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MG Motor India plots major EV play, starting with the ZS SUV

Rajeev Chaba, president and MD, MG Motor India, and Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer, MG Motor India at the unveiling of the MG ZS EV in New Delhi. The status of the Indian electric passenger vehicle market can at best be said as fledgling. However, that’s perhaps being seen as an opportunity rather than a… Continue reading MG Motor India plots major EV play, starting with the ZS SUV

Suvoda Receives $40M Investment from LLR Partners

Suvoda LLC, a Conshohocken, Pa.-based SaaS provider of clinical trial software, secured a $40m minority equity investment from Philadelphia-based private equity firm LLR Partners. The company intends to use the funds for the continued growth and the expansion of its product offerings. Led by Jagath Wanninayake, President & CEO, Suvoda provides a SaaS solution for… Continue reading Suvoda Receives $40M Investment from LLR Partners

Fiat Chrysler disagrees with Italy tax agency on underestimating U.S. business

FILE PHOTO: A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sign is seen at the U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. May 25, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCHA.MI) said on Thursday it strongly disagreed with a tax authority claim that it had underestimated the value of its U.S. business following its acquisition… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler disagrees with Italy tax agency on underestimating U.S. business

Mercedes-Benz Cars opens plug-in hybrid battery plant in Thailand

The global battery production network within the Mercedes-Benz Cars production network has put the third production facility into operation: A factory for plug-in hybrid batteries has been opened in the Bangkok region in Thailand. It is being set up in partnership with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant (TAAP) and Thonburi Energy Storage Systems (TESM). Mercedes-Benz has… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Cars opens plug-in hybrid battery plant in Thailand

BMW to provide Apple CarPlay free for life in UK

BMW is set to announce today that it has reversed its controversial decision to charge Apple CarPlay users £85 (Rs 8,000) per year. Launched in 2018 with the brand’s latest ‘7.0’ operating system, customers received a year’s free subscription to the service, which lets users synchronise their iPhone with the car’s infotainment system. After 12 months, owners were… Continue reading BMW to provide Apple CarPlay free for life in UK

KARMA AUTOMOTIVE GLOBAL SALES NETWORK ADDS KARMA FRANCE AND KARMA NETHERLANDS

VIEW ALL () x Dec 04,2019 New Retail Partners in France and the Netherlands First Luxury Electric Karma Revero arrives in Europe Karma’s European Retail Presence Supports Company’s Global Expansion Plans   IRVINE, Calif. (December 4, 2019) – Karma Automotive, the Southern California-based creator of luxury electric vehicles and high-tech incubator, announced today its growing… Continue reading KARMA AUTOMOTIVE GLOBAL SALES NETWORK ADDS KARMA FRANCE AND KARMA NETHERLANDS

LA Cleantech Incubator Funds Electric Vehicle Rental Program

The Zero Emissions Mobility and Community Pilot Project Fund was announced by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti in May 2019 to help meet the goals of L.A.’s Green New Deal. Photo via Depositphotos. The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) chose a carsharing project headed by Pacoima Beautiful as one of the recipients of the Zero Emissions Mobility and… Continue reading LA Cleantech Incubator Funds Electric Vehicle Rental Program

CarTrawler Chosen as Online Car Hire Service for easyJet

The CarTrawler-powered car rental marketplace has been seamlessly integrated into the easyJet website, providing an improved customer experience. Photo via Depositphotos. CarTrawler has been appointed as the exclusive online car rental provider to easyJet, one of Europe’s leading airlines. The four-year deal means easyJet will now offer customers unrivalled access to car rental deals globally. The partnership… Continue reading CarTrawler Chosen as Online Car Hire Service for easyJet