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Emerson has launched the BransonTM Series GMX-Micro, a line of high-precision ultrasonic metal welders that feature a new computerized operating system, multiple power levels and configurations, advanced controls, and improved connectivity. The new welders are able to meet changing material and production requirements for electric vehicle batteries, battery chargers, conductors, ...

James Allison has signed a long-term contract extension to remain as Technical Director, the team can confirm. The news reinforces the technical leadership of the team during a period of renewal ahead of the major rule changes for 2026. James joined the team in 2017 as Technical Director, overseeing a ...

Bridgestone Corporation on Thursday announced that it will supply BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 tyres as original equipment for the new European road sports MT-09 released by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Yamaha Motor’s new MT-09 version has been developed under The Knight Horse concept, further refining the ride quality of The Rodeo ...

As much as price is a significant driver of the pre-owned car market, South African motorists are now also enjoying the wide variety of quality vehicles offered. Gone were the days when pre-loved vehicle lots might have had a few fixer-uppers displayed in the back, noted Donovan Enslin, used vehicle ...

Factory in the industrial hub GIDC Sanand  was acquired from Ford India with eager suppliers nearby. Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, a subsidiary of Tata Motors, has started production of passenger vehicles at its recently acquired factory in Sanand, Gujarat.  Managing Director, Shailesh Chandra, said: “We have successfully retooled the factory in ...

Premium mobility service provider SIXT and Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers, have sealed a multi-billion euro agreement under which SIXT could buy up to 250,000 vehicles for its rental fleet in its corporate countries across Europe and North America over the next three years. First significant delivery volumes ...

Protesting farmers continued to drive tractors around Berlin’s government district on Tuesday, a day after mass demonstrations against proposals to cut agricultural diesel fuel subsidies. About 330 tractors and other farm vehicles stood along the boulevard leading toward Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate on Tuesday morning, according to local police. But ...

Volkswagen overtook Tesla in electric vehicle sales in the German market in 2023, according to registration data from the country’s Motor Transport Authority (KBA) released on Tuesday. Around 70,600 all-electric Volkswagen vehicles were newly registered in Germany in 2023, according to the KBA, an increase of 11.7 percent compared with ...

Kia Corporation and Uber have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, committing the two companies to collaborate on Kia’s planned development and deployment of PBVs.  With the goal of enhancing electric vehicle offerings available on Uber’s mobility platform and supporting the ...

The intricate dance between skills development, accreditation and manufacturing growth Innovation is the currency of progress and a company’s investment in skills programmes is a testament to its commitment to a thriving manufacturing sector. The very foundation of this growth rests upon the shoulders of a well-equipped workforce but unfortunately, ...