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2026 Audi Q3: Aluminium interiors, 201 BHP, E20 compatibility and tech-boost
The 2026 Audi Q3 is all set to arrive in India with a redesigned look, a technology-packed cabin and a few metallic touches that help its interior shine. Aluminium inserts add a premium edge to the dashboard and cabin surfaces, complementing the soft-touch materials and digital displays. Under the bonnet, a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine produces 201 BHP and 320 Nm of torque, while Quattro all-wheel drive (AWD) adds confidence on the road. The engine is also E20-compatible, a relevant consideration for motorists in India as the use of ethanol-blended petrol grows. To know the aluminium casting demand forecast in the transportation sector, explore our report "Global Aluminium Casting Market 2026-2032: Plant Economics, Alloy Segmentation, Pricing Intelligence, Supply Chain Analysis &...
Charl-Pol and Storvik join forces to create Alumotion
Charl-Pol, a heavy equipment manufacturer, and Storvik, a Norwegian mechanical and technology company, are proud to announce the creation of Alumotion, a joint venture specialising in the development of automation and robotics solutions for Canadian aluminium smelters. By combining hands-on field expertise with proven automation technologies, Alumotion aims to improve operational efficiency, address workforce availability challenges and reduce workers’ exposure to certain high-risk or non-value-added tasks. The partnership builds on the complementary strengths of the two companies: Charl-Pol brings its knowledge of the operating realities of Canadian aluminium smelters, while Storvik contributes the automation and robotics expertise it has gained in the European aluminium industry....
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Jaguar Type 01 EV packs 73% aluminium and 1,015 hp into its electric reboot
Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, the first model built on its new Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA), and it is not exactly arriving quietly. With 73% aluminum, a 118kWh battery, three electric motors and a rather serious 1,015 horsepower (hp), the new electric grand tourer is Jaguar’s answer to a simple question: what happens when a century-old luxury carmaker decides to start over? The answer, apparently, is a very large piece of aluminum with no rear window. From a gloomy reset to a 1,015-hp comeback The Type 01 is the product of a long and fairly dramatic reset at Jaguar. After years of declining sales, the company ended production of the XE, XF and F-Type in 2024 as it moved towards an all-electric future. By the end of 2025, Jaguar had stopped producing vehicles altogether. To know...
BMW F 450 R brings 48 horsepower twin-cylinder power and lightweight aluminum engineering to India
BMW Motorrad has revealed the new F 450 R as a road-focused addition to its 450 range, with the motorcycle expected to arrive in India early next year. The new naked streetfighter combines a 420 cc parallel-twin engine with a lightweight chassis package that includes several aluminium components. The BMW F 450 R has a ready-to-ride weight of 175 kg, with its lightweight construction supported by an aluminium double-sided swingarm, cast aluminium 17-inch wheels and forged aluminium foot controls. The motorcycle uses a tubular steel space frame, with the engine serving as a load-bearing element. Up front, the F 450 R gets a 43 mm KYB upside-down fork, while the rear uses a KYB monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound. The Sport Suspension version additionally offers adjustable...
Aluminium replaces cast iron: What drove the auto industry’s engine-block shift?
Since late 1970s, the shift from cast iron to aluminum engine blocks became a major change in automotive manufacturing, driven by the need for lighter vehicles and lower emissions. As automakers faced stricter emissions standards, reducing vehicle weight gained greater momentum. As the block is among the heaviest components of an engine, aluminum emerged as an attractive alternative to the traditional cast iron, lowering weight onus and offering better thermal conductivity. According to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), replacing conventional cast iron with aluminum casting alloys can reduce engine-block weight by approximately 40% to 55%. The lighter block is favorable to automakers, lowering overall vehicle weight, improving efficiency and cutting emissions. To know the global...
US-Mexico trade review faces delay, with automotive rules and metal tariffs in focus
The United States and Mexico have postponed their fourth round of trade talks until October, extending uncertainty for North American manufacturers as both governments continue discussions on tariffs affecting automobiles, steel, and aluminum. Mexico’s Deputy Economy Minister for Foreign Trade, Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez, said the meeting would not take place as planned in September because of scheduling conflicts, including Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States and the upcoming G20 trade ministerial. A new date has not been announced. Although the formal negotiating round has been delayed, technical coordination between Mexican officials and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative continues. Mexico is seeking relief from U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum,...
CIE Automotive brings aluminium casting subsidiary into parent after NCLT approval
The merger will absorb CIE Aluminium Casting India into its parent, with no new shares to be issued and provisional net worth rising by INR 942.2 million (USD 9.82 million). CIE Automotive India has received approval from the Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to merge its wholly owned subsidiary, CIE Aluminium Casting India, into the parent company. The tribunal approved the scheme on September 24, 2026, paving the way for consolidation of the aluminium casting business. The merger by absorption has an appointed date of April 1, 2026. As CIE Aluminium Casting India is wholly owned by CIE Automotive India, the parent will not issue new shares. The subsidiary’s paid-up share capital will be cancelled once the scheme becomes effective. The companies said the...
Mercedes-AMG G 63 Offroad Pro adds aluminium expedition hardware at ₹38m
Limited-edition G 63 combines an aluminium-panel roof rack with upgraded suspension and traction systems for more demanding off-road adventures Mercedes-AMG has taken the G 63 beyond its familiar luxury-performance role with the launch of the G 63 Offroad Pro, a limited-edition variant priced from INR 38 million (USD 396,050) ex-showroom in India. Instead of focusing only on styling upgrades, the new version adds dedicated expedition hardware and technology aimed at making the SUV more capable away from paved roads. One of the most practical additions is a professional roof luggage rack featuring an aluminium panel construction, along with a removable rear ladder. The setup provides greater flexibility for carrying expedition equipment and luggage, giving the G 63 a more...
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