Category: US Motoring Press

Fortescue to acquire Williams Advanced Engineering for 164 million pound

Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has entered into an agreement to acquire Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) to accelerate innovation in the green energy space. The company says its £164 million (Rs 1,494 crore) investment means Fortescue and FFI will acquire critical capabilities needed to help decarbonise this industry world-wide utilising FFI’s green electricity, green hydrogen and… Continue reading Fortescue to acquire Williams Advanced Engineering for 164 million pound

Renault inks pact with Geely Holding for HEVs in South-Korea

In a bid to increase penetration in Asian HEV market, Renault Group and China’s Geely Holding Group (Geely Group), have signed an agreement to launch a new collaboration dedicated to bringing fuel-efficient Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) models in South Korea. The new vehicles will be produced at the Renault-Samsung facility in… Continue reading Renault inks pact with Geely Holding for HEVs in South-Korea

Matt Becker joins JLR as Mike Cross retires

One of Jaguar Land Rover’s most senior and longest-serving engineers, Mike Cross, has announced his retirement after 37 years at the company, while Aston Martin engineer Matt Becker joins the team. Cross, whose official title is vehicle targets and sign-off director, has been responsible for some of the company’s most pivotal models during his tenure.… Continue reading Matt Becker joins JLR as Mike Cross retires

Omega Seiki, Sun Mobility ink alliance for electric three-wheelers with swappable batteries

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has entered into a strategic alliance with Bangalore-based Sun Mobility to initially launch 10,000 units of OSM Rage+ e-three-wheeler with smart, swappable batteries across the country. The partnership will give OSM access to Sun Mobility’s network of Swap Points with advanced Quick Interchange Station (QIS’) and real-time visibility via a state-of-the-art, IoT-based,… Continue reading Omega Seiki, Sun Mobility ink alliance for electric three-wheelers with swappable batteries

Production of Slavia begins

Skoda Auto India has begun the production of its premium mid-size sedan, the Slavia from its plant in Chakan, Pune. Developed for the Indian market, the vehicle is powered by a 1.0 litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol, making 85kW (115ps) and 110kW (150PS) respectively. The Slavia will come with a… Continue reading Production of Slavia begins

Want to be Dodge’s ‘chief donut maker?’ Applications are open

Applications to become the “chief donut maker” are now open — in a more Talladega Nights’ shake-and-bake way than actual baking. Dodge is in search of an influencer for its brand. It’s not a full-time job, but anyone can apply for the position with perks like $150,000, a company SRT Hellcat for a year, the ability to… Continue reading Want to be Dodge’s ‘chief donut maker?’ Applications are open