Category: US Motoring Press

Elon Musk says Tesla taking safety supervisors out of some Robotaxi vehicles in Austin

A Tesla robotaxi drives on the street along South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025 Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that his company is now running a small number of its Robotaxi vehicles in Austin, Texas, without a human driver or safety supervisor on board.… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla taking safety supervisors out of some Robotaxi vehicles in Austin

Sona BLW Expects Traction Motors, Controllers to be Highest-Growth Segment Over Next Five Years

Auto component maker Sona BLW Forgings expects traction motors and controllers to be its highest-growth segment over the next five years, even as electric vehicle adoption remains uneven across segments. The company expects demand to strengthen as new programs start ramping up and the value per vehicle rises with higher-power applications. “The three-wheeler opportunity is… Continue reading Sona BLW Expects Traction Motors, Controllers to be Highest-Growth Segment Over Next Five Years

We didn’t ask for ‘smart’ cars – so why are we getting them?

Do you own a smart fridge? The probable answer is no, you don’t. In fact you’re twice as likely to have no idea what a smart home appliance is than be one of three in 100 people in the UK who own one. Smart appliances are those that are in some way connected to the… Continue reading We didn’t ask for ‘smart’ cars – so why are we getting them?

Faster and cheaper: How the Cupra Leon R beat VW at its own game

AMK. Or BAM. These are critical characters you must search for while grubbing about beneath the bonnet of any first-generation Seat Leon Cupra R on your buying horizon. They’re part of the engine’s identification code, found on its offside front, the first trio of letters denoting the 207bhp 1.8 20-valve motor of 2002, or the… Continue reading Faster and cheaper: How the Cupra Leon R beat VW at its own game

Sona BLW Readies for Electric Four-Wheeler Segment; Update Likely in 6–7 Months

Auto component major Sona BLW Forgings Ltd is working on traction motors and controllers for four-wheelers and higher segments, and expects to share a meaningful update on the same in six to seven months, a senior company official said on Friday. “The four-wheeler bit is something that we are working on, and hopefully we can… Continue reading Sona BLW Readies for Electric Four-Wheeler Segment; Update Likely in 6–7 Months

India Energy Week 2026 to Convene Global Energy Leaders in Goa

India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, to be held from January 27-30, 2026 at ONGC ATI in Goa, will convene global energy ministers, industry leaders, policymakers, financial institutions, academia and technology providers, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri announced at the event’s curtain raiser press conference. Describing IEW as the first… Continue reading India Energy Week 2026 to Convene Global Energy Leaders in Goa

Hyundai Motor India Receives Top Employer Certification for Third Year

Hyundai Motor India Limited has been certified as a Top Employer in India for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the company has received this recognition from the Top Employers Institute. The company ranked first among automobile manufacturers and fourth across all sectors nationwide. The certification is based on the Top Employers Institute’s HR Best… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Receives Top Employer Certification for Third Year

Yamaha Recalls Over 3 Lakh 125cc Hybrid Scooters in India

India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has announced a voluntary recall of 3,06,635 units of its 125cc hybrid scooter models manufactured between May 2, 2024, and September 3, 2025. The recall affects the RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid and Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid scooter models. The company has identified a potential issue where the front brake caliper… Continue reading Yamaha Recalls Over 3 Lakh 125cc Hybrid Scooters in India

Mahindra Launches Thar ROXX STAR EDN at ₹16.85 Lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced the Thar ROXX STAR EDN, a design-focused addition to its popular SUV lineup. The new variant starts at an introductory price of ₹16.85 lakh (ex-showroom) for the diesel manual rear-wheel-drive configuration. The STAR EDN distinguishes itself through aesthetic upgrades including a piano black front grille, matching piano black R19 alloy… Continue reading Mahindra Launches Thar ROXX STAR EDN at ₹16.85 Lakh