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Motor City meets a new test in the EV transition: Keeping gearheads behind the wheel
The Detroit automakers are going to have to balance traditional muscle car performance with electrification to maintain their most loyal buyers and fans. Go to Source
YouTube removes video by Tesla investors using kids in FSD Beta test
The tests were to determine if a slow-moving Tesla equipped with the company’s latest driver assistance systems would automatically avoid pedestrians. Go to Source
Attention, Mustang owners: You’re invited to a ‘Stampede’
Ford Motor Co. is inviting Mustang enthusiasts to take part in the debut of the next generation of the iconic sports car during the North American International Auto Show in the Motor City next month. The Dearborn automaker on Friday announced “The Stampede,” a debut event for the redesigned Mustang. Ahead of the Sept. 14 event,… Continue reading Attention, Mustang owners: You’re invited to a ‘Stampede’
AP Exclusive: Tyre manufacturers baulk at new regulations, reveals RTI
Pushing the industry to adopt and implement new government mandates is easy on paper but not so easy to action if sufficient time is not factored in. India’s tyre manufacturing community is not happy with the latest government-mandated directives. While the government claims that it wants to revisit technical requirements of rolling resistance, wet grip and… Continue reading AP Exclusive: Tyre manufacturers baulk at new regulations, reveals RTI
Domestic CV volumes in FY2023 likely to cross FY2018’s 850,000 sales
While the passenger vehicle market continues to fire on cylinders since the past year, thanks to the surging demand for SUVs, the uptick in the Indian economy and the increased government spend in infrastructure development is driving much-needed growth into the commercial vehicle industry. Commercial vehicle wholesales numbers in the first quarter (April-July 2022) indicate… Continue reading Domestic CV volumes in FY2023 likely to cross FY2018’s 850,000 sales
Ladakh targets carbon-neutrality, unveils electric vehicle policy
The pristine Union Territory of Ladakh is the latest to come up with a specific Electric Vehicle policy. Nestled in the Himalayas, the majestic but ecologically sensitive region has been seeing a strong influx of tourists over the past few years. Tourism contributes around 50% to the GDP of Ladakh and since 2015, the tourist… Continue reading Ladakh targets carbon-neutrality, unveils electric vehicle policy
PMI Electro delivers 23 electric buses for Rajkot BRTS, sets up e-bus depot
Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer PMI Electro Mobility has set up Rajkot’s first electric bus depot. Spread over an area of 17,000 square metres, the depot was inaugurated by Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat on August 17. PMI also delivered 23 new electric buses to the Rajkot Municipal Corporation as part of the LoA awarded… Continue reading PMI Electro delivers 23 electric buses for Rajkot BRTS, sets up e-bus depot
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is hardcore 690bhp drop-top
Aston Martin has unveiled a convertible version of its brutal new V12 Vantage, retaining the same 690bhp powertrain but in a toned-down body. The roadster fills an important gap in Aston Martin’s range, with the last open-top V12 Vantage having gone off sale in 2018 – although the V8 Vantage is available as a convertible. Revealed at the Pebble Beach… Continue reading Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is hardcore 690bhp drop-top
Investigating the long-gone city-centre dealerships
The first Edinburgh dealer to relocate out of the city was Tommy Gilroy, who used to sell for Citroën, Fiat, Simca, Standard and more while also running a hire car fleet. In 1963, he moved from East London Street to a substantial patch of waste ground by a chicken plant nine miles west. “People thought… Continue reading Investigating the long-gone city-centre dealerships