watch now South Korean conglomerate Hyundai on Monday announced a roughly $21 billion investment in U.S. onshoring that includes a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana. The plant is set to hire more than 1,400 employees and will produce next-generation steel that will be used by Hyundai’s two U.S. auto plants to manufacture electric vehicles.… Continue reading South Korea’s Hyundai announces $21 billion U.S. investment
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Regular vs. High-Octane Petrol: What’s the Difference?
Can you please explain the different grades of petrol available in the market and how 95- and 100-octane petrol affects the performance and efficiency of different types of petrol engines? I remember reading that direct-injection turbo engines would benefit from higher-octane fuels. However, I guess most mass-market manufacturers tune their engines to run on the… Continue reading Regular vs. High-Octane Petrol: What’s the Difference?
Opinion: Air Suspension Isn’t Always the Best Option
Conventional wisdom says the more expensive the parts of a car, the better they are. This is especially true if the parts in question are installed on high-end cars. Technology in the car industry often trickles down from more expensive models. And what skews things even more is if the tech has a cool-sounding name… Continue reading Opinion: Air Suspension Isn’t Always the Best Option
Exclusive: Classic Legends Restructures Leadership Team as CEO Ashish Joshi Steps Down
Classic Legends, the Mahindra Group-backed company behind the revival of iconic motorcycle brands such as Jawa, Yezdi, and BSA, has announced an internal leadership restructuring following the departure of its long-time CEO, Ashish Joshi. Confirming the development, Anupam Thareja, Managing Director of Classic Legends, stated, “After a decade of leadership and mentorship, Ashish has decided… Continue reading Exclusive: Classic Legends Restructures Leadership Team as CEO Ashish Joshi Steps Down
Exclusive: Classic Legends Restructures Leadership Team as CEO Ashish Joshi Steps Down
Classic Legends, the Mahindra Group-backed company behind the revival of iconic motorcycle brands such as Jawa, Yezdi, and BSA, has announced an internal leadership restructuring following the departure of its long-time CEO, Ashish Joshi. Confirming the development, Anupam Thareja, Managing Director of Classic Legends, stated, “After a decade of leadership and mentorship, Ashish has decided… Continue reading Exclusive: Classic Legends Restructures Leadership Team as CEO Ashish Joshi Steps Down
Mild-hybrid diesel Toyota Hilux goes on sale at £49,640
A new mild-hybrid diesel Toyota Hilux has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £49,640, with the brand claiming it offers the same capabilities as its regular counterpart plus better refinement and responsiveness. It uses the same 2.8-litre turbo diesel four that was already offered in the Hilux but adds an electric motor-generator and a 48V lithium… Continue reading Mild-hybrid diesel Toyota Hilux goes on sale at £49,640
Renault to revive ‘Fast and Furious cars’ as it taps into retro
Renault will continue to tap into its back catalogue with plans to revive iconic “Fast and Furious cars” of the 1990s and early 2000s. Speaking at the launch of the new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, group design chief Laurens van den Acker said he believes there is “a window of opportunity” for more desirable retro revivals,… Continue reading Renault to revive ‘Fast and Furious cars’ as it taps into retro
Why the car industry is turning to steer-by-wire
The Nio ET9 now comes with a ZF full steer-by-wire system that has no mechanical connection between the road wheels and the steering wheel. It’s among the first production cars to be fitted with steer-by-wire, but not the first. Infiniti tried it with the Q50 as far back as 2013. The Toyota bZ4X is also… Continue reading Why the car industry is turning to steer-by-wire
Why electric propulsion is the perfect fit for Rolls-Royce
Too big and heavy, too expensive, too slow to charge. These are all accusations levelled at today’s electric car batteries, to an extent and on occasions, fairly. Consider also what’s said about Rolls-Royce: that it makes the world’s best cars. “Strive for perfection in everything you do,” Sir Henry Royce reportedly once said. In the 1920s,… Continue reading Why electric propulsion is the perfect fit for Rolls-Royce
India’s Tractor Industry Eyes 1 Million Sales Milestone in 2026
India, the world’s largest tractor manufacturer with a thriving agricultural economy, is set to surpass the 1 million mark in domestic tractor sales by 2026, driven by a strong rabi and kharif season and favorable monsoon conditions. Despite challenges such as the expected cost increases following the implementation of the TREM V emission norms in… Continue reading India’s Tractor Industry Eyes 1 Million Sales Milestone in 2026