So, to borrow a phrase: what car? Our family daily was a privately owned 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion Sport, and the new car had to perform similar tasks. Four-wheel drive was inessential, but both front-runners happened to have it. One was the Subaru Solterra Touring: I like the brand, it’s brisk at 6.9sec… Continue reading Down to business: the benefits of an owning a company EV
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In Conversation with NBC Bearings’ Dr Lokesh Agrawal
Leading Tier-1 bearings manufacturer, NBC Bearings, is bullish about the growth potential of EVs in the Indian market as well as overseas, and is developing a range of EV-specific bearings that offer optimal performance and low noise. While the company is already supplying EV-specific bearings to an Indian e-3W OEM, it remains steadfast on continuous… Continue reading In Conversation with NBC Bearings’ Dr Lokesh Agrawal
EVs drive Volkswagen Group’s strong European sales in October
The European new car market remained stable in October. According to JATO Dynamics’ data for 28 European markets, the number of new car registrations decreased by just 0.1% to 1,040,390 units compared to figures from October 2023. Year to-date new passenger car registrations rose by 1.1% to a total of 10,796,414. According to Felipe Munoz,… Continue reading EVs drive Volkswagen Group’s strong European sales in October
Hyundai reveals 616km-range Ioniq 9 luxury SUV, targets premium brands
Hyundai Motor Company has taken the covers off the Ioniq 9, its largest, most luxurious and longest-legged electric car yet, taking the fight to the Volvo EX90 with seven seats, up to 429bhp and a maximum range of 385 miles / 616 kilometres. The flagship of Hyundai’s expanding Ioniq range of bespoke EVs shares its E-GMP platform… Continue reading Hyundai reveals 616km-range Ioniq 9 luxury SUV, targets premium brands
Hyundai reveals 616km-range Ioniq 9 luxury SUV, targets premium brands
Hyundai Motor Company has taken the covers off the Ioniq 9, its largest, most luxurious and longest-legged electric car yet, taking the fight to the Volvo EX90 with seven seats, up to 429bhp and a maximum range of 385 miles / 616 kilometres. The flagship of Hyundai’s expanding Ioniq range of bespoke EVs shares its E-GMP platform… Continue reading Hyundai reveals 616km-range Ioniq 9 luxury SUV, targets premium brands
Hyundai aims for Range Rover with 385-mile Ioniq 9 luxury SUV
Loasby even went so far as to suggest there is potential for the Ioniq 9 to make a dent in the full-bore luxury segment. When asked if he expects even Range Rover owners to be tempted into making the switch, he said: “Absolutely. I could see a big band of people being tempted, and I… Continue reading Hyundai aims for Range Rover with 385-mile Ioniq 9 luxury SUV
Jaguar releases teaser of upcoming concept – with no rear window
Jaguar has released a new teaser image of its upcoming Design Vision Concept, providing our best look yet at the car that will set the tone for the brand’s new era. The image, which appears to be of the car’s rear end, confirms Autocar’s exclusive report that the brand’s upcoming cars will omit a traditional… Continue reading Jaguar releases teaser of upcoming concept – with no rear window
Nissan wants ‘urgent’ action on ZEV mandate after government talks
Nissan has called for the UK government to make urgent changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, warning that failing to do so risks “undermining the business case” for future investment. Representatives from the Japanese firm were among a number of manufacturers who met with transport secretary Louise Haigh and business secretary Jonathan Reynolds today… Continue reading Nissan wants ‘urgent’ action on ZEV mandate after government talks
Ineos to restart production after four-month pause
Ineos will restart production of the Grenadier after it solved supply issues that resulted in all builds being put on hold in September. Autocar understands the pause was down to seat supplier Recaro Automotive filing for insolvency. Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Clader said at the time that the firm had run out of a trim piece… Continue reading Ineos to restart production after four-month pause
Visteon launches 30 products in Q3 including Tata Punch Camo edition’s infotainment system
Technology solutions provider Visteon has reported net sales of $980 million (Rs 8,164 crore) in the third quarter of CY2024. The company has stated that in a challenging market environment, it has “delivered 6% outperformance relative to customer vehicle production, driven by strong demand for digital cockpit and electrification products. Our market outperformance was offset… Continue reading Visteon launches 30 products in Q3 including Tata Punch Camo edition’s infotainment system