Wills was unimpressed by these comments, saying: “On the one hand the DVSA is saying a vehicle must meet its type approval limits, but on the other it’s saying that it rarely checks them because the tests are different and in any case not every vehicle is type approved. For this reason, drivers need to… Continue reading Legal fears over aftermarket exhausts following DVSA probe
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Classic Range Rover becomes 375bhp electric convertible
EV conversion specialist Lunaz has created the world’s first electric drop-top Range Rover as one of its most time-intensive conversions yet. The latest model in the British firm’s line-up, it joins electric versions of the Rolls-Royce Phantom V, the Jaguar XK120, the Range Rover Classic and a bin lorry. It’s said to have undergone “significantly different treatment” to the fixed-roof car, with 5000 hours of testing… Continue reading Classic Range Rover becomes 375bhp electric convertible
Maruti Ertiga sales cross a million units in India
The Maruti Ertiga MPV has achieved sales of a million units (10 lakh) in the domestic market. Launched on April 16, 2012, Maruti Suzuki India’s first crack at the MPV segment has taken 142 months or 11 years and eight months to achieve this big number. As accurately predicted on June 26, 2023 by Autocar Professional, the Ertiga… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga sales cross a million units in India
Valeo gets top ISO/SAE 21434 certification for automotive cybersecurity
Valeo has received its ISO/SAE 21434 certificate, the benchmark standard for automotive cybersecurity. The certificate was delivered by UTAC at a signing ceremony at Valeo’s headquarters in the presence of Florent Halbot, Valeo’s Vice President Cybersecurity and CISO, and Connor McCormack, UTAC’s Chairman and CEO. ISO/SAE 21434 certification is the reference standard for automotive cybersecurity.… Continue reading Valeo gets top ISO/SAE 21434 certification for automotive cybersecurity
Renault’s new midsized SUV is Symbioz
Renault has announced the name of its new C-segment midsized family SUV: Symbioz. The name is borrowed from the French word ‘symbiose’, derived from the ancient Greek ‘symbiosis’, meaning ‘living together’. It is a word that is similar in many languages: ‘symbiosis’ in English, ‘simbiose’ in Spanish and ‘simbiosi’ in Italian, making the name Symbioz easy… Continue reading Renault’s new midsized SUV is Symbioz
Bosch Group’s 91-billion-euro sales in 2023 driven by growth in Europe, N America, India and Japan
The Bosch Group met its expectations despite the challenges of the 2023 business year. According to preliminary figures, the supplier of technology and services generated sales of 91.6 billion euros and grew 8 percent. “For Bosch, 2023 was tougher than expected. Through a supreme effort, we were able to increase our sales and improve our margins. We… Continue reading Bosch Group’s 91-billion-euro sales in 2023 driven by growth in Europe, N America, India and Japan
‘India is a key part of our global engineering footprint’: SKF Group global CTO
Swedish bearings manufacturing major SKF Group, a leading Tier-1 player across industries such as automotive and aerospace, is witnessing a heightened level of developmental work originating out of India. Its Global Technical Centre India (GTCI), located in Bengaluru, is conducting advanced engineering and product adaptation activities for local and global markets. The GTCI is also… Continue reading ‘India is a key part of our global engineering footprint’: SKF Group global CTO
How Ford’s F-150 Lightning, Once in Hot Demand, Lost Its Luster
In July Michael Puglia drove home with what seemed like the coolest vehicle he’d ever own — a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. It was big enough to haul around his children and all their hockey gear. He’d never have to gas it up, and the ride was exhilarating. “It’s unbelievably fast and responsive,”… Continue reading How Ford’s F-150 Lightning, Once in Hot Demand, Lost Its Luster
Vision Pro Goggles Are Not Safe While Driving a Tesla, U.S. Says
Videos being shared across social media this week depict an almost dystopian, futuristic scene: drivers of Teslas in Autopilot mode while wearing Apple Vision Pro headsets, seemingly unaware of the road in front of them. The videos led federal transportation officials to issue warnings. But are people really mindlessly riding around in Teslas in Autopilot… Continue reading Vision Pro Goggles Are Not Safe While Driving a Tesla, U.S. Says
The Land of Ferrari and Lamborghini Has a New Speed Limit: 30 K.P.H.
When Bologna became the first major Italian city to impose a speed limit of 30 kilometers, or 20 miles, an hour, Luca Mazzoli, a local taxi driver, posted a sign in his cab warning passengers of the change. He had to, he said grumpily the other day, “to explain why I am driving so slowly.”… Continue reading The Land of Ferrari and Lamborghini Has a New Speed Limit: 30 K.P.H.