German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: A difficult start into the electric age: The Mercedes ECQ in the Handelsblatt Autotest000321

Mercedes EQC The SUV should be the prelude to the EQ series. (Photo: Daimler [M]) Düsseldorf If you don’t know, Daimler’s first electric vehicle would be a conventional model from the Mercedes SUV series. Where others develop their electric models from scratch, the EQC shares its platform with the GLC combustion model. Where others rely… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: A difficult start into the electric age: The Mercedes ECQ in the Handelsblatt Autotest000321

Tata Motors looks to sell stakes in two units as part of plan to turn debt-free

The divestment plans are critical for the parent of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Automotive Plc, which saw its net consolidated debt soar to ₹68,000 crore as of 31 July from ₹48,000 crore as of 31 March following extensive cash burn due to disruptions from the coronavirus outbreak. “Tata Motors has resumed talks with multiple stakeholders for potential equity stake… Continue reading Tata Motors looks to sell stakes in two units as part of plan to turn debt-free

The Waymo Driver’s training regimen: How structured testing prepares our self-driving technology for the real world

Imagine a tiny city where you control everything that happens on the streets. You manage how many cars zip down the roads and how fast they are going. You dictate how many cyclists are on a roundabout or whether they follow the road rules. The “weather” around the vehicle can change multiple times a day… Continue reading The Waymo Driver’s training regimen: How structured testing prepares our self-driving technology for the real world

@Tata-JLR: LAND ROVER DEFENDER GAINS PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC POWER, SIX-CYLINDER DIESEL AND NEW X-DYNAMIC MODEL

First Defender Plug-In Hybrid: New Defender P400e is the most powerful and fuel-efficient Defender, with 404PS, 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds, 85.3mpg and CO2 emissions of 74g/km All-electric driving: Electric motor delivers instant torque for zero-emission on- and off-road driving, with an electric range of 27 miles and no tailpipe emissions, plus five- or six-seat options… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: LAND ROVER DEFENDER GAINS PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC POWER, SIX-CYLINDER DIESEL AND NEW X-DYNAMIC MODEL

@Tata-JLR: LAND ROVER DEFENDER HARD TOP: MOST RUGGED AND DURABLE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ON SALE NOW

Unstoppable capability: Land Rover Defender Hard Top provides a unique combination of off-road capability, long-haul comfort, toughness and durability in the commercial vehicle sector Hardworking heritage: Hard Top name dates back to the 1950 original and has been revived for the most durable and practical member of the New Defender family Two practical body designs:… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: LAND ROVER DEFENDER HARD TOP: MOST RUGGED AND DURABLE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ON SALE NOW

How Lucid Motors plans to spin Tesla-killing strategy out of air

“Peter I’m working for this guy called Elon Musk, and we are in deep s–-.” That’s how the phone call from Tesla model manager Dave Morris to engineer Peter Rawlinson began in 2009, when Morris needed help working on the prototype for a new electric car. Eventually, he lured Rawlinson to work at Tesla Inc.,… Continue reading How Lucid Motors plans to spin Tesla-killing strategy out of air

HiPhi X Evolvable super SUV – Global landmark attracting the attention

The 2020 HiPhi X world launch campaign — HiPhi ad featuring friendly messages to industry rivals, many Chinese and foreign Kols from the automotive, technology, finance, venture capital and media circles have forwarded and commented by Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and other platforms, which has given full affirmation for the “luxury brand” of HiPhi on behalf… Continue reading HiPhi X Evolvable super SUV – Global landmark attracting the attention

Jeep rolls out Wagoneer SUVs in challenge to GM and Ford

FILE PHOTO: A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sign is at the U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. May 25, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo DETROIT (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCHA.MI) on Thursday unveiled its new family of Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer sport utility vehicles, and the head of the Jeep brand told… Continue reading Jeep rolls out Wagoneer SUVs in challenge to GM and Ford

Porsche is selling so many all-electric Taycans, it’s borrowing hundreds of Audi workers to ramp up production

Porsche is borrowing 400 employees from parent company Audi for at least two years to help meet booming demand for the all-electric Tayca, its Tesla competitor, reported German industry publication Automobilwoche. An Audi spokesperson confirmed the move to Automobilwoche.   Soon after Porsche began taking orders for the Taycan, in 2018, stronger than expected demand… Continue reading Porsche is selling so many all-electric Taycans, it’s borrowing hundreds of Audi workers to ramp up production