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Stellantis to launch platform in Michigan for dealers to get 70% cheaper service parts

Troy — Starting in December, several Michigan dealers selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles will have greater access to parts up to 70% cheaper through a service Stellantis NV is launching in North America, an executive for the automaker said Tuesday. B-Parts is a part of Stellantis’ circular economy division that focuses on reusing,… Continue reading Stellantis to launch platform in Michigan for dealers to get 70% cheaper service parts

‘JLR’s new CEO is just the man for the job’

This week I met new JLR CEO Adrian Mardell, the bloke who’s been in charge of the British behemoth officially for less than a month, although he’s been sitting in the CEO’s chair on an interim basis since November. Mardell was too polite to say he didn’t remember our last meeting, but I recounted being… Continue reading ‘JLR’s new CEO is just the man for the job’

Zenvo Aurora begins new era with 1850bhp hybrid V12

The arrival of the Zenvo Aurora marks the rebirth of the niche Danish supercar maker as it moves away from the brutalist ST1 and TSR models that have defined its 16-year history. “We sat down in the beginning and questioned what this car should be,” chairman and chief commercial officer Jens Sverdrup told Autocar. “Why should… Continue reading Zenvo Aurora begins new era with 1850bhp hybrid V12

PM-eBus Sewa: Cabinet approves Rs 57,613 crore for 10k e-buses across cities

The Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a bus scheme “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operation by 10,000 e-buses on PPP model. The Scheme would have an estimated cost of Rs 57,613 crore, out of which support of Rs 20,000 crore will be provided by the Central government. The Scheme will support… Continue reading PM-eBus Sewa: Cabinet approves Rs 57,613 crore for 10k e-buses across cities

VinFast valuation crosses that of General Motors, Ford Motor: Report

VinFast Auto, the Vietnam-based EV producer’s market capitalisation has crossed that of General Motors and Ford Motor, as the company debuted on Nasdaq Global Select Market via s SPAC deal, according to Bloomberg. The company is worth about US$65 billion as shares held onto gains Tuesday, rising to $28.11 in New York — up nearly… Continue reading VinFast valuation crosses that of General Motors, Ford Motor: Report

New Kia Seltos secures over 31,716 bookings in just one month

After recording the segment’s highest first-day bookings, Kia India’s New Seltos has clocked 31,716 bookings in just one month. Pre-bookings for the SUV began on 14 July 2023 at a price ranging between Rs 10.89 lakh and Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Seltos is the core brand that established Kia in India and the earlier version… Continue reading New Kia Seltos secures over 31,716 bookings in just one month

Uno Minda commissions two new plants for manufacturing of EV components and systems

Uno Minda, a global manufacturer and supplier of proprietary automotive solutions and systems, has recently commissioned a new EV systems plant in Farukhnagar, Haryana under a joint venture with FRIWO AG Germany. This new plant will manufacture On-Board Charger, Off-board charger, Motor Control Units, DCDC converters, Battery Management Systems, and many more products catering to EV 2-wheelers… Continue reading Uno Minda commissions two new plants for manufacturing of EV components and systems

Uno Minda commissions two new plants for manufacturing of EV components and systems

Boris Mergell to head User Experience Business at Continental

From September 1, 2023, Boris Mergell will take over as head of the User Experience (UX) business area at Continental Automotive. He will drive the development of forward-looking display solutions, head-up displays and UX assets in the form of software functions for innovative experiences of the mobility of the future. In this role, Boris Mergell… Continue reading Boris Mergell to head User Experience Business at Continental