A recent study by Escalent highlights the potential of Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) as a viable stepping stone for consumers hesitant to transition fully to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The report indicates that a significant portion of new-car buyers are unaware of EREVs and their benefits, specifically the capability to operate on both gasoline… Continue reading Electric Vehicles Update – EREVs Bridge Gap to Full Electric Adoption
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Lumax Turns Towards China for Technology, Collaborations
Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd. is turning toward China for technical collaborations and tap advanced New Energy Vehicle know‑how as it readies proof‑of‑concepts for Indian conditions and weighs selective on‑ground presence in the mainland. “One clear shift we are seeing is China emerging as a clear winner… These technologies are very, very competitively positioned in the… Continue reading Lumax Turns Towards China for Technology, Collaborations
Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava warns of “very high risk” from EV battery import dependence
After starting the production of Maruti Suzuki’s first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), eVitara, and Suzuki’s first lithium-ion battery, cell and electrode manufacturing in the Gujarat plant, Chairman RC Bhargava said the absence of domestic cell manufacturing is a major obstacle for India’s electric vehicle industry and heavy reliance on imports of raw materials is pulling… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava warns of “very high risk” from EV battery import dependence
Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava warns of “very high risk” from EV battery import dependence
After starting the production of Maruti Suzuki’s first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), eVitara, and Suzuki’s first lithium-ion battery, cell and electrode manufacturing in the Gujarat plant, Chairman RC Bhargava said the absence of domestic cell manufacturing is a major obstacle for India’s electric vehicle industry and heavy reliance on imports of raw materials is pulling… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava warns of “very high risk” from EV battery import dependence
Toyota’s new electric SUV actually looks pretty cool on set
Is Toyota’s new 2026 C-HR the affordable electric SUV we’ve been waiting for? The revamped EV SUV was spotted with a stylish new look while filming a commercial. Toyota’s new C-HR EV SUV is launching in 2026 Toyota’s compact crossover SUV is returning in all-electric form, and it’s already apparently a movie star. We got… Continue reading Toyota’s new electric SUV actually looks pretty cool on set
@Toyota: Helping Hands, Full Backpacks: Toyota Gives Students a Boost
Toyota dealers and team members spent time over the summer giving back to students in need as they prepare to return to school this fall. Toyota Dealers’ EffortsToyota dealers partnered with The Salvation Army and Kids in Need Foundation to help prepare students in need by giving them backpacks filled with school supplies. This was… Continue reading @Toyota: Helping Hands, Full Backpacks: Toyota Gives Students a Boost
Mercury Insurance Unveils This Year’s Most Affordable New Electric Vehicles to Insure
Three Hyundai Motor Group Products and Two General Motors Company Products Make This Year’s List LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Although the automotive industry’s transition to electrification has slowed, many industry experts still agree that electric vehicles are the future and here to stay. For consumers who are in the market for one, Mercury… Continue reading Mercury Insurance Unveils This Year’s Most Affordable New Electric Vehicles to Insure
The backbone of the global auto supply chain is at risk from Trump’s tariffs
In the world’s largest car-producing countries such as Japan, Germany & S Korea, thousands of small and midsize parts suppliers form the backbone of mfg sector. In a factory in Hekinan, a seaside town southwest of Tokyo, machines spit hot metal rods into baskets. On a recent Monday, afternoon light poured in through yellowed windows,… Continue reading The backbone of the global auto supply chain is at risk from Trump’s tariffs
Shakti Upadhyay Resigns as Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India
Shakti Upadhyay has resigned as Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India, where he had been associated since 2018. Upadhyay initially joined the automaker as General Manager of Marketing and PR, later moving up to lead the function in April 2023. In this capacity, he was responsible for handling Kia’s overall marketing and communication… Continue reading Shakti Upadhyay Resigns as Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India
Toyota’s new C-HR EV SUV looks surprisingly sharp after being spotted on set
Is Toyota’s new 2026 C-HR the affordable electric SUV we’ve been waiting for? The revamped EV SUV was spotted with a stylish new look while filming a commercial. Toyota’s new C-HR EV SUV is launching in 2026 Toyota’s compact crossover SUV is returning in all-electric form, and it’s already apparently a movie star. We got… Continue reading Toyota’s new C-HR EV SUV looks surprisingly sharp after being spotted on set