Everything official about it now. Autocar Professional had broken this news on July 22. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL), which manages the India region for the five Volkswagen Group brands – Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini, has appointed Petr Solc as the Director of Sales & Marketing of Skoda Auto India. Solc succeeds Zac Hollis, who… Continue reading Skoda Auto India appoints Peter Solc as sales and marketing director
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UK government to invest £20 million in local EV chargers
The UK government has pledged funding worth £20 million to install electric vehicle chargers in nine local authorities across the country. More than 1000 new chargers will be installed across Barnet, Dorset, Durham, Kent, the Midlands (primarily Lincolnshire), North Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk and Warrington. Of the £20m total, £10.05m will come from the government’s £450m local EV… Continue reading UK government to invest £20 million in local EV chargers
New Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years sets Nurburgring benchmark for R-badged models
To mark 20 years since the VR6-engined Mk4 Golf R32, Volkswagen has released its fastest R model yet: the Golf R 20 Years. The special edition gets more power and a sportier drivetrain calibration than standard, which has allowed it to lap the Nurburgring in 7:47.31 – faster than any other R-badged model. The 328bhp… Continue reading New Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years sets Nurburgring benchmark for R-badged models
Renault Hippie Caviar Motel revealed as electric adventure van
As the mainstream motor industry transitions to fully-electric power, the campervan market is following suit. Meet the Renault Hippie Caviar Motel, a new Kangoo-based show car designed to preview what an environmentally friendly EV camper could look like, which will make its public debut at the IAA Transportation exhibition in Hanover next month. Renault has… Continue reading Renault Hippie Caviar Motel revealed as electric adventure van
Skoda Vision 7S exterior sketches tease upcoming seven-seater
A large, seven-seat electric SUV is in the pipeline for Skoda, and these newly released sketches give us our best look yet at the forthcoming Kia EV9 rival. Set to debut later this month as a concept car dubbed the “Vision 7S”, the new model will spearhead the firm’s reworked designed language into the electric… Continue reading Skoda Vision 7S exterior sketches tease upcoming seven-seater
New Czinger Hyper GT: 1,233bhp four-seater unveiled
American car manufacturer Czinger has just revealed a four-seat Grand Tourer called the Hyper GT. The car was uncovered at the Monterey Car Week in California, alongside the new 21C V MAX, a 270mph version of the 21C. The design of the Hyper GT is a major departure from that of the 21C, but then… Continue reading New Czinger Hyper GT: 1,233bhp four-seater unveiled
Peugeot 3008 and 5008 receive upgraded trim levels for 2022
Peugeot is in the midst of updating its line-up with new Active Premium+ and Allure Premium+ trim levels, and now it’s the turn of the 3008 and 5008. Like the 208 and 2008 (and their electrified variants), the new specifications bring exterior and/or interior upgrades, but with the 3008 and 5008 we can see more… Continue reading Peugeot 3008 and 5008 receive upgraded trim levels for 2022
Lith Pwr signs pact with Tork, Honda Power
Thane-based Lith Pwr Mobility has partnered with Tork Motors Pvt Ltd., and Honda Power Pack Energy India, a subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Japan, for 3-wheelers EV operations in India. Tork has developed a technology for efficient and robust integration for battery swapping services that enable optimal use of batteries to churn out maximum mileage… Continue reading Lith Pwr signs pact with Tork, Honda Power
Loss-making STUs turn into a goldmine for Indian bus makers
India is seeing a green recovery of its beleaguered State Transport Undertakings (STUs) and bus makers are looking to make the most of the opportunity that is being led by the government’s latest electric mobility push. The cumulative order of 3600 electric buses bagged by Tata Motors in the last 30 days and Switch Mobility’s… Continue reading Loss-making STUs turn into a goldmine for Indian bus makers
Tech Talk: How repairable batteries make life easier for EV owners
Porsche expects EV maintenance to be 30% lower than that of its conventional cars One thing not talked about much in the roll-out of EVs generally is what happens if a high-voltage battery fails before its time. Actually, it’s no mystery, and from the word go it’s been possible to fix a battery by swapping… Continue reading Tech Talk: How repairable batteries make life easier for EV owners