General Motors Co. is appointing Marcos Purty vice president of global workplace safety starting June 1. Purty, who’s returning to GM after he left for a short time to work at Amazon.com Inc., is replacing Jim Glynn, who will retire after more than 40 years at GM on Sept. 1. Purty spent the first 25 years of his career… Continue reading Former GM exec returns from Amazon to head global workplace safety
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Rivian executive departs in management shuffle
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Analysis: Tesla’s insistence on arbitration adds to reputational risks
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New Ora Funky Cat touches down at £30,495 with 193-mile range
The Funky Cat measures 4235mm long by 1825mm wide and 1596mm high, making it a close dimensional match for the Volkswagen ID 3, while a wheelbase of 2650mm means even six-foot-tall adults can sit comfortably in the rear. The Cat is expected to ultimately be offered in four trim levels, all of which will qualify… Continue reading New Ora Funky Cat touches down at £30,495 with 193-mile range
UK ‘megafleets’ to help close kerbside EV charging gaps
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has launched an initiative to create the UK’s largest database of kerbside charge point requirements, aimed at stimulating targeted investment and enabling faster electric vehicle deployment. Announced at the association’s first annual conference last week, the project will combine members’ operational data to map out locations where vehicles are… Continue reading UK ‘megafleets’ to help close kerbside EV charging gaps
Special-edition Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Estrema open for orders
The order books have opened for the special-edition Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Estrema, with the first deliveries expected in the coming months. The Giulia Estrema, driven by a 276bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, is priced from £50,579, while the cheapest Stelvio Estrema, powered by a 207bhp 2.2-litre turbo diesel, is £57,999. The… Continue reading Special-edition Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Estrema open for orders
Keeway’s India product prices start at Rs 2,99,000
Hungary based Keeway has announced prices for its new product line up – Sixties 300i (retro classic scooter) and Vieste 300 (maxi scooter). The Sixties 300i is priced at Rs 2,99,000 and Vieste 300 at Rs 2,99,000 both are ex-showroom India. The company plans to introduce a total of eight products across four categories by the end of 2022. … Continue reading Keeway’s India product prices start at Rs 2,99,000
TVS launches limited edition bikes in Kenya
TVS Motor Company has launched its limited-edition version of TVS HLX 125 Gold and HLX 150 Gold in Kenya. These editions have been launched to commemorate over two million units of the global HLX series sales milestone. The series was first launched in 2013 and is available in the variants of HLX PLUS (100-cc), HLX 125, HLX 150 and HLX… Continue reading TVS launches limited edition bikes in Kenya
Hero Electronix’s consumer tech business launches smart dash cam
Qubo, the Hero Electronix’s consumer technology brand launched their smart dash cam. The dash cam is equipped with 1080p 30FPS HD video quality for recording and live view. With a built-in 6-axis G-sensor, it auto-detects a sudden shake/collision and locks the footage to ‘Event File’ which you can access on your phone through Qubo App.… Continue reading Hero Electronix’s consumer tech business launches smart dash cam
Tata Motors patents’ filing at all-time high
The Altroz comes with 45 patents Tata Motors said it has filed a record number of 125 patents in FY22, which is the highest ever in its history. The patents filed cover a range of innovations and developments in both traditional and new energy powertrains technologies, safety, connected vehicle technologies, body in white (BIW) and… Continue reading Tata Motors patents’ filing at all-time high