It would be really funny if those iconically preachy “You Wouldn’t Steal a Car” anti-piracy ads turned out to use pirated — sorry, stolen — materials, huh? Like, really really funny. Who could ask for a richer pièce de résistance to highlight just how outrageous its central thesis is: that downloading something from the internet… Continue reading There Are Hilarious New Allegations About Those “You Wouldn’t Steal a Car” Anti-Piracy Ads
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Automotive Piston Market worth $2.79 billion by 2035 | MarketsandMarkets
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive piston market is projected to grow from USD 2.46 billion in 2025 to USD 2.79 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 1.3% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The growth of the automotive piston market is driven by steady global demand… Continue reading Automotive Piston Market worth $2.79 billion by 2035 | MarketsandMarkets
Porsche Cuts Profit Outlook Over US Tariffs, EV Slowdown
(Bloomberg) — Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks global trade. Sign up here. Most Read from Bloomberg Porsche AG expects its profit margin to slip into single digits this year, with the luxury-car maker warning about US tariffs and higher costs from weak electric-vehicle adoption. The German manufacturer now projects return on sales… Continue reading Porsche Cuts Profit Outlook Over US Tariffs, EV Slowdown
Global brands bring state-of-the-art vehicles to Auto Shanghai
SHANGHAI, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from german.shanghai.gov.cn Leading global and domestic brands, including industrial giants Volkswagen and BYD, are showcasing their latest models at the ongoing Auto Shanghai event. Continue Reading Visitors check out exhibited vehicles at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition held in Shanghai, on April 23, 2025. [Photo by… Continue reading Global brands bring state-of-the-art vehicles to Auto Shanghai
March 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for March pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in March 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading March 2025 new car pre-registration figures
KPIT Teams Up with Mercedes-Benz India Research Unit for Software-Defined Vehicle Development
KPIT Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) to advance the development of software-defined vehicles, the companies announced Monday. The partnership will focus on accelerating innovation cycles, reducing time-to-market for new features, and creating cost efficiencies by leveraging KPIT’s expertise in mobility technologies across multiple domains. KPIT will… Continue reading KPIT Teams Up with Mercedes-Benz India Research Unit for Software-Defined Vehicle Development
Volvo V90
Since space is the primary objective for anyone looking to buy this type of car, let’s deal with that first. Boot space with all five seats in place is still above average for the class at 551 litres; this is 91 litres more than the equivalent E300e Estate but 21 litres down on the 530e… Continue reading Volvo V90
TIER IV accelerates the deployment of autonomous trucks following completion of Japanese government initiative
TOKYO, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of an initiative aimed at developing autonomous trucks to address the critical shortage of drivers in the logistics industry. In the project overseen by the Ministry of Economy, Trade… Continue reading TIER IV accelerates the deployment of autonomous trucks following completion of Japanese government initiative
German FAZ: The main thing is that Digitalien009253
Sunday, at a crossing in a suburb of Frankfurt. Two boys, maybe 8 and 10 years old, keep the red pedestrian traffic lights with their bicycles. A sky -blue Porsche 718 Boxster, the roof opened, the roof is also open, the sun shines. He gets green and drives from then. “That was,” says the younger… Continue reading German FAZ: The main thing is that Digitalien009253
New Mercedes-AMG electric super-saloon nearly ready to battle the Porsche Taycan
Previous spy images have shown the low-slung four-door’s sleek profile with frameless doors and huge wheels. Unlike previous EQ models including the EQS and EQE, AMG will decide to give the car a more distinct bonnet, plus generous overhangs that will combine to create a more elegant and sophisticated silhouette. Both the nose and tail of the car in… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG electric super-saloon nearly ready to battle the Porsche Taycan