Shoichiro Toyoda, former Toyota Chairman passes away at 97

Shoichiro Toyoda, former Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation and son of Kiichiro Toyoda, founder of Toyota Motors has passed away at the age of 97 due to heart failure. News comes a few weeks after Akio Toyoda announced he was stepping down as the company’s president and chief executive to become its chairman. Shoichiro Toyoda… Continue reading Shoichiro Toyoda, former Toyota Chairman passes away at 97

EU Parliament confirms 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars

The European Parliament has voted to approve a law that effectively bans the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and light commercial vehicles from 2035. The law, which requires that manufacturers achieve a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions from new cars sold in the EU by 2035, received 340 votes for, 279 against and 21 abstentions. It… Continue reading EU Parliament confirms 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz gets a new avatar, enhanced safety and Dual-Tone colour options now available

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz gets a new avatar, enhanced safety and Dual-Tone colour options now available Maruti Suzuki NEXA today introduced its mid-size sedan Ciaz in three new dual-tone colour options featuring advanced technology, elegant interiors, and an array of safety features. Introducing the dual-tone Ciaz, Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Ciaz gets a new avatar, enhanced safety and Dual-Tone colour options now available

Not ready for policy intervention, Govt asks construction equipment makers to report “illegal exports” for case-by-case action

Not ready for policy intervention, Govt asks construction equipment makers to report “illegal exports” for case-by-case action The government’s investigative agencies, who have been informed of the growing trends of “illegal exports” of construction equipment using forged documents, do not believe there is a need for any policy-related interventions. It has instead asked that OEMs notify… Continue reading Not ready for policy intervention, Govt asks construction equipment makers to report “illegal exports” for case-by-case action

Not ready for policy intervention, Govt asks construction equipment makers to report “illegal exports” for case-by-case action

Not ready for policy intervention, Govt asks construction equipment makers to report “illegal exports” for case-by-case action The government’s investigative agencies, who have been informed of the growing trends of “illegal exports” of construction equipment using forged documents, do not believe there is a need for any policy-related interventions. It has instead asked that OEMs notify… Continue reading Not ready for policy intervention, Govt asks construction equipment makers to report “illegal exports” for case-by-case action

Tamil Nadu announces new EV Policy, targets Rs 50,000 crore investments in EV space

Tamil Nadu announces new EV Policy, targets Rs 50,000 crore investments in EV space Tamil Nadu Government today introduced new EV policy, which gives various sops including reimbursement of state goods and services tax (SGST), investment and turnover based subsidy, advanced chemistry cell subsidy, electrification of public and commercial transport, formation of electric vehicle cities… Continue reading Tamil Nadu announces new EV Policy, targets Rs 50,000 crore investments in EV space

Tamil Nadu announces new EV Policy, targets Rs 50,000 crore investments in EV space

Tamil Nadu announces new EV Policy, targets Rs 50,000 crore investments in EV space Tamil Nadu Government today introduced new EV policy, which gives various sops including reimbursement of state goods and services tax (SGST), investment and turnover based subsidy, advanced chemistry cell subsidy, electrification of public and commercial transport, formation of electric vehicle cities… Continue reading Tamil Nadu announces new EV Policy, targets Rs 50,000 crore investments in EV space

Tamil Nadu announces new EV Policy, targets Rs 50,000 crore investments in EV space

Tamil Nadu announces new EV Policy, targets Rs 50,000 crore investments in EV space Tamil Nadu Government today introduced new EV policy, which gives various sops including reimbursement of state goods and services tax (SGST), investment and turnover based subsidy, advanced chemistry cell subsidy, electrification of public and commercial transport, formation of electric vehicle cities… Continue reading Tamil Nadu announces new EV Policy, targets Rs 50,000 crore investments in EV space

Ford axes 3800 jobs in Europe, 1300 of them in the UK

Ford has announced 3800 job cuts across Europe – primarily in Germany and the UK – as part of a dramatic cost-cutting programme. Ford of Europe boss Martin Sander announced the cuts today, explaining that the company’s local workforce is being downsized in pursuit of a “leaner and more cost-competitive structure”. Ford’s European engineering operations are… Continue reading Ford axes 3800 jobs in Europe, 1300 of them in the UK

Ford axes 3800 jobs in Europe, 1300 of them in the UK

Ford has announced 3800 job cuts across Europe – primarily in Germany and the UK – as part of a dramatic cost-cutting programme. Ford of Europe boss Martin Sander announced the cuts today, explaining that the company’s local workforce is being downsized in pursuit of a “leaner and more cost-competitive structure”. Ford’s European engineering operations are… Continue reading Ford axes 3800 jobs in Europe, 1300 of them in the UK