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Mega supplier for auto industry predicts massive sales boost for electric cars by 2025
Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri had some interesting things to say about electric vehicles and more when I participated in a conversation that will air beginning Sept. 9 on “Autoline This Week” on PBS. Magna’s a mega-supplier to the auto industry, and one of Wall Street’s favorites as it positions itself to cash in on the switch… Continue reading Mega supplier for auto industry predicts massive sales boost for electric cars by 2025
A Tesla Model 3 hit a parked police car in Orlando, driver said she was ‘in Autopilot’
A 2019 Tesla Model 3 crashed into a parked police car and a Mercedes SUV on Saturday morning in Orlando. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Go to Source
New 2022 Mobilize Limo unveiled with focus on car-sharing
Renault car-sharing sub-brand Mobilize has revealed the Limo – a car intended for taxi firms, private hire drivers and fleet managers. The new Limo is the first of the four vehicles planned by the Mobilze brand – cars called Bento, Duo, Hippo are also planned – and it’s a coupe-SUV with a fully electric powertrain. The Limo only… Continue reading New 2022 Mobilize Limo unveiled with focus on car-sharing
UAW delegates elect first female African American regional director
Laura Dickerson on Friday became the first African American woman to serve as head of a United Auto Workers region when delegates from Region 1A elected her to the 13-member International Executive Board. Dickerson replaces Chuck Browning, who is now a UAW vice president and head of the Ford Department, following the retirement of Gerald… Continue reading UAW delegates elect first female African American regional director
Made-in-India Suzuki Swift gets zero stars in Latin NCAP crash test
The New Car Assessment Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean (Latin NCAP) has crash-tested the made-in-India Suzuki Swift. The hatchback scored a disappointing zero stars in the crash test. The Swift that was crash tested by Latin NCAP was equipped with two airbags. As per Latin NCAP, the results are valid for both,… Continue reading Made-in-India Suzuki Swift gets zero stars in Latin NCAP crash test
Indian Oil joins World Hydrogen Council, ramps up hydrogen supply capabilities
Indian Oil Corporation, the largest oil marketing company in the country, has become a member of the World Hydrogen Council. This global CEO-led coalition, which is working to accelerate the energy transition through hydrogen, now counts 123 companies representing a variety of sectors – from utilities, chemical producers, energy companies and engineers to mobility providers… Continue reading Indian Oil joins World Hydrogen Council, ramps up hydrogen supply capabilities
ASDC and Hero MotoCorp join forces to bridge skill gap at dealerships
The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) and Hero MotoCorp, India’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, have partnered to bridge the digital skills gap in the country’s auto dealerships. As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between ASDC and Hero MotoCorp, this partnership aims to do Dealership Staff Training with Hero MotoCorp in an Apprenticeship… Continue reading ASDC and Hero MotoCorp join forces to bridge skill gap at dealerships
ACMA appoints Sunjay Kapur president, Shradha Suri Marwah as VP for FY2022
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing India’s auto component manufacturing industry, has appointed Sunjay J Kapur, Chairman, Sona Comstar as President and Ms. Shradha Suri Marwah, Chairperson and Managing Director, Subros as Vice-President, ACMA for the 2021-22 session. Announcing the appointments, Director General, ACMA, Vinnie Mehta, said, “We are… Continue reading ACMA appoints Sunjay Kapur president, Shradha Suri Marwah as VP for FY2022
Branded Content: SM Auto and Proventia partner for TREM IV and TREM V-compliant non-road exhaust aftertreatment systems
India-based SM Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd (SMA), a leading automotive component system manufacturer, has announced a technical collaboration with Proventia OY, Europe’s leading non-road emission control company. The two companies will design, validate and manufacture advanced exhaust after-treatment (EAT) emission control systems for the Indian agricultural and construction vehicle segments. The Finland-based Proventia OY, founded in… Continue reading Branded Content: SM Auto and Proventia partner for TREM IV and TREM V-compliant non-road exhaust aftertreatment systems