Jalaj Gupta, the head of Business at Mahindra Trucks & Buses and Construction Equipment Business, has resigned. Autocar Professional learns that Venkat Srinivas, the vertical head of commercial vehicles (ICE and EV), will take over from Jalaj Gupta as the new head. These changes will be effective November 1, 2024, with a transition from October… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Jalaj Gupta steps down; Venkat Srinivas is new head of Mahindra Trucks and Buses, and Construction Equipment businesses
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Honda India Foundation felicitates top performing students of ‘Honda Ki Pathshala’
Japanese automaker Honda’s CSR arm – Honda India Foundation organised the felicitation ceremony to acknowledge top performers of ‘Honda Ki Pathshala’ – its initiative that supports education for underpriviledged children in India through its various schools across the country. The event was held at the Honda Samajik Vikas Kendra – the foundation’s multi-skill development facility,… Continue reading Honda India Foundation felicitates top performing students of ‘Honda Ki Pathshala’
STMicroelectronics introduces next-gen silicon carbide MOSFETs for electric vehicles
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor company, has introduced its fourth-generation STPOWER silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology. This latest innovation sets new standards in power efficiency, density, and robustness, targeting both automotive and industrial markets. The technology is particularly optimized for traction inverters, a critical component of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains. The Generation 4 SiC MOSFETs are… Continue reading STMicroelectronics introduces next-gen silicon carbide MOSFETs for electric vehicles
Renault shows first teaser images of reborn 4
The 4 will share the Renault Group’s Ampr Small EV platform with the 5. The two EVs are even set to have the same 2.54m wheelbase. It’s expected to offer the 5’s three single-motor, front-wheel-drive powertrains with outputs of 94bhp, 121bhp and 148bhp, as well as its 40kWh and 52kWh battery packs. As previously reported… Continue reading Renault shows first teaser images of reborn 4
Mercedes-AMG readies game-changing supercar to replace SLS EV
Like that car, the new supercar will use an 800V electric architecture and a new cylindrical-cell lithium-ion battery featuring silicon-anode developments from US battery specialist Sila. Power will come from high-revving axial flux electric motors. To be used first in the electric GT 4-Door, they were originally developed by Yasa, before the British-based company was… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG readies game-changing supercar to replace SLS EV
China’s BYD plans to become “European manufacturer” in 2025
BYD describes the impact of EU tariffs on imported Chinese EVs as “temporary damage” and anticipates it will be the best-positioned Chinese brand in the coming years thanks to local production plans and a flexible powertrain offering. The brand, which has grown rapidly in Europe over the past two years, is due to open a new… Continue reading China’s BYD plans to become “European manufacturer” in 2025
Subaru Forester
The new Forester is built on the Subaru Global Platform, which owing to details like using 27 metres of structural adhesive instead of 8m, is lighter than its predecessor and 10% more torsionally rigid. It’s a little bigger, too, though at 4.67m long (+30mm) and 1.83m wide (+15mm), it’s still in a comfortable realm, even… Continue reading Subaru Forester
Bentley Continental GT Speed
The GT Speed’s interior dimensions, cabin architecture and instrumentation are familiar from the 2018 car – both the coupé and the convertible, which for the first time are launched at the same time. There’s a new “precision quilt pattern” for the seats that’s heading for widespread application, and Bentley continues to stress its aim to give every… Continue reading Bentley Continental GT Speed
Alpine confirms plans for a supercar – and it is expected to be an EV
French car maker Alpine has confirmed plans to launch a supercar – and it is expected to be an EV. The car is currently being referred to as the Future Alpine Supercar. The brand has not released any further details, except that the car will be developed at a new state-of-the-art research and development centre… Continue reading Alpine confirms plans for a supercar – and it is expected to be an EV
Royal Enfield issues global recall for entire portfolio
This recall applies to Royal Enfield bikes sold in India, Europe, the US, Canada, South Korea, Brazil, and Latin America. Royal Enfield has issued a global recall for defective reflectors across its entire product portfolio. This recall is for models manufactured between November 2022 and March 2023. These reflectors are located on the front fork… Continue reading Royal Enfield issues global recall for entire portfolio