The next-generation Subaru WRX STI could be electric. In a press release shared by the automaker on Friday, Subaru says it has no plans to build a gas-powered STI based on this generation’s WRX platform. “Subaru Corporation is exploring opportunities for the next generation Subaru WRX STI, including electrification,” the company writes. “In the meantime,… Continue reading Subaru retires the gas-powered WRX STI while it explores electrification
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Ford to address dealer concerns about separating its EV and legacy businesses
Ford will attempt to soothe dealers’ concerns over the company’s recent decision to split its EV and legacy gas-vehicle business. Go to Source
VW electric van, 50-mpg shortlist, Rivian LFP cells, GM and Ford bidirectional charging: The Week in Reverse
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@VW Group: Beginning in the summer of 2022, Audi will become the first manufacturer to transform the automobile into an experience platform for virtual reality004737
Audi is the first automobile manufacturer in the world to bring virtual-reality entertainment from holoride into series production. Beginning this summer, back seat passengers can put on virtual reality glasses (VR glasses) and immerse themselves in various media formats such as games, films and interactive content. The main attraction: The virtual content adapts to the… Continue reading @VW Group: Beginning in the summer of 2022, Audi will become the first manufacturer to transform the automobile into an experience platform for virtual reality004737
Registered facility needs to verify vehicle records digitally for scrapping, says draft policy
The Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) shall digitally verify the records of vehicles produced for scrapping, including no-pending dues and no record of blacklisting by regional transport authorities, according to the draft notification by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for vehicle scrapping. The statement said MoRTH has issued the draft notification pertaining… Continue reading Registered facility needs to verify vehicle records digitally for scrapping, says draft policy
Auto firms will begin manufacturing flex-fuel vehicles within six months, says Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said top officials of automobile companies have promised him that they will start manufacturing vehicles of flex-fuel variants within six months. Addressing ‘ET Global Business Summit’ virtually, Gadkari further said the government is working on a plan to shift public transport to 100 per cent clean energy sources. “This… Continue reading Auto firms will begin manufacturing flex-fuel vehicles within six months, says Gadkari
Foxconn to enlist 100 Japanese companies in EV drive
TOKYO — About 100 Japanese companies are expected to participate in the joint development of electric vehicles being spearheaded by Taiwan’s Foxconn, including suppliers close to Toyota Motor, suggesting that the project will have a significant impact on the broader auto industry. Go to Source
Cars24’s smart pricing puts India’s used car market in fast lane
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‘You have to drive your competitive advantage’: Alison Jones of Stellantis
Interview ‘You have to drive your competitive advantage’: Alison Jones of Stellantis Jasper Jolly Alison Jones: ‘I think there will still be a place for the car showroom in the future.’ Photograph: Andrew Fox/the Observer Alison Jones: ‘I think there will still be a place for the car showroom in the future.’ Photograph: Andrew Fox/the… Continue reading ‘You have to drive your competitive advantage’: Alison Jones of Stellantis
Holoride’s in-car VR tech is coming to Audi this summer
Virtual reality is about to launch in series production cars this summer, starting with Audi sedans and SUVs. Holoride announced Saturday at the SXSW tech, music and film conference in Austin that its headset-based virtual-reality entertainment system will debut in June in certain Audi models with the latest MIB 3 software. The announcement is a… Continue reading Holoride’s in-car VR tech is coming to Audi this summer