Tag: VW

@VW Group: Porsche rounds off the second Taycan generation009576

Taycan GTS (2024): Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 20.7 – 18.1 kWh/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km, CO₂ class A , Taycan GTS Sport Turismo (2024): Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 21.6 – 19.0 kWh/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km, CO₂ class A 12/11/2024 With a sharper design, more power, more range… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche rounds off the second Taycan generation009576

German FAZ: Unrest over electric car quotas in England008175

There is growing concern among car manufacturers about punitive quotas for electric car sales in the UK. Some manufacturers are urging the Labor government to relax the requirements, but so far Transport Minister Louise Haigh has shown only limited willingness to be more flexible. This year, car brands must sell at least 22 percent of… Continue reading German FAZ: Unrest over electric car quotas in England008175

German FAZ: Unrest over electric car quotas in England008175

There is growing concern among car manufacturers about punitive quotas for electric car sales in the UK. Some manufacturers are urging the Labor government to relax the requirements, but so far Transport Minister Louise Haigh has shown only limited willingness to be more flexible. This year, car brands must sell at least 22 percent of… Continue reading German FAZ: Unrest over electric car quotas in England008175

Motorcycle Airbag Jacket Market to Grow by USD 193.3 Million (2024-2028), Driven by High Adoption of Protective Gear, with AI Redefining Market Landscape – Technavio

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI – The global motorcycle airbag jacket market size is estimated to grow by USD 193.3 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 15.41%  during the forecast period. High adoption rate of protective gear is… Continue reading Motorcycle Airbag Jacket Market to Grow by USD 193.3 Million (2024-2028), Driven by High Adoption of Protective Gear, with AI Redefining Market Landscape – Technavio

Jaguar’s scrapped electric XJ pictured in production spec for first time

Pictures have surfaced of an almost production-ready version of Jaguar’s electric XJ, the car that was tipped to lead the brand’s electric reinvention before it was scrapped in 2021. The electric XJ was first previewed by the brand in 2019 and was spotted several times road testing in the advanced stages of its development. But… Continue reading Jaguar’s scrapped electric XJ pictured in production spec for first time

Mohammed Majed Ali appointed Head of Customer Care at Jawa Motorcycles

Mohammed Majed Ali has been appointed as the Head of Customer Care at Jawa, Yezdi and BSA Motorcycles. He announced on LinkedIn that he had moved on to Jawa | Yezdi | BSA Motorcycles as Head Customer Care ( Sales & Aftersales). Ali served as Head of customer care at Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, and… Continue reading Mohammed Majed Ali appointed Head of Customer Care at Jawa Motorcycles

@niche: THE AUTOEXTREMIST STUPID METER, REDUX.003631

Editor’s Note: This week, the time feels right to update the Autoextremist Stupid Meter, and not surprisingly, as Peter details, there is once again an endless list of examples in the business that well and truly peg the AE Stupid Meter. In “On The Table,” we have an update to our new (and quite popular) segment, The Farley Follies, in… Continue reading @niche: THE AUTOEXTREMIST STUPID METER, REDUX.003631