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Electric two-wheeler sales hit 11-month low of 45,734 units in June

The retail sales numbers for the Indian electric two-wheeler industry for June 2023 are out – 45,734 units. This statistic is as per the government’s Vahan website as of 7am today (July 1) and should increase marginally as additional new EV registrations from across the country are factored in. Following the industry’s best-ever performance in… Continue reading Electric two-wheeler sales hit 11-month low of 45,734 units in June

Stellantis invests in Norway nickel, cobalt mining project

The maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles has taken a nearly 20% shareholding in a nickel and cobalt supplier in Norway as part of efforts to strengthen its electric-vehicle battery supply chain. The binding agreement, which is subject to closing conditions and is the latest minerals agreement for Stellantis NV, secures a 35%… Continue reading Stellantis invests in Norway nickel, cobalt mining project

General Motors acquires Israeli battery software startup

General Motors Co. has acquired Israel-based battery software startup ALGOLiON Ltd. for an undisclosed amount, the Detroit automaker said in a news release Friday. ALGOLiON was founded in 2014 and received early support from the Israeli Innovation Authority, the support arm of the Israeli government, according to the release. The startup’s software uses data from… Continue reading General Motors acquires Israeli battery software startup

UAW’s legal team overhaul continues as Fain copes with federal investigations

Detroit — United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain dumped attorneys from a Chicago law firm that was paid more than $3.2 million to handle the union’s response to a landmark federal corruption investigation after firing UAW General Counsel Abigail Carter and two members of the union’s legal team. Attorneys from Cotsirilos, Tighe, Streicker, Poulos &… Continue reading UAW’s legal team overhaul continues as Fain copes with federal investigations

Hero MotoCorp to hike prices of motorcycles and scooters from July 3

Hero MotoCorp will make an upward revision in the ex-showroom prices of its motorcycles and scooters, effective from July 3, 2023. The company said that the price increase will be around 1.5% and the exact quantum of the increase will vary for specific models and markets. The upward revision of the prices of motorcycles and… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp to hike prices of motorcycles and scooters from July 3

Alfa Romeo EVs to switch to retro-inspired aero look

Alfa Romeo has given its biggest hint yet about the visual character of its next-generation all-electric line-up, the first model of which is set to arrive in 2024 as a compact SUV. Alfa design boss Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos has revealed that his team has taken inspiration from his predecessors of the 1960s, and the ‘Coda Tronca’ –… Continue reading Alfa Romeo EVs to switch to retro-inspired aero look

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4dr Coupe

You expect audible drama when you hit the starter button of an 831bhp Mercedes-AMG – but initially that’s not what you get from this one. A synthesised electric pulse signals the readiness of the GT’s hybrid powertrain, and then, in its default operating mode, the car moves off quietly under electric power, and only rouses… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4dr Coupe

Bharat NCAP norms set to come into effect from October 1, 2023, says a ministry official

The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme crash test norms are set to come into effect from October 1, 2023, Mahmood Ahmed, additional secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), informed Autocar Professional. This comes at a time of growing consciousness on safety norms, with homegrown brands like the Tata and Mahindra scoring 5 stars… Continue reading Bharat NCAP norms set to come into effect from October 1, 2023, says a ministry official

Motherson and Marelli unveil first automotive lighting tool room in India

Motherson in collaboration with Marelli, have announced the inauguration of Motherson Automotive Lighting Tool Room. This is the first-ever tool room in India dedicated to automotive lighting. The plant was inaugurated by R.C. Bhargava, Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India, and Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, in the presence of other… Continue reading Motherson and Marelli unveil first automotive lighting tool room in India