GKN Automotive’s eDrive tech now used in over two million vehicles

GKN’s 2-in-1 motor gearbox unit. Earlier this month, drive systems major GKN Automotive reached a significant milestone with more than two million electrified vehicles using its eDrive technology on the road globally. Rising demand for electric vehicles has enabled GKN Automotive to increase the range and volume of its products to its existing customers, which make… Continue reading GKN Automotive’s eDrive tech now used in over two million vehicles

Honda Power Pack and HPCL begin battery swap services in Bengaluru

Honda Power Pack Energy India (HEID), Honda Motor Co’s subsidiary for battery swap service, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), have commenced start the operation of Honda e:swap services, operated by HEID at the HPCL petrol stations. In November 2021, HEID was established to begin battery swap service in India starting with electric auto rickshaws.… Continue reading Honda Power Pack and HPCL begin battery swap services in Bengaluru

Meyers Manx beach buggy returns with electric power for 2023

The cult-classic Meyers Manx – a Volkswagen Beetle-based beach buggy which dates back to the 1960s – has been reinvented as a retro-styled EV for 2023. The first pictures appeared on Meyers’ official social media feeds overnight, ahead of a debut at Monterey Car Week in California later this month. Until then, details are thin… Continue reading Meyers Manx beach buggy returns with electric power for 2023

Maruti Suzuki targets two-million-units production in FY2023

In FY2022, Maruti Suzuki rolled out 16,22,331 units, up 15% (FY2021: 14,10,774). Q1 FY2023 saw 454,161 units, up 26% (Q1 FY2022: 361,250) Passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki India plans to increase its production and aims to produce 20 lakh units (2 million units) in the ongoing fiscal year with improving availability of semiconductors. Proof… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki targets two-million-units production in FY2023

GMC Hummer EV Pickup

Predictably, the Hummer offers ridiculous levels of performance. The Edition 1 model we tried featured the top-spec tri-motor powertrain, with one motor on the front axle and independent motors for each rear wheel. Even on loose gravel, the Hummer is propelled forward with scant regard for the laws on physics, and it’s not until you… Continue reading GMC Hummer EV Pickup

GSR2: The new rules making cars safer but more expensive

The EU regulation also allows for GPS-based speed limit warnings, which rely on perfect mapping accuracy. Therefore manufacturers that want to make the best offerings for their customers, like Ford, feel obliged to offer both systems; but on more affordable cars, that means more parts costs added on. There are also big-brother elements in the… Continue reading GSR2: The new rules making cars safer but more expensive

Michigan’s automakers put in tough spot with climate change bill

This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access. $1 for 6 Months. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Access to exclusive sports reporting on your local teams from USA TODAY… Continue reading Michigan’s automakers put in tough spot with climate change bill

Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasizes only 1 company is challenging Tesla right now

This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access. $1 for 6 Months. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Access to exclusive sports reporting on your local teams from USA TODAY… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasizes only 1 company is challenging Tesla right now

New Ferrari 296 GT3 racer revealed with detuned 600bhp V6

One year on from the reveal of the road-going 296 GTB, we can now see the race version – the new Ferrari 296 GT3. Ferrari says the car has been “meticulously designed in every detail and from every angle, in compliance with the new GT3 regulations”, but despite that there’s still plenty shared with the… Continue reading New Ferrari 296 GT3 racer revealed with detuned 600bhp V6