There’s a sleek wraparound digital panel atop the dashboard, which looks suitably classy and speaks volumes to KGM’s designs on establishing itself at the upper end of the ‘value’ car market, as do the copper-effect trim panels. But the premium sheen is easily wiped away. The steering wheel – conspicuously still wearing the old Ssangyong… Continue reading KGM Torres
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Audi Q6 E-tron to be unveiled on 18 March
The Audi Q6 E-tron will be unveiled on 18 March, the brand has confirmed, kicking off its full-scale assault on the electric SUV market. This is the first car to ride on the new PPE electric car platform, which has been developed in collaboration with Porsche, opens up new packaging opportunities and introduces an electronic architecture… Continue reading Audi Q6 E-tron to be unveiled on 18 March
Key stories from global car market after 2023’s return to form
The UK and Italy led the European new car market’s recovery in 2023 as the world emerged from the Covid pandemic and the subsequent supply chain disruption, while the US and Japan also bounced back significantly, Tesla set a new sales record and China’s BYD emerged as a global force. After three years of doom… Continue reading Key stories from global car market after 2023’s return to form
Elon Musk’s pick for district attorney of Texas’ Travis County lost on Tuesday
Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Austin, Texas, on April 7, 2022. Suzanne Cordeiro | AFP | Getty Images Elon Musk’s pick to be district attorney of Texas’ Travis County lost on Tuesday, hours after the Tesla CEO sent a companywide email urging employees to follow his lead. Jeremy Sylestine, a Democratic challenger to the incumbent… Continue reading Elon Musk’s pick for district attorney of Texas’ Travis County lost on Tuesday
OpenAI shares Elon Musk emails urging startup to raise $1 billion, see Tesla as a cash cow in its early years
watch now OpenAI on Tuesday publicly responded to a lawsuit brought by co-founder Elon Musk, highlighting apparent hypocrisy on the part of the now-billionaire and early backer of the company. In its response, OpenAI reproduced old emails from Musk in which the Tesla and SpaceX CEO encouraged the rising startup to raise at least $1… Continue reading OpenAI shares Elon Musk emails urging startup to raise $1 billion, see Tesla as a cash cow in its early years
Elon Musk reportedly met with Donald Trump in Florida
Evan Vucci | AP Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with former President Donald Trump on Sunday in Palm Beach, Florida, along with unnamed wealthy Republican donors, The New York Times reported, citing three people briefed on the meeting. Trump is courting donors as he gears up for a general election campaign against President Joe Biden.… Continue reading Elon Musk reportedly met with Donald Trump in Florida
Indian Oil eyes fuel supply for Formula 1 cars
Indian Oil Corp, the country’s largest fuel marketing company, plans to secure fuel supply contracts from teams participating in the Formula 1 championship. “We expect to manufacture the fuel for Formula 1 cars and obtain the required certifications within three months,” Indian Oil Chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya said. Currently, oil majors such as Petronas, Shell,… Continue reading Indian Oil eyes fuel supply for Formula 1 cars
UK “sleepwalking into EV crisis” after government budget snub
Car makers have accused the UK government of “sleepwalking into an EV crisis” after chancellor Jeremy Hunt snubbed calls from across the industry to introduce EV incentives. During his hour-long spring budget statement, Hunt announced nothing to either incentivise buying or reduce the cost of owning an EV as the UK gears up to ban new… Continue reading UK “sleepwalking into EV crisis” after government budget snub
British firm launches off-the-shelf hydrogen FCEV powertrain
The first off-the-shelf hydrogen powertrain has been developed by UK engineering firm Viritech and is targeted at manufacturers that are looking to “rapidly deploy” FCEVs. The powertrain, named VPT60N, has been created to demonstrate the advantages of FCEV technology over conventional electric powertrains. Primarily for use in prototype and development vehicles, the system is designed to be as flexible… Continue reading British firm launches off-the-shelf hydrogen FCEV powertrain
IPO bound Popular Vehicles to capitalise on vehicle services and repair segment
Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd., a Kerala-based auto dealership chain established four decades ago, is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on March 12. The company, which began with Maruti Suzuki dealerships, aims to raise funds for repaying certain borrowings and expand into high-growth markets like Delhi, NCR, and Gujarat, among others, while… Continue reading IPO bound Popular Vehicles to capitalise on vehicle services and repair segment