In late 2023, Apple put flesh on the bones of its intention to amplify Apple CarPlay, drawing in two premium marques – Porsche and Aston Martin. The announcement focused on those brands working with Apple to create customised versions of CarPlay, designed to encompass all the screens in your car, rather than just the central… Continue reading Future of Apple CarPlay: why the tech giant is now working with car firms
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Nissan awaiting Japan’s antitrust committee’s verdict on underpaying contractors: Report
Nissan Motor noted on Monday that it is awaiting a final report from Japan’s antitrust committee, which local media reported had found the firm had cut down payments to several subcontracted part manufacturers on delivery, a report by Reuters noted. The commission will demand that Nissan take steps to stave off the occurrence of underpayments,… Continue reading Nissan awaiting Japan’s antitrust committee’s verdict on underpaying contractors: Report
Porsche: Taycan and electric Panamera can co-exist
Porsche has just revealed an extensively overhauled version of its Taycan EV but already thoughts are turning to what a successor could look like, with the brand committed to retaining the name well into the future. Speaking to Autocar at a prototype drive of the new car, Taycan model line boss Kevin Giek revealed that… Continue reading Porsche: Taycan and electric Panamera can co-exist
Tech Talk: How Continental is making a transparent infotainment system
Touchscreens are one of the most controversial subjects in the car world, but manufacturers are still planning bigger and flashier versions of them, especially for higher-end models. An example being touted by Continental, developed in conjunction with Swarovski Mobility (yes, as in the jewellery shop), is the Crystal Center Display, which will give “unprecedented levels… Continue reading Tech Talk: How Continental is making a transparent infotainment system
Tata Steel to use Tata Motors’ LNG and electric trucks, tippers and buses
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has commenced delivery of its next-generation, green-fuel powered commercial vehicles to Tata Steel. The fleet includes Prima tractors, tippers and the Ultra EV bus, powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and battery electric technologies. The vehicles were flagged off by Tata Sons’ chairman, N Chandrasekaran, as part of… Continue reading Tata Steel to use Tata Motors’ LNG and electric trucks, tippers and buses
For century-old Mack Trucks, the 18-wheeled, bulldog-big rig future is still going to be EV
Mack MD electric trucks. Mack Trucks Mack Trucks, founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, is renowned for its 18-wheelers, diesel-powered big rigs with a trademark bulldog mounted on the hood. In 2021, that iconic ornament debuted in copper, rather than its usual gold hue, signifying the venerable manufacturer’s first foray into battery-electric vehicles. Appropriately,… Continue reading For century-old Mack Trucks, the 18-wheeled, bulldog-big rig future is still going to be EV
Electric PV sales soar to 79,550 units in first 11 months of FY2024
The rise in sales of electric passenger vehicles is now quite apparent as in the growing number of green-number-plated cars, SUVs and MPVs seen on Indian roads. Growing awareness about EVs, increased choice as a result of EV manufacturers launching new products, improving charging infrastructure particularly in urban India and the lure of a wallet-… Continue reading Electric PV sales soar to 79,550 units in first 11 months of FY2024
Electric PV sales soar to 79,550 units in first 11 months of FY2024
The rise in sales of electric passenger vehicles is now quite apparent as in the growing number of green-number-plated cars, SUVs and MPVs seen on Indian roads. Growing awareness about EVs, increased choice as a result of EV manufacturers launching new products, improving charging infrastructure particularly in urban India and the lure of a wallet-… Continue reading Electric PV sales soar to 79,550 units in first 11 months of FY2024
A tour of Tata Motors’ crash test facility in Pune
If there’s one carmaker who has spurred interest around vehicle safety in recent years more than anyone else, it would be Tata Motors. With as many as 5 vehicles with a 5-star safety rating from GNCAP and a minimum of 4 stars for its remaining lineup, Tata Motors has really put safety in the forefront… Continue reading A tour of Tata Motors’ crash test facility in Pune
Electric 3-wheeler sales to surpass 600,000 units in FY2024
The charge of the electric vehicle industry in India, which has already clocked 1.46 million units in the April 2023-February 2024 period, is led by the two- and three-wheeler sub-segments. In tandem with e-two-wheeler retail sales, which have exceeded 800,000 units in the first 11 months of FY2024, demand for e-three-wheelers has risen by a… Continue reading Electric 3-wheeler sales to surpass 600,000 units in FY2024