Gestamp, the leading global automotive supplier specializing in the design, development, and production of highly engineered technological automotive components, is among the many participants at the 12th International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in Wolfsburg, Germany (October 22-24). With the automotive industry increasingly focused on electrification, connectivity, sustainability, and safety, the demand for lightweight and top safety… Continue reading Gestamp showcases latest lightweighting innovations and technologies at IZB
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How Hyundai Motor is strengthening its commitment to India with a strategic NSE listing
Hyundai Motor Company is poised to significantly expand its influence over the third-largest Asian economy, following the listing of its Indian subsidiary, by solidifying its long-term presence in the country. By accessing local capital markets, Hyundai can tap into Indian investments, allowing the company to reinvest locally and support its expansion plans. This move aligns… Continue reading How Hyundai Motor is strengthening its commitment to India with a strategic NSE listing
Jaguar builds new E-Types 50 years after GT’s retirement
Jaguar has put the E-Type back into (very limited) production to mark 50 years since the seminal GT’s retirement. The firm’s in-house historic vehicles division, Jaguar Classic, has used original blueprints to build two new E-Types from the ground up for a client in Southeast Asia, revealing them a half-century after the final example of the original… Continue reading Jaguar builds new E-Types 50 years after GT’s retirement
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.111)
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior spend quality time with the new Morgan MD, talk about visiting JLR Classic, talk to an artist about a brilliant new Aston Martin picture. You can make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. And if you’d be wiling to rate… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.111)
Autocar magazine 23 October: on sale now
In this week’s magazine we take a look at McLaren W1’s biggest rival, the Ferrari F80, Porsche’s 25th Anniversary GT3 911 model, Tesla’s Robotaxi and some more updates from last week’s Paris Motor Show. Plus, Honda boss Toshihiro Mibe claims the brand’s time has come, as he shares plans for new EVs. News Steve Cropley… Continue reading Autocar magazine 23 October: on sale now
Toyota Taisor sells 13,496 units in 5 months, contributes 11% to TKM’s utility vehicle dispatches
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor compact SUV, launched on April 3, 2024 but whose deliveries began in May, has clocked five-month wholesales of 13,496 units till end-September 2024, as per SIAM data for passenger and utility vehicles. This makes for average monthly sales of 2,699 units. Of TKM’s total UV sales of 123,683 units in… Continue reading Toyota Taisor sells 13,496 units in 5 months, contributes 11% to TKM’s utility vehicle dispatches
Petrol Mini John Cooper Works brings 228bhp for £31k
Mini has completed the regeneration of its line-up with the unveiling of the new combustion-engined John Cooper Works hatchback and Convertible. Both cars use the same twin-scroll-turbocharged 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder engine. It produces 228bhp, which matches the output of the outgoing John Cooper Works, and 280lb ft, which is 44lb ft more than previously, and is mated to the… Continue reading Petrol Mini John Cooper Works brings 228bhp for £31k
CNBC Daily Open: High interest rate worries pressure stocks
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on March 5, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You… Continue reading CNBC Daily Open: High interest rate worries pressure stocks
GM stock has best day since 2020 after automaker tops Wall Street’s third-quarter expectations, raises guidance
watch now DETROIT — Shares of General Motors saw their largest daily increase since March 2020 on Tuesday after the company topped Wall Street’s third-quarter earnings expectations, increased 2024 guidance and reconfirmed plans for shareholder returns and resilient earnings next year. Shares of the Detroit automaker closed Tuesday at $53.73, up 9.8% — marking the… Continue reading GM stock has best day since 2020 after automaker tops Wall Street’s third-quarter expectations, raises guidance
Kia Xceed
Kia describes the Xceed as a crossover utility vehicle, which is a term that has a vagueness to it bordering on tautology and hints that the increase in ground clearance over the regular Kia Ceed hatchback is, at best, modest. In fact, the difference is only around 40mm, but because of the unique bodywork and plastic wheel arch extensions,… Continue reading Kia Xceed