Category: US Motoring Press

Skoda plans larger global role for India

When Christian Schenk tells you that there could be a crisis happening anytime “on the dimensions you haven’t thought of before”, it is based on firsthand experience.  The Skoda Auto Board Member for Finance and IT was actually in Russia just a fortnight before it declared war on Ukraine and the world has been in… Continue reading Skoda plans larger global role for India

Spring budget 2022: what’s Rishi Sunak got in store for motorists?

The chancellor of the exchequer has addressed spiralling fuel costs for motorists by cutting 5p a litre in fuel duty, reducing the government tax take to 53p a litre. Rishi Sunak claimed the measure represents the biggest cut ever in fuel duty, and says the cut will be in place until March 2023. The cost… Continue reading Spring budget 2022: what’s Rishi Sunak got in store for motorists?

Reduced speed limits and car free Sundays mooted in plan to save fuel

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to threaten the global oil market, the International Energy Agency has proposed a 10-point plan designed to lower global demand and reduce the potential for extreme price hikes. If fully implemented by advanced economies, the IEA claims the plan’s measures would lower oil demand by 2.7 million barrels a… Continue reading Reduced speed limits and car free Sundays mooted in plan to save fuel

EKA partners Log9 Materials for fast-charging battery solutions

EKA, an electric vehicles and technology company, and a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries has inked a strategic collaboration with Bangalore-based advanced battery technology start-up Log9 Materials. The partnership will see Log9 provide its fast-charging advanced battery solution RapidX for EKA’s new energy vehicles, including its recently-unveiled electric bus range, EKA E9 and upcoming LCV. The… Continue reading EKA partners Log9 Materials for fast-charging battery solutions

Skill-Lync develops EV to give students first-hand insight

Chennai-headquartered EdTech start-up, Skill-Lync has built an in-house electric vehicle to help its students gain insights into the green vehicle segment. The start-up says the EV was built by a team of six in-house experts at Skill-Lync in collaboration with professionals from leading OEMs in the country. The EV was built over a course of… Continue reading Skill-Lync develops EV to give students first-hand insight

Nissan takes full control of its Formula E team

Nissan has solidified its commitment to the all-electric Formula E world championship by taking full ownership of its race team. The Japanese manufacturer has worked in partnership with the French e.dams operation since its Formula E debut in the 2018/19 season. The team won the first three Formula E titles when it was powered by Renault and grew… Continue reading Nissan takes full control of its Formula E team

Alfa Romeo developing electric-only Mito replacement

A new Alfa Romeo Mito is on the cards as the Italian firm prepares to rapidly expand its line-up over the next few years. Brand boss Jean-Philippe Imparato has confirmed that there will be a new car every year until 2030 under new owner Stellantis. A small SUV, dubbed the Brennero, will arrive by 2025, plus there will… Continue reading Alfa Romeo developing electric-only Mito replacement

Pininfarina launches 15mph electric scooter

Storied Italian design house Pininfarina, best known for its work styling a string of classic Ferrari and Alfa Romeo models, has unveiled its first electric scooter. The new KPF Argento has been developed by the Pininfarina and ‘last-mile’ e-mobility specialist Platum. It is intended as the first in a family of Argento by Pinfinarina products… Continue reading Pininfarina launches 15mph electric scooter

Well-known collector wins $1M auction bid for Corvette that isn’t even built yet

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