British engineering firm GKN Automotive will ramp up development of its next-generation electric powertrain hardware, because of the increasing demand for EVs. The automotive components supplier will accelerate production of new ‘eDrive’ technologies using 800V electrics, which the firm says allows for faster charging times, increased driving range and higher levels of performance. The company’s eDrive system has been in… Continue reading GKN Automotive developing modular 800V electric drivetrains
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Ineos Grenadier interior revealed with focus on luxury and utility – Autocar
Official interior pictures of the Ineos Grenadier, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s rugged new body-on-frame 4×4, have been issued at last — showing an impressively novel design, clearly built for ruggedness and timelessness, but guided at all times by the highest levels of practical logic. Grenadier has a genuine hose-it-out cabin, crafted in ultra-durable, stain-resistant materials, and… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier interior revealed with focus on luxury and utility – Autocar
First Look: INEOS Automotive’s Grenadier Has the Fiscal Backing to Match Its Off-Road Brawn – Robb Report
Lovers of Land Rover’s rugged, mud-plugging Defender are still reeling at parent company Jaguar Land Rover’s 2015 decision to stop making this iconic 4×4 after 67 years, despite the fact that a new iteration has since been put in production. One person rankled more than most was British billionaire and lifelong Land Rover fan, Sir… Continue reading First Look: INEOS Automotive’s Grenadier Has the Fiscal Backing to Match Its Off-Road Brawn – Robb Report
Valmet Automotive entering into manufacturing contract with EV brand Lightyear
From left to right: Ville Rantala – Project Manager (Valmet Automotive), Hans Heijmans – COO (Lightyear), Gerard Berkelmans – VP Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (Lightyear), Matti Räsänen – VP Sales (Valmet Automotive), Wim van Stratum – VP Operations (Lightyear) Valmet Automotive has signed a letter of intent on vehicle manufacturing with Lightyear, the Netherlands-based technology… Continue reading Valmet Automotive entering into manufacturing contract with EV brand Lightyear
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Tata Motors targets fleet buyers with new Xpres brand
Tata Motors has launched new brand called ‘Xpres, which exclusively targets fleet customers. The aim of this new brand is to cater to fleet-specific needs of safety, passenger comfort and low cost of ownership. All vehicles for the fleet segment will sport the Xpres badge to differentiate them from the growing ‘New Forever’ range of cars… Continue reading Tata Motors targets fleet buyers with new Xpres brand
Motherson sets out to democratise high-end vehicle lighting tech
Tier 1 giant Motherson Group’s automotive lighting division – a joint venture with Italy’s Marelli Automotive Lighting – is working towards deep localisation of exterior vehicle lighting solutions in India. The company says that the partnership with Marelli allows it to access the latest in technology as well as manufacturing processes in exterior automotive lighting,… Continue reading Motherson sets out to democratise high-end vehicle lighting tech
How Formula E racing is a testbed for the future of EVs
Season 7 of the Formula E World Championship, the FIA-sanctioned open-wheel electric racing league, is nearing a close after the latest two races at the New York City street circuit in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, with only races in London and Berlin left to determine who will win the Driver and Constructor championships. … Continue reading How Formula E racing is a testbed for the future of EVs
JLR appoints Lennard Hoornik as new chief commercial officer
New Delhi: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has appointed Lennard Hoornik as chief commercial officer. According to a media release from the company on Monday, Hoornik will begin his new role with immediate effect, helping to drive innovation within Jaguar Land Rover, and realise the potential of the business’s Reimagine strategy. He will be responsible for… Continue reading JLR appoints Lennard Hoornik as new chief commercial officer