Federico Kochlowski, vice president of operations, will take over as CEO of the Mercedes U.S. assembly plant effective Wednesday.
Source: autonews.com
Indian government expects a good response from many companies on EV policy
Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Rajesh Kumar Singh said that in the policy, the government has used tariff tweaks without actually spending any money to seek commitments from manufacturers to set up a base in India. "Everybody talks about one company (US-based EV major Tesla), but we are expecting responses from many companies to that policy," … [Read More...]
Mahindra Scorpio N, Bolero Neo and Thar become pricier by up to ₹25,000
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 19 May 2024, 08:48 AM Share via: Mahindra has increased the pricing of its three cars - Scorpio N, Bolero Neo and Thar. <div class="imgWrapper" data-item-event="image_clicked" data-ga-widget="Image Interactions" … [Read More...]
India won't make further changes in its EV policy to suit a specific company, says Amitabh Kant
By: ANI | Updated on: 19 May 2024, 08:07 AM Share via: Amitabh Kant's comment on Indian EV policy comes after Tesla CEO cancelled his proposed visit to the country in April. Amitabh Kant's comment on Indian EV policy comes after Tesla CEO cancelled his proposed visit to the country in April. India cannot have individual EV policies for every company, Amitabh … [Read More...]
Junkyard Gem: 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon
Volvo began selling brick-shaped rear-wheel-drive station wagons in the United States with the 145 in the 1968 model year, continuing the tradition with the 200, 700 and 900 series wagons and all the way through the very last 1998 V90s. The benefits of front-wheel-drive proved impossible for those Göteborgers to resist, though, and so the 850 was developed. The 850 sedan first appeared in the … [Read More...]
Check Out Honda’s Fuel-Cell Big Rig, Part of a ‘Hydrogen Future’
Class 8 FCEV will join the 2025 CR-V e:FCEV, a stationary Fuel Cell System, and a driverless Autonomous Work Vehicle at ACT. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read More...]
Morocco’s automotive industry shifts gears to prep for electric vehicle era
TANGIERS, Morocco — A train that travels from rural northern Morocco to a port on the Mediterranean Sea carries no passengers. Three times a day, it brings hundreds of cars stacked bumper to bumper from a Renault factory outside Tangiers to vessels that transport them to European dealerships. Business incentives and investing in infrastructure like the freight railway line have allowed Morocco to … [Read More...]
Indy 500: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'
The countdown is on for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, when a field of 33 cars will cross the famed yard of bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend for what is regarded as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Josef Newgarden is the defending champion after he made a last-lap pass of Marcus Ericsson during a controversial finish a year ago. The victory gave team … [Read More...]
Yeti coolers, drinkware and more are 20% off at REI's Anniversary Sale
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. As part of their spring sale happening now through March 25, REI is currently offering an enticing 20% off coupon for one full-price item, which means popular gear from Yeti, from coolers to waterproof bags to camping chairs, providing an exceptional opportunity to snag these … [Read More...]
UAW loss in Alabama won't kill national organizing effort, analysts say
VANCE, Alabama — The United Auto Workers failed in its effort to organize a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama, but the loss on Friday was a good result for a first effort in a historically anti-union state, labor professors and analysts said. Employees at the Vance, Alabama, plant voted 56% against joining the union. Until the UAW won overwhelmingly last month at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee, the … [Read More...]
1969 De Tomaso Mangusta Is Today's Bring a Trailer Pick
Fast, fragile, and drop-dead gorgeous, Alejandro de Tomaso's Cobra killer is the definition of exotic. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read More...]