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Lister Motor Company designates the Thunder as LFT-666 for production – Evo

Lister Motor Company has officially launched its production-specification LFT-666 – the sinister 666bhp Jaguar F-type-based model it revealed as the Thunder earlier this year. As well as the new designation Lister has also further refined the model for customer cars, with new Lister-designed carbonfibre body panels, updated interior components and a revised suspension tune for… Continue reading Lister Motor Company designates the Thunder as LFT-666 for production – Evo

Rivian R1T all-electric pickup revealed – WJAC Johnstown

With the Rivian R1T pickup revealed this morning, just ahead of the Los Angeles auto show, and the R1S SUV expected to be shown here this week, a Michigan-based electric-vehicle startup called Rivian might have something that’s been a long time coming: the first widely available fully electric light-duty pickup. Along with that, it might… Continue reading Rivian R1T all-electric pickup revealed – WJAC Johnstown

UK car production tumbles in November

Production of cars in the UK tumbled by almost 20% in November compared with a year earlier, according to the industry’s trade body. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) blamed weaker demand in the UK and in export markets. It also said changes in regulation and the introduction of new models and technology… Continue reading UK car production tumbles in November

Sinclair Group acquires first Land Rover outlet

The Sinclair Group has strengthened its standing as Wales’ largest franchised retailer by adding another premium brand to its portfolio. It has bought Likes Land Rover at Hay-on-Wye from Walters Group, and is to rebrand it Sinclair Land Rover. All 35 staff employed at the site will be transfered into the Sinclair Group. Founded in 1945 and… Continue reading Sinclair Group acquires first Land Rover outlet

JAGUAR LAND ROVER OPENS THE DOOR FOR EASIER ACCESS WITH AUTOMATIC TECHNOLOGY

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Press Releases – Auto industry reacts to deal on CO2 targets for cars and vans

Brussels, 17 December 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) takes note of the final deal on the CO2 regulation for cars and vans, setting targets for the years 2025 and 2030, which was struck by the EU member states and the European Parliament today. ACEA expresses serious concerns about the highly challenging CO2… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry reacts to deal on CO2 targets for cars and vans

What’s behind the austerity drive: Will Jaguar Land Rover first victim of the car revolution?

Wolfgang Reitzle (69) and Ralf Speth (63) have liked each other for many years. Where the elder worked, the younger wanted to be. So it happened at BMW, later at the gas manufacturer Linde, in the meantime at Ford’s Premier Automotive Group (PAG), which collected brands such as Jaguar and later Land Rover. Never was… Continue reading What’s behind the austerity drive: Will Jaguar Land Rover first victim of the car revolution?

Battery Maker CATL Opens First North American Center In Detroit

New EVs with CATL batteries coming to U.S. “very soon” Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL) is opening its first North American sales and service facility in Detroit. The Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer says that wants to strengthen its presence in the U.S. and the new subsidiary will serve local automotive industry. According to CATL, several… Continue reading Battery Maker CATL Opens First North American Center In Detroit

Jaguar Land Rover to ‘axe up to 5,000 jobs’

Automotive industry Analysts say carmaker will outline job cuts in new year as part of drive to combat Brexit and falling sales Up to 5,000 roles at JLS could go in 2019, say analysts. Photograph: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Jaguar Land Rover is planning to announce thousands of job cuts in the new year as… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to ‘axe up to 5,000 jobs’