Mahindra renames electric SUV “BE 6” amid trademark dispute with IndiGo

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced a decision to rename its electric SUV from “BE 6e” to “BE 6” following a trademark dispute with InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the operator of IndiGo airlines. The disagreement arose after Mahindra unveiled its electric origin SUVs, the BE 6e and XUV 9e, on November 26, 2024. Mahindra has applied for… Continue reading Mahindra renames electric SUV “BE 6” amid trademark dispute with IndiGo

Jaguar TCS Racing unveils potent Jaguar I-Type 7 for ABB FIA Formula-E Championship

December 6 saw Jaguar TCS Racing unveil its all‑new ABB FIA Formula E World Championship contender – the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 – on the eve of it turning a wheel in Free Practice 1 at the Sao Paulo E‑Prix and marking the beginning of Jaguar TCS Racing’s 2024/25 World Championship campaign. Jaguar TCS Racing has… Continue reading Jaguar TCS Racing unveils potent Jaguar I-Type 7 for ABB FIA Formula-E Championship

Waymo is expanding robotaxi services to Miami, beginning operations in early 2025

As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its Waymo One service to new US cities. The latest on its service map is Miami, which will see a start of robotaxi testing operations next year before Waymo opens up public rides to all customers. ¡Hasta pronto, Miami! The world is still not completely sold on the… Continue reading Waymo is expanding robotaxi services to Miami, beginning operations in early 2025

EV tax credit is ‘catastrophically stupid,’ says incoming Ohio Senator and ‘car czar’ Bernie Moreno

Ohio Republican Senator-elect Bernie Moreno at the CNBC CFO Council Summit 2024 in Washington, D.C. Brian Stukes | CNBC Republican Senator-elect Bernie Moreno, who made his living as a luxury car dealer before running against and defeating Democrat Sherrod Brown in the large manufacturing state of Ohio, said he is aiming to become the “car… Continue reading EV tax credit is ‘catastrophically stupid,’ says incoming Ohio Senator and ‘car czar’ Bernie Moreno

Ex-Tata Motors, M&M exec Anurag Dubey to Head Sany India’s new EV biz

Updated On Dec 5, 2024 at 07:33 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Anurag Dubey to Head Sany India’s new EV biz The Indian subsidiary of Sany, one of the world’s largest heavy equipment manufacturers, is learnt to have drawn up a new strategy to tap the Indian heavy… Continue reading Ex-Tata Motors, M&M exec Anurag Dubey to Head Sany India’s new EV biz

ACMA Mobility Foundation to launch Inaugural Automotive Aftermarket Expo in Patna

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) is set to host the first edition of the Automotive Aftermarket Expo, organised under the ACMA Mobility Foundation (AMF). The event will take place on December 6 and 7, 2024, at the Samrat Ashok International Convention Centre in Patna. This two-day event will bring together participants from… Continue reading ACMA Mobility Foundation to launch Inaugural Automotive Aftermarket Expo in Patna

DOW, JLR & Adient Develop Closed-Loop Polyurethane Foam Seats

Dow Inc. DOW recently announced that JLR has made a significant technical advance in the closed-loop recycling of polyurethane seat foam from used vehicles, successfully reintegrating it into the production of new seats.  This is the first time closed-loop seat foam content has been effectively employed in car production, owing to a collaboration between Dow’s… Continue reading DOW, JLR & Adient Develop Closed-Loop Polyurethane Foam Seats