Category Archives: General Talk

GKN confident as auto-unit growth offsets currency hit

The GKN headquarters in Redditch, Worcestershire.

British engineering company GKN said it was confident regarding the rest of 2014 after first-half profit at its car parts supply division helped offset a strong currency hit.

Mercedes-Benz unveils Vito with both front and rear-wheel drive options

Mercedes-Benz unveils Vito with both front and rear-wheel drive options

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new Vito range, including the Vito panel van, the Vito Crew and the Vito Tourer family with three different lengths (4895mm, 5140mm, 5730mm), making it up to 140mm longer than its predecessor.

Panasonic, Tesla reach agreement on U.S. battery plant

A Panasonic Corp's lithium-ion battery is pictured with Tesla Motors logo in Tokyo
by Rohit T. K. in Bangalore

Panasonic Corp has reached a basic agreement with Tesla Motors Inc to initially supply the electric car maker’s proposed lithium-ion battery plant with machinery to make battery cells, the Nikkei said.

2015 Polaris Slingshot three-wheeler unveiled

Three-wheelers are fun! The latest company to join the three-wheeler party is Polaris with its Slingshot, featuring an aggressive front that looks very similar to the extreme KTM X-Bow.

BMW will restore Elvis’ 507

elvis presleys 1957 bmw 507 -  BMW will restore

Many rich and famous people make a habit of collecting cars, either because of a real fondness of cars or simply because they can.