The 2025 Kia Carnival sold out for almost a year in India

The new Kia Carnival has gathered over 3,000 bookings, which is commendable considering prices for the MPV, which had launched less than 20 days ago, start at Rs 63.9 lakh (ex-showroom).  Sources tell us that waiting period for the new Carnival is close to 1 year. Kia India gearing up for additional demand for CarnivalThe… Continue reading The 2025 Kia Carnival sold out for almost a year in India

Nissan Patrol planned for India, may be launched in 2026

Nissan is evaluating launching its global flagship SUV, the Patrol, in India sometime in 2026. It could be brought to India as a fully imported unit to serve as a halo model, according to sources. The Patrol recently underwent a full generation change globally (codenamed: Y63) and is currently on sale only in left-hand drive… Continue reading Nissan Patrol planned for India, may be launched in 2026

Volkswagen’s Scout Motors reveals first EVs as it shifts to include plug-in hybrids

Scout Terra pickup truck and Scout Traveler SUV concepts Scout NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors revealed its first electric vehicles Thursday and announced plans for the brand to expand its lineup to include an emerging type of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in addition to EV models. Scout, a former American vehicle brand from 1961… Continue reading Volkswagen’s Scout Motors reveals first EVs as it shifts to include plug-in hybrids

Air taxis: the latest on the flying electric cars bringing the Jetsons dream to life

There’s a future where we don’t need roads and regular folks like you and me can jump into a boat-sized electric pod and just fly anywhere on a whim. While we’ve been perfecting the miracle of human flight for more than a century, instant air transportation has long been relegated to science fiction. But in… Continue reading Air taxis: the latest on the flying electric cars bringing the Jetsons dream to life

@Toyota: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing to Exhibit Immersive Content at Super Taikyu Series 2024 Final Fuji

Oct. 25, 2024 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that it will exhibit Japan’s first*1 outdoor-compatible mobile immersive dome tent in the event square at the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2024 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round7 (Round 7 Super Taikyu Final Fuji), to be held on Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, 2024. This initiative… Continue reading @Toyota: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing to Exhibit Immersive Content at Super Taikyu Series 2024 Final Fuji

@Toyota: Toyota’s New Risk-ATTEND Program Is On the Fast Track To Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe

Getting a driver’s license can be a major milestone for anyone. For teenagers, it’s even more significant, as it symbolizes another step toward independence. In fact, young drivers (ages 15-20) accounted for 11.7 million (5%) of all licensed drivers in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. With that many novice drivers on the… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s New Risk-ATTEND Program Is On the Fast Track To Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe

@Toyota: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing to Exhibit Immersive Content at Super Taikyu Series 2024 Final Fuji

Oct. 25, 2024 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that it will exhibit Japan’s first*1 outdoor-compatible mobile immersive dome tent in the event square at the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2024 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round7 (Round 7 Super Taikyu Final Fuji), to be held on Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, 2024. This initiative… Continue reading @Toyota: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing to Exhibit Immersive Content at Super Taikyu Series 2024 Final Fuji

China’s WeRide raises $440.5m from US IPO, placementWeRide’s IPO follows the debut of EV maker Zeekr on NYSE earlier this year.

Self-driving startup WeRide raised a combined $440.5 million in its US initial public offering and a private placement on Friday, the latest Chinese firm to capitalise on improving investor sentiment and easing regulatory roadblocks. The number of Chinese companies that have pursued stock market flotations in the United States had dropped in the past few years, after… Continue reading China’s WeRide raises $440.5m from US IPO, placementWeRide’s IPO follows the debut of EV maker Zeekr on NYSE earlier this year.

Toyota-backed eVTOL startup Joby Aviation seeks $200m from common stock offeringJoby is backed by Uber, Delta Air Lines, and South Korea’s SK Telecom.

Joby Aviation, a California-based startup developing electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced a public offering of common stock up to $200 million, according to a regulatory filing. In this offering, Joby also intended to provide underwriters with a 30-day option to purchase an additional $30 million in shares. The company said the… Continue reading Toyota-backed eVTOL startup Joby Aviation seeks $200m from common stock offeringJoby is backed by Uber, Delta Air Lines, and South Korea’s SK Telecom.