Category: US Motoring Press

XUV700 begins Mahindra’s offensive to reclaim leadership in SUVs

By 2026, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) looks to launch 23 new vehicles. Of these, nine will be SUVs. This strategy reflects the OEM’s new thrust for its automotive business to be a leading player again in its core area of SUVs. In India’s booming utility vehicle market, M&M currently has a 15% market share, behind Maruti Suzuki… Continue reading XUV700 begins Mahindra’s offensive to reclaim leadership in SUVs

Mahindra opens state-of-the-art SUV testing track in Tamil Nadu

Mumbai-headquartered SUV major Mahindra & Mahindra has inaugurated its new modern and state-of-the-art vehicle testing facility christened the Mahindra SUV Proving Track (MSPT)’ in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The facility will allow Mahindra engineers to test SUV products in a variety of terrains and simulations. The company claims the proving track is one of the biggest… Continue reading Mahindra opens state-of-the-art SUV testing track in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu cuts VAT on petrol by Rs 3 a litre, leaves diesel unchanged

In what may come as some marginal relief to motorists in Tamil Nadu, the state government has reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol by Rs 3 a litre. This was announced yesterday during the State’s Budget presentation by Finance and Human Resource Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan. The notification, implemented from midnight of August 13,… Continue reading Tamil Nadu cuts VAT on petrol by Rs 3 a litre, leaves diesel unchanged

Look out, pothole! Mercedes-Benz’s C-to-X tech aids detection

Large potholes are a safety hazard, because if drivers do not recognise them in time, they can no longer take evasive action or reduce their speed. There is also a risk of damage to tyres and the suspension system. In the worst case, accidents can happen. Mercedes-Benz is now increasing safety with additional Car-to-X functions.… Continue reading Look out, pothole! Mercedes-Benz’s C-to-X tech aids detection

Sales momentum back in July, OEMs eye August numbers

Despite the global semiconductor shortage that is severely impacting automobile production the world over, the Indian automobile industry registered good volumes in July 2021. As per the data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the overall sales at 1,536,267 units across the passenger vehicle (PV), two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments registered a 4… Continue reading Sales momentum back in July, OEMs eye August numbers

Ford to replace all 2021 Bronco hardtops after extreme water, humidity change appearance

Every customer and dealer who has taken possession of a 2021 Ford Bronco with a hardtop will get the tops replaced at no cost because they are beneath company standards for the popular SUV that began shipping in June. The Dearborn automaker notified its dealers Thursday. While Ford reported selling 4,078 vehicles in June and July that include both hardtop and soft-top, this action affects “a few thousand vehicles” that… Continue reading Ford to replace all 2021 Bronco hardtops after extreme water, humidity change appearance

Ram pickups recalled; faulty side air bags can hurl shrapnel

Detroit – Stellantis is recalling more than 266,000 pickup trucks mainly in North America because the side air bags can explode without warning and hurl shrapnel into the cabin. It’s the second major recall of pickup trucks in the past two months for the same problem. Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, says the recall covers covers… Continue reading Ram pickups recalled; faulty side air bags can hurl shrapnel

Hydrogen-powered vehicles: A realistic path to clean energy?

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Hyundai, Kia recall 600,000 vehicles to fix trunk latch problem

Detroit — Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. because damage to the trunk latches can stop them from being opened from the inside. The recall covers certain 2016 through 2018 Kia Forte and 2018 and 2019 Kia Rio small cars. Also included are certain Hyundai Sonatas from 2017 and… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia recall 600,000 vehicles to fix trunk latch problem