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LONDON, Nov (Reuters) – Uber (UBER.N) will open up its platform to London’s black cabs next year, the ride-hailing firm said on Wednesday, trying to win over the British capital’s taxis after a decade of tensions. London’s black cab drivers – who have to pass a test called “The Knowledge” requiring them to memorise thousands of routes within the city – have long been at loggerheads with Uber, … [Read more...]

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Nov (Reuters) – Huawei Technologies’ (HWT.UL) new smart car software and components firm is set for a valuation of up to 250 billion yuan ($34.67 billion) after it sells stakes to investors including Changan Auto, three people with knowledge of the matter said. The Chinese company said on Sunday it will spin off its four-year-old Intelligent Automotive Solution (IAS) business … [Read more...]

TOKYO, Nov (Reuters) – Toyota (7203.T) and two affiliates will divest at least 8% of supplier Denso (6902.T), the companies said on Wednesday, a $4 billion deal that sparked investor hopes the world’s top-selling automaker will shed more of its numerous cross-shareholdings. The share sale, which was first reported by Reuters on Tuesday, will be Japan’s second biggest this year and the … [Read more...]

Ather Energy’s co-founder and CEO Tarun Mehta has dropped a new video on his social media unveiling a new name ‘450 Apex’. No prizes for guessing because this will be the top-of-the-line electric scooter from Ather with the promise of being the fastest offering from the manufacturer. The new Ather 450 Apex is expected to pack new hardware and significant software upgrades in order to achieve … [Read more...]

Indian electric two-wheeler startup River EV is all set to showcase its Indie electric scooter at the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28 in Dubai. The Bengaluru-based EV startup, which is backed by Dubai-based Al Futtaim Group, claims that River Indie will be the only electric two-wheeler from India at COP28. By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 30 Nov 2023, 11:01 AM … [Read more...]

Consumer Reports said EV owners most frequently reported troubles with battery and charging systems as well as flaws in how the vehicles’ body panels and interior parts fit together. The magazine and website noted that EV manufacturers are still learning to construct completely new power systems, and it suggested that as they do, the overall reliability of electric vehicles should improve. … [Read more...]

Traffic volumes have made a big comeback post-pandemic, and though the post-pandemic high rate of traffic fatalities has started to ease slightly, deaths among pedestrians and cyclists remain on the rise. An annual AAA study sheds light on the type of driver behind these statistics. The news is, the majority of us admitted to bad driving behavior even though we know better. The AAA Foundation for … [Read more...]

Tesla may be the global leader when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) and has a sizeable lead over all its rivals. But China's BYD is mounting a massive challenge and recently became the first automaker anywhere in the world to manufacture six million EVs and plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs). By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 30 Nov 2023, 10:24 AM BYD cars parked … [Read more...]

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 30 Nov 2023, 10:19 AM Delhi will phase out existing bike taxis soon as it pushes for complete electrification of app-based cab aggregators. The state government has issued a notification called the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023, which will allow only electric bike taxis to ply in the national capital region … [Read more...]

The United States wants to be a formidable leader when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) and while the country has a relatively high share of battery-powered mobility options when compared to many other countries of the world, it is still significantly behind China. President Joe Biden has made no secrets of his plans to popularise EV manufacturing as well as purchase but not everyone is quite … [Read more...]

BMW has trademarked a new nomenclature in Europe. The German automaker has reportedly filed for a patent at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and Germany's Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt (DPMA) for iM3 nomenclature. This hints that the luxury car manufacturer is working on a high-performance electric car under its performance-focused M division. By: HT Auto Desk | … [Read more...]

Kia is all set to take covers off the facelift version of its sub-compact SUV Sonet next month. After the launch of the Seltos facelift earlier this year, the Korean auto giant will now introduce the 2024 Sonet SUV which rivals the likes of Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon and Hyundai Venue among others. While the Kia Sonet facelift SUV will be officially unveiled on December 14, the price … [Read more...]

We knew that Chevrolet was redesigning its popular Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans after GM Chair Mary Barra announced in June that the automaker was spending $500 million to upgrade the Arlington, Texas, plant that builds them. As I reported then, GM said that its most profitable ICE vehicles like full-size SUVs and trucks would be around “for years to come.” The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoes and … [Read more...]

Analysis: Slowing EV adoption, an expensive UAW labor contract, and higher consumer interest rates will diminish the profits and gains of recent years. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]

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Giga Texas, Swarming With CybertrucksTesla is getting ready to have their Cybertruck delivery event tomorrow. This promises to be the most unique and important delivery event for Tesla in its history. The reason for this is that the Cybertruck is the most unique vehicle Tesla has ever produced. We've seen that the range has been revealed for one of the Cybertruck variants - I think it's the dual … [Read more...]

Maserati North America CEO William Peffer will replace Jim Morrison, who will lead the newly formed Jeep Performance Parts business. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]

The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban are getting their mid-cycle refresh, and GM’s changes for its full-size SUVs touch just about every major area of the vehicles. From a design standpoint, every trim from LS to High Country is getting a new front fascia. The unique grilles and bumpers are matched up with thinner daytime running lights and new wheel designs. And the wheels are getting big! … [Read more...]

The overall market will increase just 2.5 percent next year, still well below pre-pandemic levels, but BEV market share is forecast to grow to about 20 percent. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]

The first stretch of inductive-charging road in North America just debuted in Detroit. The new technology marks a clear push in the United States for new and varied forms of charging for electric vehicles. As things stand now, the wireless-charging section of the road spans a quarter-mile on 14th Street, near Michigan Central and the city's mobility district. At this point, most of us own at least … [Read more...]