Category: US Motoring Press

Uber adds Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora to its board after executive shakeup

Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, appears on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” at the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 16th, 2024. Adam Galici | CNBC Nikesh Arora, the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, is joining Uber‘s board of directors, the company announced in a regulatory filing Wednesday. It comes amid a broader… Continue reading Uber adds Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora to its board after executive shakeup

Nissan’s CEO on leading in chaos: Be fast and be flexible

If you’ve just taken the top job, Nissan’s new CEO Ivan Espinosa has some advice for you. Espinosa steps into the role at a turbulent time for the global auto industry — with slowing EV sales, intensifying competition from China, and new tariffs threatening profits. “Keep the optimism up, because the environment is very tough,… Continue reading Nissan’s CEO on leading in chaos: Be fast and be flexible

Nissan CEO says mega savings plan will fix the struggling automaker

Ivan Espinosa, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co., speaks during an interview at the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa on Wednesday said the short-term focus is to fix the struggling automaker, as it undergoes major restructuring efforts to get… Continue reading Nissan CEO says mega savings plan will fix the struggling automaker

Tesla’s Australia sales soar in May — a bright spot amid struggles elsewhere

Electric vehicles outside a Tesla dealership in Melbourne on April 19, 2023. William West | AFP | Getty Images Tesla may be facing declining sales in the U.S. and Europe, but it reported a bright spot in Australia — where its electric vehicle sales rebounded to their highest level in nearly 12 months in May.… Continue reading Tesla’s Australia sales soar in May — a bright spot amid struggles elsewhere

Electric Turbo Tech: Yamaha’s New Motorcycle Engine in the Works

Yamaha has filed a patent application for the use of an electric turbo on what appears to be one of its CP3 three-cylinder engine motorcycles. If it comes into production, this could result in an engine with a significantly higher power output than the 119hp in the YZF-R9 and its naked sibling, the MT-09. Yamaha… Continue reading Electric Turbo Tech: Yamaha’s New Motorcycle Engine in the Works

Role of User Experience (UX) Amid “Screenification” in Automobiles

As a young kid, I remember the days of having an in-built radio in grandfather’s car. Or a few years later, seeing a simple SONY music player in Dad’s car. For that time, these were fancy experiences for me. Looking back, honestly, there was nothing much to ‘use’ and just a limited, bare minimum experience… Continue reading Role of User Experience (UX) Amid “Screenification” in Automobiles

Escorts Kubota Launches New BLX 75 Backhoe Loader under E-Kubota Brand in India

Escorts Kubota Limited has announced the commercial launch of its latest construction equipment product, the BLX 75 backhoe loader, under the E-Kubota brand. The product was officially introduced to the Indian market today and will cater exclusively to domestic earthmoving operations. The BLX 75 is positioned as a versatile machine intended to enhance efficiency and productivity… Continue reading Escorts Kubota Launches New BLX 75 Backhoe Loader under E-Kubota Brand in India

Classic Legends to Launch 4 New Models, Expand Into 7 Global Markets in FY26

Classic Legends, the maker of Jawa, Yezdi, and BSA motorcycles, plans to launch four new models, enter seven new export markets and double its sales in FY26, Co-Founder Anupam Thareja said at a recent media roundtable. On Wednesday, the company introduced the 2025 edition of the Yezdi Adventure, priced at ₹2,14,900 (ex-showroom). The updated model… Continue reading Classic Legends to Launch 4 New Models, Expand Into 7 Global Markets in FY26

Marelli and OLEDWorks Win AutoTech Award for OLED 2.0 Rear Light

Marelli and OLEDWorks have received the “Collaborative Partnership of the Year” award at the AutoTech Awards 2025 for their joint development of the digital OLED 2.0 rear light, introduced on the 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron. The award highlights partnerships that bring innovation and technical progress to the automotive industry. The recognition was announced during a… Continue reading Marelli and OLEDWorks Win AutoTech Award for OLED 2.0 Rear Light