Celebrated EV credits bill poses risks for automakers, suppliers; China looms

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Altair India Incubator Initiative joins hands with FITT-IIT Delhi to boost startups

Vishwanath Rao (L) and Anil Wani (M) at the signing Altair, a worldwide leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced the launch of the Altair India Incubator Outreach Initiative in collaboration with IIT Delhi’s Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT). In its Incubator Outreach Initiative, Altair identifies, supports, and mentors budding startups… Continue reading Altair India Incubator Initiative joins hands with FITT-IIT Delhi to boost startups

The new Kia Niro: three company cars in one, from hybrid to electric

If you’re looking for an effortlessly efficient company car that can help you cut your benefit-in-kind (BIK) contributions, reduce your daily running costs, and lower your emissions – while still doing the job for work trips and weekend escapes – there’s rarely a one-size-fits-all solution. Until you consider the all-new Kia Niro.  Think of the… Continue reading The new Kia Niro: three company cars in one, from hybrid to electric

Lamborghini to show new Urus and Huracan variants in 2022

Lamborghini is poised to announce two new variants of the Urus SUV and a new version of the Huracán supercar in the wake of a record half-year. Despite the challenge of semiconductor shortages and supply-chain issues exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, Lamborghini delivered 5090 cars – 4.9% more than in the first half of 2021. The… Continue reading Lamborghini to show new Urus and Huracan variants in 2022

Fiat Chrysler handed $300m fine in diesel emissions probe

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has been ordered to pay $299.7 million (£245.8m) for misrepresenting the emissions output of more than 100,000 diesel vehicles sold in the US.  The American company, now part of global car firm Stellantis, was sentenced yesterday in the US after pleading guilty to criminal conspiracy in a bid to defraud regulators and customers… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler handed $300m fine in diesel emissions probe

Restomod specialist creates lightweight Porsche 911 993

Porsche restomod specialist Paul Stephens has revealed a modern take on the revered Porsche 911 993, with drastic weight reductions and power uplifts. Called the Autoart 993R, it combines an altered body of the standard, air-cooled 993 Carrera 2 – which was produced between 1994-1998 – with original Porsche 993RS kit, as well as the… Continue reading Restomod specialist creates lightweight Porsche 911 993

The Yamaha mantra for sustainability

Sustainability has been introduced as an additional main theme for the new medium-term management plan. The first area to be given particular priority under this plan is carbon-neutrality. In the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050, says Yoshihiro Hidaka, there is a clear definition of the  target of achieving carbon neutrality across business activities and supply… Continue reading The Yamaha mantra for sustainability

Robot charging station provides hope for disabled EV drivers

A robot charging station with an automated arm that plugs a cable directly into an electric vehicle’s (EV) charging socket is being trialled by Ford. The prototype station is designed to be operated by a mobile phone app, allowing drivers to operate the system from inside their vehicle, and has been designed to address the… Continue reading Robot charging station provides hope for disabled EV drivers

Kia Seltos prices hiked by Rs 30,000, six airbags now standard

by Saptarshi Mondal, Autocar India. 02 Aug 2022 Launched in August 2019, the Seltos has been the top performer for Kia India, still contributing to around 38 percent to the company’s four-car line-up in the domestic market. The Kia Seltos midsize SUV has become the first in its segment to get six airbags as standard,… Continue reading Kia Seltos prices hiked by Rs 30,000, six airbags now standard