Category: US Motoring Press

Keerthi Prakash to head Renault-Nissan’s Chennai Plant as MD

Nissan Motor on Friday announced the appointment of Keerthi Prakash as MD, Renault Nissan Automotive India to lead operations at the company’s Alliance plant in Chennai beginning September 1, 2022.  Keerthi, currently Deputy MD,  Renault Nissan Automotive India  joined the plant in 2008 and has over two decades  of automotive manufacturing experience. He replaces Biju Balendran, who has decided… Continue reading Keerthi Prakash to head Renault-Nissan’s Chennai Plant as MD

Mercedes-Benz begins producing new EQS SUV at Alabama plant

Mercedes-Benz began production of the all-electric EQS SUV at its North American passenger vehicle plant yesterday. The rollout is a key step in Mercedes-Benz Cars’ global initiative to produce eight all-electric vehicles at seven sites on three continents this year. The full-size EQS SUV is integrated in series production at the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant in… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz begins producing new EQS SUV at Alabama plant

Official: Audi to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with own powertrain

Audi says there are already F1 powertrain test benches in place at its Neuburg development centre, and that it has started to make preparations “in terms of personnel, buildings, and technical infrastructure”. It has also formed a new company specifically dedicated to Formula 1 powertrain development, wholly owned by its motorsport arm, Audi Sport.  Adam… Continue reading Official: Audi to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with own powertrain

High CNG prices are temporary, says CEO of Adani Total Gas

The trend towards CNG adoption still  remains strong despite increasing retail prices, says Suresh Manglani, CEO of Adani Total Gas. In his view, the uptick is a “passing storm” and “will pass away soon”. In a recent investor Manglani said, “I think there is a huge momentum and while prices rises are again expected,  we are sure that… Continue reading High CNG prices are temporary, says CEO of Adani Total Gas

Suzuki’s Gujarat plant crosses 2 million units production milestone

The two-millionth vehicle produced was the South African-specification Baleno. Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG), Suzuki Motor Corporation’s subsidiary for automobile production in India, has achieved cumulative automobile production of 2 million units. The company notched the production milestone on August 20, 2022. SMG was set up in March 2014 as Suzuki’s first 100 percent Suzuki-investment automobile… Continue reading Suzuki’s Gujarat plant crosses 2 million units production milestone

Hyundai Motor Group invests in Korean semiconductor start-up

Hyundai Motor Group has recently announced its investment in BOS Semiconductors, a fabless start-up based in Korea that designs system-on-chip (SoC) solutions expecting to collaborate toward semiconductor of future mobility. Established in 2022, BOS Semiconductors aims to grow into a global fabless company. It is developing system semiconductors based on innovative technologies, such as high-performance,… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group invests in Korean semiconductor start-up

Time to Rethink ‘Safety’ for CVs and Industries At Large

Commercial Vehicles, as we see them, are a P&L (Profit and Loss) in themselves. Regardless of what they carry- people, products, or raw materials; the onus is on the company/industry to safeguard the driver, vehicle, and cargo/passenger so as to have a lasting positive business impact. Needless to say, everything we use today, right from… Continue reading Time to Rethink ‘Safety’ for CVs and Industries At Large

Mercedes-Benz CLA facelift tipped for 2023 reveal

Mercedes-Benz is putting the final touches on the updated CLA coupé and shooting brake ahead of an official unveiling next summer. New photographs of lightly disguised prototypes testing in Germany show a slightly refreshed front end maintaining the current car’s aggressive air ducts and prominent grille. The upper segment of the LED daytime running lights has… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA facelift tipped for 2023 reveal

British battery firm’s new Dutch factory highlights UK funding flaw

Open gallery Decision to set a factory up in the Netherlands came as a blow to UK industry Facilities backed by the UK government such as Britishvolt’s Blyth facility are more overtly automotive-focused Eurocell aims to support the international transition to sustainable energy sources Close News 5 mins read 26 August 2022 Access to this… Continue reading British battery firm’s new Dutch factory highlights UK funding flaw