Lansing — Michigan’s economic development board on Tuesday approved $132 million in grants for electric vehicle and semiconductor businesses, with the largest portion of the money — roughly $120 million — going toward land acquisition and preparation at Ford Motor Co.’s planned Blue Oval Battery Park in Marshall. Additionally, semiconductor manufacturer AyDeeKay in Auburn Hills… Continue reading Ford’s battery project among $132M in grants OK’d by state board
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Ford Ranger gains rugged Wildtrak X and Tremor off-road specials
The Ford Ranger pick-up truck has gained two variants that emphasise its off-road credentials, with technical upgrades, a modified chassis and unique design features. Named Wildtrak X and Tremor, the two specifications are available to order from this month and will be priced from £41,000 and £34,500 respectively (without VAT). Deliveries are set to begin in August. The Wildtrak… Continue reading Ford Ranger gains rugged Wildtrak X and Tremor off-road specials
Renault Espace returns as extended, seven-seat Austral
The Renault Espace has returned as an extended version of the new Austral SUV, offering a more spacious interior that’s available with five or seven seats. The extra interior room is thanks to a raised and stretched rear deck, with the Espace measuring in at 4.72 metres long – 0.21m more than the Austral. In five-seat… Continue reading Renault Espace returns as extended, seven-seat Austral
Amara Raja Batteries’ EV battery receives safety certificate
Amara Raja Batteries, the industrial and automotive battery company has cleared the AIS-156 Amendment 3, Phase 2, and received the ARAI certification for its electric vehicle (EV) batteries and off-board chargers. In September 2022, the Government amended the EV battery testing standards and implemented the Amendment 3 of AIS-156 in a phased manner with Phase… Continue reading Amara Raja Batteries’ EV battery receives safety certificate
Amara Raja Batteries’ EV battery receives safety certificate
Amara Raja Batteries, the industrial and automotive battery company has cleared the AIS-156 Amendment 3, Phase 2, and received the ARAI certification for its electric vehicle (EV) batteries and off-board chargers. In September 2022, the Government amended the EV battery testing standards and implemented the Amendment 3 of AIS-156 in a phased manner with Phase… Continue reading Amara Raja Batteries’ EV battery receives safety certificate
Citroen C3 Aircross to make global debut in India on April 27
Citroen has just announced the global unveiling of an all-new SUV in India on April 27. While the French carmaker has not given out any specific details, it says that the SUV has been entirely designed and engineered here in India. As we already know, Citroen’s next product for India will be a midsize SUV based… Continue reading Citroen C3 Aircross to make global debut in India on April 27
Updated Honda Activa 125 priced at Rs 78,920; now OBD-2 compliant
Honda has steadily been updating its products to meet the new BS6 Phase II emissions deadlines that come into effect in just a few days on April 1, 2023. The latest model to be updated is the Activa 125, which now gets a new H-Smart variant like the smaller (but hugely popular) Activa 6G. Prices for the Honda Activa 125 start at Rs… Continue reading Updated Honda Activa 125 priced at Rs 78,920; now OBD-2 compliant
Mahindra announces association with Four T20 League Teams as official SUV partner
Mahindra announces association with Four T20 League Teams as official SUV partner Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its association as the official SUV partner with four T20 league teams – Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals, and will be engaging in various on-ground and online activities during the upcoming season. Mahindra… Continue reading Mahindra announces association with Four T20 League Teams as official SUV partner
Upcoming SUV’s in India in 2023
SUVs at all price points are one of the most sought after body styles currently, not just in the Indian market, but globally as well. This is thanks to their commanding driving position, good ground clearance and a more practical body style, making them ideal for short and long distance runs. We’ve compiled a list… Continue reading Upcoming SUV’s in India in 2023
TotalEnergies Forays into online-to-offline segment in India with VehicleCare and Automovill
TotalEnergies Forays into online-to-offline segment in India with VehicleCare and Automovill TotalEnergies Marketing India (TEMPIL) has inked partnership agreements with two Online to Offline automobile service aggregators VehicleCare and Automovill to enhance customer touchpoints across multiple channels. VehicleCare and Automovill both provide one-stop automobile services to vehicle owners – through just a few clicks on… Continue reading TotalEnergies Forays into online-to-offline segment in India with VehicleCare and Automovill