UK carmakers face higher tariffs as EU rejects component plea

British car manufacturers could face higher export tariffs with or without a Brexit deal after the EU rejected an argument that components from Japan used on UK assembly lines should be considered British. The car industry has maintained that parts for cars, vans and trucks that have been sourced in non-EU countries should be deemed… Continue reading UK carmakers face higher tariffs as EU rejects component plea

UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme to secure supply chain and save jobs

SMMT launches Safe Harbour Scheme to prevent insolvencies and save jobs across auto sector as it grapples with devastating effects of the coronavirus crisis. Industry initiative allows multiple companies to come together to support critical suppliers without falling foul of anti-competition rules. Scheme to help preserve UK’s automotive manufacturing capability and capacity and prevent further… Continue reading UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme to secure supply chain and save jobs

Tata Motors launches Signa 5525.S prime mover with highest GCW of 55 tonnes

Tata Motors, one of India’s leading commercial vehicles manufacturer has launched the Signa 5525.S, which it says is the country’s highest GCW prime mover (tractor) in 4×2 segment. The Signa 5525.S 4×2 claims an unmatched 55-tonne GCW offers unique value proposition for customers to maximise profitability. The Signa 5525.S 4×2 prime mover is powered by… Continue reading Tata Motors launches Signa 5525.S prime mover with highest GCW of 55 tonnes

Jaguar Land Rover to use plastic waste for sustainable interiors

Jaguar Land Rover is working with Econyl nylon brand to develop sustainable interiors made from ocean and landfill waste as part of their Destination Zero mission, with innovation helping to make environments safer and cleaner. The next-generation Jaguar and Land Rover models will feature floor mats and trims made with Econyl fibre from recycled industrial… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to use plastic waste for sustainable interiors

@Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER WILL USE PLASTIC WASTE IN NEXT-GENERATION SUSTAINABLE LUXURY INTERIORS

About Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands. Land Rover is the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles. Jaguar is one of the world’s premier luxury marques, as well as being the first ever brand to offer a premium all-electric performance SUV,… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER WILL USE PLASTIC WASTE IN NEXT-GENERATION SUSTAINABLE LUXURY INTERIORS

@Tata: Tata Motors rolls out a new limited-period subscription offer on Nexon EV

21 September, 2020 Tata Nexon EV now available at an all-inclusive fixed rental starting at only Rs. 34,900/- per month, till 30th November With the festive season kicking in, Tata Motors today announced a special ‘Electrifying Subscription’ offer on the Tata Nexon EV, for a limited-period, till November 30, 2020. Available for the first 100… Continue reading @Tata: Tata Motors rolls out a new limited-period subscription offer on Nexon EV

Chinese EV charging operator Star Charge nabs $125m co-led by Schneider, CICC

Star Charge, an integrated solution provider for electric vehicle (EV) charging, has raised 855 million yuan ($125 million) in its Series A round jointly led by French global energy and automation digital solution developer Schneider Electric and Chinese CICC Capital’s sub-fund. The round also saw the participation of China Construction Bank’s Hong Kong-based investment arm… Continue reading Chinese EV charging operator Star Charge nabs $125m co-led by Schneider, CICC

Tata Elxsi Opens Global Engineering Center (GEC) for Schaeffler’s mobility solutions

BANGALORE, India and HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Elxsi, a global design and technology services company, announced the opening of a Global Engineering Center (GEC) with Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, a world leader in providing mechatronics solutions for the Transportation industry. Tata Elxsi has been selected as the Global engineering… Continue reading Tata Elxsi Opens Global Engineering Center (GEC) for Schaeffler’s mobility solutions

@Tata-JLR: RANGE ROVER VELAR ELECTRIFIES WITH PLUG-IN HYBRID AND STATE-OF-THE-ART INFOTAINMENT

*All emissions, fuel economy and EV-only range figures are EU–WLTP (TEL) Combined**All derivatives of Velar are available to order now. Customer deliveries of Plug-in-hybrid models will begin early in 2021*** Standard on vehicles fitted with Meridian sound systems † Only compliant with Nanoe™ Ionisers and not suitable for China market – please refer to in-market Cabin… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: RANGE ROVER VELAR ELECTRIFIES WITH PLUG-IN HYBRID AND STATE-OF-THE-ART INFOTAINMENT