Comedian Tom Allen to entertain 1,000-strong audience at 107th SMMT Annual Dinner. Prestigious event almost sold out with guests from across automotive, adjacent sectors, government and the media. SMMT President Mick Flanagan, Vice President for Volvo, JLR, Toyota, Nissan at Adient to set out challenges and opportunities facing sector in keynote address. Entertainer and comedian Tom… Continue reading Comedian Tom Allen is celebrity guest speaker for SMMT Annual Dinner
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German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007782
Over-the-air updates, AI assistants, autonomous driving or sophisticated infotainment: digital functions are now more important as a selling point for cars than horsepower and brand image. In the new comparison of digital performance, behind the series winner Tesla it is mainly Chinese manufacturers such as Xpeng and BYD as well as the American providers Rivian… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007782
Electric Vehicle Remote Diagnostics Market to Grow by USD 4.10 Billion (2024-2028), AI-Driven Report Highlights Impact of Falling Battery Prices on EV Demand – Technavio
NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends – The Global Electric Vehicle Remote Diagnostics Market size is estimated to grow by USD 4.10 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 39.04% during the forecast period. Reducing battery pack… Continue reading Electric Vehicle Remote Diagnostics Market to Grow by USD 4.10 Billion (2024-2028), AI-Driven Report Highlights Impact of Falling Battery Prices on EV Demand – Technavio
Volvo’s head of sustainability on why the brand tweaked its ‘EV or bust’ strategy
/ ‘Even though we’re fully ready to do it, the market’s not really with us.’ By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Volvo Earlier this month,… Continue reading Volvo’s head of sustainability on why the brand tweaked its ‘EV or bust’ strategy
Skoda Elroq to be unveiled on 1 October
The new Skoda Elroq will be unveiled on 1 October, the brand has announced. It will be the first model to embody the its new Modern Solid design language, with design sketches revealing it bears the ‘Tech-Deck’ Face and fresh logo (with ‘Skoda’ lettering replacing the old emblem). Based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the Elroq will be Skoda’s third EV to… Continue reading Skoda Elroq to be unveiled on 1 October
SIAM organises Shifting Gears: HR Strategies for a Disruptive Automotive Landscape
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) recently organised the SIAM Automotive HR Conclave titled “Shifting Gears: HR Strategies for a Disruptive Automotive Landscape.” The event focused on key trends affecting HR practices in the automotive sector and discussed strategies to support industry growth in alignment with India’s vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047. The… Continue reading SIAM organises Shifting Gears: HR Strategies for a Disruptive Automotive Landscape
Some 40% of regions, cities and companies lack emissions-cut targets, says survey
Over 40% of major companies, cities, and regions have yet to set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. More than 40% of major companies, cities and regions have still not set any targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions, according to an annual “stocktake” released on Monday to gauge global progress in the fight against catastrophic… Continue reading Some 40% of regions, cities and companies lack emissions-cut targets, says survey
New rule would require GM, Ford to stop imports of cars they make in China: Report
General Motors and Ford Motor will need to halt import of vehicles to the US from China, as per a proposed rule clamping down on Chinese hardware and software, a US Commerce Department official informed Reuters on Monday. The rule would also impact other auto companies that sell or manufacture vehicles in the United States,… Continue reading New rule would require GM, Ford to stop imports of cars they make in China: Report
New US rule would require GM, Ford to halt imports of cars they build in China, says official
General Motors and Ford may need to halt importing vehicles from China. General Motors and Ford Motor would need to stop importing vehicles to the U.S. from China under a proposed rule cracking down on Chinese software and hardware, a U.S. Commerce Department official told Reuters Monday. The rule would also affect other automakers selling… Continue reading New US rule would require GM, Ford to halt imports of cars they build in China, says official
Best tow cars to buy 2025
While electric towing still won’t work for everyone, the Ioniq 5 has an advantage over some rivals in that it’s set up to handle 350kW charging, where available. So while you might have to unhitch your tow to top up at the motorway services, you shouldn’t have to linger too long, with a 10-80 per… Continue reading Best tow cars to buy 2025