Demand for top automotive tech professionals on the rise

Tata Elxsi and KPIT Technologies – two of the top Indian design and technology service providers to the automotive and related industries are on a hiring spree. This is happening as a result of robust demand that has come after almost two years of stagnation due to pandemic, supply challenges among others. However, some other business… Continue reading Demand for top automotive tech professionals on the rise

Metro New York Auto Retailer Named TIME Dealer of the Year

Hugh “Jack” Weidinger Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The nomination of Hugh “Jack” Weidinger IV, dealer principal at North Bay Cadillac Co. Inc. in Great Neck, New York, for the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. Weidinger is one of… Continue reading Metro New York Auto Retailer Named TIME Dealer of the Year

Ascend Elements Secures $300 Million in Funding

EV battery industry leaders and climate tech VC’s join investors from previous rounds to fund the fast-growing, U.S.-based sustainable engineered materials company WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ascend Elements, a U.S.-based engineered materials and lithium-ion battery recycling company, today announced it has secured $300 million in equity and debt financing, including $200 million… Continue reading Ascend Elements Secures $300 Million in Funding

@Tata-JLR: InMotion Ventures appoints Mike Smeed as Managing Director

Former finance lead for China-based joint venture Chery Jaguar Land Rover returns to UK We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Smeed as Managing Director of InMotion Ventures, following the recent launch of Jaguar Land Rover’s new Open Innovation strategy. By collaborating with start-ups, scale-ups and like-minded external organisations, Open Innovation is a… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: InMotion Ventures appoints Mike Smeed as Managing Director

Georgica Auto Holdings welcomes Franchise Equity Partners as minority shareholder

Georgica Auto Holdings operates 23 automotive retail franchises across NY, NJ, and PA Franchise Equity Partners makes $70 million capital investment in Georgica Auto Holdings Agreement gives Georgica Auto Holdings access to FEP’s deep automotive and financial expertise Capital investment supports Georgica Auto Holdings strategic growth plan NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Georgica… Continue reading Georgica Auto Holdings welcomes Franchise Equity Partners as minority shareholder

Hero MotoCorp plans assembly operations in the Philippines

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest motorised two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced plans to  commence operations in the Philippines in association with Terrafirma Motors Corporation (TMC), a part of the Columbian Group of Companies, which is among the leading automotive groups in the Philippines and also represents brands like BMW, Kia, Mazda, Range Rover, Peugeot and Mahindra.  As… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp plans assembly operations in the Philippines

United and Jaguar Launch the First All-Electric Gate-to-Gate Airport Transfer Service in the U.S.

Select MileagePlus Premier members can make connecting flights in-style with complimentary rides in the new all-electric 2023 Jaguar I-PACE HSE; Jaguar SUVs to make up to 60 trips per day at United’s hub airports by end of year CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines and Jaguar North America today launched the first gate-to-gate airport… Continue reading United and Jaguar Launch the First All-Electric Gate-to-Gate Airport Transfer Service in the U.S.

From the archive: on this day in 1975

Every car firm has a wealth of unrealised projects in its archives. Most will never see the light of day, but occasionally we get tantalising glimpses into alternate histories.  One such instance came in 1975, when we met Phil Weaver, who had retired from Jaguar, having worked in its Special Projects and Competitions department.  Back… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1975

Festive season fires up vehicle registrations but fails to level up from 2019

Currently, the PV industry has pending bookings of about 8.25 lakh. New Delhi: Vehicle sales which peak during the festive season in India account for about 40% of the annual business. Sales in the just-concluded season this year were better than that in the past two COVID-hit years, but the graph is far below the… Continue reading Festive season fires up vehicle registrations but fails to level up from 2019

Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030

Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030 Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030, under a preliminary agreement reached by the two companies, news agency Reuters has reported. Tata intends to begin producing green steel, or steel made… Continue reading Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030