Within a week of Boris Johnson’s announcement that Britons will have no choice but to buy new electric cars from 2035, Jaguar has suffered battery supply issues for its I-Pace. Outputs of the £61,000 pure electric I-Pace at Jaguar’s Graz factory in Austria have been put on hold because of a shortage of lithium-ion batteries to… Continue reading Jaguar halts production of electric I-Pace due to shortage of batteries – This is Money
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Demand For Electric Classics Surge: Lunaz Doubles Workforce
Following the news of the UK’s plan to ban the sale of all new petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars by 2035, electric conversion specialists Lunaz have announced that it will be doubling its workforce. The Silverstone-based company, founded in 2018, as quickly established itself as a leader in the emerging classic car electric conversion market,… Continue reading Demand For Electric Classics Surge: Lunaz Doubles Workforce
Mahindra unveils $11,000 electric SUV as India goes green
NEW DELHI — Major Indian automakers touted their commitment to electric vehicles as Auto Expo 2020 opened to the public Friday, though each embraced a different strategy toward preparing for stronger emissions standards that take effect nationwide in April. Mahindra & Mahindra focused on affordability in India, unveiling an electric sport utility vehicle priced at… Continue reading Mahindra unveils $11,000 electric SUV as India goes green
Ratan Tata weighs in on the debate on all-electric versus hybrid vehicles
The octogenarian said that he hoped that governments and the automotive industry should take a “measured view” on the vehicle driving systems of the future. The chairman emeritus of Tata Group, Ratan Tata shared his views on the debate whether governments policies should support only all-electric vehicles or even hybrid vehicles to promote adoption, calling… Continue reading Ratan Tata weighs in on the debate on all-electric versus hybrid vehicles
Indian automakers face parts shortage as China epidemic hits supply chain
MUMBAI (NewsRise) — Indian automakers are bracing for a shortage of components as the coronavirus outbreak in China hinders supplies to an industry battling to come out of a prolonged slowdown. The outbreak of the deadly virus has sent global financial markets into a tizzy as a lockdown in China is feared to trigger a… Continue reading Indian automakers face parts shortage as China epidemic hits supply chain
Jaguar Land Rover to cut output at two UK factories
FILE PHOTO: Signs are seen outside the Jaguar Land Rover plant at Halewood in Liverpool, northern England, September 12 , 2016. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) – Jaguar Land Rover (TAMO.NS) will reduce or stop production on certain days at two of its British factories over the next few weeks as Britain’s biggest carmaker pursues… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to cut output at two UK factories
Renault’s Virat Khullar resigns to join Hyundai India
Prior to Renault India, Khullar has worked with Tata Motors for over six years as Head – Product Marketing where he was leading an 8 member team. NEW DELHI: French car manufacturers, Renault India‘s Vice President and Head Marketing Virat Khullar has resigned from his position to join as Director Marketing, Hyundai Motor India Limited,… Continue reading Renault’s Virat Khullar resigns to join Hyundai India
Tata Motors Sierra EV Concept Has Moss-Covered Dashboard
Tata Motors has unveiled what it calls its Sierra for a new era, an all-electric crossover concept, at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2020, in India. It’s the company’s idea of where the Sierra nameplate (in production between 1991 and 2000) could go with a fresh take. It’s a concept, not a production preview, and… Continue reading Tata Motors Sierra EV Concept Has Moss-Covered Dashboard
Volkswagen India to pull the plug on diesel Polo and Vento, focus only on larger diesels
by Sumantra B Barooah & Ujal Nair. 05 Feb 2020 At the recent unveil of the new Creta-rival midsize SUV concept, the Taigun, Volkswagen shared its strategy for its future in India and explains why it’ll move out of the lower part of the diesel vehicle market from April 1, 2020. It’s not yet a… Continue reading Volkswagen India to pull the plug on diesel Polo and Vento, focus only on larger diesels
Tata Sierra makes a comeback as all-electric concept at Auto Expo 2020
Tata Motors has resurrected the much-loved Sierra moniker with the reveal of the Sierra EV concept. The SUV pays homage to the original Sierra SUV, which was called Telco when it was launched in the early 1990s by Tata Motors. The concept SUV is based on the Altroz’ ALFA platform and carries the signature design… Continue reading Tata Sierra makes a comeback as all-electric concept at Auto Expo 2020