KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2025 K5 PRICING

2025 Kia K5 has starting MSRP of $26,990 Design updates inside and out reflect K5s sporty intentions 191-horsepower 2.5-liter normally aspirated engine replaces 1.6T; 11 HP increase New, updated tech and standard ADAS features highlight K5’s deep feature-set IRVINE, Calif., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Kia announced pricing for the new 2025 K5 midsize sedan,… Continue reading KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2025 K5 PRICING

India auto sales rise 12% to 23.85 million in FY2024, PVs shine, CVs and 3Ws near best-yet FY2019

First the good news. The Indian automobile industry has wrapped up FY2024 with total wholesale vehicle dispatches of 23.85 million units, an increase of 12.49% over FY2023’s 21.20 million units. The not-so-good news is that India Auto Inc is still 2.41 million units away from its best-ever fiscal year: FY2019’s 26 million units (see 10-year… Continue reading India auto sales rise 12% to 23.85 million in FY2024, PVs shine, CVs and 3Ws near best-yet FY2019

Europa Wire: European Auto Industry CEOs Gather for Green Transition Talks with EU Commissioner001034

European Auto Industry CEOs Gather for Green Transition Talks with EU Commissioner (IN BRIEF) Thirteen CEOs from leading European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers convened with EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, for an ‘Automotive Roundtable’ to discuss the green transition of the sector. The dialogue, following a meeting with President Charles Michel, aims… Continue reading Europa Wire: European Auto Industry CEOs Gather for Green Transition Talks with EU Commissioner001034

New Hyundai i20 N Line S adds a hint of sporty spice to supermini range

The Hyundai i20 supermini is available once again in a sporty-looking trim, now called N Line S, which aims to deliver a whiff of the style and dynamism found in the recently discontinued i20 N hot hatch.  The third-generation Hyundai i20 supermini received some visual tweaks as part of a mid-life facelift in 2023, however,… Continue reading New Hyundai i20 N Line S adds a hint of sporty spice to supermini range

Ginkgo Bioworks Announces Acquisition of AgBiome’s Platform Assets

BOSTON, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced the acquisition of AgBiome’s platform assets, including over 115,000 fully sequenced and isolated strains, over 500 million unique gene sequences, and relevant functional data and metadata, as well as AgBiome’s development pipeline. These… Continue reading Ginkgo Bioworks Announces Acquisition of AgBiome’s Platform Assets

Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS ‘Corporate Variant’ launched at Rs 6.93 lakh

Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the ‘Corporate Variant’ of the Grand i10 NIOS at Rs 6.93 lakh. Powering the ‘Corporate Variant’ is a 1.2L Kappa Petrol engine available with a 5-speed manual transmission (MT) or Smart Auto AMT, which is priced at Rs 7.57 lakh. Tarun Garg, COO of Hyundai Motor India, speaking on the announcement… Continue reading Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS ‘Corporate Variant’ launched at Rs 6.93 lakh

@Hyundai: Tasman: Kia reveals the name of its pickup truck

Kia names its new C-segment pickup truck Tasman, evoking the spirit of Tasmania Inspired by the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Australia’s southernmost island, the Tasman moniker embodies a spirit of adventure The Kia Tasman will combine work-focused capability with lifestyle-orientated versatility Set for phased global launch in 2025, including markets such as Korea, Australia,… Continue reading @Hyundai: Tasman: Kia reveals the name of its pickup truck

Elon Musk confirms meeting with Prime Minister Modi in India

Tesla is now back with its India plans and its chief Elon Musk is set to visit India. Musk today confirmed that would be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India. “Looking forward to meeting with Prime Minister @NarendraModi in India!,” Musk said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) today.  Musk did not share… Continue reading Elon Musk confirms meeting with Prime Minister Modi in India

Non U.S.-made EVs secure tax credits via lease loophole

WASHINGTON — The ratio of leases among electric vehicle sales in the U.S. has risen as high as 90% for some models, as overseas automakers take advantage of a loophole that allows some foreign-made cars to receive the same tax credits as those assembled in America. South Korea’s Hyundai Motor and Germany’s BMW are both… Continue reading Non U.S.-made EVs secure tax credits via lease loophole

EssentiallySports Launches ES Think Tank: Unveiling the Symbiotic Nexus of Sports and Brands

NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In an era where the confluence of sports and business transcends conventional boundaries, EssentiallySports proudly announces the launch of ES Think Tank, a groundbreaking podcast series meticulously curated to explore the intricate relationship between athletes, sports, and brands. Through insightful dialogues and expert analyses, ES Think Tank promises to… Continue reading EssentiallySports Launches ES Think Tank: Unveiling the Symbiotic Nexus of Sports and Brands