Category: US Motoring Press

Altair announces winners of 2022 Enlighten Award

Altair, the global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI, has named the winners of the 10th annual Altair Enlighten Award. Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the Altair Enlighten Award honours the greatest sustainability and… Continue reading Altair announces winners of 2022 Enlighten Award

Tatas sign definitive agreement to acquire Ford India’s Sanand plant for Rs 725 crore

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEML), a subsidiary of Tata Motors  and Ford India have signed the Unit Transfer Agreement (UTA) for the acquisition of Ford India’s  manufacturing plant situated at Sanand, Gujarat, which inter-alia includes the entire land and buildings, vehicle manufacturing plant along with machinery and equipment situated therein and transfer of all eligible employees of Ford India’s vehicle manufacturing operations… Continue reading Tatas sign definitive agreement to acquire Ford India’s Sanand plant for Rs 725 crore

Supercars to e-bikes: the story of Romans International

“The day after I left school, I had a job cleaning cars. My dad wanted to teach me the value of a pound, but I also learned about the value of doing a job with pride and passion.” If that mantra needs justifying, the Bentley, Bugatti and Ferrari that flank Paul Jaconelli, now 72 and owner of… Continue reading Supercars to e-bikes: the story of Romans International

Inter-city buses in spotlight at Prawaas

The third Edition of Prawaas, one of India’s leading trade fairs  for passenger vehicle operators which was held on August 4-6 in Hyderabad  saw scores of enquiries and even orders from the tour operators, say vehicle manufacturers which participated  at the event.  Organised by  Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), and apex organization… Continue reading Inter-city buses in spotlight at Prawaas

Hero Electric tops July e-two-wheeler sales, Okinawa leads in April-July 

Electric two-wheeler sales are taking off rather nicely in the ongoing fiscal year. As per the latest retail sales data for July 2022, as released by FADA president Vinkesh Gulati, total e-two-wheeler sales last month were 44,475 units, up 5% on June 2022’s 42,303 units and a massive 232% on the Covid-impacted July 2021’s 13,392… Continue reading Hero Electric tops July e-two-wheeler sales, Okinawa leads in April-July 

Supercars to e-scooters: the story of Romans International

“The day after I left school, I had a job cleaning cars. My dad wanted to teach me the value of a pound, but I also learned about the value of doing a job with pride and passion.” If that mantra needs justifying, the Bentley, Bugatti and Ferrari that flank Paul Jaconelli, now 72 and owner of… Continue reading Supercars to e-scooters: the story of Romans International

‘I lost my whole house’: Ohio mom fled with baby as garaged Ford Expedition caught fire

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UAW leaders’ salaries going up, but percentage increase isn’t as high as in 2018

In 2018, the UAW made an intriguing change in the language that would appear in the union’s constitution related to salaries for positions such as president, secretary-treasurer and vice presidents. Rather than listing the actual salaries as was the case previously, the 2018 document provided a formula, or multiplier, used to calculate the individual salaries… Continue reading UAW leaders’ salaries going up, but percentage increase isn’t as high as in 2018

California Regulator Accuses Tesla of Falsely Advertising Autopilot

California’s Department of Motor Vehicles has accused Tesla of falsely advertising its driver-assistance technology in two complaints that could affect the company’s ability to sell cars in the state. The agency said Tesla had misled customers by claiming in advertisements that vehicles equipped with its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability programs were autonomous. If the… Continue reading California Regulator Accuses Tesla of Falsely Advertising Autopilot