Category: US Motoring Press

BPCL to invest Rs 2,000 cr to set up fast charging infrastructure

Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has said that it will put up fast charging facilities at 200 major highway corridors across the country by the end of current financial year (FY23). A senior executive informed Autocar Professional that a capex of about Rs 200 crore has been allocated for the purpose and which will be utilised to fund 2000 EV charging stations. … Continue reading BPCL to invest Rs 2,000 cr to set up fast charging infrastructure

Toyota announces $5.6 billion investment in battery production in Japan, US

Toyota Motor Corporation  has decided to invest up to 730 billion yen (approximately $5.6 billion) in Japan and the United States toward supplying automotive batteries for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), for which demand is on the rise. The company aims to begin battery production between 2024 and 2026 and the investment is aimed at enabling… Continue reading Toyota announces $5.6 billion investment in battery production in Japan, US

Skoda commits to investing 5.6 billion euros in electric mobility and 700 million euros in digitalization as part of its global makeover

Details of the multi-billion dollar global plan was revealed by Skoda CEO KLauss Zellmer to a global audience. During the presentation Zellmer also unveiled Skoda’s Vision 7S concept, a seven-seater crossover along with a commitment to invest 5.6 billion euros in electric mobility and 700 million euros in digitalization respectively over the next five years. These… Continue reading Skoda commits to investing 5.6 billion euros in electric mobility and 700 million euros in digitalization as part of its global makeover

Delays in MoRTH guidelines for BS VI CNG kits hurting retrofit business

Even as demand for CNG- (compressed natural gas) powered vehicles grows in India, the CNG retrofitting business is taking a hit. Having issued a draft proposal vide a notification on January 27, 2022 to allow fitment of CNG and LPG kits in BS VI vehicles which are less than 3.5 tonnes in gross vehicle weight (GVW), the… Continue reading Delays in MoRTH guidelines for BS VI CNG kits hurting retrofit business

Mahindra ramps up production to deliver 25,000 Scorpio Ns by end-November

Mahindra & Mahindra is fast ramping up production at its manufacturing plants to cater to surging demand for its popular models. The recently launched Scorpio N is one of them. The Scorpio N, which clocked a record 25,000 bookings in a minute and over 100,000 bookings in under 30 minutes on July 30, is now… Continue reading Mahindra ramps up production to deliver 25,000 Scorpio Ns by end-November

COMPETING WITH GRACE

picture sourced from freepik Call it patriotism or nationalism but these sentiments were on full display by two prominent brands on August 15 with electric being the common thread binding both. While Mahindra & Mahindra showcased its range at a glittering event in the UK, closer back home Ola Electric had a sneak preview of… Continue reading COMPETING WITH GRACE

Skoda unveils new logo, colours and brand identity

Skoda has unveiled its fresh logo – the eighth iteration – alongside its new Modern Solid design language. The Czech carmaker has created two versions: an updated take on its classic emblem and a wordmark.   The historic emblem, which will only be used for communication and digital purposes, swaps the 3D design for a 2D effect, like… Continue reading Skoda unveils new logo, colours and brand identity

Autocar magazine 31 August 2022: on sale now

Ariel, maker of the barebones Atom sports car, was never going to follow the crowd when the time came to produce an EV. What we’ve got, however, defies all expectations: the Hipercar is a four-wheel drive, 1180bhp weighing just 1556kg – a featherweight by EV standards. As if it wasn’t already cool, there’s also a… Continue reading Autocar magazine 31 August 2022: on sale now