Category: US Motoring Press

Chevrolet introduces Performance Edition for the Tahoe RST

Detroit — Chevrolet on Wednesday introduced a performance version of its most popular SUV, the Chevrolet Tahoe RST, at the North American International Auto Show.  This Tahoe has more power than any of its predecessors with the introduction of the Chevrolet Performance induction and exhaust systems to increase output of the standard 6.2-liter V-8 to 433 horsepower and 467… Continue reading Chevrolet introduces Performance Edition for the Tahoe RST

This is the XTURISMO hoverbike: ‘What we’ve all dreamed of since we were little kids’

Detroit — As a boy, Shuhei Komatsu loved Star Wars movies, especially the lightning-fast land speeders. So when he grew up, he decided to make one of his own, he said. “I wanted to make something from the movie real,” Komatsu said. “It’s a land speeder for the Dark Side.” On Wednesday, he and his… Continue reading This is the XTURISMO hoverbike: ‘What we’ve all dreamed of since we were little kids’

Jeep shows 30th anniversary Grand Cherokee, Wrangler Willys 4xe SUVs at Detroit auto show

Detroit — Thirty years after the Jeep Grand Cherokee introduced itself by breaking through a window at Detroit’s downtown convention center, the SUV brand is celebrating that anniversary and more Jeep heritage with two special edition 4xe plug-in hybrid models. Jeep revealed on Wednesday the Grand Cherokee 30th anniversary and Wrangler Willys 4xe models at the Detroit auto show.… Continue reading Jeep shows 30th anniversary Grand Cherokee, Wrangler Willys 4xe SUVs at Detroit auto show

Howes: After three-year reboot, Detroit auto show hits inflection point

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Apollo Tyres launches premium bike tyres under Tramplr brand

A new brand name and two all-new tyre offerings were launched by Apollo Tyres for adventure touring, dual sports riding enthusiasts. The new offerings are the Tramplr XR and Tramplr ST, both high-performance products which have, says the company, distinctive job descriptions created by the tyremaker to cater to sports, touring, adventure touring, cruisers and… Continue reading Apollo Tyres launches premium bike tyres under Tramplr brand

Auto industry still faces challenges on chips frontier: Maruti’s Sunil Kakkar

Even as the chips shortage at an overall level has eased, the industry still has some challenges on this front as it deals with an earlier generation of this key component Sunil Kakkar, senior executive director, Maruti Suzuki India and the chairperson of SIAM’s Atmanirbharta sourcing group says that while many of the semiconductor manufacturers are… Continue reading Auto industry still faces challenges on chips frontier: Maruti’s Sunil Kakkar

Localisation, quality should be top priorities for Indian auto sector: Ayukawa

Maruti Suzuki India’s Kenichi Ayukawa seen with the Futuro-e concept India’s automotive sector should focus on several factors if it is to ensure long-term sustainability, said Kenichi Ayukawa, SIAM president and former MD and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India. These factors, he elaborated are to increase localisation of even the smallest components, and raw materials.… Continue reading Localisation, quality should be top priorities for Indian auto sector: Ayukawa