off. Global autonomous driving tech company TuSimple is getting a 1-million-square-foot facility at Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development in North Fort Worth. It will have launch pads and landing pads for autonomous trucks that use TuSimple’s Autonomous Driving System. TuSimple trucks drive on… Continue reading Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple gets a million-square-foot facility at AllianceTexas