After successfully implementing project ‘India 2.0’, which resulted in the launch of the Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan, Volkswagen, the world’s second-largest carmaker, does not see itself investing any more in locally produced ICE vehicles. Instead, it wants to leapfrog into the electric vehicle (EV) world with its future investments, said Thomas Schafer, CEO of… Continue reading Volkswagen mulls low-cost EV in India, one-billion-euro investment
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Honda Cars India launches Elevate SUV at Rs 11 lakh
Honda has launched the Elevate SUV at Rs 11 lakh for the base SV MT variant, with prices going up to Rs 16 lakh for the top-spec ZX CVT variant. Honda’s new mid-size SUV only gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine, with manual and automatic gearbox options. Here is the break-up of the prices of the Honda Elevate: Honda… Continue reading Honda Cars India launches Elevate SUV at Rs 11 lakh
BorgWarner to integrate STMicroelectronics’ SiC tech in traction inverters for Volvo EVs
Global semiconductor firm STMicroelectronics is to supply BorgWarner with its latest third- generation 750V silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs dice for BorgWarner’s Viper-based power module. This power module is used in BorgWarner’s traction inverter platforms for several current and future Volvo Cars electric vehicles. “This collaboration will give Volvo Cars the opportunity to further increase… Continue reading BorgWarner to integrate STMicroelectronics’ SiC tech in traction inverters for Volvo EVs
BorgWarner to integrate STMicroelectronics’ SiC tech in traction inverters for Volvo EVs
Global semiconductor firm STMicroelectronics is to supply BorgWarner with its latest third- generation 750V silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs dice for BorgWarner’s Viper-based power module. This power module is used in BorgWarner’s traction inverter platforms for several current and future Volvo Cars electric vehicles. “This collaboration will give Volvo Cars the opportunity to further increase… Continue reading BorgWarner to integrate STMicroelectronics’ SiC tech in traction inverters for Volvo EVs
Over 340 Hyundai EVs in service at 2023 ASEAN Summit in Jakarta
Hyundai Motor Company is to provide 346 all-electric Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 cars to transport delegates and officials at the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit to be held from September 5-7 in Jakarta, Indonesia. At the 43rd ASEAN Summit, 10 major Southeast Asian countries will participate and discuss ‘The Importance of ASEAN:… Continue reading Over 340 Hyundai EVs in service at 2023 ASEAN Summit in Jakarta
Over 340 Hyundai EVs in service at 2023 ASEAN Summit in Jakarta
Hyundai Motor Company is to provide 346 all-electric Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 cars to transport delegates and officials at the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit to be held from September 5-7 in Jakarta, Indonesia. At the 43rd ASEAN Summit, 10 major Southeast Asian countries will participate and discuss ‘The Importance of ASEAN:… Continue reading Over 340 Hyundai EVs in service at 2023 ASEAN Summit in Jakarta
Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric Concept CLA Class with 750km range at Munich Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new all-electric Concept CLA Class at the Munich Motor Show 2023. The eco-friendly sedan is based on the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), and uses a powertrain derived from last year’s Vision EQXX concept. An electric successor to the CLA, this concept is the first of an all-new model lineup of entry… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric Concept CLA Class with 750km range at Munich Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric Concept CLA Class with 750km range at Munich Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new all-electric Concept CLA Class at the Munich Motor Show 2023. The eco-friendly sedan is based on the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), and uses a powertrain derived from last year’s Vision EQXX concept. An electric successor to the CLA, this concept is the first of an all-new model lineup of entry… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric Concept CLA Class with 750km range at Munich Motor Show
Volkswagen Group is becoming a design-driven company: Group CEO Oliver Blume
With an investment of 180 billion euros (Rs 15,81,840 crore) lined up for the next five years and an accelerated shift towards electric mobility, “Design” will become a key strategic pillar for the 280-billion-euro Volkswagen Group in the coming years. Announcing this new direction, CEO Oliver Blume presented the key findings on realignment of the Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen Group is becoming a design-driven company: Group CEO Oliver Blume
Kia’s global sales in August up 5% at 255,481 units, Sportage and Seltos best-sellers
Kia Corporation has announced total global sales of 255,481 units in August 2023, a 5.2% increase year over year (August 2022: 242,861 units). Excluding special purpose vehicles, sales were up 5.8% from a year earlier to 212,882 units outside of Korea. In the Korean market, Kia recorded 42,225-unit sales, a 2.4% increase year over year.… Continue reading Kia’s global sales in August up 5% at 255,481 units, Sportage and Seltos best-sellers