Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access

Brussels, 17 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to see that the European Commission is giving priority to ensuring safe and secure access to vehicle data in the third EU Mobility Package that was presented today. In its new Communication ‘On the Road to Automated Mobility’, the Commission mentions the… Continue reading Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access

Magna to supply structural castings to JLR from new plant in the UK

Magna has opened an aluminium casting facility in Telford, England, which will supply structural castings to Jaguar Land Rover, a leading vehicle manufacturer in the UK and Magna’s long-time customer. The new facility is approximately 225,000 square feet and is expected to employ 300 people. Magna management was joined by Jaguar Land Rover executives and… Continue reading Magna to supply structural castings to JLR from new plant in the UK

Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows

Brussels, 15 May 2018 – Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for new vehicle safety measures later this week, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls for a strong focus on active safety technologies, which can prevent accidents from happening. Over the past decades, passive safety systems – like pre-tensioned seatbelts, airbags… Continue reading Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows

BMW 8 Series shown alongside M8 GTE ahead of debut

The BMW 8 Series has been shown undisguised in a murky preview shot, a month ahead of its official reveal at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 15 June. The image shows the car alongside its race-going M8 GTE sibling, which will be competing in the event.  Most recently revealed amongst th 8 Series’ innovations is a digital instrument cluster as part… Continue reading BMW 8 Series shown alongside M8 GTE ahead of debut

Donkervoort celebrates 40-year jubilee with introduction of D8 GTO-40

The lightest and fastest GTO ever For 40 years now Donkervoort Automobielen has been famous for its pure, high-tech, ultralightweight sports cars and the top performance these deliver. Built with love and ingenuity. This weekend will see the Dutch carmaker celebrating its 40-year jubilee. To commemorate this glorious milestone, Donkervoort has introduced its spectacular jubilee… Continue reading Donkervoort celebrates 40-year jubilee with introduction of D8 GTO-40

Samsung: how it plans to develop world-leading autonomous car tech

The rise of cars with self-driving capabilities has created numerous opportunities for technology firms to break into the automotive industry. Now the world’s biggest smartphone producer has bet more than half a billion US dollars that it can become a market leader in autonomous vehicles – and we’re not talking about Apple. The firm in… Continue reading Samsung: how it plans to develop world-leading autonomous car tech

Rolls-Royce Cullinan revealed: exclusive pictures of luxury SUV

Rolls-Royce has bitten the bullet. Officially it’s only three years since CEO Torsten Mueller-Otvoes revealed that his Goodwood-based company was planning a super-luxury SUV to sit at the very top of the SUV market to trump Range Rover, Bentayga and the rest. But by that stage the Rolls off-roader idea had been simmering for a… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Cullinan revealed: exclusive pictures of luxury SUV

Mercedes shows off its EQC electric SUV prototype

Daimler Mercedes really, really wants you to know that its EQ electric cars will soon become a practical reality. The automaker has shown off heavily camouflaged prototypes of its EQC SUV with word that the production model is on track to launch in 2019. Test mules already endured “tough” winter conditions in northern Sweden between… Continue reading Mercedes shows off its EQC electric SUV prototype

NEW MODELS DRIVE JAGUAR LAND ROVER GROWTH IN APRIL

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Jaguar Land Rover sells 45,180 units globally in April 2018

New models like the Jaguar E-Pace (image) have driven Jaguar’s sales in April 2018 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has claimed that its sales for April 2018 were largely driven by the introduction of new models, including the Range Rover Velar, Land Rover Discovery and Jaguar E-Pace. As per the report from the OEM, there was… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover sells 45,180 units globally in April 2018