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NEW LAND ROVER DEFENDER V8
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The range topping V8 version of the new Defender has been seen at the Nürburgring being put through its paces ahead of its 2021 debut. It is expected that it will be powered by a 4.4 litre V8 engine which will produce around 500bhp.
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR BMW CONNECTED CARS
Latest-generation BMW models will gain cloud-based navigation and smartphone-based digital keys. The free update will bring cloud-based navigation to BMW Maps, enable the recently announced Digital Key technology for Apple iPhones, and redesign the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, as well as introduce wireless Android Auto for the first time.
PSA GROUP TO LAUNCH NEW ELECTRIC PLATFORM FOR LARGER VEHICLES
The plans for a new electrified eVMP platform that will underpin its larger vehicles from 2020 onwards as it moves towards a fully electrified line-up. New eVMP architecture will be used for hybrid and electric machines only.
BRIEF NEWS
GILLES VIDAL JOINS RENAULT The Peugeot head designer who helped transform the company’s fortune has moved to join the Renault design team only days after stepping down.
BRITISHVOLT TO OPEN UK’S FIRST GIGAFACTORY IN SOUTH WALES The Site is planned to open in 2023 and will be designed by the world renowed Pininfarina. The EV battery firm will have an annual battery production capacity of up to 35GWh at the 2.7 million square feet plant.
UK CAR PRODUCTION FALLS 42.8% In the first six months of 2020 only 56,594 units were made which is the lowest amount of car units since 1954.
GOODWOOD TO HOST MOTORING FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER The Goodwood Estate has confirmed plans to host a behind-closed-doors motoring festival mid-October in place of its cancelled Festival of Speed and Revival events, placing an equal focus on new metal and classic cars.
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