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
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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
G.M. Cancels Shifts at Michigan Plant Over Canada Protest Disruption
General Motors is the latest automaker to suspend production because of protests at a crucial Canadian border crossing that have disrupted supply chains already in turmoil because of the pandemic. G.M. said it had canceled two shifts on Wednesday and Thursday at a factory in Lansing, Mich., that makes sport utility vehicles. The plant depends… Continue reading G.M. Cancels Shifts at Michigan Plant Over Canada Protest Disruption
Top Tesla engineer hired by Ford after 12 years with EV industry leader
Alan Clarke, a top engineer at Tesla for the past 12 years, is now working at Ford Motor Co., the automaker confirmed Thursday. He is a key player in the advanced electric vehicle development department and reporting to Doug Field, a former Tesla engineer who joined Ford in September and now runs its advanced technology and embedded systems. “I’m happy to share that… Continue reading Top Tesla engineer hired by Ford after 12 years with EV industry leader
Spinny acquires AI-powered start-up, Scuoto
Pre-owned car retailing platform, Spinny has acquired 100 percent stake in AI-powered Connected Car start-up, Scouto. The deal marks one of the first consolidations in the AI-powered used car solutions segment. Founded by ex-racecar driver Akshay Gupta (CEO) & Shubham Sharma (CTO), Scouto has built an end-to-end Connected Car technology suite that provides detailed intelligence… Continue reading Spinny acquires AI-powered start-up, Scuoto
GM cancels shift at one car plant, works to keep another going amid bridge protest
General Motors has canceled a shift at one Michigan factory and has been rerouting trucks to keep another plant running as truckers continued to restrict travel across the Ambassador Bridge. Wednesday marked the third day of the protest at the border crossing by truckers who object to pandemic vaccine mandates in Canada. The blockade is shutting down traffic on the international… Continue reading GM cancels shift at one car plant, works to keep another going amid bridge protest
Former GM executive resigns from EV startup amid investigation
A former General Motors executive is out and a onetime Ford Motor Co. leader is in — after a management shake-up at a Troy-based electric vehicle startup. Electric Last Mile Solution (ELMS), which makes battery-powered delivery vehicles, said its top two executives resigned Feb. 1 after an investigation into their share purchases. Jim Taylor, 65, resigned as CEO of ELMS, and Jason… Continue reading Former GM executive resigns from EV startup amid investigation
Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough
Detroit — Tesla is recalling nearly 27,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the cabin heating systems may not defrost the windshield quickly enough, cutting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The latest in a series of recent recalls covers certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.… Continue reading Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough