You imagine a Lotus is all about the chassis, but by dint of being one of the last cars standing to have a six-cylinder engine (a supercharged one, no less) with a manual gearbox, the drivetrain is a compelling reason to buy an Emira. But be in no doubt that it is a constant presence,… Continue reading Lotus Emira V6
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Lotus Emira V6
You imagine a Lotus is all about the chassis, but by dint of being one of the last cars standing to have a six-cylinder engine (a supercharged one, no less) with a manual gearbox, the drivetrain is a compelling reason to buy an Emira. But be in no doubt that it is a constant presence,… Continue reading Lotus Emira V6
IBM Tees Up watsonx AI-powered Digital Fan Features for the 2025 Masters Tournament
Enhanced Hole Insights offers more detailed analysis around historic, in-Tournament and projected play for every hole on course AI Narration in English and Spanish returns, along with revamped Masters Tournament app on Apple Vision Pro ARMONK, N.Y., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Masters Tournament today announced a series of digital fan… Continue reading IBM Tees Up watsonx AI-powered Digital Fan Features for the 2025 Masters Tournament
Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs
The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant is shown on April 1, 2025 in Windsor, Canada. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT — Stellantis is pausing production at two assembly plants in Canada and Mexico as the company attempts to navigate President Donald Trump‘s new round of 25% automotive tariffs, the company confirmed Thursday. The actions are… Continue reading Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs are in effect. What investors need to know
Vehicles seen on the lot of a Ford auto dealership in Montebello, California on April 1, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images DETROIT — President Donald Trump‘s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles to the U.S. have taken effect, but the impacts of the new levies on investors and the global automotive industry… Continue reading Trump’s 25% auto tariffs are in effect. What investors need to know
Auto giants surprisingly resilient as sweeping U.S. tariffs spare Canada and Mexico for now
The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of some of the world’s biggest automakers appeared surprisingly resilient on Thursday, even after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on foreign auto imports came into effect. Germany’s Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz Group and BMW were… Continue reading Auto giants surprisingly resilient as sweeping U.S. tariffs spare Canada and Mexico for now
Legal firm MILS guides dealers through Supreme Court motor finance case
The motor finance commission case is winding up today with the final submissions. Legal expert MILS, which provides the Legal Surgery for Motor Trader, is attending each day to give dealers a clear summary of what happened. Tuesday saw submissions from by Close Brothers and FirstRand Bank Wednesday saw more submissions from the two banks,… Continue reading Legal firm MILS guides dealers through Supreme Court motor finance case
German Manager Magazin: US car tariff in force: Volkswagen stops delivery, Stellantis interrupts production004103
VW stops delivery and shows “import surcharge” The first manufacturers already draw consequences: Volkswagen According to the “Wall Street Journal”, the delivery of vehicles from Mexico temporarily stopped to the USA and initially holds imports from Europe to the USA in the ports. In addition, VW wants to show an “import fee” on vehicles that… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: US car tariff in force: Volkswagen stops delivery, Stellantis interrupts production004103
Jeep and Chrysler maker Stellantis to furlough 900 US workers
Standard Digital $45 per month Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device. Pay a year upfront and save 20%. What’s included Global news & analysis Expert opinion FT App on Android & iOS FT Edit app FirstFT: the day’s biggest stories 20+ curated newsletters Follow topics & set alerts with myFT FT… Continue reading Jeep and Chrysler maker Stellantis to furlough 900 US workers
Exclusive: McLaren plots reinvention in full merger with Forseven
Bicester, Oxfordshire. Forseven has three units there already and a new design centre opening soon. Forseven also has offices in Leamington Spa, unsurprisingly given the volume of talent it has attracted from neighbour JLR. All McLaren facilities at Woking, along with its composites factory in Yorkshire, will be retained for now, and the companies will… Continue reading Exclusive: McLaren plots reinvention in full merger with Forseven