Italdesign and the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) of Turin have revealed the Vision Rapida concept, a sports car conceived to appeal to Generation Z. A fastback measuring 4.51m long, 1.86m wide and 1.28m high, the concept car draws on the legendary Japanese sports cars of the 1990s held in high regard by the youth of today. Indeed,… Continue reading IED Vision Rapida unveiled as sleek 2+2 inspired by 1990s legends
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Volvo CEO was pushed out as financial conditions turned stormy
Of all the recent CEO swaps, Volvo dropping Jim Rowan in favour of his predecessor Håkan Samuelsson provoked the most puzzled response among car industry watchers. “It’s the biggest surprise of all the changes,” said former Nissan and Aston Martin senior executive Andy Palmer. “In my mind, he was doing great.” Volvo hasn’t officially confirmed the reason for Rowan’s… Continue reading Volvo CEO was pushed out as financial conditions turned stormy
New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115
The new Citroën C3 Hybrid has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £20,115. A rival for the £21,895 Renault Clio E-Tech, the new variant of the C3 uses a fresh development of Citroën parent company Stellantis’s widely used 48V mild-hybrid powertrain. This comprises a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, a single electric motor and… Continue reading New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115
Bilstein Group Establishes India Subsidiary, Appoints Ramachandra Puttanna as Managing Director
Bilstein Group has announced the establishment of Ferdinand Bilstein India Private Limited, marking its 23rd international subsidiary. The official opening is scheduled for April 1, 2025, as the company expands its presence in the Indian automotive aftermarket. Ramachandra Puttanna has been appointed as Managing Director – India Region. With over 35 years of industry… Continue reading Bilstein Group Establishes India Subsidiary, Appoints Ramachandra Puttanna as Managing Director
@Renault: Implementation of the share buyback program000716
Press ReleaseApril 2, 2025 Implementation of the share buyback program Boulogne-Billancourt, April 2, 2025 As part of the implementation of its share buyback program, Renault Group has entrusted an investment services provider with a mandate to purchase a maximum number of 1,000,000 Renault shares, depending on market conditions, over a period running from… Continue reading @Renault: Implementation of the share buyback program000716
@Renault: Mise en œuvre du programme de rachat d’actions000715
Communiqué de presse2 avril 2025 Mise en œuvre du programme de rachat d’actions Boulogne-Billancourt, le 2 avril 2025 Dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre de son programme de rachat d’actions, Renault Group a confié à un prestataire de services d’investissement (PSI) un mandat portant sur l’acquisition d’un nombre maximum de 1… Continue reading @Renault: Mise en œuvre du programme de rachat d’actions000715
German Manager Magazin: Chinese car manufacturer: Dongfeng and Chongqing negotiate about billion -fusion004094
The Chinese car manufacturers Dongfeng Motor and Chongqing Changan Automobile, according to a newspaper report, have advanced fusion negotiations. The two state -controlled companies had conducted detailed discussions about the merging of their business and informed their foreign partners about the merger talks. That reported The “New York Times” on Tuesday. Possible billions Dongfeng is… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Chinese car manufacturer: Dongfeng and Chongqing negotiate about billion -fusion004094
Leapmotor to have a six-car line-up in the UK by 2027
Leapmotor will have six cars in its UK line-up by 2027 as it looks to solidify its place as the latest Chinese electric car maker cutting through here. The firm, whose international business is 51% owned by global giant Stellantis, already sells a Dacia Spring rival, the T03, and has just launched the C10 large SUV. A range-extender version will arrive at… Continue reading Leapmotor to have a six-car line-up in the UK by 2027
Vauxhall Corsa Electric update brings 266 miles of range for £29k
The Long Range version of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric has received an update that increases its range by 14 miles. Vauxhall attributed the gain to improved cell chemistry in the nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery and revisions to the electric car’s motor reducing energy consumption. This means the Long Range variant is officially capable of driving 266 miles between charges, compared with 252 miles… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa Electric update brings 266 miles of range for £29k
GM’s first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales lead industry as automakers braces for tariffs
SUVs at a Chevrolet dealership in Oshawa, ON. Rene Johnston | Toronto Star | Getty Images General Motors and other automakers reported notable increases in their first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, as the automotive industry braces for the impacts of President Donald Trump‘s auto tariffs that are set to take effect this week. GM on Tuesday… Continue reading GM’s first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales lead industry as automakers braces for tariffs