Elon Musk, during a news conference with President Donald Trump on May 30, 2025 inside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. Tom Brenner | The Washington Post | Getty Images Elon Musk’s official role in the Trump administration recently came to an end. Many Republicans won’t be sad to see less of… Continue reading Elon Musk’s favorability among Republicans dropped 16 points since March, Quinnipiac says
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Hyundai to reveal Ioniq 6 N at Goodwood Festival of Speed in July
Hyundai has confirmed its new Ioniq 6 N performance saloon will be revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The company has also released new images of the hot saloon, showing its twin rear spoilers and a chunky diffuser influenced by the one fitted to the extreme RN22e concept car. Although not fully shown, the front… Continue reading Hyundai to reveal Ioniq 6 N at Goodwood Festival of Speed in July
Volkswagen begins testing £22k ID 2 hatch ahead of 2026 arrival
Volkswagen has started testing the ID 2, one of its most important cars in recent times, and prototypes have been spotted in a clever camouflage. Photographed near Germany’s Nürburgring circuit, where the ID 2 is being put through its paces, the test mules are clad in Volkswagen Polo body panels in a bid to disguise the electric… Continue reading Volkswagen begins testing £22k ID 2 hatch ahead of 2026 arrival
Need to View Lightweighting from ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors
In the pursuit of cleaner, more efficient mobility, lightweighting has long been considered a fundamental lever. From high-strength steels to aluminum and carbon fibre composites, the conversation around materials is hardly new. And yet, as Anand Kulkarni, Chief Product Officer – Passenger Electric Mobility at Tata Motors, suggests, maybe it’s time to change the question.… Continue reading Need to View Lightweighting from ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors
NBC Bearing’s Light-weighting Strategy Combines Materials, Sensors and Smart Design
As the automotive industry pushes toward electrification, even core components like bearings are undergoing a significant transformation. From material changes to digital integration, the evolution of bearing technology is becoming central to light-weighting strategies. At the 2025 edition of the Autocar Professional Vehicle Light-weighting Webinar, Dr Lokesh Agrawal, CTO at NBC Bearings, offered a deep… Continue reading NBC Bearing’s Light-weighting Strategy Combines Materials, Sensors and Smart Design
Beyond the Gram: The Economic and Environmental Payoff of Material-Optimal Design
In the rapidly evolving automotive landscape, where sustainability and efficiency are paramount, companies are seeking innovative solutions to shed vehicle weight. Vishwanath Rao, MD of Altair India, a global leader in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI), recently highlighted his company’s future vision for light-weighting and design innovation during a panel discussion organized… Continue reading Beyond the Gram: The Economic and Environmental Payoff of Material-Optimal Design
Smart, Not Just Frugal: Tata Passenger Electric Mobility’s Anand Kulkarni on the New Age of Lightweighting in Automotive Engineering
As electric vehicles redefine the automotive design roadmap, so too must the philosophies that guide engineering decisions. For Anand Kulkarni, Chief Products Officer & Head of HV Programs and Customer Service at Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, the shift is clear: “Frugal engineering”—once a badge of honor in cost-conscious innovation—needs to evolve. In its place, “Smart… Continue reading Smart, Not Just Frugal: Tata Passenger Electric Mobility’s Anand Kulkarni on the New Age of Lightweighting in Automotive Engineering
Aluminium – Strong Substitute In Lightweighting, Says Vedanta Aluminium CMO Alok Ranjan
The automotive industry is looking for more efficiency and sustainability with a focus on lightweighting for better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and improved performance. Aluminium is emerging as a critical enabler for lightweighting, an alternative to steel particularly on non-load-bearing parts. Lightweighting has become a necessity with its ability to reduce costs, enhance fuel efficiency… Continue reading Aluminium – Strong Substitute In Lightweighting, Says Vedanta Aluminium CMO Alok Ranjan
Aluminium – Strong Substitute In Lightweighting, Says Vedanta Aluminium CMO Alok Ranjan
The automotive industry is looking for more efficiency and sustainability with a focus on lightweighting for better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and improved performance. Aluminium is emerging as a critical enabler for lightweighting, an alternative to steel particularly on non-load-bearing parts. Lightweighting has become a necessity with its ability to reduce costs, enhance fuel efficiency… Continue reading Aluminium – Strong Substitute In Lightweighting, Says Vedanta Aluminium CMO Alok Ranjan
Need to View Lightweighting: From ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors
In the pursuit of cleaner, more efficient mobility, lightweighting has long been considered a fundamental lever. From high-strength steels to aluminum and carbon fibre composites, the conversation around materials is hardly new. And yet, as Anand Kulkarni, Chief Product Officer – Passenger Electric Mobility at Tata Motors, suggests, maybe it’s time to change the question.… Continue reading Need to View Lightweighting: From ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors