Electric car production at Mini’s Oxford plant has been delayed for an unconfirmed amount of time, with the worldwide slowdown of EV sales blamed. The decision was confirmed to Autocar this evening by Mini parent company BMW Group. The German firm previously announced all non-Chinese market production of the electric Mini Cooper and Mini Aceman would move to Oxford from China… Continue reading Breaking: Mini delays EV production at Oxford
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Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles in U.S. due to failing power-assisted steering systems
Tesla models Y and 3 are displayed at a Tesla dealership in Corte Madera, California, on Dec. 20, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Tesla is voluntarily recalling 376,241vehicles in the U.S. to correct an issue with failing power-assisted steering systems, according to records posted to the website of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety… Continue reading Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles in U.S. due to failing power-assisted steering systems
No Problem With Lower Import Duty on Cars, Says RC Bhargava
Amid reports that Tesla is planning to start selling cars in India with the Indian government lowering the import duty, the chairman of Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest passenger carmaker, RC Bhargava, said he sees no issues with that as the domestic industry is competitive enough to hold its ground. “I have no problem. These [lower… Continue reading No Problem With Lower Import Duty on Cars, Says RC Bhargava
Honda Earns Highest 3-Star Rating in FIA Road Safety Index
Honda has become the first automaker to receive the highest ranking of 3 stars in the FIA Road Safety Index, a tool designed to help organizations measure their road safety footprint. The recognition was announced on February 17 at the “Challenge 2030: Achieving the Global Road Safety Goals” event, held alongside the 4th Global Ministerial… Continue reading Honda Earns Highest 3-Star Rating in FIA Road Safety Index
Honda Earns Highest 3-Star Rating in FIA Road Safety Index
Honda has become the first automaker to receive the highest ranking of 3 stars in the FIA Road Safety Index, a tool designed to help organizations measure their road safety footprint. The recognition was announced on February 17 at the “Challenge 2030: Achieving the Global Road Safety Goals” event, held alongside the 4th Global Ministerial… Continue reading Honda Earns Highest 3-Star Rating in FIA Road Safety Index
Vorsprung durch Technik Live: Join Autocar for the ultimate Audi experience day
To celebrate more than five decades of Vorsprung durch Technik innovation and explore how Audi’s ever-growing range of e-tron models is changing the game for all-electric mobility, Audi and Autocar are hosting an exclusive event, and we’d love for you to join us. Sign up to Vorsprung durch Technik Live here The event will give… Continue reading Vorsprung durch Technik Live: Join Autocar for the ultimate Audi experience day
12,000 miles with a BMW i5: is this the ultimate electric estate?
It was late, dark and chilly if not as cold as when it snowed and the car obliged with 213 miles, or 2.6mpkWh, from 100%) and fast chargers are expensive. If I’d backed off, I’d probably have reached home, by slipstreaming a coach or truck if things had become critical. Or I could have carried… Continue reading 12,000 miles with a BMW i5: is this the ultimate electric estate?
Narinder Pal Singh Appointed as Business Head of E-Powertrain at Greaves Cotton
Greaves Cotton Limited, a leading engineering company, has announced the appointment of Narinder Pal Singh as its new Business Head for E-Powertrain division, effective February 21, 2025. The appointment comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership in the electric mobility sector. Singh brings over two decades of extensive experience in… Continue reading Narinder Pal Singh Appointed as Business Head of E-Powertrain at Greaves Cotton
Aravam Tech Solutions Introduces Triptronic for Corporate Transportation
Aravam Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd unveiled Triptronic, an employee transportation platform that integrates real-time tracking, advanced technology, and electric vehicle support. The platform is aimed at addressing the growing corporate demand for efficient and sustainable transportation solutions, Aravam Tech said. The platform operates through three interconnected applications: an Employee App for booking and tracking rides,… Continue reading Aravam Tech Solutions Introduces Triptronic for Corporate Transportation
ZF Aftermarket Opens First ZF [pro]Tech Plus Workshop in India
Mobility tech company ZF Group inaugurated India’s first ZF [pro]Tech plus workshop in New Delhi. The facility marks the beginning of a nationwide rollout aimed at strengthening workshop capabilities and technical expertise in the automotive sector, the company said. ZF Aftermarket has been operating workshops for over 40 years. The ZF [pro]Tech network, launched in… Continue reading ZF Aftermarket Opens First ZF [pro]Tech Plus Workshop in India