Category: US Motoring Press

Toyota Plans First R&D Centre in Bengaluru by 2027: Report 

Toyota Motor Corporation is establishing its first R&D centre in India via its local unit, sources in the know informed Bloomberg. This India research centre will be Toyota’s third R&D location in APAC, outside Japan, following similar investments in Thailand and China, the newswire noted. While it will cater to the Indian market in the initially,… Continue reading Toyota Plans First R&D Centre in Bengaluru by 2027: Report 

Montra Electric Partners with Steam-A to Expand EV Charging Network

Montra Electric announced a partnership with Steam-A on Friday to integrate the Iris EV Charging Management Suite into its Powerdock charging network. The collaboration focuses on strengthening charging infrastructure to support Montra’s expanding electric small commercial vehicle (SCV) operations. The integration will implement Steam-A’s AI-driven predictive maintenance system and real-time operational monitoring across Montra’s charging… Continue reading Montra Electric Partners with Steam-A to Expand EV Charging Network

ZF Blames ‘Enormous Pressure’ on Auto Industry on Back of 1 Billion Euro Loss: Report 

ZF reported a 1 billion euro loss the previous year, as it earmarked  hundreds of millions of euros for a restructuring to address what it called the “enormous pressure” facing its industry, Reuters reported.  Europe’s auto sector is facing increasing trade tensions, weak demand, cheap competition from China and a high cost of shifting to… Continue reading ZF Blames ‘Enormous Pressure’ on Auto Industry on Back of 1 Billion Euro Loss: Report 

ZF Blames ‘Enormous Pressure’ on Auto Industry on Back of 1 Billion Euro Loss: Report 

ZF reported a 1 billion euro loss the previous year, as it earmarked  hundreds of millions of euros for a restructuring to address what it called the “enormous pressure” facing its industry, Reuters reported.  Europe’s auto sector is facing increasing trade tensions, weak demand, cheap competition from China and a high cost of shifting to… Continue reading ZF Blames ‘Enormous Pressure’ on Auto Industry on Back of 1 Billion Euro Loss: Report 

Cricket Icon Yuvraj Singh Signs up as Brand Ambassador for New Holland

New Holland, a global manufacturer of tractors and farm equipment, has appointed former cricket player Yuvraj Singh as its brand ambassador. The partnership will focus on the company’s ‘Asli Hero ki Asli Taaqat’ campaign, which recognizes Indian farmers. The campaign aims to highlight farmers’ contributions to the nation’s food security and economic development. Singh, known… Continue reading Cricket Icon Yuvraj Singh Signs up as Brand Ambassador for New Holland

First pictures of new Alfa Romeo Stelvio as current car bows out

However, former Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato previously said the hot Quadrifoglio version of the new Stelvio-twinned Giulia would pack “around 1000hp”. It’s likely that Alfa will also offer a petrol-powered Quadrifoglio, retaining the current car’s 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6. Imprato confirmed in 2023 that the 513bhp lump would survive the incoming Euro 7 emissions rules,… Continue reading First pictures of new Alfa Romeo Stelvio as current car bows out

BYD’s bold plan to take on Mercedes, Ferrari and more

Just five years ago, BYD posted its third straight decline in annual sales. The 530,000 cars it sold in 2018 dropped to 470,000 in 2019 and then to 430,000 in 2020. Last year, the Chinese company’s sales topped 4.2 million to make it the sixth largest car-making group in the world and the third best-selling… Continue reading BYD’s bold plan to take on Mercedes, Ferrari and more

Cricket Icon Yuvraj Singh Joins New Holland as Brand Ambassador

New Holland, a global manufacturer of tractors and farm equipment, has appointed former cricket player Yuvraj Singh as its brand ambassador. The partnership will focus on the company’s ‘Asli Hero ki Asli Taaqat’ campaign, which recognizes Indian farmers. The campaign aims to highlight farmers’ contributions to the nation’s food security and economic development. Singh, known… Continue reading Cricket Icon Yuvraj Singh Joins New Holland as Brand Ambassador