Continental to supply rear parking assist sensors to Indian carmakers

German Tier-1 major Continental is to diversify its India market product portfolio and kick off supplies of ultrasound rear-parking-assist technology sensors, starting with an Indian passenger vehicle (PV) manufacturer, likely next year. The company says that it will supply these sensors, which are mandated by law in India for every passenger vehicle OEM as a… Continue reading Continental to supply rear parking assist sensors to Indian carmakers

European new car market grows by 11% in January, record market share for SUVs

In January, the European new car market registered a total of 907,000 units – an 11% increase when compared with the same month last year. These results also mark an improvement on January 2021 when Europe’s economies were recovering from the pandemic while the industry was facing the worst of the global semiconductor shortage. However,… Continue reading European new car market grows by 11% in January, record market share for SUVs

Maruti Grand Vitara, Bajaj Pulsar N160 the big winners at Autocar Awards 2023

The 2023 Autocar Awards – billed as the automotive Oscars of India – held in Mumbai on February 23, rewarded the movers and shakers of the Indian automobile industry. It’s the annual evening when the best cars and two-wheelers launched in the year are recognised and awarded. The big winners are the Maruti Grand Vitara and the Bajaj… Continue reading Maruti Grand Vitara, Bajaj Pulsar N160 the big winners at Autocar Awards 2023

All-electric Pininfarina Battista sets new Indian top speed record: 358.03kph

The world’s fastest accelerating production car broke a series of speed records at India’s NATRAX test facility in February.  The pure-electric Battista by Automobili Pininfarina secured its place as the fastest in the world to complete the quarter-mile and half-mile sprints, in doing so taking the title of fastest road-legal car ever on Indian soil. … Continue reading All-electric Pininfarina Battista sets new Indian top speed record: 358.03kph

All-electric Pininfarina Battista sets new Indian top speed record: 358.03kph

The world’s fastest accelerating production car broke a series of speed records at India’s NATRAX test facility in February.  The pure-electric Battista by Automobili Pininfarina secured its place as the fastest in the world to complete the quarter-mile and half-mile sprints, in doing so taking the title of fastest road-legal car ever on Indian soil. … Continue reading All-electric Pininfarina Battista sets new Indian top speed record: 358.03kph

Biden administration pushed Mexico to act in case involving Detroit-area auto supplier

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Lordstown halts production, shipments of Endurance electric trucks to address quality issues

Lordstown Motors gave rides in prototypes of its upcoming electric Endurance pickup truck on June 21, 2021 as part of its “Lordstown Week” event. Michael Wayland / CNBC Lordstown Motors said Thursday it will suspend production and deliveries of its all-electric Endurance pickup to address performance and quality issues with certain components. The electric vehicle… Continue reading Lordstown halts production, shipments of Endurance electric trucks to address quality issues

Nikola’s fourth-quarter revenue falls short as it delivers just 20 trucks

Nikola Motor Company Source: Nikola Motor Company Electric heavy-truck maker Nikola said Thursday it produced 133 battery-electric trucks in the fourth quarter, but delivered just 20 to dealers, generating revenue that fell well short of Wall Street’s expectations. Nikola said it made a series of changes to its battery-electric truck during the quarter in response… Continue reading Nikola’s fourth-quarter revenue falls short as it delivers just 20 trucks

Payne: Genesis G80, you’ve come a long way, baby!

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