“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”

I’ve never really been struck by green-laning, rock-crawling or just off-roading in general, but recent experiences in new cars have made me question why more people aren’t taking their cars (specifically SUVs) off the beaten track.  First up was the latest Land Rover Defender 130 at the British firm’s Eastnor testing facility on the Welsh… Continue reading “You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”

Car Deal of the Day: Nissan Ariya is a bargain EV SUV at £260 a month

Luxurious interior  Drives well £260 a month We’ve featured the Nissan Ariya as our Deal of the Day before, but it’s never been this cheap. A ppersonal contract hire agreement could see one of the best all-electric family SUVs on your driveway for just £260 a month.  This deal we found on leasing.com is over… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Nissan Ariya is a bargain EV SUV at £260 a month

How American carmakers lost ground in China

American automakers and their non-Chinese counterparts are fighting an existential battle, as local rivals in China outpace them. Chinese companies flush with government investments and subsidies have leapfrogged the competition in electric vehicle technology and software. U.S. automaker sales have fallen dramatically since their peak a few years ago. “I don’t want to sound overly… Continue reading How American carmakers lost ground in China

Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 is a hydrogen-powered hypercar from the future

Contrary to its chemical properties, hydrogen has been a slow-burner in the car industry so far. Only a few manufacturers have actually created cars powered by the fuel but Alpine could be looking to change that, starting with the Alpenglow Hy4. If that name sounds familiar then you’d be right. Back in 2022 Alpine unveiled… Continue reading Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 is a hydrogen-powered hypercar from the future

Letter from Nikkei Asia’s editor: Europe’s EV dilemma

Hello from Tokyo. Chinese President Xi Jinping is now visiting Europe for the first time in five years. In France, the first stop of his tour, President Emmanuel Macron — who visited Beijing last year and made the controversial remark that Europe should avoid getting dragged into a conflict over Taiwan — greeted him warmly,… Continue reading Letter from Nikkei Asia’s editor: Europe’s EV dilemma

Chinese EV Maker Zeekr Heads for US Listing at Reduced Valuation

(Bloomberg) — When Chinese electric-vehicle maker Zeekr lists in the US on Friday, it will be at a valuation of around $5.2 billion, less than half the $13 billion valuation announced following a funding round early last year. Most Read from Bloomberg The precipitous change in fortunes has surprised even the company’s top management. In… Continue reading Chinese EV Maker Zeekr Heads for US Listing at Reduced Valuation

Combined Heat and Power Market size to record USD 9.35 billion growth from 2024-2028, Advancements in combined heat and power system technologies is one of the key market trends, Technavio

NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global combined heat and power market size is estimated to grow by USD 9.35 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. This growth is expected to occur at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.29% during the forecast period. To understand more about this market – Download a FREE… Continue reading Combined Heat and Power Market size to record USD 9.35 billion growth from 2024-2028, Advancements in combined heat and power system technologies is one of the key market trends, Technavio

Ferrochrome Market, 70% of Growth to Originate from APAC, Technavio

NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global ferrochrome market size is estimated to grow by USD 7.59 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.94% during the forecast period. To understand more about this market – Download a FREE Sample Continue Reading Technavio has announced its… Continue reading Ferrochrome Market, 70% of Growth to Originate from APAC, Technavio