Volkswagen Group and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) have signed the first supply agreement on components of Volkswagen´s MEB for Mahindra’s purpose-built electric platform INGLO, taking a definitive step further on their joint vision for e-mobility collaboration. The deal covers the supply of certain electric components as well as unified cells. With the agreement, Volkswagen and… Continue reading Volkswagen Group, M&M sign supply agreement on components of Volkswagen´s MEB for Mahindra’s INGLO platform
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Ashok Leyland distributes engagement letters to apprentices at Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, distributed the Apprentice Engagement Letters to the inaugural batch of apprentices at Rudrapur Pantnagar, as part, of its skill development and employment opportunities in Uttarakhand, aligned with the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). Saurabh Bahuguna, Minister of Skill Development and Employment, Government of Uttarakhand, and Ganesh Mani,… Continue reading Ashok Leyland distributes engagement letters to apprentices at Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
How tread-moulded sensors are revolutionising tyres
We’re hearing a lot about intelligence these days, mainly the artificial kind that may or may not mimic a human brain and has been described as an existential threat to humankind. On a less scary level, the word is also used to describe electronic systems aimed at collecting and using information, simply to make cars… Continue reading How tread-moulded sensors are revolutionising tyres
Car makers are hitting back at ‘vocal anti-EV campaign’ with facts
“Misinformation” is what the recent House of Lords report on the UK’s bungled EV strategy called some of the mainstream media reporting about electric cars. “Several witnesses told us that media coverage of EVs was inaccurate and portrayed EVs in a disproportionately negative light – noting that even when corrected, fact checks often do not reach… Continue reading Car makers are hitting back at ‘vocal anti-EV campaign’ with facts
Skoda Auto India to announce compact SUV, rollout in 2025
Having created a decent volume base in India with the Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan, the two mainstream models from Skoda Auto that are a part of the Volkswagen Group’s indigenous ‘India 2.0’ project, the Czech car maker is now set to announce its entry into the compact SUV segment in India. The global management… Continue reading Skoda Auto India to announce compact SUV, rollout in 2025
Tesla’s Board Chair Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the chief executive and public face of Tesla, is constantly making news and broadcasting his opinions on his social media site, X. But the electric car company has another leader — one who maintains a much lower profile. For more than five years, Tesla’s board has been led by Robyn M. Denholm, a… Continue reading Tesla’s Board Chair Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Elon Musk
Ford CEO tells Wall Street to forget Tesla, says ‘Pro’ business is the future of the auto industry
Ford Motor Co., CEO Jim Farley gives the thumbs up sign before announcing Ford Motor will partner with Chinese-based, Amperex Technology, to build an all-electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, during a press conference in Romulus, Michigan February 13, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT – Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley on Thursday urged… Continue reading Ford CEO tells Wall Street to forget Tesla, says ‘Pro’ business is the future of the auto industry
Jeep, Dodge-maker Stellantis’ profit slides as Detroit Three strikes bite
(L-R) United Auto Workers (U.A.W.) members Kaleb Delfine, Bryan Broecker, Michael Gatto and James Triplett picket outside the Jeep Plant on September 18, 2023 in Toledo, Ohio. Sarah Rice | Getty Images Global auto giant Stellantis on Thursday reported a 10% year-on-year fall in profit in the second half of 2023, as six-week strikes at… Continue reading Jeep, Dodge-maker Stellantis’ profit slides as Detroit Three strikes bite
SpaceX files to move incorporation site from Delaware to Texas
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off on the USSF-124 mission for the U.S. Space Force and Missile Defense Agency in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., February 14, 2024. Joe Skipper | Reuters SpaceX has filed to change its incorporation location to Texas from Delaware, according to public filings with the Texas secretary of state’s office.… Continue reading SpaceX files to move incorporation site from Delaware to Texas
Big focus going forward for ZF will be on car segment and EVs, says Akash Passey, ZF India President
After establishing a strong presence in the commercial vehicle space, German auto component maker ZF Group’s Indian unit now plans to focus on expanding and strengthening its offering for the passenger car market going forward. The company sees a big opportunity in this space with the pace of electric vehicle adoption picking up, and a… Continue reading Big focus going forward for ZF will be on car segment and EVs, says Akash Passey, ZF India President