Kia Motors, which has in a short span of time got a strong foothold in the Indian market, first with the Seltos SUV and more recently with the Carnival MPV, is now gearing up to launch its third product – the Sonet compact SUV – later this year. Revealed as a concept at the Auto… Continue reading Kia Motors India targets sale of 70,000 Sonet SUVs in first year
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Volkswagen resumes production of electric cars in Zwickau
The Volkswagen plant in Zwickau has resumed production of the all-electric ID.3 resumed from Thursday, initially with reduced capacity and significantly slower cycle times. Numerous additional measures to protect the health of the workforce are being implemented, and the restart is also oriented to the gradual stabilisation of international supply chains. Thomas Ulbrich, Volkswagen Brand board… Continue reading Volkswagen resumes production of electric cars in Zwickau
UK-based Faradion bags first order for sodium-ion batteries from ICM Australia, plans to set up manufacturing in India
UK-based Faradion, a leading player in sodium-ion battery technology, has bagged its first order from ICM Australia, a privately owned investment group. Faradion says that the sodium-ion batteries offer exceptional superiority over lithium-ion batteries, are likely to revolutionise the automobile/mobility, storage and mobile sectors across the world. The company says its battery technology provides similar… Continue reading UK-based Faradion bags first order for sodium-ion batteries from ICM Australia, plans to set up manufacturing in India
Kia Motors exploring second plant in India
Kia Motors India, which in its first year of commercial operations has turned into a challenger brand with robust sales of 84,903 units in just eight months, is pulling out all stops to be future-ready in terms of manufacturing capacity. This means, in addition to its existing 300,000 units-per-annum-capacity plant at Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh,… Continue reading Kia Motors exploring second plant in India
NIO begins delivery of the new ES8 SUV
Chinese electric carmaker NIO, has officially started deliveries of 2020 ES8, the flagship model from its smart electric vehicle range. The new ES8, is available in six and seven-seat configurations, and comes with a combination of 160kW PM and 240kW IM motors and a 100kWh liquid-cooled battery pack. The company says these ensure the new… Continue reading NIO begins delivery of the new ES8 SUV
European automakers in restart mode
After almost a month-long shutdown, many automakers in Europe are restarting operations across their plants in the continent. Volvo Cars has resumed production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden. The company, has decided to reopen the plant after dialogue with relevant labour unions along with its Swedish offices. Both the plant and offices have been… Continue reading European automakers in restart mode
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck plan JV for large-scale production of fuel cells
Big news coming a day ahead of Earth Day. Sharing the Green Deal vision of sustainable transport and a carbon-neutral Europe by 2050, two leading companies in the commercial vehicle industry, Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, have signed a preliminary non-binding agreement to establish a new joint venture. The aim of the two… Continue reading Volvo Group and Daimler Truck plan JV for large-scale production of fuel cells
Kia Motors begins producing face shields at US plant
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s Vikram Gulati: ‘The biggest challenge now is going to be around the supply chain.’
As the Indian automotive industry gears up to resume operations with the government announcing relaxations for some small-scale sectors from April 20, ensuring a seamless supply chain is going to be a big challenge for OEMs and suppliers. Also, while companies are working on ‘restart manuals’ to practice the new normal and adhere to social… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s Vikram Gulati: ‘The biggest challenge now is going to be around the supply chain.’
Ferrari begins making respirator valves at Maranello plant
Ferrari has started to produce respirator valves and fittings for protective masks at its Maranello plant as one of its initiatives in support of health workers treating coronavirus patients. The department where car prototypes are usually built is producing these thermoplastic components using additive manufacturing technology. Some valves have been developed by Mares, a diving… Continue reading Ferrari begins making respirator valves at Maranello plant