Another Detroit Three automaker has announced workforce reduction plans amid transformations toward cleaner, more technology-packed vehicles. Jeep maker Stellantis NV on Friday said it has offered certain salaried U.S. employees a voluntary separation package as a part of its “transformation to become a sustainable tech mobility company and the market leader in low-emissions vehicles,” spokeswoman… Continue reading Stellantis offers buyouts to certain salaried employees in tech transformation move
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How Farley’s plan is going two years in as Ford CEO — and why 2023 is crucial
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Maruti Suzuki to recalls 9,925 cars to fix possible defect in brake assembly
Maruti Suzuki India is recalling 9,925 units of its three models, Wagon R, Celerio and Ignis, to rectify a possible defect in the rear brake assembly pin, according to a regulatory filing by the company with BSE. “It is suspected that there is a possible defect in the rear brake assembly pin (‘Part’), which in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to recalls 9,925 cars to fix possible defect in brake assembly
Andhra’s two-wheeler sales dropped by 6.52 percent in H1FY23, spurring concern for state government
Andhra’s two-wheeler sales dropped by 6.52 percent in H1FY23, spurring concern for state government The Andhra Pradesh (AP) government seems to be in a pickle, with two-wheeler sales in the state falling by 6.52 percent during the first half of FY23, whereas the nationwide average improved by 26.05 percent over the same period, according to news agency… Continue reading Andhra’s two-wheeler sales dropped by 6.52 percent in H1FY23, spurring concern for state government
Girder installation near Anandnagar completed, to help smoothen traffic congestion in Mumbai
Girder installation near Anandnagar completed, to help smoothen traffic congestion in Mumbai The installation of a critical girder at the Anandnagar subway rail over bridge near Kopri along the Eastern Expressway was completed on Sunday, according to commissioner of MMRDA. He added that the project will result in the upgrade of the current 2+2 lane… Continue reading Girder installation near Anandnagar completed, to help smoothen traffic congestion in Mumbai
Land Rover buyers refused delivery unless they agree to sell on clause
Land Rover customers are being asked to surrender the right to sell their cars to private buyers outside the dealer network within the first six months of ownership. Auto Express was made aware of two cases where customers who have ordered new Defenders have been asked to sign a document before taking delivery. The document… Continue reading Land Rover buyers refused delivery unless they agree to sell on clause
US car majors hit the brakes on driverless cars
Automakers and technology firms face a difficult road ahead in clearing regulatory hurdles to deploy autonomous vehicles (AVs) without human controls on public roads, reported new agency Reuters. These statements were made by industry officials and lawmakers. Ford Motor and Volkswagen announced earlier this week that they would close self-driving startup Argo AI, citing a… Continue reading US car majors hit the brakes on driverless cars
US car majors hit the brakes on driverless cars
Automakers and technology firms face a difficult road ahead in clearing regulatory hurdles to deploy autonomous vehicles (AVs) without human controls on public roads, reported new agency Reuters. These statements were made by industry officials and lawmakers. Ford Motor and Volkswagen announced earlier this week that they would close self-driving startup Argo AI, citing a… Continue reading US car majors hit the brakes on driverless cars
Stilride: the brand reinventing electric motorbike production
Back in 2021 Polestar announced its ‘Polestar 0 Project’, designed to create the first truly ‘climate neutral’ car by 2030. Tailpipe emissions aside, all cars have a colossal carbon footprint based on the energy used to create them from people travelling to the earliest board meetings, right through production, the use stage in the hands of… Continue reading Stilride: the brand reinventing electric motorbike production
Magna’s 48 Volt hybrid transmission goes into production with Stellantis
Magna’s 48 Volt hybrid transmission hit the market on the Jeep Renegade, Compass e-Hybrid, Fiat 500 X and Tipo, the first models from Stellantis to be equipped with a 48-Volt hybrid system. The two companies have signed a multi-program agreement. Hybrid technologies are an important step on the path to lower emissions. Magna’s hybrid transmission… Continue reading Magna’s 48 Volt hybrid transmission goes into production with Stellantis