Where the Grandland shines is inside, as it manages to combine function and style. Vauxhall prides itself on its ergonomic seats, and indeed these ones are very comfortable. Even the manually adjustable items in our test car have a pull-out thigh bolster, as well as variable lumbar support and a variable cushion angle. The Grandland… Continue reading Vauxhall Grandland
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Hyundai Motor Group and Singapore ink collaboration for sustainable energy solutions
Hyundai Motor Group has signed a collaborative research agreement with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) in the field of new energy. The partnership will encompass a three-year research collaboration, focusing on the areas of hydrogen energy business and advanced energy system. This collaboration between the Group and NTU, a globally renowned university, aims to take… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group and Singapore ink collaboration for sustainable energy solutions
Kärcher India eyes double-digit growth in automotive cleaning equipment sales till 2030
German cleaning equipment major Kächer, which is the global leader in advanced cleaning equipment for diverse applications, including automotive, is eyeing a bigger share of the automotive market in India. From being currently pegged at a healthy double-digit share of around 20% in the B2B automotive segment, Kärcher India aims to register strong growth in… Continue reading Kärcher India eyes double-digit growth in automotive cleaning equipment sales till 2030
New Mini Convertible brings 201bhp for £31k
Production of the Mini Convertible has returned to the UK with the introduction of the new fourth-generation car. The soft-top will soon begin rolling off the line at the historic Oxford factory, marking its homecoming after a nine-year run at the VDL Nedcar plant in the Netherlands. This means it will be offered exclusively with… Continue reading New Mini Convertible brings 201bhp for £31k
G.M. Reaches $1.5 Million Fine After Self-Driving Taxi Accident
The General Motors subsidiary reached a settlement with the main auto safety regulator after one of its self-driving taxis struck a pedestrian in San Francisco last year. Go to Source
GM expects 2025 earnings to be ‘similar’ to this year despite industry headwinds
Brand new GMC trucks are displayed on the sales lot at Hanlees Hilltop GMC on July 02, 2024 in Richmond, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images DETROIT — General Motors expects its 2025 adjusted earnings to be in a “similar range” to the company’s results this year, CFO Paul Jacobson said Tuesday during the company’s… Continue reading GM expects 2025 earnings to be ‘similar’ to this year despite industry headwinds
GM ditching ‘Ultium’ name for batteries, tech amid EV changes
General Motors revealed its all-new modular platform and battery system, Ultium, on March 4, 2020 at its Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors DETROIT — General Motors will drop the name “Ultium” for its electric vehicle batteries and supporting technologies after spending years promoting the brand as it… Continue reading GM ditching ‘Ultium’ name for batteries, tech amid EV changes
Why the U.S. is covered in strip malls
U.S. adults make about 1.3 billion visits to shopping centers each month, or roughly 62 trips per person annually, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. More of those consumers are going to strip malls. While some outlets like traditional malls have struggled to retain shoppers, foot traffic to strip malls is booming. Annual… Continue reading Why the U.S. is covered in strip malls
Uber gives users option to only hail full-electric cars, launches AI chatbot for EV-curious drivers
An Uber-dedicated charger at a BP Pulse electric vehicle charging station in central London, U.K., on Monday, April 11, 2022. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on Tuesday announced that the company is updating its platform with new sustainability-minded features, including an “EV preference” that will let customers opt for fully… Continue reading Uber gives users option to only hail full-electric cars, launches AI chatbot for EV-curious drivers
Honda 0 Series: prototype drive and new technical details
Meanwhile, large models will feature a pack offering around 100kWh. It’s unclear if different battery options will be offered on each model. As well as extensive use of mega-casting, Honda will use a number of new production techniques designed to increase the new platform’s rigidity while reducing weight. That includes expanded use of a system… Continue reading Honda 0 Series: prototype drive and new technical details