Fain: UAW files unfair labor practice charges against GM, Stellantis

Amid a contentious set of contract negotiations with the Detroit automakers, UAW President Shawn Fain said Thursday that the union has filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Stellantis NV and General Motors Co. Fain, speaking during a live-streamed bargaining update for members, claimed the two automakers have yet to… Continue reading Fain: UAW files unfair labor practice charges against GM, Stellantis

UAW cheers DOE grant that gives preference to union, high-paid workforces

The United Auto Workers on Thursday cheered the U.S. Energy Department’s announcement that it will offer $15.5 billion in grants and loans to support a “just transition” to electric vehicles by rewarding investment projects with unionized or highly paid workforces, according to a news release. The funding package derived from the legislation known as the… Continue reading UAW cheers DOE grant that gives preference to union, high-paid workforces

Ola Electric on course for 2 lakh units sales in 2023, to grow by 20-25 percent

Despite correction in FAME subsidy, Ola Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler maker is likely to post 20-25 percent increase in sales in 2023. With bookings of over 75000 units for the new S1 Pro scooter, the company may breach volumes of 2 lakh units this calendar year and expected tailwind from the upcoming festive season, said… Continue reading Ola Electric on course for 2 lakh units sales in 2023, to grow by 20-25 percent

Ola Electric on course for 2 lakh units sales in 2023, to grow by 20-25 percent

Despite correction in FAME subsidy, Ola Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler maker is likely to post 20-25 percent increase in sales in 2023. With bookings of over 75000 units for the new S1 Pro scooter, the company may breach volumes of 2 lakh units this calendar year and expected tailwind from the upcoming festive season, said… Continue reading Ola Electric on course for 2 lakh units sales in 2023, to grow by 20-25 percent

Ola Electric on course for 2 lakh units sales in 2023, to grow by 20-25 percent

Despite correction in FAME subsidy, Ola Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler maker is likely to post 20-25 percent increase in sales in 2023. With bookings of over 75000 units for the new S1 Pro scooter, the company may breach volumes of 2 lakh units this calendar year and expected tailwind from the upcoming festive season, said… Continue reading Ola Electric on course for 2 lakh units sales in 2023, to grow by 20-25 percent

Tata Motors feels the heat of growing competition, August car and SUV sales down 3% YoY

Following the flat sales in July 2023, Tata Motors has reported a sales decline of 3% in August 2023 with 45,933 units (August 2022: 47,351 units). This is the first decline in the year to date and indicates the company is feeling the heat of growing competition. As is known, Tata Motors has, for the… Continue reading Tata Motors feels the heat of growing competition, August car and SUV sales down 3% YoY

Mahindra SUV sales soar to 37,270 units in August, rise 25% YoY

Mahindra & Mahindra is hitting new highs each month in the domestic market. After scaled a new monthly high of 36,205 units in July 2023, sales in August have gone past that with 37,270 units, a 25% year-on-year increase (August 2022: 29,852 units). Last month was also the sixth straight month that M&M sales have… Continue reading Mahindra SUV sales soar to 37,270 units in August, rise 25% YoY

Exclusive: VW, Skoda exploring low cost EV with Mahindra

Volkswagen is well underway with the development of the compact electric ‘ID.1’ hatch that will arrive in the next five years as part of a renewed push by European car companies to produce affordable EVs. Using a new bespoke electric platform (MEB21) that will underpin similar models from sibling brands Skoda and Cupra, the ID.1,… Continue reading Exclusive: VW, Skoda exploring low cost EV with Mahindra

Exclusive: VW, Skoda exploring low cost EV with Mahindra

Volkswagen is well underway with the development of the compact electric ‘ID.1’ hatch that will arrive in the next five years as part of a renewed push by European car companies to produce affordable EVs. Using a new bespoke electric platform (MEB21) that will underpin similar models from sibling brands Skoda and Cupra, the ID.1,… Continue reading Exclusive: VW, Skoda exploring low cost EV with Mahindra

Exclusive: VW, Skoda exploring low cost EV with Mahindra

Volkswagen is well underway with the development of the compact electric ‘ID.1’ hatch that will arrive in the next five years as part of a renewed push by European car companies to produce affordable EVs. Using a new bespoke electric platform (MEB21) that will underpin similar models from sibling brands Skoda and Cupra, the ID.1,… Continue reading Exclusive: VW, Skoda exploring low cost EV with Mahindra