Google self-driving spinoff Waymo is now letting San Francisco residents hail a ride in a Jaguar robotaxi

Google self-driving spinoff Waymo is now offering robotaxi rides to the public in San Francisco.  Waymo’s Trusted Tester program will let residents hail a ride in an all-electric Jaguar vehicle. All of the rides will still have a back-up driver onboard to take the wheel in case of emergencies.  Loading Something is loading. San Francisco… Continue reading Google self-driving spinoff Waymo is now letting San Francisco residents hail a ride in a Jaguar robotaxi

Localisation vital as Indian OEMs drive into electric avenue

Localisation and a sustainable EV push came across as the dominant theme at SIAM’s 61st Annual Convention, which was held virtually. Kenichi Ayukawa, president, SIAM and MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India said the key enablers to bring about a growth revival involves a “move further towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. SIAM and ACMA are working to further… Continue reading Localisation vital as Indian OEMs drive into electric avenue

@Tata-JLR: JAGUAR XF AND XE R-DYNAMIC BLACK: ENHANCED DESIGN AND CONNECTIVITY

New XF R-Dynamic Black models: Accentuate the purposeful, assertive designs of the Saloon and Sportbrake with bespoke Gloss Black elements and richer, more luxurious interiors, while XE R-Dynamic Black gains an enhanced specification  Desirable and distinctive: Black Pack with Gloss Black mirror caps and side sills, 19-inch Gloss Black wheels, panoramic roof and privacy glass… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JAGUAR XF AND XE R-DYNAMIC BLACK: ENHANCED DESIGN AND CONNECTIVITY

Change Suite · 5:31 PM UTCGoogle self-driving spinoff Waymo begins testing with public in San FranciscoAlphabet Inc’s Waymo has started taking a few S…

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Waymo has started taking a few San Franciscans on rides in its self-driving sport utility vehicles and hopes to open the robotaxis to anyone in the city in less than the three years it took to launch in its only other market. Waymo’s announcement on Tuesday… Continue reading Change Suite · 5:31 PM UTCGoogle self-driving spinoff Waymo begins testing with public in San FranciscoAlphabet Inc’s Waymo has started taking a few S…

M&M changes global design positions after Ramkripa Ananthan’s resignation

Ramkripa Ananthan New Delhi: Mahindra & Mahindra has announced changes in its global design organisation after Ramkripa Ananthan ended her over two-decade stint with the company as chief of design for the automotive sector in June this year. Ramkripa’s resignation came soon after automobile designer Pratap Bose joined the Mahindra Group to head the newly-formed… Continue reading M&M changes global design positions after Ramkripa Ananthan’s resignation

Waymo launches robotaxi service in San Francisco

Waymo, the self-driving vehicle company under Alphabet, has launched a robotaxi service that will be open to certain vetted riders in San Francisco. On Tuesday, the company officially kicked off its Waymo One Trusted Tester program in the city with a fleet of all-electric Jaguar I-PACEs equipped with the company’s fifth generation of its autonomous… Continue reading Waymo launches robotaxi service in San Francisco

@Tata-JLR: LAND ROVER SPECIAL VEHICLE OPERATIONS CREATES ULTIMATE RANGE ROVER SPORT SVR

About Land Rover Since 1948 Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that represent true ‘breadth of capability’ across the model range. Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque each define the world’s SUV sectors, with 80 per cent of this model range exported to over… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: LAND ROVER SPECIAL VEHICLE OPERATIONS CREATES ULTIMATE RANGE ROVER SPORT SVR

Pricol wary as chip crisis worsens 

Vikram Mohan: “What is even more worrisome than Covid-19 is the acute shortage of electronic components which is not showing any signs of easing and is affecting various stakeholders.” Coimbatore-based Pricol, which uses microchips for its electronic parts, is feeling the heat of the semiconductor shortage. With the crisis expected to last another 16-18 months,… Continue reading Pricol wary as chip crisis worsens 

Tata Motors previews new Punch micro-SUV ahead of festive season launch

Eighteen months after Tata Motors unveiled the HBX Concept at the Auto Expo 2020 in Greater Noida, the company today revealed the production-ready model, called Tata Punch. The latest Tata SUV is slated for a national launch this festive season. The Tata Punch micro-SUV, which bears a close resemblance to the HBX concept (below right),… Continue reading Tata Motors previews new Punch micro-SUV ahead of festive season launch