Category: US Motoring Press

Audi launches Q3, Q3 Sportback Bold Edition at Rs 54.65 lakh

Audi India has launched a new limited-edition variant of the Q3 SUV and Q3 Sportback. Called the ‘Bold Edition’, this new special edition brings in a blacked-out exterior package and is priced at Rs 54.65 lakh and Rs 55.71 lakh for the SUV and Sportback, respectively (both prices ex-showroom, India). The interior and powertrain, however, remain unchanged. Audi Q3,… Continue reading Audi launches Q3, Q3 Sportback Bold Edition at Rs 54.65 lakh

Alpine reveals hydrogen-combustion sports car with 335bhp

Alpine has unveiled the Alpenglow Hy4, a hydrogen-combustion supercar that will be used to develop the technology for future road and track cars. An evolution of the Alpenglow concept shown two years ago, it tomorrow makes its dynamic debut at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium as a showcase of the performance potential of the emerging technology. It is powered… Continue reading Alpine reveals hydrogen-combustion sports car with 335bhp

From the archive: fighting crime in morse code and recording on wax

We take for granted these days that communications will be easy, instant and possible everywhere. Indeed, almost everything in the modern world relies on it being so: just see what happens when the wi-fi drops in an office. It’s therefore fascinating to see how complex such simple things used to be. Imagine you park your… Continue reading From the archive: fighting crime in morse code and recording on wax

Editor’s letter: Chinese car firms are taking back control from western rivals

Piece by piece, western brands have seen their perceived advantages over Chinese car companies eroded.  As was evident at the recent Beijing motor show, several Chinese car companies are now there or thereabouts with quality cars with international appeal yet that key issue of the quality and appeal of the brands and branding is very… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Chinese car firms are taking back control from western rivals

Kia India launches live video streaming of vehicles being serviced

Available through the My Kia app, Kia Krystal offers access to all details, including explanations of work, costs, and real-time resolution to customer queries from their smartphone. Kia India has launched Kia Krystal, a new digitised aftersales initiative offering Kia customers video consulting and live video streaming of the service of their passenger vehicles. The… Continue reading Kia India launches live video streaming of vehicles being serviced

Eaton to supply ELocker differential system for new plug-in hybrid SUV

Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced that it has been selected by a leading manufacturer of electrified vehicles to supply its innovative ELocker differential system for use on a new plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) SUV. Unlike traditional PHEVs, which use an electric motor and internal combustion engine to power all the drive wheels, the… Continue reading Eaton to supply ELocker differential system for new plug-in hybrid SUV

Eaton to supply ELocker differential system for new plug-in hybrid SUV

Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced that it has been selected by a leading manufacturer of electrified vehicles to supply its innovative ELocker differential system for use on a new plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) SUV. Unlike traditional PHEVs, which use an electric motor and internal combustion engine to power all the drive wheels, the… Continue reading Eaton to supply ELocker differential system for new plug-in hybrid SUV

AIS partners INOX Air Products to procure green hydrogen for upcoming float glass facility in Rajasthan

Gurugram-headquartered Asahi India Glass (AIS), which is a key player in the automotive glass business with a nearly-65 percent combined market share across the passenger vehicle, three-wheeler, commercial vehicle, and off-highway segments in the country, has announced its partnership with INOX Air Products.  The tie-up will see AIS procure green hydrogen for its upcoming greenfield facility… Continue reading AIS partners INOX Air Products to procure green hydrogen for upcoming float glass facility in Rajasthan

GM to Retire the Chevy Malibu to Make More EVs

General Motors said on Wednesday that it would stop making the Chevrolet Malibu, the last affordable sedan in its U.S. model lineup and a venerable nameplate that was introduced in the 1960s when the company was a dominant force in the U.S. economy. For years, American drivers have been gravitating toward sport utility vehicles and… Continue reading GM to Retire the Chevy Malibu to Make More EVs