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Sundram Fasteners bags $250 million worth of orders in EV space

Sundram Fasteners, one of the largest suppliers to OEMs and automakers globally, has won the biggest EV contract in its 60-year history. The Chennai-based components maker has been awarded a $250-million contract by a leading global automobile manufacturer for the supply of sub-assemblies for its electric vehicle (EV) platform. The company plans to invest Rs 200… Continue reading Sundram Fasteners bags $250 million worth of orders in EV space

Uno Minda EV orders swell to Rs 980 crore in FY23

As the Indian electric vehicles market is picking up pace, the auto component makers are grabbing a sizable increase in orders for EV parts, signaling a paradigm shift in vehicle technology in the near future. To offer a boost in its quest to be a complete solution provider in the EV domain, auto component major… Continue reading Uno Minda EV orders swell to Rs 980 crore in FY23

New Bentley Continental GT to receive facelift this year

The current Bentley Continental GT was launched back in 2018 and since then we’ve seen numerous iterations, such as the V8, convertible GTC and range-topping Speed – but now it’s time for the facelift. At first glance this Continental GT, undergoing some chilly winter testing, looks very similar to the current car. The previous second-generation… Continue reading New Bentley Continental GT to receive facelift this year

New 2023 Hyundai Kona gets hybrid and full-EV power options

This is our first official look at the new second-generation Hyundai Kona and while the design may have changed radically from the original, the Korean crossover will still offer a range of plug-in hybrid, full hybrid and pure-electric powertrains. The Kona is expected to launch later this year, although Hyundai hasn’t suggested pricing for the… Continue reading New 2023 Hyundai Kona gets hybrid and full-EV power options

New 2023 DS 3 facelift on sale from £25,900

DS has given its DS 3 SUV a mid-life refresh for 2023, dropping the Crossback name, revising exterior styling and extending the all-electric range of the E-Tense variant. The DS 3 Crossback SUV was originally launched in 2018 as an SUV alternative to the now departed DS 3 supermini. Taking on the DS 3 name,… Continue reading New 2023 DS 3 facelift on sale from £25,900

‘2023 will be the year when Dacia makes a splash in the UK’

You’ll have seen elsewhere the individual brands that put in mega, mediocre or miserable performances on their respective UK showroom floors last year. But it’s not just about the solo artists. The antics of the automotive supergroups are important, too. Between January and December 2022, did the largest, noisiest and richest sell the most cars?… Continue reading ‘2023 will be the year when Dacia makes a splash in the UK’

No more BMW police cars: German brand halts sales to UK forces

BMW will no longer be supplying police cars to forces in the UK. The company confirmed to Auto Express that its Park Lane dealership in Mayfair will be restructured, including the International & Specialist Sales Division based there that has historically been responsible for handling specialist vehicle sales. The change has been made amid ongoing supply… Continue reading No more BMW police cars: German brand halts sales to UK forces

Mahindra introduces NEMO Driver App for 3-wheeler EVs

Mahindra Electric Mobility (MEML) has introduced the NEMO Driver app to help its customers deal with range anxiety, and plan charging cycles to increase operational efficiency for its Treo range of electric three-wheelers. The NEMO app, which the driver can download on their Android phone, offers several features including the Immobiliser function where customers can remotely… Continue reading Mahindra introduces NEMO Driver App for 3-wheeler EVs