@Tata-JLR: THE POWER OF CHOICE: POTENT NEW DEFENDER V8 AND EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDITIONS JOIN THE RANGE

Defender V8 90 and 110: New 525PS supercharged engine powers fastest and most powerful production Defender ever made; 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds, 149mph top speed (Defender 90) Power meets durability: Bespoke chassis settings and transmission tuning combine to make Defender V8 the most capable and dynamic example of Land Rover’s award-winning 4×4  Potent new flagship:… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: THE POWER OF CHOICE: POTENT NEW DEFENDER V8 AND EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDITIONS JOIN THE RANGE

2021 Ineos Grenadier off-roader enters next prototype phase – CarAdvice

More than 80 prototypes will be built as part of a global testing and validation program. The 2021 Ineos Grenadier, hailed by many as the spiritual successor to the old-school Land Rover Defender, is one step closer to becoming a reality. After securing the old ‘Smartville’ production facility in France for building the rough-and-tumble four-wheel… Continue reading 2021 Ineos Grenadier off-roader enters next prototype phase – CarAdvice

Lucid Motors is set to go public with a $24 billion valuation. It probably couldn’t have happened without billions in Saudi money.

Electric vehicle startup Lucid Motors plans to go public via SPAC at a $24 billion valuation.  The company struggled for years before getting $1.3 billion from Saudi Arabia in 2019.  The deal increases Saudi Arabia’s ownership stage from 67% to 85%.  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Somewhere out there, there’s a… Continue reading Lucid Motors is set to go public with a $24 billion valuation. It probably couldn’t have happened without billions in Saudi money.

Briggs Automotive Company Continues U.S. Expansion Into Michigan

BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is continuing its global expansion and today announced the launch of BAC Michigan, signing an agreement with luxury automotive dealership Platinum Motorcars Detroit (PMC) to bring its Mono supercar to the Midwest. Based in Birmingham, Michigan, just north of Detroit, Platinum Motorcars offers premium… Continue reading Briggs Automotive Company Continues U.S. Expansion Into Michigan

BMW’s CEO says Tesla will struggle to maintain its rapid growth because of mounting competition among electric-car makers

Tesla may struggle to maintain its rapid growth as other carmakers launch their own EVs, Oliver Zipse said Monday. “The rest of the industry is moving ahead big time,” the BMW CEO said. Tesla delivered almost 500,000 vehicles in 2020. Other automakers have committed to boosting electric-car sales. Visit the Business section of Insider for… Continue reading BMW’s CEO says Tesla will struggle to maintain its rapid growth because of mounting competition among electric-car makers

Ineos Grenadier one step closer to production – WhichCar

Development of the Grenadier off-road vehicle by British brand Ineos Automotive continues to gain traction, as the prototype stage moves from the 2A to 2B models and moves in to its new production facility. The Grenadier is a no-frills off-road vehicle that will come in five-door wagon and four-door pick-up variants, constructed in the same… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier one step closer to production – WhichCar

Jaguar J-Pace large electric SUV likely axed as part of new strategy

Jaguar has axed plans for its much-rumoured all-electric J-Pace luxury SUV as part of the British brand’s new ‘Reimagine’ business plan, that will see the firm become an EV-only manufacturer by 2025. Jaguar Land Rover’s new boss, Thierry Bolloré, confirmed that the all-electric XJ large saloon car was no longer part of the firm’s future… Continue reading Jaguar J-Pace large electric SUV likely axed as part of new strategy

@Groupe PSA: PR Innovation for sustainable interiors001221

Innovation for sustainable materials is taking place across our Business Groups and within the Sustainable and Smart Product Line. Sustainable solutions for vehicle interiors, inscribed in the “Interior for the Planet” initiative, are developed based on 3 pillars: use less, incorporate recyclable and recycled materials, and create alternatives to petrol solutions, with no impact on… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Innovation for sustainable interiors001221

Jaguar Land Rover confirms plan to cut 2,000 non-factory jobs worldwide

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that it will cut 2,000 non-factory jobs from its global workforce in the next year, as part of its ongoing restructuring drive. The job losses, first reported by Sky News, will come from the British firm’s global salaried workforce. While Jaguar Land Rover has not given any details on the roles… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover confirms plan to cut 2,000 non-factory jobs worldwide

Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business

– Parkopedia announces the launch of its Japanese subsidiary, ‘Parkopedia Japan Limited’ based in Tokyo – Tomohiko Ishibashi has been named as Representative Commercial Director of Japan – Data collection services have now been brought in-house to deliver a heightened level of quality and accuracy for Japanese drivers – The new Parkopedia Japan business website… Continue reading Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business