Category: US Motoring Press

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

Audi RS e-tron GT: the ultimate all-electric hot lap

Rapid off the line As the lights go out, the Audi RS e-tron GT’s power is boosted to 646PS for 2.5 seconds through the launch control option. Using Audi’s amped up all-electric quattro drive, every ounce of instantly-on-demand all-electric torque is transmitted instantly to the road. The shiny 10-spoke multi-spoke and low-profile 21-inch tyres grip… Continue reading Audi RS e-tron GT: the ultimate all-electric hot lap

GM to hire with caution, but no layoffs planned

General Motors’ aggressive hiring plans for this year have cooled, but the automaker reaffirmed Wednesday that it has no plans to lay off any of its workforce. On Monday, crosstown rival Ford Motor Co. said it was cutting 3,000 jobs across Canada, the U.S. and India. Executive Chair Bill Ford and CEO Jim Farley told… Continue reading GM to hire with caution, but no layoffs planned