British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has introduced a new version of its iconic Defender.Although the new model can still be identified with its older versions, the Defender 90 model will provide six seats, while the 110 can be built as a five, six, or 5+2 seater.The Plug-in Hybrid electric cars will complement the Nitra-based production of Defenders next year.
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BMW warns a no-deal Brexit would mean Mini production cut in Oxford affecting UK jobs – iNews
Car manufacturer BMW has warned a no-deal Brexit would mean a cut in production of the Mini at its factory in Oxford. The firm’s chief financial officer Nicolas Peter said manufacturing was likely to drop at the Cowley plant, which in turn would affect jobs. “No-deal would mean that, most likely, [World Trade Organization] tariffs… Continue reading BMW warns a no-deal Brexit would mean Mini production cut in Oxford affecting UK jobs – iNews
Land Rover stresses off-road credentials of all-new Defender
Jaguar Land Rover The 4×4 driven by royals, farmers and soldiers gets a new look and a £45,000 pricetag The new Land Rover Defender takes to the tracks (possibly on its way to Waitrose). Photograph: Land Rover/PA Land Rover has unveiled its revamped Defender, an updated version of one of the most famous vehicles ever… Continue reading Land Rover stresses off-road credentials of all-new Defender
JAGUAR LAND ROVER’S VIRTUAL EYES LOOK AT TRUST IN SELF-DRIVING CARS
Jaguar Land Rover has fitted ‘virtual eyes’ to intelligent pods to understand how humans will trust self-driving vehicles, as research studies suggest that as many as 63% of pedestrians worry about how safe it will be to cross the road in the future. Go to Source
Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General
Brussels, 6 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric-Mark Huitema as its new Director General, with effect on 1 October. Mr Huitema will succeed Erik Jonnaert, who is stepping down as Secretary General after six years at the helm of the association, which represents the… Continue reading Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General
India will not ban petrol, diesel vehicles: transport minister – Yahoo News
Gadkari is pictured in his office in New Delhi More NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India will not ban vehicles running on petrol or diesel and is considering cutting taxes on hybrid vehicles, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. His remarks come at a time when India’s automobile sector is battling a… Continue reading India will not ban petrol, diesel vehicles: transport minister – Yahoo News
‘Here and now’: India’s auto industry urges government action to fight slowdown
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s top auto industry executives called for the government on Thursday to take urgent steps to revive a sector crippled by plunging sales, leading to hundreds of thousands of job losses and lower production. FILE PHOTO: Guenter Butschek, Tata Motors, CEO and Managing Director, attends a news conference announcing the company’s… Continue reading ‘Here and now’: India’s auto industry urges government action to fight slowdown
Blackberry and Jaguar Land Rover to partner on autonomous vehicles
The BlackBerry QNX Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Centre Blackberry and Jaguar Land Rover have announced that they will work together to develop new autonomous vehicles using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies. The two companies will use Blackberry’s QNX operating system and Blackberry Cylance to develop a range of capabilities to bolster vehicle safety, including… Continue reading Blackberry and Jaguar Land Rover to partner on autonomous vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover and BlackBerry Deepen Partnership for Intelligent Vehicles
WATERLOO, Ontario, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and Jaguar Land Rover announced today that they have deepened their partnership in developing the automotive manufacturer’s next generation vehicles. The collaboration between the companies has expanded to include: BlackBerry Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies for Automotive. Leveraging BlackBerry QNX and BlackBerry… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover and BlackBerry Deepen Partnership for Intelligent Vehicles
Press Releases – EU auto industry sets out pillars of work for new policy term
Brussels, 5 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) launched its manifesto for the future of the EU auto industry during the ‘Leading the Mobility Transformation’ Summit in Brussels yesterday. The 2019-2024 ACEA Manifesto puts forward the key pillars to foster collaboration with policy makers. It comes right at the start of a… Continue reading Press Releases – EU auto industry sets out pillars of work for new policy term