MG Motor India partners with eChargeBays for EV charging infrastructure

Speaking on the collaboration, Rajeev Chaba, President & Managing Director, MG Motor India, said, “The government’s recent announcement around creating charging amenities for customers at public places is a positive step for the EV industry.” New Delhi: MG Motor India has joined hands with eChargeBays, a Delhi-based startup to assist the customers with last-mile assistance… Continue reading MG Motor India partners with eChargeBays for EV charging infrastructure

Subaru recalls some Forester vehicles due to airbag issue

Owners will be notified of the recall starting on November 29. Subaru is recalling more than 350,000 Forester vehicles with heated seats because an electrical connection in the front passenger seat may loosen and deactivate the airbag even though the seat is occupied. Subaru said the recall includes Forester vehicles from 2015 to 2018. The… Continue reading Subaru recalls some Forester vehicles due to airbag issue

Former GM executive Jaime Ardila joins Ola Electric

The founder of Hawksbill Group, a diversified business and communications consulting firm, Ardila was the Executive Vice President and President, South America Operations, General Motors. New Delhi – Ola Electric Mobility on Friday announced the appointment of auto industry veteran and former General Motors (GM) executive Jaime Ardila as a member of its board of… Continue reading Former GM executive Jaime Ardila joins Ola Electric

Hyundai, Kia earmark $760 mln to settle U.S. lawsuits over engine fires

Hyundai and Kia, together the world’s fifth-biggest automaker by sales, recalled nearly 1.7 million vehicles in the United States to address the possibility of engine fires. SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp have earmarked 900 billion won ($758 million) to settle U.S. class action litigation and address engine-related issues in the United… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia earmark $760 mln to settle U.S. lawsuits over engine fires

Volkswagen Group India consolidates into Skoda Auto Volkswagen India

The new entity will be led by Gurpratap Boparai, who will assume the role of its Managing Director New Delhi: Skoda Auto led Volkswagen Group India on Monday announced the transformative merger of its three passenger car subsidiaries – Volkswagen India Private Limited (VWIPL), Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Limited (NSC) and Skoda Auto India… Continue reading Volkswagen Group India consolidates into Skoda Auto Volkswagen India

Toyota Kirloskar Motor to eliminate plastic usage from manufacturing process

The company has announced that it will ensure zero waste to landfills. Also, the company is aiming to achieve recyclability of 96 per cent at its Bidadi plant in Karnataka. ( Representational Image) New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced its move to eliminate plastic usage from the manufacturing process. The company has announced that… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor to eliminate plastic usage from manufacturing process

Toyota may bring global suppliers to India: Report

Toyota is also looking to establish a separate entity for manufacturing electric and hybrid vehicles, the report said. New Delhi: Auto major Toyota Kirloskar Motor is planning to consider bringing some of the key suppliers from its global network to set up manufacturing units in India. The discussion came after the government’s announcement to slash… Continue reading Toyota may bring global suppliers to India: Report

Ford to put struggling India business into venture with Mahindra

Ford and Mahindra also are jointly developing a mid-sized sport-utility vehicle for India. Ford Motor Co. is set to transfer most of its assets in India to a joint venture with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. after failing to make meaningful inroads for more than two decades in the world’s fourth-largest automobile market, people with knowledge… Continue reading Ford to put struggling India business into venture with Mahindra

Approved cabinet note for scrapping old vehicles, policy out soon: Nitin Gadkari

Talking about promoting alternative sources of fuel, Gadkari said that he acknowledges the concerns of the Internal Combustion Engine- vehicles industry NEW DELHI: The vehicle scrapping policy will be circulated to concerned ministries, having been approved by the Prime Minister’s Office and the Finance Ministry, Union Minister of Road Transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said.… Continue reading Approved cabinet note for scrapping old vehicles, policy out soon: Nitin Gadkari

Self-drive car rental services threatened by illegal practice

Sources in Zoomcar said, “For self-drive cars we invest a lot on vehicle registration and insurance. And then we decide on a competitive fare. But if commercial or private vehicle owners continue to give their car on rent it will become difficult for us to survive in the market.” Visakhapatnam: At a time when traffic… Continue reading Self-drive car rental services threatened by illegal practice