June was another positive month for new car registrations in Europe, rounding off what has been a healthy first half of the year in terms of volume. According to JATO Dynamics data across 28 European markets, H1 2023 saw the most registrations since the Covid-19 pandemic with 6.56 million units. This is an increase of… Continue reading Tesla tops European sales in H1 2023, sharp increase in MG market share
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Global semiconductor giants line up to make in India
SemiconIndia 2023, which is being held from July 28-30 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is seeing the who’s who of the chip- and semiconductor manufacturing world attend the three-day event, all of them keen to make the most of the global opportunity that India presents in a VUCA (Volatile. Uncertain. Complex. Ambiguous.) world and the need for… Continue reading Global semiconductor giants line up to make in India
Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill
The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment) Bill, 2023. This seeks larger participation of the private sector in mineral exploration and production including that for sought-after lithium. The Bill brings lithium out from the list of restrictive atomic minerals which require mining grants from the Centre. “The mineral… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill
Confident that India will have minimum 5 fabs in 5-7 years: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: PTI
India’s global semiconductor ambition is getting a “huge response” from every part of the value chain, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday exuding confidence that the country will have at least five fabrication units (fabs) over the next 5-7 years, attracting multi-billion dollars in investments, PTI reported. Semiconductor is a “foundational industry” that feeds… Continue reading Confident that India will have minimum 5 fabs in 5-7 years: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: PTI
Feds want cars to get 58 mpg by 2032
Federal transportation regulators announced a proposal Friday to boost fuel economy standards to an average of 58 miles per gallon for cars and light-duty trucks by 2032, a step likely to further advance the push toward electrification. Authorities said the proposal from the National High Traffic Safety Administration, which is part of the U.S. Department… Continue reading Feds want cars to get 58 mpg by 2032
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brake can turn on unexpectedly
Ford is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly. The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021 through 2023 model years with single exhaust systems. Ford’s F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. The company says in documents posted by government… Continue reading Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brake can turn on unexpectedly
The Big Number: 30,000
At the moment, Tesla accounts for more than half the fast chargers in the United States. Last month, Ford Motor and G.M. struck a deal that would allow them to adopt Tesla’s charging technology and, separately, Tesla has pledged to make more of its chargers available to other car brands. The collaboration announced on Wednesday… Continue reading The Big Number: 30,000
Brad Pitt Is Making a Movie About Formula 1
Hollywood has produced a number of car-racing movies over the years. There have been “Grand Prix,” “Le Mans,” “Days of Thunder” and “Ford v Ferrari.” The latest, as-yet-untitled picture from Apple Studios, Plan B Entertainment and Jerry Bruckheimer Films is set in the world of Formula 1. It is about the fictional team APXGP and… Continue reading Brad Pitt Is Making a Movie About Formula 1
Aston Martin Wants to Win and to Sell Cars, Too
Auto racing has helped sell products from Budweiser to Viagra, motor oil to Martini & Rossi, and seemingly every gasoline and cigarette brand. Now, with Formula 1 making huge inroads in the United States — supercharged by the hit Netflix documentary series “Drive to Survive” — we’ll see if it can sell Aston Martins. Lawrence… Continue reading Aston Martin Wants to Win and to Sell Cars, Too
As Ford loses billions on EVs, the company embraces hybrids
Ford Motor Co. displays a new 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck at the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, Sept. 17, 2020. Rebecca Cook | Reuters Heads up, hybrid fans: Ford Motor is working on a whole bunch of new hybrid models. “You’re going to see a lot more hybrid systems from us,” CEO Jim Farley… Continue reading As Ford loses billions on EVs, the company embraces hybrids