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

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

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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

Car Radio, Podcast 83, Pts 1/2: Lindsay/F1600, Posey/Tri Five Cruisers, Levin/Toyota Crown, Swears/Tundra, Dominiq/lfa, Palmer/Ford EVs

Car Radio 910 AM Detroit, July 16, 2022 Host: Henry Payne, The Detroit News Interview Schedule 00-02 min: Payne intro 02-16 min: Interview with James Lindsay, Canadian F1600 racer. He’ll call into station. (His cell# if any problems is: (519) 410-0195) 16-20: Ad Break 20-30: Interview with Roger Posey, president Tri Five Cruisers Club. Talking… Continue reading Car Radio, Podcast 83, Pts 1/2: Lindsay/F1600, Posey/Tri Five Cruisers, Levin/Toyota Crown, Swears/Tundra, Dominiq/lfa, Palmer/Ford EVs

The EV race makes Australia’s battery metals as good as gold

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EV vs. ICE: Road trip showdown in the electric Kia EV6 and best-selling Kia Sportage Hybrid

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