Category: US Motoring Press

Bosch India joins forces with PTV Group to accelerate connected mobility 

Bosch India, one of the leading suppliers of technology and services, and the PTV Group, global market leader for mobility and logistics software, today announced their partnership to advance the future of connected mobility in India. The two companies plan to execute their shared vision of building innovative digital solutions for a sustainable, eco-friendly, and… Continue reading Bosch India joins forces with PTV Group to accelerate connected mobility 

Mercedes-Benz India appoints Santosh Iyer as MD and CEO from January 2023

Santosh Iyer: “We have a fantastic winning team comprising our colleagues and franchise partners with proven records, and I am eager to continue this winning story.” Luxury car market leader Mercedes-Benz India has announced a top-management organisational change. The company has elevated Santosh Iyer, currently its Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, to the post of Managing… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India appoints Santosh Iyer as MD and CEO from January 2023

With ALJ on board, Greaves Electric set to go flat out 

It was a little over two months ago when Jeddah-based Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) invested $150 million for a 35 percent stake in Greaves Electric Mobility. It will invest an additional $70 million going forward as part of a total commitment of $220 million in this electric arm of Greaves Cotton. The money will be… Continue reading With ALJ on board, Greaves Electric set to go flat out 

Suzuki Motor Corp to establish global R&D centre in India

Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) will set up a global research and development company in India which will be a wholly-owned unit of the Japanese company, its president, Toshihiro Suzuki, said at an event in Gandhinagar where the foundation stone for a battery making unit at Hansalpur and a vehicle manufacturing facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, was… Continue reading Suzuki Motor Corp to establish global R&D centre in India

Scottish EV start-up targets Defender with £75,000 4×4

EV start-up Munro Vehicles is gearing up to reinvigorate the Scottish car industry with its all-terrain 4×4, which it will supply to US industrial operations – including gold mines in Nevada – from 2023. The 371bhp 4×4 is one of a select few commercial EVs currently on the market and includes useful features such as permanent… Continue reading Scottish EV start-up targets Defender with £75,000 4×4

Can synthetic fuel replace fossil fuel on a global scale?

Human nature (take the easiest route) and financial considerations (take the most profitable route) are arguably the two things that drive society forward. That’s especially true when solving the world’s problems, such as global warming. Electrification of cars ticks both boxes but raises the question of whether the early decision to abandon combustion engines misses… Continue reading Can synthetic fuel replace fossil fuel on a global scale?

Greatest road tests ever: BMW Z3 M Coupé

It’s a cult classic today, but the quirky BMW Z3 M Coupé’s disappointing dynamics marked it down to just a three-star verdict when new. It was identical to the M Roadster from nose to A-pillar, but the rest of the M Coupé exuded pure aggression, with its flared arches, a chunky rear deck and four… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: BMW Z3 M Coupé