Category: US Motoring Press

Stellantis mines tech industry for software talent

Undergoing a historic transformation, access to global opportunities and a love for iconic vehicles rank among the reasons workers are leaving traditional technology titans of video game makers and microchip designers for a future with a legacy automaker. Companies like Stellantis NV are seeking to become tech mobility leaders with the ability to offer higher-margin software-based products. It’s planning on adding… Continue reading Stellantis mines tech industry for software talent

Eurocell to invest 600 million pounds to build Gigafactory in Europe

A rendering of the European factory Eurocell, an Anglo-Korean battery company has announced that it will build its first European Gigafactory, where it will produce its proven ‘production ready’ technologies in just 12 months, far faster than other Gigafactories. It aims to initially invest 600 million pounds  over two phases, which will enable it to… Continue reading Eurocell to invest 600 million pounds to build Gigafactory in Europe

BorgWarner’s heater tech used in BMW iX and i4

American tier 1 supplier BorgWarner has provided its High-Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) for BMW Group’s iX and i4 fully electric architecture. The company says the solution controls the battery’s thermal management and cabin heating and contributes to significantly enhancing the driving range and durability of the battery. Joe Fadool, president and general manager, BorgWarner Emissions,… Continue reading BorgWarner’s heater tech used in BMW iX and i4

Ola Electric has its work cut out now

For Anant Patil, a Belgavi-based businessman, the experience with Ola Electric has been a mixed bag. As he puts it, while the delivery process was “acceptable”, the wait for his S1 Pro scooter was a never ending ordeal. After weeks of follow ups and reassurances coming in from the company on the scooter having been despatched from the… Continue reading Ola Electric has its work cut out now

Auto suppliers push back as carmakers press them for cost savings

Auto suppliers push back as carmakers press them for cost savings News Sports Autos Business Michigan Life + Home Entertainment Opinion Obituaries Gabrielle Coppola Bloomberg The anti-vaccine protests choking off a critical trade route between the U.S. and Canada this week are just the latest drama for an auto supply chain increasingly fraught with tension.… Continue reading Auto suppliers push back as carmakers press them for cost savings

Varroc Engineering receives strategic partnership interest

Varroc Engineering , a leading tier-1 automotive component supplier based in Aurangabad has received interest from certain parties for a strategic partnership in its global lighting systems business, the company’s top leadership  said. Tarang Jain, CMD, Varroc Engineering in a statement said, “The management is in the process of evaluating their interest with respect to scope,… Continue reading Varroc Engineering receives strategic partnership interest

Stellantis recalls some Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans for fire risk

Worries about a potential fire risk have prompted Stellantis to warn owners of certain Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans not to park them near structures or vehicles and not to recharge them. The company, which owns Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Fiat, has issued a voluntary recall covering 19,808 plug-in hybrid 2017 and 2018 model year Pacificas after “a routine… Continue reading Stellantis recalls some Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans for fire risk

Rolls-Royce turns the Flying Lady into a hood ornament for the EV age. What she’ll look like

One of the auto industry’s most famous and recognizable symbols is getting an update to keep up with the dawning age of electric vehicles. Rolls-Royce Motors’ iconic Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament — the Flying Lady to her friends — underwent 830 hours of modeling and wind-tunnel testing to become sleeker and more aerodynamic as… Continue reading Rolls-Royce turns the Flying Lady into a hood ornament for the EV age. What she’ll look like

Ford may return to India as EV maker under PLI scheme

An approval under the government’s PLI incentive scheme could see Ford locally manufacturing EVs at one of its plants in India. Barely six months on from Ford India shutting down local manufacturing, we now have news that the American giant could potentially restart making cars here, having been granted approval under the government’s PLI scheme.  Kapil… Continue reading Ford may return to India as EV maker under PLI scheme