Tata Motors to discontinue its JT Special Vehicles joint venture

Tata Motors has announced that it is to discontinue its JT Special Vehicles (JTSV) venture with Jayem Automotives. JTSV was formed as a 50:50 joint venture between Tata Motors and Jayem Automotives in March 2017 and was tasked with the job of developing performance-oriented ‘JTP’ versions of Tata’s passenger vehicle range. The Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP were the… Continue reading Tata Motors to discontinue its JT Special Vehicles joint venture

Press Releases – Auto makers and electricity sector call for rapid action on charging points under EU recovery plan

Brussels, 9 June 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Eurelectric welcome the focus on infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles in the coronavirus recovery plan announced by the European Commission. The associations support the goal of funding 1 million public charging points referred to in the plan. However, they note that this objective was… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto makers and electricity sector call for rapid action on charging points under EU recovery plan

Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich plant to stay shut until August 10

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) won’t restart production at its Castle Bromwich factory until 10 August at the earliest, it has been confirmed. The plant, which produces the Jaguar XE and XF sedans and the F-Type sports car, is the base for more than 2,000 JLR employees. It will also be the production site for the upcoming XJ electric saloon, which is due to be… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich plant to stay shut until August 10

Tata Power partners MG Motor India to deploy fast chargers at select MG dealerships

Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power utility, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MG Motor. As part of the association, Tata Power will deploy 50KW DC superfast chargers at select MG dealership locations and offer end-to-end EV charging solutions to MG dealerships spread across India. This comes in addition to the… Continue reading Tata Power partners MG Motor India to deploy fast chargers at select MG dealerships

2021 Ineos Grenadier: first prototype caught testing in disguise – Autocar

The soon-to-be-unveiled Ineos Grenadier has been seen for the first time in revealing spy shots of a disguised prototype. Caught at what looks like a top-secret UK testing facility, it’s the first sighting of the back-to-basics 4×4 ahead of anticipated reveal in the coming weeks. Although we knew that this would be an uncompromising off-road… Continue reading 2021 Ineos Grenadier: first prototype caught testing in disguise – Autocar

UK may pay drivers to replace combustion cars with EVs

Sponsored Links Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images The UK car market has taken a bruising due to COVID-19, like much of Europe, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson may be counting on electric vehicles to bring it back. The Telegraph sources (via Reuters) understand that Johnson’s team is drafting plans that would give drivers up to £6,000, or… Continue reading UK may pay drivers to replace combustion cars with EVs

Mahindra Electric targets 2023 for spurt in personal EV sales

As the nascent electric vehicle ecosystem is beginning to see some action in India with recent launches from players such as Tata Motors, Hyundai Motor India, and MG Motor India, the pioneer of e-mobility in the country, Mahindra Electric believes that it is not lagging behind but rather working with a long-term vision to prosper… Continue reading Mahindra Electric targets 2023 for spurt in personal EV sales

Jaguar Land Rover borrows £560m from Chinese banks to secure cashflow

Jaguar Land Rover Carmaker ineligible for UK state support takes three-year loan to weather Covid-19 crisis Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The JLR loan will be used to secure the carmaker’s cashflow as it tries to weather the Covid-19 crisis. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images Jaguar Land Rover has borrowed 5bn yuan… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover borrows £560m from Chinese banks to secure cashflow

Jaguar Land Rover raises $705 million loan from Chinese banks

The Jaguar Land Rover logo is seen at a dealership, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Milton Keynes, Britain, June 1, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Boyers SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), owned by India’s Tata Motors (TAMO.NS), has entered into agreements with lenders in China for a secured term loan facility of 5… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover raises $705 million loan from Chinese banks