Has Alpine’s new hot hatchback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

I’ve just spent some minutes talking to Autocar’s road testers about the Alpine A290, the quick version of the new Renault 5 EV. What’s great is that we weren’t talking about where the charge port was or how far it could go or whether the driver assistance systems were infuriating. Instead it was an old-fashioned chat about… Continue reading Has Alpine’s new hot hatchback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

Has Alpine’s new hot hathback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

I’ve just spent some minutes talking to Autocar’s road testers about the Alpine A290, the quick version of the new Renault 5 EV. What’s great is that we weren’t talking about where the charge port was or how far it could go or whether the driver assistance systems were infuriating. Instead it was an old-fashioned chat about… Continue reading Has Alpine’s new hot hathback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

The world’s auto giants will need to partner with Chinese companies to survive in China, analysts say

EV cars are pictured inside BYD’s first electric vehicle (EV) factory in Southeast Asia, a fast-growing regional EV market where it has become the dominant player, in Rayong, Thailand, July 4, 2024.  Chalinee Thirasupa | Reuters BEIJING — Time is running out for traditional foreign automakers to adapt to China’s electric car market, signaling to… Continue reading The world’s auto giants will need to partner with Chinese companies to survive in China, analysts say

ACI, Euro NCAP: heavy commercial vehicles tested

22.11.2024 Eight trucks analyzed by Euro NCAP: Volvo FH Aero and FM, Renault T, Scania R-series and G Series, DAF XF, Man TGX and Mercedes-Benz Actros L. Maximum score, five stars, for Volvo, four stars for Renault and Scania, three stars for Daf, Man, Mercedes-Benz and Scania. Euro NCAP has announced the results of the… Continue reading ACI, Euro NCAP: heavy commercial vehicles tested

Petrochemicals Market Size to Reach $685.01 Billion By 2031: Experiences Growth Due to Surge in Demand for Polymers in Various End-Use Industries | The Insight Partners

Petrochemicals Market Size and Forecast 2021 – 2031, Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type, Application, End-use Industry, and Geography with Major key players Shell International BV, China Petroleum Corporation, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, SABIC, BASF SE, BP Plc, INEOS, DOW Inc, and Mitsubishi… Continue reading Petrochemicals Market Size to Reach $685.01 Billion By 2031: Experiences Growth Due to Surge in Demand for Polymers in Various End-Use Industries | The Insight Partners

Tracking success: Astara Connect powers the Pan Am Games

When a global sports event draws millions of spectators, the logistics behind the scenes are just as impressive as the athletic feats. Sandwiched between the Andes and the Pacific, Santiago, Chile is well-known for its chronic traffic congestion during peak hours. So, when the city was chosen to host both the Pan American and Parapan… Continue reading Tracking success: Astara Connect powers the Pan Am Games

Ford to cut 14% of European jobs, blaming EV shift

Berlin ended EV subsidies in December last year. EV sales in Germany in the first nine months of this year were down 28.6%. Ford said on Wednesday it would cut around 14% of its European workforce, blaming significant losses in recent years compounded by weak demand for electric vehicles, a lack of government support for… Continue reading Ford to cut 14% of European jobs, blaming EV shift

European car sales flat in October, EVs gain ground, says ACEA

“This is helping registration figures stabilise and shouldn’t be mistaken as an indication of market recovery”, he added. New car sales in Europe were flat in October, after falling for two consecutive months, industry data showed on Thursday, while the transition to fully electric or hybrid models gained ground in the month. An uptick in… Continue reading European car sales flat in October, EVs gain ground, says ACEA

Tesla jumped the gun, Nissan drivers will have to wait a bit for Supercharger access

It sounds like Tesla jumped the gun when announcing that Nissan drivers now have access to the Supercharger network in North America. They will have to wait a bit. Yesterday, we reported that Tesla added Nissan to the list of automakers with EVs capable of using the Supercharger network in North America. However, Tesla has… Continue reading Tesla jumped the gun, Nissan drivers will have to wait a bit for Supercharger access

Nissan to cut or transfer about 1,000 jobs in Thailand

The struggling Japanese carmaker has said that it would cut 9,000 jobs worldwide after posting a worse-than-expected July-September quarter earnings. In the United States, about 1,000 staff are leaving Nissan by the end of this year by accepting early retirement packages. Nissan Motor will cut or transfer about 1,000 jobs in Thailand by autumn 2025… Continue reading Nissan to cut or transfer about 1,000 jobs in Thailand