Supreme Court directs GM India to pay 50 percent salary to Talegaon plant workers In a major shot in the arm for over 1,000 protesting workers of General Motors India’s Talegaon plant, the Supreme Court of India, on Friday, upheld the directive of Mumbai High Court and the Pune Industrial Court to the US car… Continue reading Supreme Court directs GM India to pay 50 percent salary to Talegaon plant workers
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Ola launches entry-level S1 Air e-scooter at Rs 79,999
Ola Electric today revealed the latest avatar of its electric scooter – the S1 Air – and priced it at Rs 84,999, with an introductory pricing of Rs 79,999 for those who book the S1 Air on or before Diwali (October 24, 2022). Built on the same Ola S1 platform, the Ola S1 Air is… Continue reading Ola launches entry-level S1 Air e-scooter at Rs 79,999
Bajaj Auto maintains 3W goods carrier leadership, Piaggio closes in, M&M revs up
Of the nearly 11 million (1,09,88,305 units) overall sales at India Auto Inc in the first six months of FY2023, three-wheelers accounted for 196,612 units or just a 1.78% share but this vehicle segment is seeing growing demand, particularly in view of the shift towards electric mobility and lower cost of ownership. The three-wheeler segment is… Continue reading Bajaj Auto maintains 3W goods carrier leadership, Piaggio closes in, M&M revs up
Ola Electric to launch new mass-market e-scooter today
Ola Electric has reworked its product and pricing strategies and October 22, 2022 is the day when its new e-scooter launch will take place around 2.00pm. What we know so far: – Model name: Ola Air– Range on single charge: 100km (IDC)– Hub motor output: 4.5kw– Performance: 0-40kph: 4.3sec– Battery capacity: 2.5kwh– Display: 7-inch touchscreen– Prices: From Rs 79,999 Ola… Continue reading Ola Electric to launch new mass-market e-scooter today
FIFA 2022 to use Hyundai hybrid and battery vehicles
Hyundai Motor Company is the official sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2022. The South Korean auto major has announced that it will help the world’s biggest football tournament achieve its carbon neutral goal by providing eco-friendly vehicles for 50 percent of the event’s passenger transportation. This marks the first time in the history of the competition to have eco-friendly vehicles… Continue reading FIFA 2022 to use Hyundai hybrid and battery vehicles
GM to bring salaried workers back to office 3 days a week starting Jan. 30
General Motors has set the end of January as the time to start bringing U.S. salaried employees back to the office for at least three days a week, the Free Press has learned. Earlier this week, GM department heads started meeting with their teams to discuss the automaker’s plans to bring the workforce back to… Continue reading GM to bring salaried workers back to office 3 days a week starting Jan. 30
‘Rotting from the inside out’ — How to avoid buying a car flooded by Hurricane Ian
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Carvana’s request to lift Novi license suspension denied
Online used-car retailer Carvana’s license to operate its Novi dealership remains suspended after a judge denied the company’s request to block the state’s suspension. Court of Claims Judge Thomas Cameron said in an opinion filed Wednesday that Carvana “failed to establish sufficient danger of irreparable harm.” Carvana had requested a temporary restraining order against the… Continue reading Carvana’s request to lift Novi license suspension denied
New EV charging stations to dot highways beginning next year
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GM white-collar employees to return to office 3 days a week Jan. 30
General Motors Co. has informed its white-collar workforce they have to return three days a week to the office starting at the end of January. Specific details of how they return will be worked out between leaders and their teams. The move comes after backlash from workers when an abrupt alert was sent out on… Continue reading GM white-collar employees to return to office 3 days a week Jan. 30