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JLR readies Halewood plant to produce EVs alongside ICE and hybrid models

autherAutocar Professional Bureau     calendar26 Sep 2024

Electrification is central to JLR’s Reimagine strategy and the 61-year-old Halewood plant will produce ICE, PHEV and BEV models side by side before eventually becoming JLR’s first all‑electric production facility. Over £250 million invested...

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autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar26 Sep 2024

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NORMA Group defends its patented joining technology against Chinese rival

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar26 Sep 2024

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Xpeng Motors explores potential for setting up EV plant in Europe

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar25 Sep 2024

China's Xpeng Motors, which already sells its EVs in Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark, is to expand across ...

Hyundai, Kia and Samsung Electronics join forces to enhance SDV user experience

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar25 Sep 2024

Alliance to strengthen the connection between software-developed vehicles (SDVs) and smartphones to secure a leading p...

New rule would require GM, Ford to stop imports of cars they make in China: Report

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar24 Sep 2024

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Kia to develop Japanese-market-specific PBVs, begin sales in 2026

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar24 Sep 2024

PV5 to be on sale in Japan in 2026, followed by PV7 and further PBV models and variants. Kia will partner with Sojitz ...

Mercedes-Benz upgrades self-driving tech, awaiting approval for 95 kph limit in Germany: Report

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar23 Sep 2024

The upgrade is pending certification by Germany's motor transport authority, which is expected by the end of 2024.