The Jaguar I-Pace racing series, which launched in 2018, will come to an end this year after just two seasons due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy, as it’s officially called, will finish out whatever races it can this year alongside electric racing series Formula E and then fold up… Continue reading Jaguar’s I-Pace racing series will end because of COVID-19
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Coronavirus: Bridgend Ford return to work marks 40 years
Ford’s engine plant in Bridgend is restarting production after a nearly two-month shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its 1,200 strong workforce has been on furlough since 25 March but this final return to work – with the factory due to close for good in September – also marks its 40th anniversary. When the plant… Continue reading Coronavirus: Bridgend Ford return to work marks 40 years
Dyson finally unveils its cancelled electric car – Autoblog
Having famously killed off its electric car project back in October, Dyson’s automobile remained a mystery to most, with insiders telling Engadget that only a handful of engineers had seen a working prototype somewhere in Wiltshire. But yesterday, the company chose to finally show off its scrapped electric car for an interview about Sir James… Continue reading Dyson finally unveils its cancelled electric car – Autoblog
Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry
Brussels, 15 May 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the publication of guidelines on personal data relating to connected vehicles, drafted by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), but believes they are too broad in scope and should not be rushed through. “The automobile industry is committed to providing its customers with… Continue reading Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry
Press Releases – Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal
Brussels, 14 May 2020 – CEOs from across the automotive value chain came together for a meeting with the European Commission to align on the priorities for a solid recovery plan for the automotive sector, with a view to stimulating the wider economy and bolstering the transformation to a carbon-neutral society. CEOs of vehicle manufacturers… Continue reading Press Releases – Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal
Weltmeister Presents Maven, A Concept Car With 497 Miles Of Range
There is probably no car company name that is more self-confident than Weltmeister. When we wrote about it back in 2016, we said Weltmeister meant “World Champion,” but another possible translation is “master of the world.” We have no idea if its latest concept car, the Maven, could rule or teach anyone anything in the… Continue reading Weltmeister Presents Maven, A Concept Car With 497 Miles Of Range
Jaguar XF sedan facelift undergoes testing
Jaguar is expected to reveal an updated XF before the year is out, and a disguised prototype of the sedan was recently spied in Sweden.The new XE will no longer be available with the supercharged V6 S variant for the rest of its lifecycle, while V6 petrol and diesel versions of the F-Pace and XF are no longer on sale.In India, Jaguar recently launched the BS6 version of the XF sedan which is essentially the pre-facelift model of the one that is caught on the lens.
Administrators brought in at car parts maker
Administrators have been brought in at a car parts maker as the coronavirus outbreak led to a drop in new cars being bought. Arlington Automotive Group employs about 600 people in sites in Coventry, Newton Aycliffe, Reading, Stourport, Birmingham and Manchester. Its Derby site has already started closing. The company supplies car makers such as… Continue reading Administrators brought in at car parts maker
@Tata-JLR: The Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry
The InMotion team has been looking closely at investment opportunities tied to reducing our industry’s carbon footprint and promoting ethical business practices. The current lockdown notwithstanding, these topics remain a top priority for Jaguar Land Rover and the wider industry. Our research concludes that making a strong environmental impact by designing sustainable products and business… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: The Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry
Press Releases – 298 automobile factories operating across Europe, new data shows
Brussels, 6 May 2020 – 298 automobile assembly and engine production plants operate in Europe today, according to freshly-updated data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Cars, vans, trucks, buses and engines are manufactured at these factories, 196 of which are situated within the European Union (EU27). ACEA is publishing this data in the… Continue reading Press Releases – 298 automobile factories operating across Europe, new data shows