That’s it, then, the end of an era. For the fourth year in a row, the Geneva motor show has been cancelled, and surely it is now unlikely ever to return as anything befitting this once great industry highlight. The 2020 show was cancelled at the last minute due to Covid at a time when… Continue reading Opinion: End of an era for Geneva motor show
Category: US Motoring Press
Porsche 911 Turbo S
There’s an unusual symmetry at play with the subject of this week’s road test. Since 1974, the distinguishing element of any Porsche 911 Turbo had been its forced-induction flat six, but this changed in 2016 when the regular Porsche 911 (991) Carrera and its scions sprouted turbochargers. At a stroke, every Porsche 911 except the… Continue reading Porsche 911 Turbo S
Logistics experts train focus on sustainability at SIAM Conclave
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the eighth SIAM Automotive Logistics Conclave on August 18. The conclave on the overall theme of ‘Automotive Logistics: Transitioning towards a Sustainable Future’ saw a sharpened focus on exploring new frontiers for transportation of vehicles. In a world impacted by climate change, vehicle and automotive industry goods transportation is among the… Continue reading Logistics experts train focus on sustainability at SIAM Conclave
Mahindra prices new Scorpio Classic at Rs 11.99 lakh
Mahindra & Mahindra has today announced the prices of the new Scorpio Classic, the new avatar of its iconic brand, Scorpio. The SUV with refreshed design, contemporary interiors, built-in technology and a new powerful engine, amongst other features is available in two variants, Classic S and Classic S11. While the Classic S variant has an introductory… Continue reading Mahindra prices new Scorpio Classic at Rs 11.99 lakh
Rapid EV charging start-up Exponent Energy raises $13 million funding
Exponent Energy, a start-up simplifying energy for EVs, has announced that it has raised $13 million (Rs 102 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Lightspeed, with all existing institutional investors such as YourNest VC, 3one4 Capital & AdvantEdge VC also participating. The amount raised will be utilised to scale up the e^pump… Continue reading Rapid EV charging start-up Exponent Energy raises $13 million funding
Ashok Leyland expands AVTR range with 250hp tippers
Ashok Leyland, which is implementing a speedy new product launch programme in the past couple of months, has launched its AVTR 4825 tipper powered by its 250hp H-series 4V 6-cylinder engine. The modular AVTR truck platform offers a comprehensive truck range from 19T to 55T GVW. On July 25, the CV maker expanded its AVTR range… Continue reading Ashok Leyland expands AVTR range with 250hp tippers
Geneva Motor Show cancelled for fourth consecutive year
The 2023 Geneva International Motor Show has been cancelled “due to uncertainties in the global economy and geopolitics,” according to an official statement. Originally planned to take place over two legs – Geneva in February and Doha, Qatar in November – the show is now limited to the latter; its debut at the Doha Exhibition and Convention… Continue reading Geneva Motor Show cancelled for fourth consecutive year
Hyundai Motor India to launch sporty Venue N Line on September 6
The sportier version of the standard Venue compact SUV will be available only with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired to a DCT automatic gearbox. After introducing the i20 N Line last year, Hyundai Motor India will now launch the Venue N Line on September 6. The N Line will be the range-topper in the Venue line-up and as a… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India to launch sporty Venue N Line on September 6
CNG price cut by Rs 6 for second time this year, demand revs up for CNG PVs, CVs
In what comes as some relief to users and owners of compressed natural gas-powered passenger and commercial vehicles, Mahanagar Gas has, on August 17, reduced CNG price by Rs 6 to Rs 80 a kilogram in Mumbai. This is the second price reduction for CNG this year, following the similar Rs 6 per kg cut… Continue reading CNG price cut by Rs 6 for second time this year, demand revs up for CNG PVs, CVs
Analysis: Will Johnson Matthey’s hydrogen gamble pay off?
Open gallery Johnson Matthey makes just three of the 1000 parts in a hydrogen fuel cell but they’re worth 20% of the fuel cell’s value Fuel cell uptake may be accelerated by especially heavy vehicles for which batteries won’t work Scarcity of hydrogen filling stations means batteries have so far been more popular The Toyota… Continue reading Analysis: Will Johnson Matthey’s hydrogen gamble pay off?