As the British automotive industry moves ahead with its initiatives to decarbonise road transport, the Chief Executive of the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says more EVs were registered in 2021 than the combined registrations in the last decade. How well prepared is the UK automotive industry to tackle the transition to electrification? With a… Continue reading Mike Hawes: ‘Demand for green vehicles set to continue into 2022’
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Martin Schwenk: ‘I hope that the current level of GST on EVs remains’
Mercedes-Benz India’s MD and CEO Martin Schwenk says an increased level of consumer interest towards sustainable driving and EVs will see it accelerate its new model launch programme. He also offers five mantras to drive faster adoption of EVs in India. How do you view EVs evolving in the passenger vehicle segment in India?There are… Continue reading Martin Schwenk: ‘I hope that the current level of GST on EVs remains’
Lucas TVS gets future-ready with 10 GWh gigafactory
Tamil Nadu has been in the news for the past couple of months what with the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave, a gaggle of electric scooter OEMs announcing plans for new plants in the state, growing number of EV dealers and various players entering EV charging infrastructure. While this is all about the EV ecosystem, the… Continue reading Lucas TVS gets future-ready with 10 GWh gigafactory
Suba Plastics looking to diversify to de-risk
On December 10, SIAM released November 2021’s wholesales numbers for India Auto Inc and the news is not good. There is a sea of red across vehicle segments and there is a decline both year-on-year as well as month-on-month. Despite November being a festive month, the passenger vehicle sector is down 19 percent and two-wheelers… Continue reading Suba Plastics looking to diversify to de-risk
Bajaj Auto redefines employee wellness with Utsah
Employees are the pivot of the recreational facility at the Akurdi office, a unique concept in wellness where the intent is to keep them happy and content. Ravi Kyran comes early to work out of choice or, as he puts it, “as part of my personal preference”. When he arrives at the Bajaj Auto facility… Continue reading Bajaj Auto redefines employee wellness with Utsah
Tesla Model 3 on track to be Europe’s top-selling EV in 2021
The Tesla Model 3 is on course to become Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2021, amid huge growth in overall electric vehicle sales. Tesla sold 112,687 Model 3s from January through to November, according to JATO Dynamics figures, easily making it the top-selling EV. The Volkswagen ID 3 is likely to be the second most… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 on track to be Europe’s top-selling EV in 2021
Winners and losers in the 2021 UK car market
BMW – up 2020 market share: 7.08%, 2021 market share: 7.16% Another fine year, with the stars the 3 Series and the X3, which is for the first time outselling Land Rover’s Discovery Sport. Citroen – up 2020 market share: 1.72%, 2021 market share: 1.87% The cars that have increased sales are its smallest: the C1 and… Continue reading Winners and losers in the 2021 UK car market
Bajaj Auto redefines empl oyee wellness with Utsah
Employees are the pivot of the recreational facility at the Akurdi office, a unique concept in wellness where the intent is to keep them happy and content. Ravi Kyran comes early to work out of choice or, as he puts it, “as part of my personal preference”. When he arrives at the Bajaj Auto facility… Continue reading Bajaj Auto redefines empl oyee wellness with Utsah
New York City just spent $11.5M on 184 Mustang Mach-E GT SUVs
New York City is buying 184 Mustang Mach-E SUVs for law enforcement and emergency response as part of the largest purchase of all-electric vehicles to date, city officials announced Wednesday. The vehicles, which will arrive in the Big Apple by June 30, will replace gas-powered vehicles currently used by the New York Police Department, the New York City… Continue reading New York City just spent $11.5M on 184 Mustang Mach-E GT SUVs
Ford Motor Co. beefs up tech strength with director known for global dominance
Ford Motor Co. has added to its board of directors John May, CEO of Deere & Co., and analysts say that move illustrates the automaker’s commitment to new technology in the cutthroat race toward electric and autonomous vehicle dominance. The fact that Deere just resolved a six-week UAW strike, its first in 35 years, is “icing on the cake,” said industry… Continue reading Ford Motor Co. beefs up tech strength with director known for global dominance