TVS Motor Co is making dynamic moves to expand its electric vehicle programme and this includes acquiring equity stake in overseas companies engaged in EV developmental activity. The latest on this front is the Chennai-based two- and three-wheeler OEM acquiring a 25% stake in Killwatt GmbH, a privately held German company. Incorporated in July 2020,… Continue reading TVS Motor expands EV vision, acquires 25% stake in Germany’s Killwatt
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In Conversation with Visteon India’s Aashish Bhatia
With vehicle cockpits increasingly transforming into entertainment zones on wheels, Visteon India eyes a huge opportunity to supply its technologically-advanced display screens for infotainment and instrument clusters in passenger vehicles. The company is observing strong consumer pull that is driving demand for large-sized screens in cars, and is also bullish about growth in the two-wheeler… Continue reading In Conversation with Visteon India’s Aashish Bhatia
Denso rated most valuable component brand, Aptiv fastest-growing, Valeo strongest
Denso rated most valuable component brand, Aptiv fastest-growing, Valeo strongest Japanese brand Denso, whose brand value is up 6% to US$ 4.5 billion, has retained its title as the world’s most valuable automotive components brand for the sixth consecutive year. This finding comes from the latest edition of ‘Auto 100’, the annual comprehensive study on the… Continue reading Denso rated most valuable component brand, Aptiv fastest-growing, Valeo strongest
Tesla is 2023’s most valuable auto brand, 8 Indian OEMs in Top 100
Elon Musk’s Tesla has jumped two places, going ahead of Mercedes-Benz and Toyota, to become the world’s most valuable automobile brand, now valued at US$ 66.2 billion. This revelation comes from the latest edition of ‘Auto 100’, the annual comprehensive study on the most valuable and strongest automobile brands produced by leading brand valuation consultancy,… Continue reading Tesla is 2023’s most valuable auto brand, 8 Indian OEMs in Top 100
From the archive: on this day in 1942
As the war machine grew ever hungrier and merchant shipping ever harder, petrol became an extremely important yet very scarce commodity in Britain. Fortunately, the government had foreseen such a dire scenario as early as 1937 and thus initiated trials of an alternative method of vehicle propulsion: producer gas. This fuel was made by burning… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1942
Autocar magazine 5 April: on sale now
This week in Autocar magazine, we’ve got the lowdown on three crucial electric cars that will change Volkswagen’s EV strategy, drive the new BMW M2, and visit the Isle of Wight to bid a sad farewell to the Audi TT. News Volkswagen is preparing to launch three electric SUVs that will fall under its revised ID model… Continue reading Autocar magazine 5 April: on sale now
Mercedes EQE SUV
The flat floor combines with the long wheelbase to give a good deal of accommodation, particularly in the rear, with passengers enjoying lots of leg, head and shoulder room. At 520 litres, the boot is 90 litres down on the EQS SUV’s, although an adjustable rear backrest can be set more upright to liberate an… Continue reading Mercedes EQE SUV
New 2023 Mini Countryman EV: every detail and first ride
The third iteration of the Mini‘s SUV, the Countryman, is set to grow considerably when it moves to a third generation next year. It thus makes room for the slightly smaller new Aceman crossover and caters for Mini owners with growing families. Twinned with the BMW X1, the new Mini Countryman will go on sale in February 2024,… Continue reading New 2023 Mini Countryman EV: every detail and first ride
Genesis reveals GV80 coupe concept performance electric SUV
NEW YORK − Genesis revealed plans for an upcoming electric performance SUV with classic luxury coupe proportions in a concept car it unveiled in advance of the New York auto show. Called the Genesis GV80 coupe concept, the four-door, four-passenger vehicle combines the horizontal lighting common to the luxury brand’s other EVs with new audacity,… Continue reading Genesis reveals GV80 coupe concept performance electric SUV
GM hits buyout target; no involuntary layoffs expected for now
General Motors will not cut more salaried jobs for now, having achieved a desirable amount of savings through recent voluntary buyouts. Still, the automaker’s focus is on cutting as much cost as possible in the 24 months ahead in order to fund GM’s transition to electric vehicles. Given the volatile economy, raising prices on its… Continue reading GM hits buyout target; no involuntary layoffs expected for now