Homegrown carmaker Tata Motors has set a new diversity benchmark in the Indian automotive industry, with its TCF-2 (Trim-Chassis-Fitment-2) assembly line at its Pune plant transitioning to an all-women assembly line where the company’s two flagship SUVs – Harrier and Safari – are assembled by women from scratch. The TCF-2 or the Omega Factory is… Continue reading Tata Motors raises the diversity bar with all-women assembly line at Pune plant
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Troy dealer is among first to install money-saving battery for EV charging
A local auto dealership is among the first in the country to install a storage battery to reduce costs and improve efficiency as it sells and services electric vehicles. The 140 kilowatt-hour battery at Suburban Chrysler in the Troy Motor Mall allows fast charging with little or no upgrade to the dealership’s electric service or… Continue reading Troy dealer is among first to install money-saving battery for EV charging
Ford recalls 18 F-150 Lightnings over battery issue
Ford Motor Co. said Friday that it is recalling 18 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks due to a battery cell manufacturing defect. The recall follows a five-week production shutdown at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn where the electric truck is made. The automaker said Friday that production is slated to resume Monday as previously… Continue reading Ford recalls 18 F-150 Lightnings over battery issue
Best cars for £5,000 or less
If you have saved up £5,000 to spend on your next car, the range of choice available to you on the used car market is pretty broad. Whether you’re after a cheap-to-run city car, an open-top sports car or even an off-roader, there are plenty of great buys up for grabs. As with any second-hand… Continue reading Best cars for £5,000 or less
Tech Talk: How biometric data can be used in cars
The latest and what promises to be the most effective method for preventing a bandit from making off with your car is a sophisticated biometric identification system from automotive tech giant Continental. The same company that produces the tyre brand, Continental is one of the world’s largest automotive tier one suppliers, which means it’s supplying… Continue reading Tech Talk: How biometric data can be used in cars
Tesla plans: precious metal-free motors, new Supercharger and ‘next-generation model’
Tesla has outlined some key aspects of how it plans to accelerate its push towards sustainable, clean transport – but the firm has stopped short of giving more than a few details about its much-vaunted more affordable model. The American brand made an extensive presentation to investors at its Texas facility. Executives promised again that… Continue reading Tesla plans: precious metal-free motors, new Supercharger and ‘next-generation model’
New Maserati GranCabrio Folgore: 750bhp convertible EV spotted
The weight and packaging requirements of an electric powertrain don’t lend themselves particularly well to convertible cars, but Maserati is hoping to crack the formula with this: the GranCabrio Folgore. When it launches later this year, It’ll stand alone as the first electric drop-top grand tourer on the market, supported by the same tri-motor 800V… Continue reading New Maserati GranCabrio Folgore: 750bhp convertible EV spotted
New AC Cobra GT Roadster: British sports car revived by £285,000 remake
The AC Cobra has been subject to countless kit cars and replicas over the years, of varying quality, it must be said – but in 2023, its original maker is taking the spotlight. Meet the AC Cobra GT Roadster: it’s a modern take on the 60s icon built around a bespoke aluminium chassis and a… Continue reading New AC Cobra GT Roadster: British sports car revived by £285,000 remake
New Volkswagen Tiguan Black Edition: prices and specs revealed
The current Volkswagen Tiguan is nearing the end of its life, and to give the SUV a boost before its replacement arrives later this year, a new Black Edition version has been announced. Positioned above the Tiguan R-Line, the new model costs from £37,325 and combines the R-Line’s sporty appearance with a host of extra… Continue reading New Volkswagen Tiguan Black Edition: prices and specs revealed
New 2023 MINI Countryman EV targets 280 miles of range
MINI’s plans for electrification are gaining momentum and a big step will come this year as the firm’s third-generation Countryman is revealed at the Munich Motor Show in September. The new Countryman will initially be launched as a petrol model in 2024 but in May next year we’ll see the first all-electric Countryman. Following the… Continue reading New 2023 MINI Countryman EV targets 280 miles of range