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
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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
VW’s Skoda targets Indian revival with tougher safety, emission rules
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Skoda is hoping government moves to drag regulations for cars sold in India up to developed market standards will help turn around its fortunes in a market where it has stalled. Skoda VISION IN car is on display after it was unvield at an event in New Delhi, India, February 3,… Continue reading VW’s Skoda targets Indian revival with tougher safety, emission rules
Prakriti E-Mobility and Tata Power to set up India’s largest EV charging infrastructure
Prakriti E- Mobility has signed an agreement with Tata Power, to provide state-of-the-art charging infrastructure to support Prakriti’s EV Taxi fleet in Delhi-NCR. Both partners will set up 30 slow chargers and 5 fast chargers across Delhi-NCR region. Tata Power will be responsible for the designing, procurement, installation and management of all charging infrastructure at selected… Continue reading Prakriti E-Mobility and Tata Power to set up India’s largest EV charging infrastructure
Volkswagen to invest Rs 8,000 crore in 2nd bet on India
NEW DELHI: Volkswagen (VW) group is taking a second bet on India as it pumps in a fresh one billion Euro (Rs 7,900 crore) to take a pie of the market, which is seen as one of the bright spots in the global automotive world, despite the current slump. VW will launch SUVs, sedans, electric… Continue reading Volkswagen to invest Rs 8,000 crore in 2nd bet on India
@Tata: Tata Motors today announced the commencement of bookings for its Harrier BSVI range
3 February, 2020 Tata Motors today announced the commencement of bookings for its Harrier BSVI range, with the introduction of the much- awaited Automatic Transmission variants. The all new Harrier range will offer class leading performance with the next generation Kryotec170 Diesel engine offering 170PS power and Panoramic Sunroof. In addition to this, it will… Continue reading @Tata: Tata Motors today announced the commencement of bookings for its Harrier BSVI range
Government hikes duty on import of electric vehicles by 5-15%
The customs duty on completely built units of electric commercial vehicles have been increased from 25% to 40%, whereas the one with the internal combustion engine has been increased from 30% to 40%. Mumbai/New Delhi: In a bid to incentivize local manufacturing of electric vehicles, the Government of India on Saturday increased custom duty on… Continue reading Government hikes duty on import of electric vehicles by 5-15%
BMW delays next generation Mini due to Brexit uncertainty, costs: Official
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Jaguar Land Rover’s Ralf Speth to quit as £1.1bn cuts announced
Jaguar Land Rover Chief executive to step down in September as company reveals 2.8% year-on-year revenue rise Jaguar Land Rover’s CEO, Ralf Speth, who is stepping down in September, said the cost cuts would create ‘a more robust, resilient business’. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Jaguar Land Rover has launched a £1.1bn round of cost cuts as… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover’s Ralf Speth to quit as £1.1bn cuts announced
Waymo’s head of design explains the challenges of creating an autonomous robot ‘driver’ (GOOGL)
YooJung Ahn is Waymo’s head of design. She oversees the design of the Waymo “driver,” a complicated combination of hardware, software, and user experiences. She also helped designed the famous Firefly vehicle — the first clean-sheet self-driving Google car, which was unveiled in 2014. Ahn now works on Waymo’s vehicles, which are supplied by Fiat… Continue reading Waymo’s head of design explains the challenges of creating an autonomous robot ‘driver’ (GOOGL)