The Federal Communications Commission has ordered phone companies to stop carrying traffic related to robocalls about scam auto warranties. US voice service providers must now “take all necessary steps to avoid carrying this robocall traffic,” or provide a report outlining how they’re mitigating the traffic, the FFC’s Robocall Response Team said in a statement on Thursday. The… Continue reading ‘I’m calling about your auto warranty’: FCC says no more, orders spam block
Category: US Motoring Press
Dodge, Ram top mass market brands in J.D. Power APEAL study
Stellantis NV brands Dodge and Ram were customers’ favorite mass market vehicles in the 2022 J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout study released Thursday. General Motors Co.’s GMC brand took third place in the mass market APEAL study, which measures drivers’ “emotional attachment and level of excitement” with their new vehicles. It marks the… Continue reading Dodge, Ram top mass market brands in J.D. Power APEAL study
OSM revs up with electric LCVs, new plants
Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has begun deliveries of its three-tonne electric light commercial vehicle, M1KA 3.0, from its Faridabad plant. The third in its kitty, this facility has a capacity of 2,600 units. M1KA 3.0 is priced upwards of Rs 20 lakh and will be up against rivals in the internal combustion engine (ICE) space… Continue reading OSM revs up with electric LCVs, new plants
Last EcoSport rolls out from Ford’s Chennai unit
Ford’s EcoSport assembly line The curtains have come down on Ford India’s India innings with the last unit of the Ecosport compact SUV, built for export markets, rolling off the production line its Maraimalai Nagar facility. This brings to a close the US carmaker’s stint of making cars and SUVs in India for domestic and export… Continue reading Last EcoSport rolls out from Ford’s Chennai unit
Opinion: Electric Alpine A110 makes perfect sense
You could hardly choose a better car to illustrate what’s needed to make a seamless transition from conventional petrol power to practical battery power. We’re learning fast that the priorities for the EVs of tomorrow are low weight and sophisticated aerodynamics, and the existing Alpine A110 has both already. The car’s advanced aluminium monocoque, in standard… Continue reading Opinion: Electric Alpine A110 makes perfect sense
Alpine reveals electric A110 convertible as EV testbed
French performance brand Alpine has revealed the electric A110 E-ternité as an intriguing glimpse of its all-EV future – hinting at the techniques its next-gen cars will use to minimise weight and maintain agility. Unveiled on the 60th anniversary of the Alpine A110, it is not only the brand’s first running and driving electric car,… Continue reading Alpine reveals electric A110 convertible as EV testbed
Bugatti delivers last Chiron Super Sport 300+
Bugatti has delivered the last of its record-breaking Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ models, which means the 30-example production run has finished. First revealed in 2019, the Chiron Super Sport 300+ was the fastest production car on sale, having achieved a record-breaking 304.773mph at the Volkswagen Group’s Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany. The 30 cars… Continue reading Bugatti delivers last Chiron Super Sport 300+
Ashok Leyland ties up with Adani Capital for LCV financing
Ashok Leyland’s LCV division has signed an MoU with Adani Capital to enter into a strategic financing partnership for its range of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs). This MoU will enable the two companies to offer customised financial solutions for customers in the small CV and LCV segments. The company is seeing growing demand for its LCV range… Continue reading Ashok Leyland ties up with Adani Capital for LCV financing
SKF India opens two-wheeler COE in Bangalore
SKF India, which specialises in wheel-end solutions and the development of components for automotive electrification, has set up a dedicated two-wheeler Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bangalore. The CoE will provide innovative and customised solutions to meet the new and emerging requirements of customers and help accelerate sustainable mobility solutions for India and Southeast Asia… Continue reading SKF India opens two-wheeler COE in Bangalore
Tata Green Batteries inks aftermarket supply pact for Tata Motors CVs
Tata AutoComp GY Batteries (Tata Green Batteries) has inked an aftermarket tie-up with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to enable Tata Green Batteries to be available for sale at Tata Motors’ authorised dealerships and workshops. According to Ravi Gupta – CEO, Tata Green Batteries, “Tata Green Batteries has been one of the major… Continue reading Tata Green Batteries inks aftermarket supply pact for Tata Motors CVs