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Magna to retrofit and scale up May Mobility’s self driving shuttles in the US

May Mobility, a Michigan-based startup that specialises in self-driving shuttles, has partnered with Canada-based Magna, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, to retrofit and scale up May Mobility’s fleet of self-driving shuttles set to enter the US market. Under this collaboration, Magna is retrofitting low-speed self-driving micro transit electric vehicles from the chassis up. The… Continue reading Magna to retrofit and scale up May Mobility’s self driving shuttles in the US

Nissan announces expansion plans in Africa, Middle East and India

Nissan Motor Co today unveiled a major expansion strategy in the Africa, the Middle East and India region today as part of the company’s six-year midterm plan, Nissan MOVE to 2022. The Japanese carmaker aims to build on its strengths in markets including South Africa, India, the UAE, Egypt and parts of sub-Saharan Africa. The company… Continue reading Nissan announces expansion plans in Africa, Middle East and India

Turo Go enables car owners to remotely share their vehicle and earn on the go

Image for representational purpose only. US-based Turo, a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace has announced a new feature christened ‘Turo Go’ that allows guests to locate, book and unlock cars instantly from the app. The company has said it has begun an early-access wait list for hosts to get Turo Go connected car hardware installed in… Continue reading Turo Go enables car owners to remotely share their vehicle and earn on the go

Bharat Forge buys stake in UK-based EV company

Bharat Forge, the flagship company of the Kalyani Group, today announced that it has bought a strategic stake of 10 million pound (Rs 98 crore) in the UK-based Tevva Motors (Jersey), a electric vehicle company. Tevva provides electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles and buses in the 7.5 -14 tonnage weight category, with this being… Continue reading Bharat Forge buys stake in UK-based EV company

Geely and Shell sign strategic agreement for new markets, R&D and new opportunities

Duke of Richmond welcoming Geely and Shell to Goodwood. Geely’s Bo Yue fleet arrives at Goodwood. Chinese carmaker Geely has extended its strategic collaboration agreement with energy major Shell that will go beyond just lubricants, at the sidelines of the recently concluded Sino-Euro tour. The ‘Challenge 100 Degrees – Geely Goes Global, Powered by Shell’… Continue reading Geely and Shell sign strategic agreement for new markets, R&D and new opportunities

GM and Honda join hands for next-gen EV battery development

General Motors Co and Honda have announced an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery will deliver higher energy density, smaller packaging and faster charging capabilities for both companies’ future products, mainly for the North American market. Under the… Continue reading GM and Honda join hands for next-gen EV battery development

Feng Qingfeng to succeed Jean-Marc Gales as Lotus CEO

L-R: Feng Qingfeng and Jean-Marc Gales. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), China’s leading privately-owned automotive group, has announced that Feng Qingfeng, vice-president and chief technical officer of Geely Auto Group, has been appointed to succeed Jean-Marc Gales as chief executive officer of Group Lotus effective immediately. Jean-Marc Gales will head up the Essex-based classic car dealer… Continue reading Feng Qingfeng to succeed Jean-Marc Gales as Lotus CEO

Ford begins production of new EcoSport in Russia

Ford Sollers, Ford’s joint venture in Russia, has started production of the new Ford EcoSport small SUV at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Naberezhenye Chelny, in Russia’s Tatarstan region. Speaking at the production launch ceremony last week, Steven Armstrong, president, Ford of Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “Ford has a long heritage and global… Continue reading Ford begins production of new EcoSport in Russia

Tata Motors sharpens focus on electric mobility, appoints Shailesh Chandra as president of EV biz

In a bid to capture the opportunities arising out of new mobility trends and to bring about organisational focus and alignment, Tata Motors has announced the appointment of Shailesh Chandra to lead the company’s electric mobility business in addition to his current responsibility. Chandra has been promoted as president— Electric Mobility Business & Corporate Strategy,… Continue reading Tata Motors sharpens focus on electric mobility, appoints Shailesh Chandra as president of EV biz