World NM: Tesla center in China to store local data001278

Tesla has said it will store data its vehicles generate in China locally and offer its vehicle owners access to query information, as vehicles from the United States carmaker and other smart car companies are fueling privacy concerns. In the same month, Tesla made public the vehicle’s data within 30 minutes of the car crash… Continue reading World NM: Tesla center in China to store local data001278

World NM: How the computer chip shortage affects the new and used cars you buy001277

Now that (some) countries are emerging from the lockdown and car sales are predicted to experience a demand spike, there simply isn’t the capacity in the chip industry to service all the orders and the automobile industry is the weak point here. For consumers, the effect of these shortages is that new cars are becoming… Continue reading World NM: How the computer chip shortage affects the new and used cars you buy001277

World NM: Honda Pakistan accelerates spare part planning by using IBM systems001276

The move was designed to enhance customer experience across Honda Pakistan’s 35 dealerships in the country and boost its after-sales services. In 2015, it turned to IBM Global Business Services (GBS) to deploy its initial SAP ECC Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to benefit from real-time planning and in turn, improve customer experience. As part… Continue reading World NM: Honda Pakistan accelerates spare part planning by using IBM systems001276

World NM: Two auto majors suspend production001275

After Hyundai Motor India Ltd., a few more automobile manufacturers have temporarily suspended operations in view of the COVID-19 situation in the State. On Tuesday, Royal Enfield announced holidays between May 27 and 29. The management would closely monitor the situation and announce resumption of operations. Go to Source

World NM: Israeli chipmaker Valens to merge with PTK in SPAC deal at $1.16b valuation001274

Valens, a maker of high-speed chips for the audio-video and automotive markets, said Tuesday it will merge with special purpose acquisition company PTK Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company. Peter Kuo, CEO of PTK Acquisition Corp., said that PTK identified a “rare opportunity to combine with a company that is defining the future of… Continue reading World NM: Israeli chipmaker Valens to merge with PTK in SPAC deal at $1.16b valuation001274

World NM: Power up: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat muscle SUV production increased 50%001272

Dodge is giving the people a lot more of what they want. The Durango SRT Hellcat is capable of accelerating to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, hitting a top speed of 180 mph and towing 8,700 pounds. Anyone looking for a Hellcat powered vehicle that can haul both ways like that next year will still… Continue reading World NM: Power up: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat muscle SUV production increased 50%001272

World NM: Covid fears are paralysing global car manufacturers in Chennai, India’s Detroit001271

Automakers with plants in Tamil Nadu, the industry’s hub in India, are suspending operations and reducing shifts as employees threaten to go on strike due to health concerns about Covid-19 in the southern state. The workers have also challenged the state’s decision to exempt the auto industry from local lockdown rules. The Madras High Court… Continue reading World NM: Covid fears are paralysing global car manufacturers in Chennai, India’s Detroit001271

World NM: UK Business Consultation kickstarts ahead of UK-India FTA negotiations – ThePrint001270

The UK India Business Council welcomes the launch of the UK Government’s 14-week business consultation in preparation for UK-India FTA negotiations. This crisis will pass and both the UK and Indian economies are anticipated to grow significantly during 2021 with the UK forecast to grow at more than 7 percent and India at over 10… Continue reading World NM: UK Business Consultation kickstarts ahead of UK-India FTA negotiations – ThePrint001270

World NM: S. Korea to offer tax benefits, other support for auto chip parts makers001269

South Korea plans to provide tax incentives and financial support to makers of automotive chip parts and other key parts and materials, the finance minister said Tuesday. South Korean automakers have suffered a global shortage of automotive chips. South Korea, home to Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc., is a powerhouse of memory chips.… Continue reading World NM: S. Korea to offer tax benefits, other support for auto chip parts makers001269