Ford has made a host of interior tweaks to make drivers’ lives easier, too. Changing the automatic gear selector to a steering-column stalk frees up space in the middle of the cab. Combine that with a flat floor and it means that drivers can easily slide through the interior to exit on either side, making deliveries easier.… Continue reading Ford Transit Custom
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Ford Mustang Mach-E prices slashed by £7000
Ford has slashed the price of its flagship Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by £7000 across the range as it aligns itself with cuts made by Tesla and reverses previous increases. The Mach-E now starts at £43,830 for the entry-level Select version, with a range of up to 273 miles, which undercuts the cheapest Tesla Model Y (£44,900). The Mach-E Premium, with the bigger… Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E prices slashed by £7000
Chinese premium brand Exeed primed for UK launch by 2026
Chinese premium brand Exeed is aiming to expand into the UK and other key European markets within the next two years, bosses have confirmed. Exeed was established in 2017 by Chinese giant Chery, which also owns the Omoda and Jaecoo brands that have already confirmed UK launch plans. It has already expanded into Arabia – it had… Continue reading Chinese premium brand Exeed primed for UK launch by 2026
Hennessey Exorcist is 1000bhp swansong for Chevrolet Camaro
The Hennessey Exorcist Camaro ZL1 Final Edition has been revealed as the American tuner’s red-hot tribute to the Chevrolet Camaro – and its fastest-accelerating car yet. The combustion-engined Camaro will be retired in 2024, having been introduced in its current sixth-generation form in 2016. Reports out of the US suggest its replacement will be an electric mid-sized… Continue reading Hennessey Exorcist is 1000bhp swansong for Chevrolet Camaro
Official: Volkswagen Up axed after 12 years
The Volkswagen Up has been taken off sale in the UK, 12 years after it launched, as the company prepares to end production for good by the end of 2023. In an official statement supplied to Autocar, the brand said: “Production of the Up and the e-Up at the Volkswagen plant in Bratislava will come… Continue reading Official: Volkswagen Up axed after 12 years
From the archive: on this day in 1985
Last month, we reported that Seat was to stop making cars; 38 years ago, we covered the Spanish brand’s arrival on the UK market. It was founded in 1950 by the fascist dictatorship in alliance with Fiat and virtually built a car industry in Spain from scratch. The next three decades it spent making rebadged… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1985
Magna Introduces Industry-First, 100% Melt Recyclable Foam and Trim Seating Solutions
Magna International Inc. EcoSphere™ Trim Foundation Magna’s EcoSphere™ Trim Foundation eliminates landfill disposal of seat foam pads and trim covers Solution utilizes PET mono-materials in both foam and trim, contributing to the circular economy Sustainable option without compromising comfort, style or performance Magna partnering with TWE Group to create 100% recycled trim foundation AURORA, Ontario,… Continue reading Magna Introduces Industry-First, 100% Melt Recyclable Foam and Trim Seating Solutions
EV investments: EVgo, Aptiv among stocks to watch
While Wall Street is keeping a close eye on stocks of EV makers like Tesla (TSLA), there are several other names for investors to consider in the EV space. Craig Irwin, ROTH Capital Partners Senior Research Analyst, and Ronald Jewsikow, Guggenheim Securities Vice President – Automotive Equity Research, join Yahoo Finance Live to discuss their… Continue reading EV investments: EVgo, Aptiv among stocks to watch
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Thomson Reuters, Marvell Technology, Trane Technologies and Aptiv PLC
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – October 11, 2023 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Thomson Reuters Corp. TRI, Marvell Technology, Inc. MRVL, Trane Technologies plc TT and Aptiv PLC APTV. Industry: Technology Services Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2163263/4-stocks-from-the-prospering-technology-services-market The technology services sector has witnessed robust growth since the pandemic, fueled by the rapid adoption of remote work,… Continue reading Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Thomson Reuters, Marvell Technology, Trane Technologies and Aptiv PLC
Schaeffler’s (SCFLF) Bold Bid for Vitesco to Drive E-Mobility
The rapidly transforming global automotive landscape, driven by the shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), is witnessing another significant consolidation move. Germany-based motion technology giant Schaeffler SCFLF has made a bid of 3.64 billion euro to acquire Vitesco Technologies, a significant player in the EV components space. This proposed merger aims to create a behemoth in… Continue reading Schaeffler’s (SCFLF) Bold Bid for Vitesco to Drive E-Mobility