ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has achieved a major production milestone for its TraXon transmission system as the one-millionth unit rolled off the assembly line at Friedrichshafen on September 11. Launched in 2014, ZF’s TraXon has achieved a strong reputation for efficiency and performance. “When it comes to transmission systems, TraXon sets the standards… Continue reading ZF produces millionth Traxon transmission for heavy duty commercial vehicles
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ZF produces millionth Traxon transmission for heavy duty commercial vehicles
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has achieved a major production milestone for its TraXon transmission system as the one-millionth unit rolled off the assembly line at Friedrichshafen on September 11. Launched in 2014, ZF’s TraXon has achieved a strong reputation for efficiency and performance. “When it comes to transmission systems, TraXon sets the standards… Continue reading ZF produces millionth Traxon transmission for heavy duty commercial vehicles
GKN Automotive’s new plant in Hungary to begin production in October
Drive systems company GKN Automotive has completed construction of a new manufacturing facility in Felsozsolca near Miskolc, north-eastern Hungary, to remain close to its OEM customers. The automotive industry has become a dominant industry in Hungary, with 420,000 cars and 1.9 million engines produced every year. With many of its current and potential OEM customers… Continue reading GKN Automotive’s new plant in Hungary to begin production in October
Stellantis targets 50% battery weight reduction to help EVs match ICE cars
Stellantis is targeting a 50% weight reduction in batteries by 2030 in a bid to lighten electric cars nearer to their combustion-engined equivalents. “The battery today is just too heavy; the vehicle is too heavy. We shouldn’t be going backwards,” said Ned Curic, head of engineering and technology, at the opening of the company’s new… Continue reading Stellantis targets 50% battery weight reduction to help EVs match ICE cars
Stellantis targets 50% battery weight reduction to help EVs match ICE cars
Stellantis is targeting a 50% weight reduction in batteries by 2030 in a bid to lighten electric cars nearer to their combustion-engined equivalents. “The battery today is just too heavy; the vehicle is too heavy. We shouldn’t be going backwards,” said Ned Curic, head of engineering and technology, at the opening of the company’s new… Continue reading Stellantis targets 50% battery weight reduction to help EVs match ICE cars
Exclusive: Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer says next phase of investment in India approved, targets 5% share by 2030
Having built a modest base with India 2.0 products, Czech carmaker Skoda Auto is looking to build its presence in both the mainstream and the top end of the market, including electric vehicles. In an exclusive interview to Autocar Professional on the sidelines of the IAA Mobility Show 2023 last week in Munich, Skoda Auto… Continue reading Exclusive: Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer says next phase of investment in India approved, targets 5% share by 2030
Suzuki, TVS, Yamaha, Ather and Bajaj increase scooter market share in April-August 2023
After seeing tepid sales for over two years, India’s scooter market is finally seeing some green shoots of recovery as per the August 2023 and cumulative April-August 2023 wholesales numbers released yesterday by SIAM. Given its 9% year-on-year growth with 549,290 units (August 2022: 504,146 units) last month, the scooters sub-segment can be credited with… Continue reading Suzuki, TVS, Yamaha, Ather and Bajaj increase scooter market share in April-August 2023
Kawasaki launches 80hp Ninja ZX-4R at Rs 849,000
India Kawasaki Motors has launched the Ninja ZX-4R at Rs 849,000 (ex-showroom, India). At this price, it is even more expensive than the Versys 650 adventure tourer, and Rs 71,000 less than the much larger Z900 street naked, which is also an inline-four. The Ninja ZX-4R is powered by a 399cc liquid-cooled inline-four motor which… Continue reading Kawasaki launches 80hp Ninja ZX-4R at Rs 849,000
Honda launches 2023 CB300F at Rs 170,000
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the OBD-II A-compliant 2023 CB300F. The company has opened bookings for the performance motorcycle, which is priced at Rs 170,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) at its BigWing dealerships. Tsutsumu Otani, MD, president and CEO, HMSI, said, “Since its launch, the Honda CB300F has been a remarkable head-turner. With the spirit of a… Continue reading Honda launches 2023 CB300F at Rs 170,000
BMW launches 6 Series GT M Sport Signature at Rs 75.90 lakh
BMW has launched a new variant of the 6 Series Gran Turismo, the 630i M Sport Signature, at Rs 75.90 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The new trim is only available with the petrol engine and also gets a few new features. BMW 6 Series GT M Sport Signature exterior, interiorThe M Sport Signature trim of the 6 Series… Continue reading BMW launches 6 Series GT M Sport Signature at Rs 75.90 lakh