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My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 117)

On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley talk about Jaguar’s new Type 00 concept car, unveiled earlier this week. They also talk their respective Autocar columns, which means in Steve’s case they talk the Renault Scenic and its frontal area, ground effect, the ZEV mandate and more… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 117)

Right-hand-drive Renault Twingo may depend on Nissan tie-up

Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo “wants” to make the reborn Renault Twingo in right-hand-drive but admitted making the business case to do so was “a challenge”. The new electric city car, which is based on the French firm’s new Ampr Small EV platform, will go on sale in left-hand-drive markets in 2026, priced from less… Continue reading Right-hand-drive Renault Twingo may depend on Nissan tie-up

Marelli showcases AI Battery Management System at CTI Symposium 2024

At the 2024 CTI Symposium in Berlin, Marelli presented its latest development in Battery Management Systems (BMS) for automotive applications. The new system incorporates Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), designed to improve battery cell management, enhance battery pack performance, and support optimal operation. The battery management system functions as an electronic control unit that monitors… Continue reading Marelli showcases AI Battery Management System at CTI Symposium 2024

Indigo says 6E ‘integral’ part of identity, Mahindra’s use is infringment

IndiGo Airlines has strongly defended its ‘6E’ trademark in an ongoing dispute with Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited (MEAL), asserting that the mark has been an “integral part” of the airline’s identity for nearly two decades. In a strongly-worded statement, the airline emphasized that any unauthorized use of the “6E” mark, whether standalone or in any… Continue reading Indigo says 6E ‘integral’ part of identity, Mahindra’s use is infringment

Marelli’s new BMS to offer optimised operation, enhanced battery pack performance

Using the platform of the 2024 CTI Symposium in Berlin, Marelli has announced a new pioneering advancement in Battery Management Systems (BMS) for automotive applications, with a BMS based on the Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. This development is set to elevate the standard for battery cell management by ensuring optimal operation and enhanced performance of the… Continue reading Marelli’s new BMS to offer optimised operation, enhanced battery pack performance

Marelli’s new BMS to offer optimised operation, enhanced battery pack performance

Volkswagen Workers Go on Strike Across Germany

Volkswagen workers across Germany escalated their labor dispute with management by walking off their jobs for several hours on Monday, and their union threatened longer strikes if their demands were not met. The automaker is in the middle of labor negotiations with IG Metall, the union representing most of its workers, as the company tries… Continue reading Volkswagen Workers Go on Strike Across Germany

G.M. Will Sell Stake in EV Battery Plant to LG

General Motors said on Monday that it was selling its stake in a nearly complete battery factory in Michigan to its partner LG Energy Solution, reducing to three the number of battery plants the carmaker will operate in the United States. G.M. and LG, a South Korean company, already produce batteries jointly at factories in… Continue reading G.M. Will Sell Stake in EV Battery Plant to LG

Jaguar reveals ‘Type 00’ concept car, first under controversial new brand identity

Image of Jaguar Type 00 concept vehicle Jaguar Famed British carmaker Jaguar revealed its new vehicle design direction Monday night with the introduction of an all-electric concept car called “Type 00.” The vehicle, pronounced “Type Zero Zero,” features a minimalistic yet somewhat gaudy design. It is boxy with sleek lights and large wheels, a notably… Continue reading Jaguar reveals ‘Type 00’ concept car, first under controversial new brand identity