Leyland evaluating a second LCV platform

Ashok Leyland is contemplating launching another platform for light commercial vehicles, the company’s top leadership said in a post-results media briefing on Friday.  Gopal Mahadevan, CFO, & whole-time Director of the company said, ” We are evaluating and studying it”. He added that the same strategy was applied in the MHCV segment which  had brought significant… Continue reading Leyland evaluating a second LCV platform

Growing EV market sees JK Tyre launch radials for ePVs, eCVs

JK Tyre has developed and launched a range of EV-specific smart radial tyres for all categories of buses, trucks, LCVs and passenger vehicles in India. Designed and developed by its engineers from the global technology centre – Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence (RPSCOE) – the tyres have been engineered specially to the unique needs of… Continue reading Growing EV market sees JK Tyre launch radials for ePVs, eCVs

@FCA: Stellantis Announces Leadership Changes in North America

July 29, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Stellantis today announced appointments in its North America engineering and customer experience organizations. Effective immediately, Mark Champine will oversee key product development initiatives as head of the North America engineering technical centers, while David McDonald will succeed Champine, guiding quality-improvement activities as head of customer experience – North America. In… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Announces Leadership Changes in North America

@Hyundai: Kia is Most Awarded Brand in J.D. Power 2022 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study

Latest Accolades Recognize Customer Satisfaction with Exemplary Engineering in New Models Kia’s first dedicated EV, the EV6, ranked number one in the Compact SUV segment Carnival MPV earned top spot in the Minivan segment K5 wins the Midsize Car segment APEAL award follows Kia’s ensemble of models recognized among top performers in J.D. Power Initial… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia is Most Awarded Brand in J.D. Power 2022 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study

RECOGNI APPOINTS FORMER ZF GROUP SVP MARC BOLITHO AS CEO

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Recogni, Inc., the leader in AI-based visual perception for autonomous vehicles, today announced that Marc Bolitho, former Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Electronics and ADAS business unit at ZF Group, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately, and will become… Continue reading RECOGNI APPOINTS FORMER ZF GROUP SVP MARC BOLITHO AS CEO

India needs to set up 46,000 EV charging stations by 2030 to match global benchmark

India needs to set up 46,000 electric vehicle charging stations by 2030 to reach global benchmark, suggests a white paper released on Friday. EV charger ratio is 6 both for China and the Netherlands, 19 for the US while it stands 135 for India. That means there is one charger per 135 EVs in India… Continue reading India needs to set up 46,000 EV charging stations by 2030 to match global benchmark

Navistar Positioned for a More Sustainable Future in Annual Sustainability Report

2021 report showcases holistic approach to sustainability including people, planet, responsibility, and impact LISLE, Ill., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — For more than 20 years, Navistar has released an annual sustainability report providing an overview of the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities. Now, Navistar’s sustainability strategy is going beyond risk mitigation into value creation… Continue reading Navistar Positioned for a More Sustainable Future in Annual Sustainability Report

Autonomous Marine Vehicles Global Market Report 2022: Maritime Drone Swarming for Better Surveillance and Investigation Capabilities Presents Lucrative Growth Prospects

DUBLIN, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Autonomous Marine Vehicles Global Market Report 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global autonomous marine vehicles market is expected to grow from $1,994.26 million in 2021 to $2,298.08 million in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2%. The market is expected to… Continue reading Autonomous Marine Vehicles Global Market Report 2022: Maritime Drone Swarming for Better Surveillance and Investigation Capabilities Presents Lucrative Growth Prospects

Indian ride-hailing major Ola to slash 1,000 jobs as it sharpens EV focus

SoftBank-backed ride-hailing major Ola is set to slash about 1,000 jobs as it looks to ramp up hiring for its electric mobility business, Ola Electric, The Economic Times reported on Friday. While the company had initially planned to lay off about 400-500 employees, the final figure could go up to 1,000. According to the report,… Continue reading Indian ride-hailing major Ola to slash 1,000 jobs as it sharpens EV focus

KIA IS MOST AWARDED BRAND IN J.D. POWER 2022 AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE, EXECUTION, AND LAYOUT (APEAL) STUDY

Latest Accolades Recognize Customer Satisfaction with Exemplary Engineering in New Models Kia’s first dedicated EV, the EV6, ranked number one in the Compact SUV segment Carnival MPV earned top spot in the Minivan segment K5 wins the Midsize Car segment APEAL award follows Kia’s ensemble of models recognized among top performers in J.D. Power Initial… Continue reading KIA IS MOST AWARDED BRAND IN J.D. POWER 2022 AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE, EXECUTION, AND LAYOUT (APEAL) STUDY