Pune-based auto component manufacturer Flash, which specializes in electrical and electronic components for two-wheeler and three-wheeler EVs, is all set to intensify its presence in the passenger car and commercial vehicle segments in the near term with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) on the horizon. Speaking to Autocar Professional Sanjeev Vasdev, Managing Director,… Continue reading Flash Electronics plans Series A funding round
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Turtle Wax detailing services, products to be available at Bosch Car Services across India
Turtle Wax detailing services, products to be available at Bosch Car Services across India Global car care company Turtle Wax has inked a strategic and exclusive partnership with Bosch Car Services (BCS), a network of independent multi-brand automobile workshops working in partnership with the Bosch brand, for the Indian market. This collaborative effort brings together… Continue reading Turtle Wax detailing services, products to be available at Bosch Car Services across India
Hero Moto Corp starts trial production of flex-fuel motorcycles, as other OEMs showcase vehicles going high on ethanol
Hero Moto Corp starts trial production of flex-fuel motorcycles, as other OEMs showcase vehicles going high on ethanol India’s largest two-wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp has started commercial production trials for flex fuel motorcycles which in all likelihood will be introduced in the 100-125 cc mass market which forms the belly of the Indian ICE scooter… Continue reading Hero Moto Corp starts trial production of flex-fuel motorcycles, as other OEMs showcase vehicles going high on ethanol
Success of Brussels shows there’s life in the motor show yet
Maybe, just maybe, there is life for the motor show in Europe after all – and it was under our noses all along. The Brussels motor show celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, and brought with it an unexpected glut of new launches. Perhaps glut is pushing it, but there were interesting cars we’d never… Continue reading Success of Brussels shows there’s life in the motor show yet
Rotary sports car “a dream”, says Mazda powertrain boss
Mazda still wants to make a rotary sports car, but such a model remains a long way from production. Rotary technology returns to Mazda with a plug-in hybrid version of the Mazda MX-30 R-EV. The tech is scalable and able to be used on other applications beyond its 830cc single-rotor application on that car. “Rotary… Continue reading Rotary sports car “a dream”, says Mazda powertrain boss
Maruti MD is concerned about ethanol availability for the commercial production of Wagon R Flex fuel cars
Maruti MD is concerned about ethanol availability for the commercial production of Wagon R Flex fuel cars Maruti Suzuki India CEO & Managing Director Hisashi Takeuchi expressed his concern for the availability of flex fuels pan India for the commercial rollout of FF Wagon R and other variants. “We are ready with our flex fuel offerings,… Continue reading Maruti MD is concerned about ethanol availability for the commercial production of Wagon R Flex fuel cars
UAW presidential hopefuls offer competing visions for union’s future
The two men vying to lead the UAW in the years ahead traded jabs Thursday night in a virtual debate that saw both trying to wear the mantle of reformer. The incumbent, UAW President Ray Curry, and challenger Shawn Fain made their case to union members during an hourlong debate over Zoom that pitted Fain’s… Continue reading UAW presidential hopefuls offer competing visions for union’s future
Chevy contest offers $100K and three months free use of 2024 Trax
General Motors is launching a contest to find the best dreamer to promote its upcoming entry-level subcompact SUV. Chevrolet will launch on Friday the “Lead Dream Chaser” contest. The idea is to help someone break out of their daily grind to pursue a lifelong dream or passion project. The winner will get $100,000 and three… Continue reading Chevy contest offers $100K and three months free use of 2024 Trax
Metro Detroit company plans to launch US sales of Chinese EVs as early as 2023
Alan Wagner was suitably impressed. The longtime auto executive from Grosse Pointe had just gotten his first up-close view of a white Skywell electric vehicle on Sandy Munro’s YouTube program, “Munro Live.” “That’s pretty impressive,” he told Munro, a well-known auto teardown specialist and consultant, in the video posted last year. Munro had asked Wagner… Continue reading Metro Detroit company plans to launch US sales of Chinese EVs as early as 2023
Ford F-150 Lightning laps the field as EVs dominate vehicle of the year winners
Electric vehicles dominated the 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards, winning two of the three, the jury of journalists that presents the awards announced Wednesday. The electric Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia EV6 were named truck and utility vehicle of the year, respectively. Car of the year Acura Integra… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning laps the field as EVs dominate vehicle of the year winners