Shiny numbers The Tesla Model S is for the first time also in Europe the best-selling model in the upper class. (Photo: Reuters) For the German premium car maker is the US Elektropionier Tesla long ago a more than unpleasant challenger. Although the Californians are clearly struggling to conquer the volume market, robs Tesla the… Continue reading Car Sales in Europe: Tesla’s Model S sells better than the Mercedes S-Class and the BMW 7 Series
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MBE2—a global revolution in ethanol production by MAHLE
The latest in fuels The use of biofuels in internal combustion engines is an important alternative to significantly reduce CO2 emissions—one of the gases responsible for the greenhouse effect. Ethanol is thus used in countries all over the world as a strategic fuel. In Brazil and the U.S., for example, a large fleet of vehicles… Continue reading MBE2—a global revolution in ethanol production by MAHLE
Mahindra to make an additional investment of over Rs. 500 crore for Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Components in Chakan as part of expansion efforts
Mahindra to make an additional investment of over Rs. 500 crore for Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Components in Chakan as part of expansion efforts To boost investment and employment at Chakan, Maharashtra Mumbai, February 19, 2018: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M Ltd), a part of the US $19 billion Mahindra Group, today announced, in… Continue reading Mahindra to make an additional investment of over Rs. 500 crore for Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Components in Chakan as part of expansion efforts
Bharat Forge to set up two plants for making EV and hybrid vehicle parts
Bharat Forge, the Pune-based multinational with a presence across automotive, power, oil and gas, construction and mining, rail, marine and aerospace, has confirmed plans for manufacture and export of parts for electric and hybrid vehicles. In May 2017, Autocar Professional had reported that Bharat Forge, the largest exporter of automotive components from India, was planning… Continue reading Bharat Forge to set up two plants for making EV and hybrid vehicle parts
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of February 12 – February 18, 2017
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week February 12, 2018 – February 18, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- The 2018 NADA AEA Member Reception is coming soon! The next… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of February 12 – February 18, 2017
Hyundai’s Hydrogen-Powered, Self-Driving SUV Runs on Level 4 Autonomy
In Brief Hyundai recently showcased that their latest autonomous SUV, Nexo, can deliver Level 4 autonomy. The South Korean carmaker believes this breakthrough in self-driving vehicles was possible because Nexo’s electric motor runs on hydrogen fuel. When it comes to the future of clean and safe transportation, all bets seem to be on electric autonomous… Continue reading Hyundai’s Hydrogen-Powered, Self-Driving SUV Runs on Level 4 Autonomy
Carlos Ghosn: ‘We’re probably the only carmaker who’s starting to make money selling electric cars’
The auto alliance between Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi is probably the most advanced and profitable carmaker when it comes to producing electric cars, the company’s CEO told CNBC Friday. The alliance, which started work on electrification back in 2008, announced September that it is going to produce 12 new electric cars within the next five… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn: ‘We’re probably the only carmaker who’s starting to make money selling electric cars’
The Smart car goes electric before it plans its autonomous future
Look at some of the autonomous vehicle concepts, predicting a future of us being able to treat a car as a lounge or work area when we don’t want to actually drive, and you’ll notice one thing: space. By that, I mean the space they take up on the road. Everyone seems to be designing… Continue reading The Smart car goes electric before it plans its autonomous future
Aspark Owl Electric Hypercar Does 0-60 MPH in 1.6 Seconds
Free Price Quote From a Local Dealer View Special Offers No Obligation, Fast & Simple Free New Car Quote Change Car GO We offered bemused coverage of this unknown Japanese electric supercar when it first appeared at last year’s Frankfurt show claiming 2-second 0-62-mph acceleration from pretty modest-sounding power and torque output. Then the other… Continue reading Aspark Owl Electric Hypercar Does 0-60 MPH in 1.6 Seconds
New Hendy dealership for Mazda, Kia and Honda in Eastleigh
Hendy Automotive is building a new multi-franchise dealership in Eastleigh Hampshire for Mazda, Kia and Honda. The company’s existing Leigh Road facility will now sell Ford. The new showrooms are expected to employ 90 people and the project is part of a partnership with Eastleigh Borough Council, which retains ownership of the site. Features include… Continue reading New Hendy dealership for Mazda, Kia and Honda in Eastleigh