Over the past six months, there has been a flurry of global automotive players expanding their research and development (R&D) operations, particularly those in the software, engineering and electronics domains, in the country. Many of these leading automotive MNCs have unanimously chosen the capital of Karnataka, Bengaluru, also referred to as the Silicon Valley of… Continue reading Tech That! – India is becoming the auto R&D hub for the world
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Continental India to introduce low-cost ABS for 100cc bikes in H2 2023
German Tier-1 major Continental, which introduced its cost-effective, single-channel ABS solution – miniMAB – for two-wheelers in 125cc to 200cc two-wheeler segment in India in 2019 – is now locally developing the second-generation iteration of the technology, which has played a vital role in reducing accidents involving two-wheeler riders. Continental Automotive’s Bengaluru-based Indian R&D arm… Continue reading Continental India to introduce low-cost ABS for 100cc bikes in H2 2023
Continental India to introduce low-cost ABS for 100cc bikes in H2 2023
German Tier-1 major Continental, which introduced its cost-effective, single-channel ABS solution – miniMAB – for two-wheelers in 125cc to 200cc two-wheeler segment in India in 2019 – is now locally developing the second-generation iteration of the technology, which has played a vital role in reducing accidents involving two-wheeler riders. Continental Automotive’s Bengaluru-based Indian R&D arm… Continue reading Continental India to introduce low-cost ABS for 100cc bikes in H2 2023
2022 Abarth 500e first look – the first electric hot hatch?
[embedded content] For most of its life, the Fiat 500 has always had a slightly rowdier brother thanks to in-house tuners Abarth. These pocket rockets have always been a great laugh, with go-kart driving characteristics, aggressive styling and noisy exhausts. However, the Fiat on which it’s based has gone all-electric for the latest generation, and… Continue reading 2022 Abarth 500e first look – the first electric hot hatch?
Report: Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen
Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt is poised to replace his counterpart Jozef Kaban at Volkswagen, according to reports from Germany. The shock move, first reported by Automobilwoche and Automotive News Europe, could happen as soon as 1 February – according to unnamed sources at Volkswagen. Mindt will reportedly be replaced in Crewe by Tobias Suehlmann,… Continue reading Report: Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen
Honda, TVS and Royal Enfield increase market share in April-December 2022
India’s two-wheeler industry is back in the black. Earlier this month, apex industry body SIAM released the wholesale numbers for the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal. At 1,22,57,494 units or 12.25 million units, they constitute 20% year-on-year growth (April-December 2022: 1,01,80,216) and account for the bulk – 76% – of India Auto Inc’s… Continue reading Honda, TVS and Royal Enfield increase market share in April-December 2022
GM to invest close to $1B in 4 US factories, 2 in Michigan
General Motors is investing $918 million in four U.S. plants for expanded V-8 engine production in light-duty full-size pickups and large SUVs as well as component parts for electric vehicles. GM made the announcement Friday at Flint Engine plant where GM leaders, UAW leaders and Michigan’s Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist gathered. As part of the… Continue reading GM to invest close to $1B in 4 US factories, 2 in Michigan
GM’s return to office plans are key for metro Detroit cities’ future economic plans
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Republican governor makes strong accusation against Ford — and it could help Michigan
This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access. $1 for 3 Months. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Access to exclusive sports reporting on your local teams from USA TODAY… Continue reading Republican governor makes strong accusation against Ford — and it could help Michigan
Charges in failed Ram pickup heist include larceny, weapons offenses
Five people have been charged in this week’s botched theft of multiple Ram pickups at a locked yard serving Stellantis’ Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, which builds the popular Ram 1500. Police in Sterling Heights said the group tried but failed to steal the trucks Tuesday morning, even ramming an entry and exit gate and striking… Continue reading Charges in failed Ram pickup heist include larceny, weapons offenses