Despite concerns related to challenges in the buyback policy for unsold spare parts inventory and ensuring dealership viability, the four-wheeler dealers were the most satisfied within the auto retailer community, according to Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations’ dealer satisfaction survey (DSS) 2024. Dealers of JSW MG Motor were the most satisfied, while those of Hyundai… Continue reading JSW MG Motors, M&M and Hyundai dealers most satisfied, says FADA survey
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IAA Transportation Trade Fair in Hannover: Michelin unveils the MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 and MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGY™ 2
1 Fuel savings: XLE3: Michelin internal fuel consumption tests by comparison with the competitors. Duration: 65,975 km on an open toll road in the south of Spain. April – June 2024 under Dekra supervision (Report 23CPA11-239 – Lorca – CR Final). MICHELIN X® Line Energy™ Z3 & X® Line Energy™ D3, Continental Ecoplus HS3+ &… Continue reading IAA Transportation Trade Fair in Hannover: Michelin unveils the MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 and MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGY™ 2
AI Driving Transformation in Electric Commercial Vehicle Market, USD 364.4 Billion Growth Expected from 2024-2028 Amid Focus on Reducing Emissions
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends- The global electric commercial vehicle (ECV) market size is estimated to grow by USD 364.4 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 36.92% during the forecast period. Growing focus on reducing… Continue reading AI Driving Transformation in Electric Commercial Vehicle Market, USD 364.4 Billion Growth Expected from 2024-2028 Amid Focus on Reducing Emissions
Renault Estafette reborn as futuristic van for cities
Renault has revived the Estafette as a high-tech, city-focused load-lugger called the ZFlexEVan. The new concept previews the debut model from the French company’s tie-up with Volvo Trucks, called Flexis, and it has been designed to stand out from the aggressive-looking diesel vans on the market. It inherits its twin round headlights and soft curves from the Estafette, which – combined with… Continue reading Renault Estafette reborn as futuristic van for cities
German Manager Magazine: eActros 600: Daimler Truck starts series production of the long-haul electric truck 003567
The commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler trucks wants its electric truck for long-haul routes from the end of November Mercedes Benz Series production at the Wörth plant. With a battery capacity of over 600 kilowatt hours (kWh), the eActros 600 will enable a range of 500 kilometers without intermediate charging, as the company announced on Sunday… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: eActros 600: Daimler Truck starts series production of the long-haul electric truck 003567
Volvo Cars ditches 2030 EV-only target: Report
Volvo Cars has done away with its target of going all electric by 2030, Reuters reported earlier this month. Volvo Cars noted in a statement that by 2030, it was targeting 90-100% of cars sold to be fully electric or plug in hybrid models, whereas 10% would be so called mild hybrids, Reuters noted. Major… Continue reading Volvo Cars ditches 2030 EV-only target: Report
Lumax Auto Technologies to acquire majority stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions, expanding into green fuels
Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (LATL), a Tier-1 supplier of automotive systems and components, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions Private Limited (Greenfuel) from its current shareholders. This acquisition will mark LATL’s entry into the green and alternate fuels segment, including CNG, hydrogen, and other applications, which are expected… Continue reading Lumax Auto Technologies to acquire majority stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions, expanding into green fuels
Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July
Several EV models sold with over $10,000 in incentives in July, driving registrations up 18% from last year in the US. Kia’s new EV9 was among the most heavily discounted, selling with over $19,700 in incentives. Other models, like the Honda Prologue and Volkswagen ID.4, were also heavily discounted, which helped spark growth. US EV… Continue reading Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July
German FAZ: BMW reorganizes design007681
The Bavarian automobile manufacturer BMW is restructuring its design department and is also bringing in staff from outside. According to information from the F.A.Z. The change will be announced in the next few days. Accordingly, responsibilities will be divided under the leadership of the previous head of design, Adrian van Hooydonk. From now on, Maximilian… Continue reading German FAZ: BMW reorganizes design007681
German FAZ: Volvo fills up with fresh energy007679
Volvo is practicing the balancing act. We ask ourselves whether there can be a balancing act with three legs. So the story goes like this: The large SUV XC90, which defines the brand alongside the eternal station wagons, is currently getting a refresh so that it can live even longer with its practical talents and… Continue reading German FAZ: Volvo fills up with fresh energy007679