GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant due to ‘market demand’

Brightdrop EV600 van Source: Brightdrop DETROIT — General Motors is cutting production of its all-electric BrightDrop delivery vans at a plant in Canada and will idle the facility through much of 2025, the company confirmed Friday. The CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, will be reduced from two shifts to one — eliminating 500 jobs… Continue reading GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant due to ‘market demand’

Elon Musk’s xAI is polluting air in Memphis, using more gas turbines than permitted, advocacy group says

Elon Musk announced his new company xAI which he says has the goal to understand the true nature of the universe.  Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Elon Musk’s xAI, the artificial intelligence startup trying to take on OpenAI, is facing scrutiny in Memphis, Tennessee, for alleged environmental violations at its data center. In a… Continue reading Elon Musk’s xAI is polluting air in Memphis, using more gas turbines than permitted, advocacy group says

Land Rover Defender Sport: full details on 2027 baby 4×4

Land Rover is gearing up to launch a long-mooted and highly anticipated smaller entry level Defender as a crucial new model in its electric car portfolio.  The rugged, compact 4×4 is rumoured to have been on the cards for several years but has never officially appeared in JLR’s product roadmap presentations.  But Autocar spy photographers… Continue reading Land Rover Defender Sport: full details on 2027 baby 4×4

MG previews new rugged CyberX SUV as it targets younger buyers

MG has previewed its upcoming CyberX, a new SUV that will be the second model in the brand’s Cyber line-up, which was established last year by the Cyberster roadster. These early images suggest MG’s latest electric SUV will receive a more upright, boxy and rugged silhouette than its existing models and be positioned more towards lifestyle-minded buyers. It also… Continue reading MG previews new rugged CyberX SUV as it targets younger buyers

Kia Syros Secures 5-Star Safety Rating in BNCAP for Adult and Child Protection

The recently launched Kia Syros SUV has secured a 5-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), achieving high scores in both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP). According to the official test results, the Syros received 30.21 out of 32.00 points for AOP and 44.42 out of 49.00… Continue reading Kia Syros Secures 5-Star Safety Rating in BNCAP for Adult and Child Protection

NHEV Acquires 4.7-Acre Site in Tirunelveli to Develop 3G EV Charging Station on Kanyakumari–Madurai Highway

The National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) has acquired a 4.7-acre site from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The site will be used to establish a 3G electric vehicle (EV) charging station along the Kanyakumari–Madurai highway corridor. This will be the second charging station on this route and the… Continue reading NHEV Acquires 4.7-Acre Site in Tirunelveli to Develop 3G EV Charging Station on Kanyakumari–Madurai Highway

AXISCADES Strengthens Leadership Team with Two Senior Appointments

AXISCADES Technologies Ltd., a Bengaluru-based engineering and technology solutions firm, has appointed KP Mohanakrishnan as Deputy CEO & President – Aerospace and D Murali Krishnan as Chief Operating Officer & President – ESAI. The appointments were approved by the Board of Directors during a meeting held on April 9, 2025. The leadership changes are part… Continue reading AXISCADES Strengthens Leadership Team with Two Senior Appointments

KTM Launches 390 Enduro R in India at ₹3.36 Lakh

KTM has launched the all-new KTM 390 Enduro R in India, introducing a dedicated enduro-style motorcycle to its domestic lineup. Designed to handle both on-road and off-road conditions, the new model is priced at ₹3,36,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will be available at KTM showrooms nationwide starting today. The KTM 390 Enduro R blends long-travel suspension… Continue reading KTM Launches 390 Enduro R in India at ₹3.36 Lakh