A host of developments took place in the Indian automotive scene in the past week (May 30 – June 3), including a high-profile EV launch, an interior leak of one of the most highly-anticipated Indian cars, and the commencement of bookings for one of the top-selling sub-compact SUVs, to name a few. If you missed… Continue reading This week’s biggest automotive developments: Kia EV6 launch, Mahindra Scorpio N interior leak and more
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Cruise can finally start charging for fully driverless robotaxis
Self-driving company Cruise has received a permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to charge for fully driverless rides, a milestone that the company claims makes it “the first and only company to operate a commercial, driverless ride-hail service in a major U.S. city.” Cruise has been testing free driverless rides for the public… Continue reading Cruise can finally start charging for fully driverless robotaxis
EV supercar maker Rimac accelerates away with 500 million euros investment – Emerging Europe
Made in Croatia, Rimac’s Nevera is one of the fastest cars on the road. Now, its technology is set to help other carmakers overcome the challenges of making high-performance electric vehicles. Croatia’s Rimac, which makes some of the fastest – and most expensive – supercars in the world, has raised 500 million euros from investors… Continue reading EV supercar maker Rimac accelerates away with 500 million euros investment – Emerging Europe
German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: Why the conversion to a tech company is becoming a burden001818
What with Volkswagen happens is crucial for the entire German economy. With 670,000 employees, the car company is one of the largest industrial employers in Germany Germany. And Volkswagen has embarked on a path that will also determine the future of many other German industrial groups: the conversion to a tech company. After all, the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: Why the conversion to a tech company is becoming a burden001818
Auto sales in May 2022: All segments move up from the pandemic-marred low base of May 2021
For the passenger vehicle segment in May 2022, there were production constraints owing to the semiconductor shortage. New Delhi: The good news is that all segments of the automobile industry were in the green in May 2022. This comes after a long time and looks like a real relief. But the not-so-good news is that… Continue reading Auto sales in May 2022: All segments move up from the pandemic-marred low base of May 2021
@VW Group: Myths about autonomous driving005145
Will self-driving cars soon be a reality? And how will people’s attitude have to change to ensure autonomous driving meets with broad acceptance? The &Audi study “SocAIty”, compiled with the help of renowned experts, looks into these questions, among others. It also clears up some of the widespread myths surrounding the topic. What is true?… Continue reading @VW Group: Myths about autonomous driving005145
PV sales pick up speed in May but hurdles remain
India’s OEMs recorded good sales numbers for May 2022 on a year-on-year basis on lower than usual base numbers for May 2021 that were impacted by the Covid wave and lockdowns. However, most OEMs’ tallies were better than those of April which is cause for cheer. In terms of marketshare, the top three OEMs are… Continue reading PV sales pick up speed in May but hurdles remain
Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Keeps Growing, Up 22% YoY002011
May saw Sweden’s plugin electric vehicles take 47.5% market share, up from 39.0% YoY. Overall auto market volume was 26,375 units, was 9% up YoY, though still 9% down from seasonal norms. Sweden’s best selling BEV in May was the Volkswagen ID.4. Market Share Trends May’s combined plugin result of 47.5% consisted of 24.2% full… Continue reading Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Keeps Growing, Up 22% YoY002011
2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed preview
Touted as a Formula 1 car for the road, the 1049bhp Mercedes-AMG One is propelled by a turbocharged 1.6-litre grand prix engine mated to four electric motors. It’s the firm’s fastest ever production car with a top speed of 219mph, overtaking the 214mph Mercedes CLK GTR from 24 years ago. Could we see it on… Continue reading 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed preview
Stellantis appears set to pay millions to settle criminal portion of diesel emissions case
Chrysler parent Stellantis appears set to pay at least $204 million related to the criminal portion of its alleged diesel emissions cheating case, one with echoes of Volkswagen’s notorious Dieselgate, which cost that automaker billions of dollars to settle. The company, which formed last year from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot maker PSA… Continue reading Stellantis appears set to pay millions to settle criminal portion of diesel emissions case