World NM: Tasjeel opens new vehicle testing centre in Al Rahmania Mall, Sharjah001437

Spanning over 175 sqm and equipped to serve more than 100 vehicles daily, the new Tasjeel centre will offer automotive services to residents of Al Rahmania and nearby areas. ENOC and Dubai Police partnered in 1999 to set up Tasjeel to offer fast and convenient vehicle testing services in the Emirate. In 2006, Tasjeel began… Continue reading World NM: Tasjeel opens new vehicle testing centre in Al Rahmania Mall, Sharjah001437

World NM: Automobile export surge: Catching the trade winds001435

At a time when domestic auto sales have been choked by Covid-19, Indian manufacturers finally have something to cheer about: the export market. India’s total auto exports in the first quarter of fiscal 2021-22 (Q1, from April to June) was 1.4 million units, over three times the figure in the same period in the previous… Continue reading World NM: Automobile export surge: Catching the trade winds001435

World NM: GM’s Chevy Bolt recall comes with a huge price tag001431

New York (CNN Business)General Motors’ very expensive Chevy Bolt recall highlights one big risk of building electric vehicles. The challenge for the Bolt and other electronic vehicles is that the large batteries are by far the most expensive component — so replacing the battery is comparable to replacing the entire engine in a traditional car.… Continue reading World NM: GM’s Chevy Bolt recall comes with a huge price tag001431

World NM: Battery life expected to put Nissan ahead, says top executive001430

As the automotive industry advances toward an all-electric era, driven by the goal of a sustainable, zero-emission future, carmakers are seeking to ensure vehicle batteries get a second life by being recycled, refurbished, and reused. With the technology currently available, several electric vehicle components have a limited lifespan, and the most important of them is… Continue reading World NM: Battery life expected to put Nissan ahead, says top executive001430

World NM: MG Motor, Jio bring connected car solutions to Indian SUV market001426

MG Motor India on Tuesday announced a partnership on the Internet of Things (IoT) space with digital services provider Jio. The car maker will provide seamless integration of IT systems enabled by Jio’s IoT solution in its upcoming mid-size SUV. MG Motor India had begun its journey in India with the launch of the country’s… Continue reading World NM: MG Motor, Jio bring connected car solutions to Indian SUV market001426

World NM: Jeep Gladiator Production Halting One Week Over Chip Shortage001414

From the PlayStation 5 to the Huawei P50 that ships with fourth-generation connectivity instead of 5G technology, the chip shortage affects many industries. The auto sector is especially incapacitated, and the latest automobile to feel the semiconductor crunch is the Gladiator. Accord… (continue reading…) Go to Source

World NM: Hyundai union votes to accept wage deal, won’t strike001413

The trade union of South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor said its members have accepted a pay deal and will not go on strike. Since its formation in 1987, the union has staged strikes every year up to 2008, except in 1994. Originally, the union had threatened to go on strike, requesting 30 percent of Hyundai’s… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai union votes to accept wage deal, won’t strike001413

World NM: Ford Has Over 60,000 Incomplete Vehicles Because of the Global Chip Shortage001410

Ford has been stockpiling vehicles for some time now, as the American automaker is no stranger to the global chip shortage. According to chief financial officer John Lawler, the Blue Oval still has 60,000 to 70,000 vehicles waiting for semiconductors. Once those parts are fitted, the vehicles will be ready for delivery. In early July,… Continue reading World NM: Ford Has Over 60,000 Incomplete Vehicles Because of the Global Chip Shortage001410

World NM: JLR deepens localization efforts in China with new model001407

British premium carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has launched a long wheelbase Range Rover model in China, as part of its efforts to deepen localization in the world’s largest vehicle market. The Range Rover Evoque L, produced at Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive in East China’s Jiangsu province, has a wheelbase 160 mm longer than the… Continue reading World NM: JLR deepens localization efforts in China with new model001407

World NM: Chevrolet Camaro to be replaced by electric sedan, report says001404

The Chevrolet Camaro has seen better days. Interestingly, the current Camaro is built on a platform that also underpins the four-door Cadillac CT4 and CT5 models, while all of GM’s future electric models will share a common architecture it calls Ultium. The Dodge Challenger sedan has been a stronger seller than the Challenger, so the… Continue reading World NM: Chevrolet Camaro to be replaced by electric sedan, report says001404