Japan’s first hypercar is obviously also one of the best in the world – Lifestyle Asia

Gear Japan’s first hypercar is obviously also one of the best in the world Share this article Next article The Aspark Owl is the fastest-accelerating production car in the world.  If this is the first time you’re hearing about the Aspark Owl, we don’t blame you. The story behind Japan’s first-ever hypercar is one that… Continue reading Japan’s first hypercar is obviously also one of the best in the world – Lifestyle Asia

Mahindra hints at hiking vehicle prices in Q1 next fiscal

New Delhi: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Friday hinted at a possible price hike of its range of vehicles in the next few months due to rising commodity prices. The company, which was recently reported to have cut jobs in its North American operations, is likely to reduce it further even as it prepares to… Continue reading Mahindra hints at hiking vehicle prices in Q1 next fiscal

Mahindra’s profit slides on one-time Ssangyong hit

BENGALURU: Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) Ltd reported a slump in third-quarter profit on Friday, as the carmaker reported a one-time loss on its South Korean unit Ssangyong Motor which has filed for bankruptcy Mahindra, as part of a wider review to retain only those businesses with the potential to make money, has been in talks… Continue reading Mahindra’s profit slides on one-time Ssangyong hit

A closer look at Tesla’s latest semi electric truck prototype

We recently reported that Tesla has built a new semi electric truck prototype, maybe the first in three years, ahead of the start of production later this year. Now we get a closer look at the Tesla Semi, as it was spotted at a truck stop. New Tesla Semi prototype As we reported earlier this… Continue reading A closer look at Tesla’s latest semi electric truck prototype

Fuel-cell truck startup Hyzon agrees to merge with decarbonization plus SPAC

Hyzon Motors Inc., a fuel cell truck startup, has agreed to go public via a merger with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter. The special purpose acquisition company has held discussions about raising new equity to support the transaction that values the combined entity at more than $2 billion,… Continue reading Fuel-cell truck startup Hyzon agrees to merge with decarbonization plus SPAC

@Toyota: Engineered for Extremes: the new Toyota Hilux AT35

The tough all-terrain qualities of the Toyota Hilux are taken to another level in a new authorised version developed by extreme engineering specialists Arctic Trucks. The Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT35, based on the recently launched 2.8-litre Invincible X Double Cab, features extensive chassis, suspension, handling and styling upgrades that deliver even greater off-road capabilities… Continue reading @Toyota: Engineered for Extremes: the new Toyota Hilux AT35

Tesla tells nickel-rich Indonesia it wants to join battery project

JAKARTA — U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla has proposed joining Indonesia’s plans to create an EV battery supply chain within the country, a senior Indonesian government official said on Friday. The government received Tesla’s proposal on Thursday, Septian Hari Seto, deputy for investment and mining at the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, said… Continue reading Tesla tells nickel-rich Indonesia it wants to join battery project

Visteon and ECARX to Develop Intelligent Cockpits for Global Automotive Industry Using Qualcomm Solutions

Technology development enhances Visteon’s support to commercialize cockpit connectivity solutions for multiple global applications beginning in 2021First application of new infotainment ecosystem is for ECARX Asia Pacific regionVisteon’s industry-leading SmartCore™ cockpit controller based on the 3rd Generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Cockpit PlatformsVAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC),… Continue reading Visteon and ECARX to Develop Intelligent Cockpits for Global Automotive Industry Using Qualcomm Solutions

Nidec to Acquire Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Ltd.

KYOTO, Japan, Feb. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Company” or “Nidec”) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a resolution to acquire: the shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (“Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool”), a company that designs, manufactures, and sells machine… Continue reading Nidec to Acquire Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Ltd.

Ferrari 812 GTO due this year as likely V12 GT swansong

Ferrari is expected to mark the end of front-engined V12 grand tourer production with a hardcore GTO version of the 812 Superfast.  Spotted testing in Maranello last year and believed to be on the cards for an official reveal later in 2021, the 812 GTO could mark the end of a model line of Ferrari GTs… Continue reading Ferrari 812 GTO due this year as likely V12 GT swansong