Aston Martin has revealed the Vantage S, the third-generation sports car’s most track-focused incarnation to date. It is the first time the S suffix has adorned a Vantage since 2018, and the new model follows the recently revealed DBX S as Aston brings back the badge for its highest-performing models. While the 671bhp Vantage S… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage S returns as 202mph V8 brawler
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Elon Musk lashes out at Tesla bull Dan Ives over board proposals: ‘Shut up’
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla, attends the Viva Technology conference at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, June 16, 2023. Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk told Wedbush Securities’ Dan Ives to “Shut up” on Tuesday after the analyst offered three recommendations to the electric vehicle company’s… Continue reading Elon Musk lashes out at Tesla bull Dan Ives over board proposals: ‘Shut up’
Blue Train: Driving the vintage GT that’s inspired Bentley’s future
No one came. No one, that is, except for curious tourists by the dozen. It went to prove what any vintage car owner will tell you: the general public is interested in and entirely unthreatened by old cars and has an instinctive liking for their antiquity. While they swirled, we took a minute to savour… Continue reading Blue Train: Driving the vintage GT that’s inspired Bentley’s future
Bentley begins new era with radical raised limousine
Bentley has revealed a dramatic, high-riding limousine concept that previews the design of its upcoming cars – and it could evolve into a successor to the Mulsanne flagship. Called the EXP 15, this 5.4m-long show car will inspire the shape and styling of the next generation of Bentley cars, beginning with its first EV, an… Continue reading Bentley begins new era with radical raised limousine
MG Group Unveils TIGRA Super-Premium Coach, Launches New Corporate Identity
MG Group, one of India’s leading privately-owned bus and coach manufacturers, unveiled its TIGRA super-premium intercity coach and launched a new corporate identity at an event held at The Royal Senate, Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on Monday. The company introduced the luxury vehicle designed and manufactured at its Belagavi facility, targeting both domestic and international… Continue reading MG Group Unveils TIGRA Super-Premium Coach, Launches New Corporate Identity
“Three to Six Months”: Epsilon’s Handa Warns the Graphite Crisis Is Closer Than We Think
The global scramble for critical minerals is intensifying, with a stark warning from industry veteran Vikram Handa, Managing Director of Epsilon Group, that the geopolitical leverage China has historically wielded over rare earths is now rapidly extending to graphite – a crucial component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This burgeoning control over graphite, which constitutes 25% of… Continue reading “Three to Six Months”: Epsilon’s Handa Warns the Graphite Crisis Is Closer Than We Think
Varroc Engineering Faces Arbitration Over Alleged Covenant Breaches; OPmobility Seeks Over $66 Million
Varroc Engineering Limited has received a formal intimation from the ICC International Court of Arbitration regarding an arbitration request filed by France-based OPmobility Lighting Holding. The dispute stems from alleged breaches of covenants in a Securities Purchase Agreement originally signed on April 29, 2022, and amended multiple times thereafter. The arbitration involves Varroc and its… Continue reading Varroc Engineering Faces Arbitration Over Alleged Covenant Breaches; OPmobility Seeks Over $66 Million
Systemic Reforms Underway at Goodyear India Following Tyre Pilferage Probe
An investigation report submitted by Ernst & Young LLP into the alleged case of tyre inventory discrepancies at Goodyear India’s Ballabgarh Plant (Faridabad) has identified the primary cause to be potential theft of tyres in bulk by contractual workers involved in security, warehousing, and loading operations, acting in collusion. Some pilferage of tyres may have… Continue reading Systemic Reforms Underway at Goodyear India Following Tyre Pilferage Probe
A Multi-Fuel Future: The Critical Role of Auto LPG in India’s Energy Strategy
As the nation strives for energy independence and cleaner air a multi-faceted approach is needed. India’s burgeoning economy and population demands a sustainable and reliable energy supply. While renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are being widely accepted, alternative fuels like Auto LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) offer a readily available and practical solution… Continue reading A Multi-Fuel Future: The Critical Role of Auto LPG in India’s Energy Strategy
Digital Shielding: A Strategic Imperative for the Indian Automotive Industry
The Indian automotive industry, a cornerstone of the country’s manufacturing sector, is navigating a complex transformation fueled by rapid digitalization, stringent regulatory requirements and the evolving demands of a global supply chain. Contributing significantly to India’s GDP, the industry is poised to grow even further. As the world embraces digital-first supply chains and stringent environmental… Continue reading Digital Shielding: A Strategic Imperative for the Indian Automotive Industry