@McLaren: All-new McLaren Artura High-Performance Hybrid powertrain sets new supercar standards; amplifies McLaren driving experience000099

8 Apr 2021 High-Performance Hybrid powertrain of McLaren Artura sets new standards for the supercar sector All-new, ultra-compact 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine with unique 120-degree ‘hot vee’ configuration Lightweight, compact Axial Flux E-motor enhances driving experience with torque in-fill, as well as providing option of zero-emissions, electric-only running for up to 30km* Compact hybrid… Continue reading @McLaren: All-new McLaren Artura High-Performance Hybrid powertrain sets new supercar standards; amplifies McLaren driving experience000099

German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: “Bidirectional charging”: This is how Volkswagen wants to earn money from storing electricity001807

Electric cars are supposed to be used for storage A VW Passat charging: In the future, the electric cars from Wolfsburg will also be able to deliver their electricity again – and will become a huge storage facility. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf Germany is wasteful of its green electricity on many days. Often the wind on… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: “Bidirectional charging”: This is how Volkswagen wants to earn money from storing electricity001807

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 22 – March 28, 2021

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week of March 22, 2021 – March 28, 2021. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Executives Association (AEA) News- The AEA is excited to open our unique… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 22 – March 28, 2021

@Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford trucks, utility vehicles, and cars – increasingly including electrified versions – and Lincoln luxury vehicles; provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company; and is pursuing… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall

Volkswagen pulls name-change stunt after it backfires on social media

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Volkswagen AG’s U.S. unit apologized on Wednesday after a false statement it issued about a name change was widely slammed on social media. FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is show with an American flag at a car dealership in Carlsbad, California, U.S., September 23, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo The company acknowledged that the… Continue reading Volkswagen pulls name-change stunt after it backfires on social media

Tata Motors partners aftermarket players, ventures into Ceramic Coating services

Tata Motors, which is in speedy growth mode in the passenger vehicle business unit (PVBU) and clocked 119 percent rise in sales due to a fresh portfolio of new-age cars across categories including hatchbacks, UVs and EVs, has announced a new initiative at the aftersales level. The company has tied up with aftermarket brands of… Continue reading Tata Motors partners aftermarket players, ventures into Ceramic Coating services

Volkswagen admits ‘Voltswagen’ name change was a joke amid confusion

Volkswagen of America issued false statements this week saying it would change its brand name to “Voltswagen” as a way to stress its commitment to electric vehicles, only to reverse course on Tuesday and admit that the supposed name change was just a joke. Mark Gillies, a company spokesman, confirmed on Tuesday that the statement… Continue reading Volkswagen admits ‘Voltswagen’ name change was a joke amid confusion

Volkswagen recalls Audi A3s in the U.S. over air bag concerns

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The new Audi A3 E-Tron petrol-electric hybrid car is seen during the second press day ahead of the 85th International Motor Show in Geneva March 4, 2015. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen has issued a recall for more than 150,000 Audi vehicles in the United States… Continue reading Volkswagen recalls Audi A3s in the U.S. over air bag concerns

Foretellix Partners with Jingwei HiRain, to Accelerate the Use of its Automated Driving Systems Verification & Validation Platform in China

BEIJING and TEL AVIV, Israel, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jingwei HiRain, a Tier 1 provider and a leading high-tech automotive technology supplier in China, and Foretellix, a leading Automated Driving Systems Verification solution provider, announced a new partnership to accelerate the distribution and adoption of Foretify™, Foretellix’s verification & validation platform and enable mass… Continue reading Foretellix Partners with Jingwei HiRain, to Accelerate the Use of its Automated Driving Systems Verification & Validation Platform in China

Kona EV owners say Hyundai mishandling recall for battery fires

By Heekyong Yang 4 Min Read SEOUL (Reuters) – Some owners of Hyundai Motor’s Kona electric vehicles say the South Korean automaker is bungling a major recall with delays and poor communication, and risks losing buyers as it targets the No.3 spot in the fast-growing sector. The burnt wreckage of a Hyundai Kona electric vehicle… Continue reading Kona EV owners say Hyundai mishandling recall for battery fires