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UAW president reveals ‘the members’ demands’ for Detroit Three talks
A 32-hour work week, the ability to strike when a plant closes and paid volunteer work in the event of a closure were among the negotiating priorities emphasized by United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Tuesday during a Facebook livestream. The requests are “the members’ demands” to the Detroit Three, he says. Making public… Continue reading UAW president reveals ‘the members’ demands’ for Detroit Three talks
Volvo goes SUV-only in UK as all saloon and estate cars axed
Volvo now exclusively sells SUVs in the UK, having discontinued all of its saloon and estate cars. The Volvo S60 saloon, as well as the Volvo V60 and Volvo V90 estates, are no longer listed on the Swedish firm’s online configurator (although they can still be ordered pre-configured from dealer stock). Volvo’s largest saloon, the S90, was removed from sale earlier this summer as part… Continue reading Volvo goes SUV-only in UK as all saloon and estate cars axed
Multi-stakeholder report on road safety prioritises tech implementation in school buses, hazardous materials-carrying vehicles
Global business advisory firm FTI Consulting today released a multi-stakeholder report and road safety policy recommendations paper titled ‘Making Roads Safer in Indian Cities.’ The whitepaper prioritises the adoption of road-safety-related technological solutions in school buses and hazardous materials (HazMat)-carrying commercial vehicles in India. The report and paper are based on inputs and participation of the various stakeholders of the… Continue reading Multi-stakeholder report on road safety prioritises tech implementation in school buses, hazardous materials-carrying vehicles
Pricol Q1 net profit up 55% at Rs 32 crore
Coimbatore-based auto component maker Pricol reported 55% growth in its consolidated net profit to Rs 31.9 crore for the April-June quarter (Q1 FY24). The company had registered a standalone profit of Rs 20.6 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. According to Vikram Mohan, Managing Director of Pricol, the numbers are also higher than the revenue… Continue reading Pricol Q1 net profit up 55% at Rs 32 crore
Karnataka Government and IBC ink pact to set up recyclable lithium-ion battery plant: PTI
The Karnataka government and US-based International Battery Company (IBC) on Tuesday signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding), to set up a recyclable Lithium-ion battery manufacturing unit with an outlay of Rs 8,000 crore (US $ 1 billion) in the state, PTI reported. IBC India, President Venkatesh Valluri and Principal Secretary for Department of Commerce and… Continue reading Karnataka Government and IBC ink pact to set up recyclable lithium-ion battery plant: PTI
Lord’s Mark Industries and KAL (Govt of Kerala undertaking) sign JV agreement for Electric Vehicles
Lord’s Mark Industries, a diversified group, has announced a joint venture with Kerala state-owned Kerala Automobiles Ltd (KAL) to spearhead the manufacturing of 2-wheelers – electric scooters and bikes, 3-wheelers – passenger and loader. The strategy behind the partnership focuses on the latest planning for two-wheeler and three-wheeler electric vehicles to be manufactured at the… Continue reading Lord’s Mark Industries and KAL (Govt of Kerala undertaking) sign JV agreement for Electric Vehicles
CEAT flags-off Historic 22,000km overland expedition from India to Siberia
CEAT, India’s leading tyre manufacturer, has announced the title sponsorship of the extreme overland pioneers, Wander Beyond Boundaries (WBB), as they embark on a historic 22,000km overland drive from Mumbai, India to Magadan, traversing 5 countries and 6 time zones. The flag-off ceremony was done by Arnab Banerjee, MD and CEO, CEAT, at RPG House,… Continue reading CEAT flags-off Historic 22,000km overland expedition from India to Siberia
CEAT flags-off Historic 22,000km overland expedition from India to Siberia
CEAT, India’s leading tyre manufacturer, has announced the title sponsorship of the extreme overland pioneers, Wander Beyond Boundaries (WBB), as they embark on a historic 22,000km overland drive from Mumbai, India to Magadan, traversing 5 countries and 6 time zones. The flag-off ceremony was done by Arnab Banerjee, MD and CEO, CEAT, at RPG House,… Continue reading CEAT flags-off Historic 22,000km overland expedition from India to Siberia
SANY India delivers 8 Units of SCC7500A, one of the biggest Crawler Cranes in India, to Sanghvi Movers
SANY India, a manufacturer of construction equipment has delivered 8 units of the SANY SCC7500A 750 Tonne crawler cranes, in the first quarter of financial year 2023-24, to Sanghvi Movers Limited, (SML). With the delivery of these 8 Units of Sany SCC7500A, 750 Tonne Crawler Cranes, SML now owns 10 Units of these cranes which is the largest… Continue reading SANY India delivers 8 Units of SCC7500A, one of the biggest Crawler Cranes in India, to Sanghvi Movers