Majority of millennials in India questioning need to own vehicle: Deloitte

“Shared mobility is another trend which is gaining momentum in India. The report uncovers a clear generational divide when it comes to shared mobility,” Deloitte said. New Delhi: As shared mobility gains traction in India, 51 per cent of millennials are questioning the need to own a vehicle, according to a global study by Deloitte.… Continue reading Majority of millennials in India questioning need to own vehicle: Deloitte

All that glitters is not gold: BMW heirs reveal that being a guardian of wealth isn’t that pretty

By Chris Reiter Dealing with the responsibility and jealousy from inheriting wealth is a misunderstood burden, according to Susanne Klatten and Stefan Quandt, the billionaire siblings who together own almost half of BMW AG. “Many believe that we are permanently sitting around on a yacht in the Mediterranean,” Klatten told Manager Magazin in a rare… Continue reading All that glitters is not gold: BMW heirs reveal that being a guardian of wealth isn’t that pretty

French auto giant PSA opens factory in Morocco

PSA’s French rival Renault moved into Morocco in 2012, opening its largest car assembly plant in Africa and creating 7,000 people. Kenitra: French automotive giant PSA on Thursday opened a factory in Morocco to assemble 100,000 cars per year as it seeks to double sales in the Middle East and Africa region. The factory, launched… Continue reading French auto giant PSA opens factory in Morocco

Moody’s downgrades Tata Motors ratings with outlook negative

Moody’s Investors Service also said the outlook on Tata Motors remains negative. New Delhi: Ratings agency Moody’s Thursday downgraded Tata Motors‘ corporate family rating (CFR) and senior unsecured instruments rating, citing sustained deterioration in the company’s credit profile mainly on account of its British arm Jaguar Land Rover‘s weak performances. Moody’s Investors Service also said… Continue reading Moody’s downgrades Tata Motors ratings with outlook negative

Tesla hasn’t met Musk’s Q2 production goal: Report

San Francisco: Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has not met CEO Elon Musk‘s second quarter (Q2) record production goal, according to media reports. “At the end of May, a leaked email reportedly sent by Elon Musk to Tesla employees suggested that the electric vehicle maker had a good chance of making Q2 the highest deliveries… Continue reading Tesla hasn’t met Musk’s Q2 production goal: Report

Japan unveils moves to stop car crashes caused by elderly

The National Policy Agency will also consider introducing a new category of driving licence for elderly people Tokyo: Japan announced a series of measures Tuesday to prevent car accidents caused by elderly drivers, including emergency brakes and vehicle-free zones around schools, following a string of crashes involving children. One in four people aged 80 or… Continue reading Japan unveils moves to stop car crashes caused by elderly

Algerian partner of Germany’s VW questioned in corruption case: State TV

Mourad Eulmi is the head of the Algerian family-owned firm SOVAC which runs an assembly plant with Germany’s Volkswagen AG. ALGIERS: Mourad Eulmi, the head of the Algerian family-owned firm SOVAC which runs an assembly plant with Germany’s Volkswagen AG, was questioned in court about corruption accusations on Sunday, state TV reported. Eulmi was arrested… Continue reading Algerian partner of Germany’s VW questioned in corruption case: State TV

Simulation in Indian auto sector to grow 3x in next three years: Altair MD

Vishwanath Rao, Managing Director, Altair New Delhi: With the tightening of emission norms and inclusion of high safety standards, the demand of simulation in vehicle development process is going to almost triple in the next three years, said a top official of Altair. Vishwanath Rao, Managing Director, Altair underlined that for short development time and… Continue reading Simulation in Indian auto sector to grow 3x in next three years: Altair MD

PSA to assemble batteries for hybrid, electric cars in Slovakia

The carmaker currently buys batteries from South Korean company LG and China’s CATL. TREMERY, France: French carmaker PSA , owner of the Peugeot, Citroen and DS brands, will start assembling batteries for its hybrid and electric cars at its plant in Trnava, Slovakia, and later at its plant in Vigo, Spain. The company also expects… Continue reading PSA to assemble batteries for hybrid, electric cars in Slovakia

Ford ready to sell Russian plants, says companies have shown interest

Ford ready to sell Russian plantsFord ready to sell Russian plants ST PETERSBURG: Ford Motor Co is ready to sell its idle Russian plants and sees interest from potential buyers, the carmaker’s Europe chairman said in St. Petersburg on Friday. The company had announced in March that its Russian joint venture Ford Sollers would close… Continue reading Ford ready to sell Russian plants, says companies have shown interest