Skoda Auto is in the process of significantly scaling back its production over the coming weeks due to the shortage of semiconductors. The Czech carmaker is working closely in collaboration with its social partner KOVO and suppliers to overcome the current challenges. Thomas Schafer, CEO, Skoda Auto elaborated how the impact of the shortage was… Continue reading Skoda sees chip supply shortage stabilising in second half of 2022
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GM and Ford ink supplier partnerships to combat chip crisis
American carmakers GM and Ford are taking steps to mitigate the impact of the global semiconductor supply chain crisis, which has adversely impacted the automakers the world over. The just-in-time production bubble has burst catastrophically, the problems accelerated by earthquakes, floods and fires at various manufacturing locations around the world, and exacerbated again by the Covid pandemic in Asia, where… Continue reading GM and Ford ink supplier partnerships to combat chip crisis
Fisker Ocean gets production-spec debut in LA
The production version of the new Fisker Ocean electric SUV has been revealed at the Los Angeles motor show, a year before it goes into production for global sale. To be produced by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, the Ocean will arrive in the UK in the second quarter of 2023, taking on the Audi Q4 E-tron and BMW iX3 with… Continue reading Fisker Ocean gets production-spec debut in LA
Volta Trucks begins production of all-electric Zero truck
Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has started production of the first road-going ‘Design Verification’ (DV) prototype Volta Zero vehicle at a bespoke facility in Coventry, UK. The DV prototypes are the first full-electric Volta Zero vehicles to be built in the recently unveiled production-ready design. A total of 25 vehicles… Continue reading Volta Trucks begins production of all-electric Zero truck
Apollo eyes premium space with Vredestein
Apollo Tyres plans to go in for a dual brand strategy with the recent launch of Vredestein in India. The company had acquired this Netherlands-based premium brand in 2009. Satish Sharma, President-Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, told Autocar Professional that, with its European DNA, Vredestein can compete with the likes of Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental and Pirelli in the Indian… Continue reading Apollo eyes premium space with Vredestein
Hyundai Motor Group joins advanced battery research consortium
Hyundai Motor Group has joined the Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI), the world’s only global pre-competitive research organization funding research into lead batteries for energy storage, motive and automotive applications. Hyundai Motor Group joins CBI through its North American design, technology and engineering arm, Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI). Headquartered in Michigan with operations in California and production… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group joins advanced battery research consortium
Pininfarina-designed VF e35, e36 to debut at LA Auto Show
Two Pininfarina-designed electric vehicles – the VF e35 and VF e36 – for Vietnamese car maker Vinfast are to debut at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show. The two electric SUVs are the centre piece of VinFast’s ‘Future of Mobility’ theme at this year’s LA Auto Show. VinFast’s design team and Pininfarina worked together to… Continue reading Pininfarina-designed VF e35, e36 to debut at LA Auto Show
Kawasaki, Yamaha likely to develop hydrogen engine for two-wheelers
Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Yamaha Motor have begun exploring the joint development of a hydrogen engine for possible use in two-wheeled vehicles. Going forward, they are planned to be joined by Honda Motor Co and Suzuki Motor Corporation. The four Japanese automakers intend to jointly explore the possibility of achieving carbon neutrality through the use… Continue reading Kawasaki, Yamaha likely to develop hydrogen engine for two-wheelers
Toyota to regain 800,000-unit global output in December
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EV start-up Boom Motors launches moto-scooters at Rs 89,999
Start-ups plugging into electric mobility is now mega trend. The latest in India is the Coimbatore-based Boom Motors, which has launched its Corbett 14 (single battery and 100km range) and Corbett 14-EX (dual battery and 200km range) moto-scooters. They are priced at Rs 89,999 and Rs 124,999 respectively. In terms of tech specs, the Corbett… Continue reading EV start-up Boom Motors launches moto-scooters at Rs 89,999