Volkswagen to chop 35,000 jobs over subsequent 5 years as a part of sweeping restructuring plan to avoid wasting to €4bn (£3.4bn). The choice was introduced this night after the automotive producer finalized an settlement with its works council. The producer mentioned the plan is designed to streamline operations, enhance effectivity and guarantee a aggressive …
Driving dwelling for Christmas is something however a ache within the Rea
The custom began after I was at college, now far too a few years in the past for my liking, as a method of fueling the lengthy, traffic-filled drive from Keele in Staffordshire to the West Nation within the pre-Christmas gloom. Given the time of yr, the journey was livened up with a CD of …
Report: Nio to launch in UK in early 2025 with new Onvo L60
Nio will reportedly carry its new reasonably priced EV model Onvo to Europe subsequent yr, beginning with the launch of the L60 coupé SUV within the UK. As reported by Automotive Information EuropeNio’s product planning boss Eric Yu defined that Onvo would come to the UK first as a result of, in contrast to the …
Honda will unveil the 0 Collection SUV idea subsequent month
In the meantime, massive fashions will pack round 100 kWh. It’s unclear whether or not totally different battery choices will likely be supplied on every mannequin. In addition to intensive use of mega castings, Honda will use a variety of new manufacturing methods designed to extend the platform’s rigidity whereas decreasing weight. This contains intensive …
Autocar journal 18 December: on sale now
On this week’s 148-page Christmas version, we drive a JCB monster truck, compete to construct the very best Lego automotive and predict what’s going to occur within the motoring world in 2025. Plus our street testers sit down for his or her annual Secret Santa lunch and we interview Grand Prix and Le Mans winner …
Nissan-Honda merger will create a brand new automotive powerhouse
The reported merger talks between Honda and Nissan may cut up the Japanese automobile manufacturing business into two highly effective entities. Neither Honda nor Nissan have confirmed plans for a merger, which was first reported on December 17 by Japanese newspaper Nikkei. Nonetheless, the pair agreed to collaborate on software program and EVs in August. …
Admit it: You’re keen on a huge Seventies American land yacht
Most of those behemoths have been powered by V8s starting from 6.0 liters to eight.0 liters. Nevertheless, it was the final of their variety, because of the oil disaster of 1973 that ultimately caught up with them. Emissions rules made a mockery of the most important engines – the 1975 Coupe de Ville had an …