@Nissan: 2022/07/20 Nissan launches the all-new X-Trail in Japan Nissan today launched the a…000805

2022/07/20 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan today launched the all-new X-Trail in Japan, with sales starting on July 25. All-new X-Trail G e-4ORCE Debuting in 2000, the X-Trail went on to become a bestselling SUV and is widely viewed as an iconic Nissan. Over the years, Nissan has continued to evolve the X-Trail. The latest incarnation… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/07/20 Nissan launches the all-new X-Trail in Japan Nissan today launched the a…000805

From the archive: on this day in 1931

With the long-dreamed-of £100 car an actuality by the 1930s, we wondered if it would be possible to create one costing just £75 (that’s £3570 in today’s money). Today, even a basic Dacia offers infotainment and air-con, and in 1931 we believed people similarly wouldn’t buy without essentials – namely detachable wheels, electric lights and… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1931

Steve Cropley: Citroen Berlingo leaves the fleet after 19 years

Sunday Our ancient Citroën Berlingo has a new owner. It departs after 19 years of faithful service (apart from the two broken front springs and some electrical glitches) for a better life. I can’t say that I’m feeling brilliant about this, but I would be feeling worse were it not for the fact that its… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Citroen Berlingo leaves the fleet after 19 years

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: ZF is ahead in the race with Bosch, Conti and Schaeffler for the top spot in electronic steering004760

No connection to the wheels Electronic steering transmits the steering commands via signal. (Photo: ZF) It’s a sensitive topic: in the future, car steering wheels will no longer be mechanically connected to the front wheels. Airplane pilots once found it difficult to reconcile the fact that with “Fly-by-Wire” they were no longer physically connected to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: ZF is ahead in the race with Bosch, Conti and Schaeffler for the top spot in electronic steering004760

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: ZF is ahead in the race with Bosch, Conti and Schaeffler for the top spot in electronic steering004758

No connection to the wheels Electronic steering transmits the steering commands via signal. (Photo: ZF) It’s a sensitive topic: in the future, car steering wheels will no longer be mechanically connected to the front wheels. Airplane pilots once found it difficult to reconcile the fact that with “Fly-by-Wire” they were no longer physically connected to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: ZF is ahead in the race with Bosch, Conti and Schaeffler for the top spot in electronic steering004758

History of Renault Sport – picture special

In 2004, the Clio 172 gave way to the slightly more powerful 182. It received dual exhaust pipes, shaved a couple of tenths off the 172’s 0-62mph time, and gained a few other visual tweaks, while a cut-price 182 Cup did without a few luxuries in order to save weight. It still ended up heavier… Continue reading History of Renault Sport – picture special

Jeep’s China Failure Sends Foreboding Signal to Global Carmakers

(Bloomberg) — Most Read from Bloomberg It was one of the very first international auto brands to enter China, widely recognized by consumers and understood by its owners to have huge potential. And yet, Jeep is shutting down its only plant in the world’s largest market. The announcement this week that Stellantis plans to terminate… Continue reading Jeep’s China Failure Sends Foreboding Signal to Global Carmakers

CHEVROLET AND FORD FULL SIZE PICK-UPS MOST STOLEN VEHICLES FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

DES PLAINES, Ill., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — For the second year in a row, Chevrolet and Ford full size pick-ups took the top two spots in the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) annual Hot Wheels vehicle theft report, and the GMC full size pick-up made the top 10 list. Of the nearly 1 million… Continue reading CHEVROLET AND FORD FULL SIZE PICK-UPS MOST STOLEN VEHICLES FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

SG-founded commerce enablement firm AnyMind raises $29m in Series D fundingThe fresh investment brings its total funding to date to approximately $91….

AnyMind Group, a Japan-based, Singapore-founded end-to-end commerce enablement company, has announced raising 4 billion yen ($29.4 million) in a Series D funding round that will fuel its expansion and future acquisitions. The funding round, which brings the company’s total funding to date to approximately $91.7 million, was backed by new investors, including JIC Venture Growth… Continue reading SG-founded commerce enablement firm AnyMind raises $29m in Series D fundingThe fresh investment brings its total funding to date to approximately $91….

@Nissan: 2022/07/19 New Nissan Kicks goes on sale in Japan Following a minor model change, t…000804

2022/07/19 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Following a minor model change, the new Nissan Kicks electrified SUV goes on sale July 19 across Japan. The vehicle launch marks another milestone in Nissan’s expansion of its electrified vehicle lineup. X FOUR Style Edition Since its arrival in the Japanese market in June 2020, the Kicks has offered a… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/07/19 New Nissan Kicks goes on sale in Japan Following a minor model change, t…000804