Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has expanded its premium SUV lineup with the introduction of a Manual Transmission (MT) variant of the Toyota Legender 4X4. The new offering targets driving enthusiasts seeking greater control and engagement behind the wheel while maintaining the model’s established luxury and off-road capabilities. The Legender 4X4 MT is powered by Toyota’s… Continue reading Toyota Launches Manual Transmission (MT) variant of the Toyota Legender 4X4
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Automakers warn that Trump tariffs will hike vehicle prices as much as 25%
Last month, Ford CEO Jim Farley warned that 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada would “blow a hole” in the U.S. auto industry. A trade group representing nearly all major automakers warned on Tuesday that new 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump will lead to drastic price… Continue reading Automakers warn that Trump tariffs will hike vehicle prices as much as 25%
CoreWeave to Acquire Weights & Biases – Industry Leading AI Developer Platform for Building and Deploying AI Applications
Acquisition to create end-to-end platform for AI labs and enterprises to bring new innovations to market faster LIVINGSTON, N.J., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler™, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Weights & Biases, a leading AI developer platform. The acquisition extends CoreWeave’s purpose-built cloud platform by enabling an… Continue reading CoreWeave to Acquire Weights & Biases – Industry Leading AI Developer Platform for Building and Deploying AI Applications
Why automakers including Honda and Toyota are pouring millions into rockets and satellites
In January, Toyota said its mobility software subsidiary “Woven by Toyota” was investing $44 million into Japanese rocket maker Interstellar Technologies. Rival Honda has been developing a proprietary reusable rocket since 2019 to launch low-earth orbit satellites to space. Chinese automaker Geely Holding Group, a Tesla competitor, has invested $326 million to manufacture its own… Continue reading Why automakers including Honda and Toyota are pouring millions into rockets and satellites
Tesla’s Sales Are Falling So Much That the Cash It Rakes in for Carbon Credits Is Under Threat
A number of major carmakers — including Toyota, Stellantis, Mazda, and Subaru — “pooled” their emissions with EV makers Polestar and Tesla earlier this year, in an effort to comply with tougher European Union carbon emissions rules. Put differently, the companies are hoping to meet yearly emissions targets by teaming up with EV companies, which… Continue reading Tesla’s Sales Are Falling So Much That the Cash It Rakes in for Carbon Credits Is Under Threat
Autoliv completes sale of Russian business to Avtodom
In the wake of the 2022 geopolitical tensions, Autoliv and other automotive suppliers suspended its operations in Russia. Credit: ARTPROXIMO/Shutterstock. Autoliv, a provider of automotive safety systems, has completed the sale of its Russian operations to automotive group Avtodom, reported Reuters. The transaction details, including the sale price, remain undisclosed. The acquisition includes a facility… Continue reading Autoliv completes sale of Russian business to Avtodom
MSL Expands Manufacturing Facility to Serve Multiple Industries
Mobility Solutions Limited (MSL), a JCBL Group company, has expanded its manufacturing facility in Batauli, Punjab, to provide advanced composites solutions across multiple industries including defense, aerospace, infrastructure, railways and automotive sectors. The 41,700-square-meter facility, with 12,000 square meters of covered area, began commercial production in December 2024 and is expected to reach full operational… Continue reading MSL Expands Manufacturing Facility to Serve Multiple Industries
The inside story behind the wild hydrogen-powered Lexus buggy
Yamaha brought its vast experience of producing lightweight off-roaders, with Lexus adding hydrogen combustion technology and access to more sustainable materials. The biggest change is to the YXZ1000R’s 998cc direct-injection inline three-cylinder engine. The original runs on petrol, but for the Lexus the Yamaha unit has been converted to run on compressed hydrogen fuel, using… Continue reading The inside story behind the wild hydrogen-powered Lexus buggy
Former FREYR Battery CSO/CTO, Ryuta Kawaguchi Joins TeraWatt Technology as VP of Strategy
MILPITAS, Calif., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TeraWatt Technology Inc. (Headquartered in California, USA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ryuta Kawaguchi as VP of Strategy. Mr. Kawaguchi began his career at Nissan Motor Corporation, AESC, and Toyota Industries Corporation, establishing himself as a distinguished leader in the battery and e-mobility industry. He has… Continue reading Former FREYR Battery CSO/CTO, Ryuta Kawaguchi Joins TeraWatt Technology as VP of Strategy
Clean Technica: Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — January 2025003882
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Plugin vehicle registrations were up 18% year over year (YoY) in January, to over 1.2 million units, with BEVs being the driver of growth (+24% YoY) compared to PHEVs (+8%). Share-wise, 2025 started with plugin vehicles getting 19% share… Continue reading Clean Technica: Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — January 2025003882