Ineos Automotive boss Dirk Heilmann (front left) shakes hands with Magna vice-president Helmut Gasser next to a Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer 4×4 Ineos Automotive has named major automotive engineering firm Magna Steyr as its engineering partner for the development of its forthcoming Grenadier 4×4. The British firm, owned by chemical magnate Jim Ratcliffe, is developing the machine as a no-compromise… Continue reading Ineos partners Magna Steyr for Grenadier 4×4
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@Tata: Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 89,671 in November 2019
10 December, 2019 The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in November 2019, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 89,671 nos., lower by 15%, as compared to November 2018. Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in November 2019 were at 31,030 nos., lower by 19%, over November 2018. Global wholesales… Continue reading @Tata: Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 89,671 in November 2019
Mercedes delays electric vehicle debut after Jaguar & Audi fail to keep up with Tesla
Mercedes-Benz is putting off the US debut of its first electric vehicle by a year in the latest sign of just how difficult a time automakers are having replicating Tesla Inc’.s success.Daimler AG’s luxury brand will start sales of the EQC crossover in 2021 rather than early next year.By contrast, the website estimates that Tesla has sold about 111,650 Model 3 sedans.
Teslas charge faster than Taycan, due to Porsche’s low efficiency
One of the standout features of the Porsche Taycan is its incredible promised 350kW charge rate. Tesla has updated its Model 3 to have a 250kW charge rate, which is available on Tesla’s V3 superchargers. At first glance, this looks like a loss for Tesla. But it’s not. Because of Porsche’s low efficiency, it turns… Continue reading Teslas charge faster than Taycan, due to Porsche’s low efficiency
@Tata-JLR: A brief history of autonomous vehicles (or why we invested in Apex.AI)
Last week, we were excited to announce our latest investment in Apex.AI alongside Volvo Group Venture Capital and HELLA Ventures. Sam Clifton, Associate at InMotion Ventures, explores why we invested in the company. The DARPA Grand Challenge is often credited with reigniting academic and commercial interest in the autonomous vehicle (AV) space. Whilst the first AVs were… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: A brief history of autonomous vehicles (or why we invested in Apex.AI)
Press Releases – Michael Manley of FCA elected ACEA President for 2020
Brussels, 12 December 2019 – The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has elected Michael Manley, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), as its new President. As of January 2020, Mr Manley will take over from Carlos Tavares, Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Group, who served as ACEA President… Continue reading Press Releases – Michael Manley of FCA elected ACEA President for 2020
Inchcape opens new Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Derby
Inchcape has opened a new Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) dealership in Derby. The six acre site combines the previous Jaguar dealership next to the former Derby Cattle Market and the Land Rover dealership at Pride Park. Marcus Jones, our head of business at Derby said: “Having worked with the brand for over 20 years, it… Continue reading Inchcape opens new Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Derby
11 Dec 2019 GKN Automotive launches strategy to make electric propulsion mo…
Standardised electric drive systems with highly integrated inverters and motors aim to make electrification affordable for automakers and consumers Three new families of modular, scalable eDrive systems will provide affordable electrification options in all torque classes Full details in GKN Automotive’s newly released technology strategy report, Making Electric Propulsion More Competitive GKN Automotive has today… Continue reading 11 Dec 2019 GKN Automotive launches strategy to make electric propulsion mo…
2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Gets EPA Range Rating Of Just 201 Miles
The Taycan turns out to be less efficient than the Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-PACE. The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo version officially received an EPA range rating, but it’s quite disappointing as the range barely exceeds 200 miles (320 km), while energy consumption is through the roof. The Porsche Taycan Turbo is able to go… Continue reading 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Gets EPA Range Rating Of Just 201 Miles
India auto sales fall in November as consumers curb spending
MUMBAI (NewsRise) — Passenger vehicle sales in India declined in November after a blip in the previous month, prompting the nation’s main auto industry group to call for tax cuts to spur demand for cars and motorcycles. Sales of passenger vehicles fell 0.8% to 263,773 units last month, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, or… Continue reading India auto sales fall in November as consumers curb spending