Former Skoda India Director Zac Hollis to join MG Motor

Zac Hollis is slated to join MG Motor. The former Director- Sales, Service and Marketing of Skoda Auto India is most likely to be in UK, according to social media.  Hollis was the Director, Sales, Service and Marketing at Skoda Auto in November 2018, where he brought extensive international experience from Europe and China, including… Continue reading Former Skoda India Director Zac Hollis to join MG Motor

VinFast explores Ford Chennai factory as part of its India entry plans 

As part of its globalisation strategy, Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, is exploring the Ford India factory in Chennai amongst the multiple alternatives it is studying to set up an India manufacturing base.  The acquisition of Ford India’s factory in Chennai is among many greenfield alternatives being explored by Vinfast in the country. Sources in the know say… Continue reading VinFast explores Ford Chennai factory as part of its India entry plans 

VinFast explores Ford Chennai factory as part of its India entry plans 

As part of its globalisation strategy, Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, is exploring the Ford India factory in Chennai amongst the multiple alternatives it is studying to set up an India manufacturing base.  The acquisition of Ford India’s factory in Chennai is among many greenfield alternatives being explored by Vinfast in the country. Sources in the know say… Continue reading VinFast explores Ford Chennai factory as part of its India entry plans 

Aston Martin’s EV programme gets £9 million funding from Advanced Propulsion Centre

Aston Martin’s high-performance electrification strategy has been awarded £9 million (Rs 91 crore) of UK government funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), further supplementing the research and development of Aston Martin’s innovative modular battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform.  Awarded following a competitive process, the UK government grant will support the development of Aston… Continue reading Aston Martin’s EV programme gets £9 million funding from Advanced Propulsion Centre

Aston Martin’s EV programme gets £9 million funding from Advanced Propulsion Centre

Aston Martin’s high-performance electrification strategy has been awarded £9 million (Rs 91 crore) of UK government funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), further supplementing the research and development of Aston Martin’s innovative modular battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform.  Awarded following a competitive process, the UK government grant will support the development of Aston… Continue reading Aston Martin’s EV programme gets £9 million funding from Advanced Propulsion Centre

Electric two-wheeler sales near pre-slashed FAME subsidy levels

Four months after the reduced-by-25% FAME subsidy kicked in from June 1, 2023, retail sales of electric two-wheelers in India are nearing levels of monthly sales clocked in the first four months of the year. September 2023 has witnessed nearly 64,000 electric scooters and motorcycles being bought across India. Over 225,000 new electric two-wheelers have… Continue reading Electric two-wheeler sales near pre-slashed FAME subsidy levels

Electric two-wheeler sales near pre-slashed FAME subsidy levels

Four months after the reduced-by-25% FAME subsidy kicked in from June 1, 2023, retail sales of electric two-wheelers in India are nearing levels of monthly sales clocked in the first four months of the year. September 2023 has witnessed nearly 64,000 electric scooters and motorcycles being bought across India. Over 225,000 new electric two-wheelers have… Continue reading Electric two-wheeler sales near pre-slashed FAME subsidy levels

Tresa Motors to roll out electric trucks by 2026

Bengaluru-based startup Tresa Motors was founded in 2022 by Rohan Shravan and Ravi Machani and its core competencies lie in industrial design, electric powertrains, and battery-related technologies for electric vehicles. As logistic applications are increasing in India, it has opened a huge market ranging from heavy haulers to last mile deliveries and what comes in-between.… Continue reading Tresa Motors to roll out electric trucks by 2026

Tresa Motors to roll out electric trucks by 2026

Bengaluru-based startup Tresa Motors was founded in 2022 by Rohan Shravan and Ravi Machani and its core competencies lie in industrial design, electric powertrains, and battery-related technologies for electric vehicles. As logistic applications are increasing in India, it has opened a huge market ranging from heavy haulers to last mile deliveries and what comes in-between.… Continue reading Tresa Motors to roll out electric trucks by 2026

Nissan launches Magnite Kuro edition at Rs 8.27 lakh

Nissan has launched the Magnite Kuro edition for Rs 8.27 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Kuro means black in Japanese and this edition is based on the higher-spec XV trim of the Magnite, and comes in three variants – Kuro petrol MT, Kuro turbo-petrol MT and Kuro turbo-petrol CVT. Here’s a detailed break-up of the prices of the Magnite Kuro: NISSAN MAGNITE… Continue reading Nissan launches Magnite Kuro edition at Rs 8.27 lakh