Writing for a car magazine without a driving licence is like playing with Mega Bloks instead of Lego: there’s still plenty of fun to be had, but you’ll always have this niggling feeling that you’re missing out on the real juicy stuff. In my defence, it’s not a good time to be a learner. As… Continue reading What is it like learning to drive in 2023?
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As Ford returns to F1, carmaker hosts Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo
Dearborn — Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has been on one of the world’s most prestigious and popular motorsports stages many times, but on Wednesday he was just excited to get behind the wheel. “I’m just excited to drive something,” joked Ricciardo, speaking in front of an audience of Ford Motor Co. employees. “I haven’t… Continue reading As Ford returns to F1, carmaker hosts Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo
Honda gets $237 million more from Ohio for battery plant project
Columbus, Ohio — Ohio’s privatized economic development office has finalized an agreement with Honda to infuse an additional $237 million into development of a massive battery plant project that the Japanese automaker plans to use to transform the state into its North American electric vehicle hub. JobsOhio posted details of the package of three grants on Wednesday.… Continue reading Honda gets $237 million more from Ohio for battery plant project
Stellantis adds lactation rooms at Sterling Heights plant after complaints, fed probe
Ram pickup truck maker Stellantis NV will add lactation rooms to its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant after complaints triggered a U.S. Labor Department investigation that found company policy violated federal protections for nursing mothers. Wage and Hour Division investigators probed an allegation that a plant employee was expressing breast milk on the factory floor after… Continue reading Stellantis adds lactation rooms at Sterling Heights plant after complaints, fed probe
Surprise used-car price jump adds to Fed’s inflation worries
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Judge refuses to block Nevada lithium mine that GM is backing
Reno, Nev. — A federal judge has ordered the government to revisit part of its environmental review of a lithium mine planned in Nevada that has General Motors Co. as a partner but denied opponents’ effort to block the project at the nation’s largest known lithium source. The ruling late Monday marks a significant victory… Continue reading Judge refuses to block Nevada lithium mine that GM is backing
Maruti Suzuki offers discounts up to Rs 46,000 on Arena models
Maruti Suzuki is offering discounts of up to Rs 46,000 in February 2023 across its select Arena line-up of cars. Interested customers can avail of exchange bonuses, cash discounts and corporate benefits on models like the Alto K10, Alto 800, Celerio, S Presso, Wagon R, Dzire and Swift. The brand is also offering discounts on select… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki offers discounts up to Rs 46,000 on Arena models
Faulty wiring harness causes fire on Ather 450X electric scooter
A video showing an Ather 450X electric scooter damaged by fire surfaced online today and shortly after, the electric scooter start-up released a statement explaining what was the cause. The company’s statement states that one of the connectors to the motor controller was incorrectly torqued resulting in sparking around the controller terminals. While this happened,… Continue reading Faulty wiring harness causes fire on Ather 450X electric scooter
Faulty wiring harness causes fire on Ather 450X electric scooter
A video showing an Ather 450X electric scooter damaged by fire surfaced online today and shortly after, the electric scooter start-up released a statement explaining what was the cause. The company’s statement states that one of the connectors to the motor controller was incorrectly torqued resulting in sparking around the controller terminals. While this happened,… Continue reading Faulty wiring harness causes fire on Ather 450X electric scooter
ABB Formula E set to debut in Hyderabad E-Prix
With the inaugural Hyderabad E-Prix this weekend, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will have its first race in India. The 18-turn, 2.835km circuit winds around the streets of Hyderabad, alongside the Hussain Sagar lake. Daniela Lužanin, Head of the ABB Formula E partnership speaking on the occasion said: “The Hyderabad E-Prix is a… Continue reading ABB Formula E set to debut in Hyderabad E-Prix