Under the skin: the resurgence of the fuel cell electric car

As the will-it-won’t it story of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) continues to ramble on, BMW and Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK both announced new plans for FCEVs in early December.  BMW has started producing a limited run of its iX5 Hydrogen which will be used as technology demonstrators. A consortium led by Toyota Manufacturing is starting… Continue reading Under the skin: the resurgence of the fuel cell electric car

New Volvo EX30: high-tech Jeep Avenger rival lands in 2023

Volvo’s forthcoming electric-only compact crossover, tipped to be called the EX30, will feature bold new design elements and technology in a bid to help the firm win over a younger audience.  Set to be revealed this year before sales kick off in October, the EX30 is likely to rival the Mercedes-Benz EQA and will sit… Continue reading New Volvo EX30: high-tech Jeep Avenger rival lands in 2023

10 auto industry predictions for investors to keep an eye on this year

A customer looks at a vehicle at a BMW dealership in Mountain View, California, on Dec. 14, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — Wall Street and industry analysts remain on high alert for signs of a “demand destruction” scenario for the U.S. automotive industry this year as interest rates rise… Continue reading 10 auto industry predictions for investors to keep an eye on this year

Carl Hahn, VW CEO who brought the Beetle to America, dies at 96

Carl Hahn, who led Volkswagen AG’s international expansion in the 1980s after directing the rise of the Volkswagen Beetle in the US in the 1960s, has died. He was 96. Hahn died in his sleep on Saturday at his home in Wolfsburg, Germany, according to a spokeswoman from his charitable foundation. A ceremony is planned… Continue reading Carl Hahn, VW CEO who brought the Beetle to America, dies at 96

ZF develops heated seatbelt technology for EVs

ZF has developed a heated seatbelt option for electric vehicles. This technology allows drivers to reduce the energy used to heat the vehicle — especially in combination with other contact heaters such as a seat heater. ZF claims that during cold weather, the system may increase range by up to 15% by reducing the energy… Continue reading ZF develops heated seatbelt technology for EVs

Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024

Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024 Hexall Motors, which introduced its Mammoth Range of cargo vehicles in Auto Expo 2023, is betting big on the strong demand coming into the e-commerce sector and third-party logistics market in the Delhi NCR region. The passenger and cargo electric… Continue reading Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024

Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024

Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024 Hexall Motors, which introduced its Mammoth Range of cargo vehicles in Auto Expo 2023, is betting big on the strong demand coming into the e-commerce sector and third-party logistics market in the Delhi NCR region. The passenger and cargo electric… Continue reading Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024

Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024

Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024 Hexall Motors, which introduced its Mammoth Range of cargo vehicles in Auto Expo 2023, is betting big on the strong demand coming into the e-commerce sector and third-party logistics market in the Delhi NCR region. The passenger and cargo electric… Continue reading Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024

Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024

Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024 Hexall Motors, which introduced its Mammoth Range of cargo vehicles in Auto Expo 2023, is betting big on the strong demand coming into the e-commerce sector and third-party logistics market in the Delhi NCR region. The passenger and cargo electric… Continue reading Hexall Motors eyes 50 percent of Delhi e-comm and logistics market by end of 2024

Revealed: India’s Top 25 utility vehicles in CY2022

With apex industry body SIAM announcing India Auto Inc’s annual wholesale numbers for calendar year 2022 on January 13, the passenger vehicle (PV) segment with nearly 3.8 million units (37,92,356 units, up 23% YoY) remains one of the best performers and the utility vehicle (UV) sub-segment the jewel in its crown. In CY2022, with 19,22,766… Continue reading Revealed: India’s Top 25 utility vehicles in CY2022