Japanese VC firm Incubate Fund completes first close of $50m India-focused fundThe Japanese fund has invested in 27 companies in the country so far.

Incubate Fund, a Tokyo-based venture capital company, on Wednesday, said it has completed the first close of its third India-focused fund targeting to raise $50 million to invest in new as well as existing portfolio companies. The Japanese fund, which set up a dedicated India fund in 2016, has invested in 27 companies in the… Continue reading Japanese VC firm Incubate Fund completes first close of $50m India-focused fundThe Japanese fund has invested in 27 companies in the country so far.

Powering Tomorrow’s Mobility: Electric Vehicle Range Extender Market Set to Reach $2.5 Billion by 2028, Transforming EV Adoption

DUBLIN, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Electric Vehicle Range Extender Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global electric vehicle (EV) range extender market reached a size of US$ 1.4 billion in 2022. Looking ahead, it is expected to grow to US$ 2.5… Continue reading Powering Tomorrow’s Mobility: Electric Vehicle Range Extender Market Set to Reach $2.5 Billion by 2028, Transforming EV Adoption

Before Gran Turismo Inspired a Movie, It Drove Jann Mardenborough to Greatness

Jann Mardenborough can vividly recount the first time he ever played Gran Turismo, the popular racing video game that would completely alter his life. While seeking refuge on Bonfire Night, a British holiday full of firework celebrations, an 8-year-old Mardenborough stumbled upon the game at his neighbors’ house. He selected a violet Mitsubishi 3000GT and… Continue reading Before Gran Turismo Inspired a Movie, It Drove Jann Mardenborough to Greatness

BYD launches affordable Dolphin EV in Japan to unlock market dominated by Toyota

BYD Dolphin EV (Source: BYD) China’s largest automaker, BYD, is set to take on Toyota on its home turf. BYD launched the all-electric Dolphin hatchback starting at ¥3.63 million ($24,570) in Japan Wednesday as it looks to take on Toyota head-on. The Chinese automaker introduced the Dolphin EV at a launch event in Tokyo on… Continue reading BYD launches affordable Dolphin EV in Japan to unlock market dominated by Toyota

Nissan Ariya EV shown with sporty design overhaul hints at Nismo going electric

Could it be? The Nismo EV we’ve been waiting for? A sleek Nissan Ariya prototype was spotted at the Nurburgring recently, featuring several Nismo-like design features. Nissan introduced the Ariya in 2020, its first dedicated EV in over a decade following the LEAF. The electric crossover currently tops out at 389 horsepower and 442 lb-ft… Continue reading Nissan Ariya EV shown with sporty design overhaul hints at Nismo going electric

China’s BYD takes on Toyota, Nissan in Japan’s small-car market

TOKYO — Chinese automaker BYD’s second model for the Japanese market is a compact electric car that will go up against similar-sized domestic offerings, as the company seeks to take on some of the world’s leading automakers on their home turf. The Dolphin will be priced at 3.6 million yen ($24,000), BYD said on Wednesday.… Continue reading China’s BYD takes on Toyota, Nissan in Japan’s small-car market

WARREN HENRY AUTO GROUP ACQUIRES NILES SALES AND SERVICE IN KEY WEST

KEY WEST, Fla., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Warren Henry Auto Group, a leading dealership group in Florida, is pleased to announce the expansion of Keys Auto Center (KAC) with the acquisition of Niles Sales and Service. This strategic move broadens KAC’s product range to include five additional brands (Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Nissan, and Cadillac).… Continue reading WARREN HENRY AUTO GROUP ACQUIRES NILES SALES AND SERVICE IN KEY WEST

Tobin’s Pizza: Great Pizza Deserves a Great Delivery

Tobin’s Pizza in Bloomington, Illinois, exclusively uses Mitsubishi Mirages as delivery vehicles Has purchased 20-25 new Mirages each year from O’Brien Mitsubishi in Normal, Illinois; has purchased more than 200 Mirages in total since 2010 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — When you’ve been voted the best pizza in McLean County, and your business… Continue reading Tobin’s Pizza: Great Pizza Deserves a Great Delivery

Toyota reveals next-gen EV production line as it looks to play catch-up with Tesla

As it looks to make up for lost time, Toyota is giving us a glimpse of its next-gen EV production line with modern technology like Giga casting, self-propelled assembly lines, and robots to transport finished vehicles. Electric vehicle sales continue ramping at a record pace. By the end of 2023, global EV sales are expected… Continue reading Toyota reveals next-gen EV production line as it looks to play catch-up with Tesla