Of course, it would be up to others to see whether profits could be made from small electric cars without production being subsidised by the state. In March, with Europe’s car brands on the back foot, de Meo went on the offensive and decried Europe’s regulations as “objectively favouring premium models”. He called on the authorities… Continue reading The news stories that shaped the car industry this year
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The news stories that shaped the car industry this year
Of course, it would be up to others to see whether profits could be made from small electric cars without production being subsidised by the state. In March, with Europe’s car brands on the back foot, de Meo went on the offensive and decried Europe’s regulations as “objectively favouring premium models”. He called on the authorities… Continue reading The news stories that shaped the car industry this year
Our favourite cars of 2024: Toyota GR Yaris Evo
You don’t have to drive fast to have a good time. Case in point: my outing in the revamped Toyota GR Yaris Evo was the most fun I’ve had in a car this year, and I never even got out of second gear. In my defence, I was on a frozen Finnish lake. That sheet… Continue reading Our favourite cars of 2024: Toyota GR Yaris Evo
Everything that will definitely, maybe happen in the car world in 2025
Skoda announces that it will follow up the Kamiq and Kyaq with a new SUV called the Kardashianq, which will be sold with Kim, Kylie and Kendall variants. The range proves an instant hit, even though nobody over the age of 40 is entirely sure what it does. June After the ‘success’ of the lane-keeping… Continue reading Everything that will definitely, maybe happen in the car world in 2025
Valeo readies to tap into ADAS demand from Indian car and SUV makers
French automotive technology major Valeo, which is a key systems supplier in the mechanical, software and EV components segments to OEMs in India, aims to tap the growing demand for ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistance Systems) from the passenger vehicle industry in the country. The company, which envisions India as one of the fastest-growing ADAS markets… Continue reading Valeo readies to tap into ADAS demand from Indian car and SUV makers
Exclusive: Hyundai Motor India eyes entry into electric 3-wheeler market, may partner TVS Motor
To be more Indian in India, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) plans to enter the fast-growing electric last-mile mobility space and accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles. Sources say Hyundai will likely partner with a local player to enter the three-wheeler and quadricycle space, and is in talks with TVS Motor. The talks centre around… Continue reading Exclusive: Hyundai Motor India eyes entry into electric 3-wheeler market, may partner TVS Motor
Tesla’s Stock is Soaring Even as Its Car Sales Sag
Sales of the company’s cars are flagging, but investors are focusing on the potential of autonomous driving and Mr. Musk’s ties to President-elect Donald J. Trump. Go to Source
Osamu Suzuki, 94, Who Turned Automaker Into a Powerhouse, Dies
He built Suzuki Motor into a Japanese global brand making small vehicles and motorcycles. Entering India’s market in the 1980s was one of his early successes. Go to Source
Car Deal of the Day: Fuel-sipping MG3 hybrid is a bargain at £193 a month
Efficient hybrid power High specification £193.69 per month British brand MG had a busy 2024. It launched all-new replacements for its top-selling ZS and HS SUVs, and also returned to the world of sports cars with its jaw-dropping Cyberster electric two-seater. But the Chinese-owned firm also showed it hadn’t forgotten the entry-level end of the… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Fuel-sipping MG3 hybrid is a bargain at £193 a month
Hyundai Mobis develops new EV battery cell cooling material to prevent overheating
Hyundai Mobis has announced that it has developed a new battery cell cooling material to prevent battery overheating during ultra-fast charging of electric vehicles. The company aims to secure this new battery cooling technology and commercialise it to enhance its competitiveness in the future mobility market. This material, referred to as the ‘Pulsating Heat Pipe’,… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis develops new EV battery cell cooling material to prevent overheating