WARREN: In their first rollouts of electric vehicles, America’s automakers targeted people who value short-range economy cars. Then came EVs for luxury buyers and drivers of pickups and delivery vans. Now, the companies are zeroing in at the heart of the US auto market: The compact SUV. In their drive to have EVs dominate vehicle… Continue reading Automakers targeting average households with new crop of EVs
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M&M plans to introduce ADAS 2+ level for ICE, electric
The picture is representational Mahindra & Mahindra is in the process of implementing ADAS 2+ levels for both its ICE as well as upcoming Born Electric range. The ADAS 2+ was introduced partially on the XUV 700 an in its new avatar now has features that Tesla, for example, has for robo-taxis or the Nissan… Continue reading M&M plans to introduce ADAS 2+ level for ICE, electric
Cooper Monaco wins Stirling Moss Trophy as Menzies bags British Hillclimb hat-trick – Autosport
Evoking memories of local hero Jim Russell, the three-time Autosport national 500cc Formula 3 champion whose fiery 1959 Le Mans crash in a Cooper T49 Monaco changed his priority to the racing school he founded, Ollie Crosthwaite and Nick Finburgh’s maiden Stirling Moss Trophy victory in a sister car was the talk of Motor Racing… Continue reading Cooper Monaco wins Stirling Moss Trophy as Menzies bags British Hillclimb hat-trick – Autosport
Meet the Car Flippers: Used EV Interest Surges as More Americans Go Electric
EV owners who purchased a new Ford Mustang Mach-E in late 2021 could have resold it for a profit of $10,000 to $20,000 in a matter of months, a trend that is still visible in the summer of 2022. Someone who bought a Tesla Model 3 in April 2021 has seen its value appreciate by… Continue reading Meet the Car Flippers: Used EV Interest Surges as More Americans Go Electric
Tata Motors takes the lead in UV market share in Q1 FY2023
Tata Motors is on a roll and how. The company, which roared out of FY2022 with a sterling performance, has recorded sales of 131,940 passenger vehicles (PV) in the April-June 2022 quarter, up 103% on year-ago numbers. Powering this performance is its utility vehicle portfolio which has contributed 87,943 units or 66.65% of its PV… Continue reading Tata Motors takes the lead in UV market share in Q1 FY2023
@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