Passenger vehicle Maruti Suzuki India has registered yet another milestone, this time on the production front. The company has surpassed cumulative production of over 3 crore or 30 million units since it began manufacturing cars in December 1983. The milestone covers production undertaken at the company’s Gurugram, Manesar (Haryana) and Hansalpur (in Gujarat) manufacturing facilities.… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki achieves 30 million production milestone in 40 years, 4 months
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor launches at Rs 7.7 lakh
In a bid to expand its SUV lineup in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday launched the Toyota Taisor at a starting price of Rs 7,73,500 for 1.2 litre petrol engine which goes up to Rs 9,52,500. Taisor, which is based on the recently unveiled Maruti Suzuki Fronx shares its engine options with the latter.… Continue reading Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor launches at Rs 7.7 lakh
Valeo opens new plant in Korea for production of ADAS components
The Valeo Daegu plant, which has begun producing parking assistant sensors, is expected to become a core production facility in Asia for autonomous driving sensors, with mass-production of key components such as ultrasound sensors, radars, cameras and LiDARs. Valeo has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Daegu (Korea) for the production of sensors for vehicle… Continue reading Valeo opens new plant in Korea for production of ADAS components
Dacia resists price hikes as EU-mandated safety kit introduced
The Dacia Jogger, Sandero and Sandero Stepway have been updated with safety features mandated by the European Union’s new safety regulations – without the price hike imposed on many rivals. The General Safety Regulations 2 (GSR2) mandate that all cars on sale in the EU from 7 July 2024 include systems including speed limit detection, lane-keeping assistance and driver… Continue reading Dacia resists price hikes as EU-mandated safety kit introduced
Vauxhall Mokka is cheapest electric SUV with £7k price cut
Vauxhall has added a new Griffin trim level to the Mokka Electric that slashes its starting price to £29,495, making it the UK’s cheapest electric crossover. The cut of £7115 makes it £1000 cheaper than the MG ZS EV SE, previously the cheapest electric crossover on the market. The Mokka Electric Griffin has the existing versions’ 134bhp front-mounted… Continue reading Vauxhall Mokka is cheapest electric SUV with £7k price cut
Polestar 7 to replace 2 in brand’s next-generation line-up
The Polestar 2 electric crossover won’t be directly replaced by a like-for-like successor when it reaches the end of its planned life, instead being succeeded by a substantially different new car called the 7. Since arriving in 2020 as the Geely-owned Swedish brand’s second production car, the electric car has topped 150,000 sales in 26 markets… Continue reading Polestar 7 to replace 2 in brand’s next-generation line-up
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 82)
Episode 82 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about driving the new Rolls-Royce Spectre, putting a hybrid petrol engine into the electric Fiat 500 platform, Steve Saxty’s exhaustive BMW book, round headlights, and how much car is ‘enough’ car. Plus, of course, your… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 82)
Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils new, fuel-efficient diesel-engined Actros L
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has taken the covers off the new diesel-engined Actros L heavy truck. Since its launch in June 2021, the Actros L has defined the premium segment of heavy diesel-powered trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. This latest-generation model takes its flagship to a new level with futuristic vehicle design, optimised aerodynamics, numerous comfort features, efficient… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils new, fuel-efficient diesel-engined Actros L
Suppliers lagging behind in automation and robotics: Global survey
A new global survey commissioned by ABB Robotics and conducted by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) concludes that while automation is considered critical to the future of the automotive industry, many companies in the supply chain have yet to take advantage of the benefits offered by robotics and digitalisation. The ABB survey gathered opinions on a… Continue reading Suppliers lagging behind in automation and robotics: Global survey
Tesla’s Sales Drop, a Sign That Its Grip on the E.V. Market Is Slipping
Tesla appeared to be losing command of the market it effectively created after it reported a stunning drop in quarterly sales on Tuesday, raising fresh questions about Elon Musk’s leadership of the company. The sales decline caught investors off guard as rivals like BYD of China and Kia and Hyundai of South Korea reported increases… Continue reading Tesla’s Sales Drop, a Sign That Its Grip on the E.V. Market Is Slipping