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Sundram Fasteners kick-off production at new Rs 100-crore AP unit

Sundram Fasteners, part of the 21-company TVS Group of Companies, and one of India’s largest automotive component suppliers, has commenced operations at its new SEZ unit at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The new facility has been set up with an initial investment of Rs 100 crores. The unit will manufacture and export high precision engineering… Continue reading Sundram Fasteners kick-off production at new Rs 100-crore AP unit

Renault names Luca de Meo as new chief executive

Renault has appointed former Seat president Luca de Meo as its new chief executive more than a year after the departure of Carlos Ghosn from the brand. de Meo, who stepped down from his role at Seat earlier this month, will officially join the French carmaker in July as the business begins a drive to stem… Continue reading Renault names Luca de Meo as new chief executive

2019 Disengagement Report Update

A year ago, Embark released a voluntary 2018 Disengagement Report. Based on what we learned in 2019, we decided not to do that for this year — and we wanted to take a moment to explain why we made that decision. In a large, safety-focused team, we make an increasing number of operational decisions that prioritize safety,… Continue reading 2019 Disengagement Report Update

Ford to resume production at China JV with Changan on Feb 10

FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of Ford is seen at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium, Jan. 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) plans to resume production on Feb. 10 at its manufacturing facilities in China with joint venture partner Chongqing Changan Automobile (000625.SZ), a spokesman for the U.S. automaker said on Wednesday.… Continue reading Ford to resume production at China JV with Changan on Feb 10

Shedding Light on Nevada Coverage Requirements after a Loss with a Rental Car

Each month Las Vegas, Nevada swells with visitors who rent cars and tool around the desert. More than 3.4 million people visited Las Vegas in September 2019. Photo via Judy Baxter/Flickr. Can a Nevada car rental company or insurance company pull coverage if a renter won’t cooperate after a loss with a rental car? The… Continue reading Shedding Light on Nevada Coverage Requirements after a Loss with a Rental Car

Romanian Carsharing Service Offers Hybrid Vehicles

The carsharing service offers free parking in the city’s public parking lots and provides child seats with each vehicle. Photo via HPGruesen/Good Free. Citylink, a carsharing and bike-sharing company, has launched in Bucharest, Romania, with a fleet of 150 hybrid vehicles, including Toyota Yaris and Toyota Corolla hybrids, according to a report by the Romania… Continue reading Romanian Carsharing Service Offers Hybrid Vehicles

Jamaican Hourly Car Rental Company Plans to Expand

To grow its business in the hospitality sector, Minute Rentals plans to expand to new cities, including Montego Bay, St. James, and Ocho Rios. Photo via yonolatengo/Wikimedia. Minute Rentals, an hourly car rental company based in Kingston, Jamaica, is looking to expand by creating more business from the hospitality sector, according to a report by The… Continue reading Jamaican Hourly Car Rental Company Plans to Expand

Sprint Power selected for UK’s Wireless Charging of Electric Taxis trial

The UK government has awarded funding to Sprint Power, an electric propulsion technology company, to demonstrate wireless charging technology for electrified taxis. Sprint Power will use the funding to develop an interface module, software, and integration kit to support wireless charging for a fleet of 10 modified LEVC TX and Nissan e-NV200 taxis that will… Continue reading Sprint Power selected for UK’s Wireless Charging of Electric Taxis trial