Tesla cuts prices on all models for third time this year

Detroit — Tesla cut prices on its entire U.S. electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year in an apparent effort to lure more buyers amid rising interest rates. The largest of the cuts that appeared Friday on Tesla’s website were $5,000 per vehicle for the company’s slower-selling more expensive models, the S… Continue reading Tesla cuts prices on all models for third time this year

GM Cruise recalls 300 robotaxis after crash involving bus

Detroit — General Motors Co.’s Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has recalled 300 robotaxis to update software after one of them rear-ended a municipal bus in San Francisco. Cruise says in government documents posted Friday that the robotaxi inaccurately predicted how the bus would move as it pulled out of a bus stop on March 23.… Continue reading GM Cruise recalls 300 robotaxis after crash involving bus

In Conversation with NATRAX’s Manish Jaiswal

Manish Jaiswal, Director, NATRAX, discusses the track’s maintenance requirements and how the recent custom duty exemption policies on imported cars are increasing the demand for testing at the facility. The NATRAX high-speed test track at Indore is a proving ground which is enabling high-speed testing of vehicles with its highly-engineered road surface that is designed… Continue reading In Conversation with NATRAX’s Manish Jaiswal

In Conversation with NATRAX’s Manish Jaiswal

Manish Jaiswal, Director, NATRAX, discusses the track’s maintenance requirements and how the recent custom duty exemption policies on imported cars are increasing the demand for testing at the facility. The NATRAX high-speed test track at Indore is a proving ground which is enabling high-speed testing of vehicles with its highly-engineered road surface that is designed… Continue reading In Conversation with NATRAX’s Manish Jaiswal

In Conversation with NATRAX’s Manish Jaiswal

Manish Jaiswal, Director, NATRAX, discusses the track’s maintenance requirements and how the recent custom duty exemption policies on imported cars are increasing the demand for testing at the facility. The NATRAX high-speed test track at Indore is a proving ground which is enabling high-speed testing of vehicles with its highly-engineered road surface that is designed… Continue reading In Conversation with NATRAX’s Manish Jaiswal

ACMA bats for high localisation in tractor and farming sector

Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) hosted the second edition of the ACMA Farm Equipment & Implements Localization Expo on April 6-7 at Hotel Radisson in Ludhiana. The expo, which saw 48 component manufacturers display their products, was held with a view to create a deeply localised, resilient and robust supply chain for the… Continue reading ACMA bats for high localisation in tractor and farming sector

‘Pre-owned luxury cars offer better value for money’: Niraj Singh

Automotive technology start-up, Spinny, which was founded in 2014, is making inroads into India’s growing pre-owned car market. This is a segment where traditionally trust has been an issue due to the market being dominated by unorganised players. Spinny hopes to address this problem with its tech-oriented processes that aim to enhance trust. The new-age… Continue reading ‘Pre-owned luxury cars offer better value for money’: Niraj Singh

‘We are confident of India achieving E20 well in time’: Flavio Castelar

Brazil has been a pioneer in the ethanol industry and has over five decades of experience in this field. India is embarking on a carbon-free mission and thinks Brazil’s expertise in renewable fuel sources can make a big difference. Flavio Castelar, Executive Director, Brazil Ethanol Cluster, spoke to Autocar Professional about how they are working… Continue reading ‘We are confident of India achieving E20 well in time’: Flavio Castelar

New 2024 Aston Martin DB12 spotted testing

The DB11 was launched back in 2016 so a replacement for Aston Martin’s grand tourer has been a long time coming. A series of spy shots have revealed that the British firm is working its successor, which we believe will be called DB12. Aston Martin has filed a trademark application for ‘DB12’ and while the firm refused to comment on… Continue reading New 2024 Aston Martin DB12 spotted testing

Tata Motors reports 8 percent year on year increase in global group wholesales

Tata Motors has reported an 8 percent year on year increase in global group wholesales. The Tata Motors Group global wholesales numbers in Q4 FY23, including Jaguar Land Rover stood at 3,61,361 numbers, higher by 8 percent, as compared to Q4 FY22. Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in Q4… Continue reading Tata Motors reports 8 percent year on year increase in global group wholesales