‘Crazy’ M3 on the cards “The story of the M3 is everlasting,” said van Meel. “Every time we change the story of the engine, from four-cylinder to six-cylinder to eight-cylinder to six-cylinder and a turbocharger, the story continues. “Maybe it will go electric – but if it does, it will always be an M3. Whatever… Continue reading Future BMW M3 to be ‘groundbreaking’ EV with traditional feel
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How should fleets adapt during the semiconductor crisis?
Supply chain challenges won’t resolve quickly, so it’s important to start replacement cycles early. Jon Lawes, managing director of Novuna Vehicle Solutions, expects disruption to last at least another year, so fleets and suppliers have to adapt. “We’re enabling our customers to get into new vehicles as quickly as possible, often buying vehicles up to 15… Continue reading How should fleets adapt during the semiconductor crisis?
Elon Musk says Tesla has made over 3 million cars
“Congrats Giga Shanghai on making millionth car! Total Teslas made now over 3M,” Musk tweeted. Go to Source
The Motor City is moving south as EVs change the automotive industry
Automakers are investing in towns across the American South. The new plants bring tax and workforce advantages as the industry moves toward EVs. Go to Source
India at 75: When Padmini ruled the roost
Mumbai’s taxi drivers still swear by the brand even though it is a rarity on the roads. The Premier Padmini is today only a fond memory of an era gone by. Memories come flooding back when you see it in old Hindi films that are telecast on television from time to time. The Padmini may… Continue reading India at 75: When Padmini ruled the roost
India at 75: How Santro created the magic for Hyundai
It was the Santro that paved the way for Hyundai’s remarkable success story in India. When it debuted in 1998, people were taken aback by its radical Tall Boy looks because this was unlike anything that they had seen in the past. Yet, they admitted that it was different and that by itself was a… Continue reading India at 75: How Santro created the magic for Hyundai
India at 75: On the Amby trail
Any account of the evolution of India’s automotive market is incomplete without a mention of the Ambassador and its journey. In many ways, the Ambassador story also unfolds the story of India’s economic growth. In the world of cars, it’s been a great leveller – From the corridors of power to the common man’s porch,… Continue reading India at 75: On the Amby trail
India at 75: Remembering the car companies that didn’t click
The history of Indian car making is littered with success, glory, incompetence and failure. We look at those marques that have fallen by the wayside. Hindustan Motors / Mitsubishi Hindustan Motors or HM was the mainstay of the Indian auto industry from the early ‘40s. The company made various models of Morris cars like the Hindustan… Continue reading India at 75: Remembering the car companies that didn’t click
India at 75: Remembering India’s failed car companies
The history of Indian car making is littered with success, glory, incompetence and failure. We look at those marques that have fallen by the wayside. Hindustan Motors / Mitsubishi Hindustan Motors or HM was the mainstay of the Indian auto industry from the early ‘40s. The company made various models of Morris cars like the Hindustan… Continue reading India at 75: Remembering India’s failed car companies
India at 75: RC Bhargava on how Maruti came to be and what it is today
He’s the man who steered Maruti from inception, and four decades on is still at its helm as non-executive chairman. RC Bhargava tells Hormazd Sorabjee about the most important chapter in the auto industry’s history. How do you think India’s journey has been from being a protectionist state to a liberal one after independence?India was… Continue reading India at 75: RC Bhargava on how Maruti came to be and what it is today