News Site – Page 5 – I wish I had more to offer

South Korea’s EV sales up nearly 50% in January-August period

The EV5 will be produced at Kia’s Gwangju plant for both the domestic and export markets. Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea jumped nearly 50 per cent from a year earlier in the first eight months of the year, helped by the release of new models, data showed on Monday. According to data… Continue reading South Korea’s EV sales up nearly 50% in January-August period

US to target more businesses after Hyundai raid

He said it was being taken out of context and that the Trump administration was only going to war with criminals and those violating immigration laws. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to target more businesses for immigration enforcement after a raid on a Hyundai facility in Georgia led to hundreds of arrests, a top White… Continue reading US to target more businesses after Hyundai raid

Auto retail sales pick modest speed in August; GST 2.0 expected to unlock festive demand in September: FADA

Passenger vehicle inventory levels stood elevated at around 56 days as enquiries remained strong but conversions slowed, with buyers awaiting the benefits of GST 2.0. Vehicle retail sales in India registered a modest 2.84 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in August 2025, supported by two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, even as the rollout of… Continue reading Auto retail sales pick modest speed in August; GST 2.0 expected to unlock festive demand in September: FADA

Uber and Momenta will test fully driverless cars in Germany

Transportation Autonomous Cars The tests are a precursor to the companies’ plan to launch a robotaxi service in 2026. The tests are a precursor to the companies’ plan to launch a robotaxi service in 2026. by Andrew J. Hawkins Sep 8, 2025, 6:00 AM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading Uber and Momenta will test fully driverless cars in Germany

Hero MotoCorp Appoints Harshavardhan Chitale as Chief Executive Officer

Hero MotoCorp Limited announced the appointment of Harshavardhan Chitale as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. The decision was made during a board meeting held on September 8, 2025, as disclosed in regulatory filings to the National Stock Exchange and BSE Limited. Chitale will replace Vikram Kasbekar, who has served as Acting Chief Executive… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Appoints Harshavardhan Chitale as Chief Executive Officer

Auto Dealers Seek Government Relief on Tax Credits Under New GST System

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting urgent provisions to allow automobile dealers to utilize their existing compensation cess credits under the new GST 2.0 framework announced on September 4, 2025. In a letter dated September 5, 2025, FADA President C S Vigneshwar highlighted that dealers currently… Continue reading Auto Dealers Seek Government Relief on Tax Credits Under New GST System

Valeo Racer XR in-car Gaming Experience Selected for Key Markets in Asia

Valeo Racer, a world premiere XR (Extended Reality) Gaming Experience in the car has been selected by a car manufacturer to equip vehicles in major Asian automotive markets, only a little over a year after it has been presented as a demo at SXSW (South by Southwest) in Austin, US. Marc Vrecko, CEO of Valeo… Continue reading Valeo Racer XR in-car Gaming Experience Selected for Key Markets in Asia

Valeo Racer XR in-car Gaming Experience Selected for Key Markets in Asia

Protean Electric’s IWM Technology Offers Cost Reductions Over Advanced e-axles

Protean Electric (Protean), a global leader in in-wheel motor (IWM) technology, has announced a major milestone in electric powertrain development. Its latest generation of ProteanDrive, entering production in 2026, will achieve price parity with twin e-axle solutions and offer lower vehicle costs. The UK-based firm with a global footprint is showcasing this new IWM and… Continue reading Protean Electric’s IWM Technology Offers Cost Reductions Over Advanced e-axles