Category: US Motoring Press

GM makes senior management change to improve South America operations

General Motors is appointing a new president to its South America market to help the automaker grow sales there. The automaker announced the move Tuesday. Santiago Chamorro, 51, will be president and managing director of GM South America effective immediately. He replaces Carlos Zarlenga, who has “elected to leave,” said George Svigos, GM spokesman. Chamorro has recently served as… Continue reading GM makes senior management change to improve South America operations

Ram, Dodge top J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Stellantis NV crowned J.D. Power’s 2021 Initial Quality Study with Ram topping the list followed by Dodge, which had tied for No. 1 with Kia last year — and the automaker’s leaders say they won’t let electric vehicle technology bring it down. The survey assessed 32 brands based on the first 90 days of ownership of… Continue reading Ram, Dodge top J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Payne: High EV costs drive small automakers to bigger rivals

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Ram, Wolverine design truck-inspired boots to honor skilled trades workers

Designers from two Michigan brands have collaborated to design work boots inspired by trim levels of the Ram 1500 pickup trucks that are meant to honor skilled trades workers. The five-pair, U.S.-made collection from Rockford-based footwear and clothing brand Wolverine is now available online for pre-orders to ship in mid-October. For each pair pre-ordered, $10 will go to… Continue reading Ram, Wolverine design truck-inspired boots to honor skilled trades workers

New AFL-CIO president: ‘Everyone should be vaccinated’

Washington — Liz Shuler, the new president of the largest federation of unions in America, said Tuesday that everyone should be vaccinated against COVID-19 and urged AFL-CIO member unions to be a source of “reliable, good information” on vaccines for their members. Her comments come nearly a week after Ray Curry — the new president of the United Auto Workers,… Continue reading New AFL-CIO president: ‘Everyone should be vaccinated’

Lucas TVS and 24M Tech to set up giga factory near Chennai

The first plant will be set up in Thervoy Kandigai, Gummudipundi near Chennai. Lucas TVS expects to build other plants across India. Electrical components manufacturer Lucas TVS and 24M Technologies Inc, developer of next generation lithium-ion battery technologies, have inked a license and services agreement to construct one of the first Giga factories in India… Continue reading Lucas TVS and 24M Tech to set up giga factory near Chennai

Power Global launches eZee swappable battery in India, plans EV retrofit kits soon

Power Global, a leading provider of high-performance clean energy and mobility products for everyday applications, has introduced its first mass-market product, the eZee swappable battery for light mobility vehicles in India today. The eZee swappable battery is targeted at two- and three-wheeled vehicles, including auto-rickshaws in India.  The launch of the eZee product line marks the global debut… Continue reading Power Global launches eZee swappable battery in India, plans EV retrofit kits soon

Hero Electric partners Wheels EMI to drive electric two-wheelers sales

Hero Electric, one of India’s largest electric two-wheeler company has announced its collaboration with Wheels EMI to offer easy financing options for the purchase of electric two-wheelers in India. Hero Electric currently sells over 10,000 two-wheelers every month, of which 40 percent comes from rural pockets of India. With this partnership, the company expects a rise in… Continue reading Hero Electric partners Wheels EMI to drive electric two-wheelers sales