Autocar Professional’s March 1 issue is all about connectivity

The world is literally standing at crossroads- the interface between human experience and technology and Autocar Professional seeks to connects the dots between the OEMs and the suppliers with its Connectivity & Electronics Special March 1 issue. This 64-page issue brings you exclusive interviews, in-depth analysis and detailed insight about how automobiles are increasingly transforming into computers… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s March 1 issue is all about connectivity

MG Motor, Tata Power install superfast EV charging station in Chennai

Rapidly advancing the EV infrastructure in India, MG Motor and Tata Power have deployed a 50 kW Superfast public EV charging station in Chennai.  The deployment is in line with MG’s vision to enhance the national EV charging ecosystem with 50 kW and 60 kW DC superfast charging stations. MG along with its partners has… Continue reading MG Motor, Tata Power install superfast EV charging station in Chennai

European steel users call on Commission to terminate safeguard measures on 30 June 2021

Brussels, 26 February 2021 – In response to today’s announcement by the European Commission that it will review the safeguard measures on steel, in place since 2018, a coalition of downstream users of steel is urging the Commission not to extend the measures beyond their expiry date this June. While the COVID-19 pandemic has severely… Continue reading European steel users call on Commission to terminate safeguard measures on 30 June 2021

@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