Long live the quadricycle: the Renault Twizy is back

I’m pleased to see the Renault Twizy replacement will arrive in the UK, and I’m not a little surprised, given I didn’t think the previous one set the world alight when it was here the first time around. But the Mobilize Duo and a cargo variant called the Bento are set to arrive next year,… Continue reading Long live the quadricycle: the Renault Twizy is back

Clean Technica: China & US Auto Market — Chinese Auto Disrupting Everyone Else003542

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! In this article, I’m analyzing at a high level what is happening to the auto industry across propulsion types. I’ll break it down by region and also discuss individual companies. For the purposes of this article, I assume that… Continue reading Clean Technica: China & US Auto Market — Chinese Auto Disrupting Everyone Else003542

Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide eyes US IPO at up to $5b valuationWeRide is aiming to raise $119.4m in the IPO.

China-based autonomous driving startup WeRide said on Friday it was seeking a valuation of as much as $5.02 billion in its initial public offering in the United States. The IPO announcement comes at a time when the Biden administration is expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles in the United States in the coming weeks.… Continue reading Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide eyes US IPO at up to $5b valuationWeRide is aiming to raise $119.4m in the IPO.

Coal Tar Pitch Market size is set to grow by USD 618.2 million from 2024-2028, Increasing use of aluminum across various industries boost the market, Technavio

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global coal tar pitch market size is estimated to grow by USD 618.2 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 2.19% during the forecast period. Increasing use of aluminum across various industries is driving market growth, with a trend… Continue reading Coal Tar Pitch Market size is set to grow by USD 618.2 million from 2024-2028, Increasing use of aluminum across various industries boost the market, Technavio

Nissan hints at the return of the legendary GT-R as an EV sports car

An electric Nissan GT-R? That looks even more likely now. Nissan’s global product strategy officer, Ivan Espinosa, hinted that the Nissan GT-R would live on in the EV era. Last October, we got our first look at what the electric Nissan GT-R could look like. Nissan unveiled the Hyper Force EV concept, claiming it “gives… Continue reading Nissan hints at the return of the legendary GT-R as an EV sports car

UK speeding fines and penalties: what drivers need to know

And this could have further repercussions. If you’re disqualified for 56 days or more (see also the more serious single-offence bans, above) you’ll need to apply for a new licence, and this may even entail retaking your driving test. How will speeding penalties affect my car insurance? Insurers will generally regard drivers who’ve accrued penalty… Continue reading UK speeding fines and penalties: what drivers need to know

Hyundai Exter is latest compact SUV to zip past 100,000 sales

The Hyundai Exter, launched in India on July 10, 2023, is the latest in the ultra-competitive compact SUV segment to have achieved 100,000-unit sales. At the end of July 2024, cumulative 13-month wholesales of the Exter were an estimated 99,699 units, which is 301 units shy of the 100,000 mark. Given the monthly average sales… Continue reading Hyundai Exter is latest compact SUV to zip past 100,000 sales