Category: US Motoring Press

Ashok Leyland Subsidiary Increases Stake in Switch Mobility to Nearly 100%

Ashok Leyland’s UK subsidiary Optare Plc has acquired an additional 1.01% stake in Switch Mobility Limited UK from Dana Ltd, the Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer disclosed to stock exchanges on June 3, 2025. The transaction increases Optare Plc’s shareholding in Switch Mobility from 98.56% to 99.57%. Combined with Hinduja Automotive Limited UK’s existing stake, the… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Subsidiary Increases Stake in Switch Mobility to Nearly 100%

Ashok Leyland Subsidiary Increases Stake in Switch Mobility to Nearly 100%

Ashok Leyland’s UK subsidiary Optare Plc has acquired an additional 1.01% stake in Switch Mobility Limited UK from Dana Ltd, the Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer disclosed to stock exchanges on June 3, 2025. The transaction increases Optare Plc’s shareholding in Switch Mobility from 98.56% to 99.57%. Combined with Hinduja Automotive Limited UK’s existing stake, the… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Subsidiary Increases Stake in Switch Mobility to Nearly 100%

VE Commercial Vehicles Records 7.3% Sales Growth in May 2025

VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, reported total sales of 7,402 units in May 2025, marking a 7.3% increase over the 6,901 units sold in May 2024. Eicher-branded trucks and buses contributed 7,258 units, reflecting 8% growth compared to 6,719 units in the same month last year.… Continue reading VE Commercial Vehicles Records 7.3% Sales Growth in May 2025

Maruti Suzuki to Invest Over ₹925 Crore to Scale Solar Power to 319MWp by FY31

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has increased its solar energy capacity by 30 megawatt peak (MWp) through two new projects. A 20MWp solar power facility has been commissioned at the company’s new plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana, while an additional 10MWp has been added to the existing Manesar facility. With these developments, MSIL’s total installed solar power… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Invest Over ₹925 Crore to Scale Solar Power to 319MWp by FY31

Hyundai Highlights Mobility Initiatives at 2025 FISITA World Mobility Conference

Hyundai Motor Group emphasized its role in the future of mobility and presented technological developments at the FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025, held in Barcelona, Spain, from June 3 to 5. Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz delivered the Principal Speech, discussing the company’s trajectory and strategy as a mobility provider. He engaged… Continue reading Hyundai Highlights Mobility Initiatives at 2025 FISITA World Mobility Conference

New ZF SELECT e-drive platform gives EV makers a choice in 100 to 300 kW range

German technology company and supplier ZF chose its annual Tech Day 2025 to announce and reveal an array of innovations, particularly targeted at electric vehicles. With its new SELECT e-drive platform, ZF is positioning itself as the technology leader for all-electric passenger car drives in the 100 to 300 kW power range. With SELECT, ZF… Continue reading New ZF SELECT e-drive platform gives EV makers a choice in 100 to 300 kW range

New ZF SELECT e-drive platform gives EV makers a choice in 100 to 300 kW range

German technology company and supplier ZF chose its annual Tech Day 2025 to announce and reveal an array of innovations, particularly targeted at electric vehicles. With its new SELECT e-drive platform, ZF is positioning itself as the technology leader for all-electric passenger car drives in the 100 to 300 kW power range. With SELECT, ZF… Continue reading New ZF SELECT e-drive platform gives EV makers a choice in 100 to 300 kW range

Quarter of motorists unhappy with ADAS as ‘trust gap’ widens

Widespread confusion regarding the capabilities and limitations of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is developing a ‘trust gap’ with modern cars. That’s the conclusion of a new survey from technology specialist DG Cities, which warns that in order to buck this trend, dealers and car makers need to explain the tech better to buyers. From… Continue reading Quarter of motorists unhappy with ADAS as ‘trust gap’ widens

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.143)

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior meet in a top designer’s office to talk about some secret Rovers, why the upcoming death of the Ford Focus ST means too much, Steve’s newly shiny Alpine A110, the Audi A3 PHEV, and much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.143)