Dave Scott was not about to pass by an interesting rock without stopping. It was July 31, 1971, and he and Jim Irwin, his fellow Apollo 15 astronaut, were the first people to drive on the moon. After a 6-hour inaugural jaunt in the new lunar rover, the two were heading back to their lander,… Continue reading Apollo 15 Anniversary: 50 Years Ago, NASA Put a Car on the Moon
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A Lewis Hamilton McLaren Heads to Auction
For the first time, a car driven by the seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton of England is being offered at auction. The McLaren MP4-25A will be sold by RM Sotheby’s on Saturday at the Silverstone track during the British Grand Prix weekend. The car has a presale estimate of $5 million to $7 million.… Continue reading A Lewis Hamilton McLaren Heads to Auction
Federal prosecutors are looking into Lordstown, the electric truck company.
Federal prosecutors have opened an inquiry into business matters at Lordstown Motors, the embattled electric truck manufacturer that was already being investigated by securities regulators and recently turned over its top management team, according to two people briefed on the matter. It was not clear what issues the prosecutors, with the U.S. attorney’s office in… Continue reading Federal prosecutors are looking into Lordstown, the electric truck company.
Crashes involving Tesla Autopilot and other driver-assistance systems get new scrutiny.
A federal safety agency told automakers on Tuesday to begin reporting and tracking crashes involving cars and trucks that use advanced driver-assistance technology such as Tesla’s Autopilot and General Motors’ Super Cruise, a sign that regulators are taking the safety implications of such systems more seriously. Automakers must report serious crashes within one day of… Continue reading Crashes involving Tesla Autopilot and other driver-assistance systems get new scrutiny.
Opel is ‘fresh sheet’ for Stellantis struggling in China
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Motor City Car Crawl brings glitzy gala to Detroit’s downtown
Detroit — Car fanatics rejoiced this weekend with a return of an auto event in the Motor City after more than two years without one. Motor City Car Crawl, put on by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and Downtown Detroit Partnership, filled six downtown parks with about 50 cars, food trucks and entertainment. The highlight of the weekend: the… Continue reading Motor City Car Crawl brings glitzy gala to Detroit’s downtown
Log 9 Materials raises Rs 63 crore in Series A+ Funding led by Amara Raja Batteries
Bangalore-based advanced battery-tech start-up Log 9 Materials has raised $8.5 million (Rs 63 crore) in Series A+ Funding round, which was led by Amara Raja Batteries (ARBL). The start-up says ARBL’s investment in Log 9 Materials is a part of the ‘Energy & Mobility’ strategy announced by the Amara Raja in June, which focuses on… Continue reading Log 9 Materials raises Rs 63 crore in Series A+ Funding led by Amara Raja Batteries
MG Motor India expands Gloster range with 7-seater variant
MG Motor India has added a seven-seater variant to its MG Gloster range. At Rs 37.28 lakh for the top-end Savvy variant, the seven-seat Gloster’s pricing is the same as the existing Savvy six-seat variant. Other than the bench seat in the middle row for an extra seat, the rest of the vehicle remains the same… Continue reading MG Motor India expands Gloster range with 7-seater variant
IOCL introduces doorstep diesel delivery service in Mumbai
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has started doorstep delivery of diesel in Mumbai and adjoining areas in partnership with Humsafar India and Okara Fuelogics. Humsafar is an app-based doorstep diesel delivery service for farmers, housing societies, hotels, hospitals, malls, construction sites, industries, banquets, and other bulk diesel buyers. Okara Fuelogics is a newly formed company by Okara… Continue reading IOCL introduces doorstep diesel delivery service in Mumbai
Mahindra reveals new logo for future SUVs, starting with XUV700
Mahindra & Mahindra today unveiled its new visual identity including a brand-new logo that will differentiate its SUV portfolio. The company says the all-new visual identity “is in tune with the company’s focus to be makers of sophisticated and authentic SUVs.” The upcoming XUV700 will be the first vehicle to wear the ‘Twin Peaks’ logo,… Continue reading Mahindra reveals new logo for future SUVs, starting with XUV700