Category: US Motoring Press

Mahindra XUV300 turns four, sells over 185,000 units since launch

Launched on Valentine’s Day in 2019 in the Indian market, the Mahindra XUV300 has turned four years old today – February 14, 2023. From launch through to end-January 2023, it is estimated that Mahindra & Mahindra’s compact SUV has sold a total of 185,782 units in the Indian market. Proof of the XUV300’s strong market… Continue reading Mahindra XUV300 turns four, sells over 185,000 units since launch

Inside the industry: Charging panic undermines electric car transition

That there are problems with the UK electric car public charging infrastructure today isn’t in doubt. You can’t deny the photos of queues of cars waiting to charge, or the statistics on broken chargers, or the cost of charging versus fossil fuel and more. None of those things is acceptable, and they are all underpinned… Continue reading Inside the industry: Charging panic undermines electric car transition

Rolls Royce to produce electric-only cars from 2030

All-new Rolls-Royce models will arrive exclusively with battery power as the firm plans to go electric-only by the end of 2030. The Rolls-Royce Spectre is the brand’s first electric car, and will go into production later this year. Company boss Torsten Muller-Otvos confirmed that revised Series 2 versions of the firm’s current range of models… Continue reading Rolls Royce to produce electric-only cars from 2030

The 14 most expensive cars ever sold

When talking about the world’s most expensive cars, it’s easy to think the numbers run out when the meter hits about £4 million. However, that’s when the real money is just getting started in the classic car market. The $4.8 million required for a Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita wouldn’t even get you into to the top… Continue reading The 14 most expensive cars ever sold

South Indian Bank inks MoU with Maruti Suzuki for Dealer and Retail Car financing

South Indian Bank inks MoU with Maruti Suzuki for Dealer and Retail Car financing South Indian Bank has announced the signing of an MoU with Maruti Suzuk India (MSIL) for dealer and retail car financing to help dealer partners streamline vehicle inventory funding and offer comprehensive retail financing solutions to the customers of Maruti Suzuki. Murali… Continue reading South Indian Bank inks MoU with Maruti Suzuki for Dealer and Retail Car financing

Castrol India reports flat net profit as high forex and volatility in crude prices keeps company on toes

Castrol India reports flat net profit as high forex and volatility in crude prices keeps company on toes Castrol India reported a net profit of Rs 193 crore for Q4 CY22, a slight jump of 2.12 percent over the previous year’s net profit of Rs 189 crore. The company follows a calendar year basis (January… Continue reading Castrol India reports flat net profit as high forex and volatility in crude prices keeps company on toes

Shell introduces Helix HX8 0W20 engine oil for turbo-GDI engines

Shell Lubricants has rolled out its latest engine oil specifically designed for BS VI turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDI) engines which are increasingly becoming commonplace in modern-day cars owing to the stringent emission regulations.  The new Shell Helix HX8 SP OW20 engine oil is the latest addition in the company’s passenger vehicle lubricant portfolio and comes as a… Continue reading Shell introduces Helix HX8 0W20 engine oil for turbo-GDI engines

Ford reveals key details of 950-acre battery plant deal in Marshall

In announcing its official battery plant plans for Marshall, Ford Motor Co. touted its status Monday as the first automaker to commit to building both nickel cobalt manganese and lithium iron phosphate batteries in the U.S. as the 120-year-old automaker transitions from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric. This $3.5 billion project in Michigan for lithium iron… Continue reading Ford reveals key details of 950-acre battery plant deal in Marshall

GM tops the winners of the Super Bowl ads among automakers

The tens of millions of dollars that General Motors and Stellantis spent to advertise during Sunday night’s big game got attention from car shoppers, according to online car shopping resource Edmunds.com. The vehicles and brands featured by GM and Stellantis saw spikes in consumer traffic to Edmunds’ website following the splashy ads during the game.… Continue reading GM tops the winners of the Super Bowl ads among automakers