Category: US Motoring Press

Ford cuts undisclosed number of salaried contract employees

Friday marked the last day of work at Ford Motor Co. for an undisclosed number of salaried contractors, the Dearborn automaker confirmed Saturday. The company alerted some workers who are employed by outside agencies that their contracts were not being renewed, as first reported by the Detroit Free Press. Ford declined to comment on the… Continue reading Ford cuts undisclosed number of salaried contract employees

Payne: Revology Mustang startup goes back to the future

Ann Arbor — Auto startups are all the rage this decade as entrepreneurs see a historic shift to electrified and autonomous vehicles. On the electric front, companies like Rivian, Fisker, Lightning eMotors, Lordstown and Vinfast aim to recreate the magic that made Tesla the industry’s highest-valued automaker. Tesla, meanwhile, dreams of a self-driving jackpot alongside… Continue reading Payne: Revology Mustang startup goes back to the future

CarMax gains as focus on costs drives quarterly profit beat

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In Conversation with Mercedes Benz India’s Santosh Iyer

One in every four cars sold by Mercedes Benz India comes from the over Rs 1.5 crore price band, a category defined as the TEV or ‘top end vehicles’ by the company. Santosh Iyer, the MD and CEO of the German luxury carmaker’s Indian arm talks about how the company has doubled the TEV share… Continue reading In Conversation with Mercedes Benz India’s Santosh Iyer

In Conversation with Mercedes Benz India’s Santosh Iyer

One in every four cars sold by Mercedes Benz India comes from the over Rs 1.5 crore price band, a category defined as the TEV or ‘top end vehicles’ by the company. Santosh Iyer, the MD and CEO of the German luxury carmaker’s Indian arm talks about how the company has doubled the TEV share… Continue reading In Conversation with Mercedes Benz India’s Santosh Iyer

Mahindra Thar 5-door to be globally unveiled in South Africa on August 15

Mahindra will unveil the long-awaited Thar 5-door at its annual Independence Day event this year.  This will be the fourth instance where Mahindra will reveal a new product on August 15 – in 2020, the new Thar made its global debut; the XUV700’s world premiere followed in 2021; and last year, its born-electric concepts were unveiled in the UK. This year’s event will… Continue reading Mahindra Thar 5-door to be globally unveiled in South Africa on August 15

Bosch inks multi-year partnership with FIA WEC, 24 Hours of Le Mans

Following the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and to support the fast growing development of WEC (World Endurance Championship) following the participation of major manufacturers, Bosch and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) announce a multiyear partnership. “By teaming up with ACO, we continue to invest in our brand presence and will… Continue reading Bosch inks multi-year partnership with FIA WEC, 24 Hours of Le Mans

Hyundai begins rolling out compact Exter SUV ahead of July 10 launch

A fortnight before it launches the sub-compact Exter SUV, Hyundai Motor India has commenced production from its plant in Sriperumbudur. The first made-in-India Exter rolled off the assembly line on June 23 clad in the signature ‘Ranger-Khaki’ colour, which is exclusive to the Exter.  According to the Chennai-based carmaker, the Exter production line deploys industry… Continue reading Hyundai begins rolling out compact Exter SUV ahead of July 10 launch

Tata Altroz sells over 200,000 units in 41 months since launch

The Tata Altroz, most recently in the news for being the latest Tata car to get the CNG treatment, has driven past the 200,000-unit sales milestone in the Indian market. Tata Motors’ premium hatchback, launched on January 22, 2020, has taken 41 months to notch the sales milestone. As of end-May 2023, the Altroz had clocked… Continue reading Tata Altroz sells over 200,000 units in 41 months since launch