EICMA 2023 is witnessing some spectacular products in the form of motorcycles and scooters. Also, the rising number of electric vehicles is reflected in the automotive event as well. Several legacy players and EV startups have showcased their electric scooters and motorcycles, both in concept and production-ready forms. One exciting product at the event is the Vmoto APD electric scooter, which has … [Read more...]
Audi Q8 updated with new features and aggressive design. Check details
Audi has updated the Q8 with cosmetic changes and feature additions. The Q8 is the flagship SUV coupe from Audi. The manufacturer has also upgraded the engine on the SQ8 which is a performance version of the SUV. In the global market, the new updated Q8 will go on sale in September. It is expected that Audi will update the Q8 in India in the coming months. By: Paarth Khatri | Updated on: 09 … [Read more...]
Okaya Group firm to install 2,550 EV chargers in collaboration with IOC at investment of INR 125 crore
Source : PTI | Okaya EV Chargers plans to set up 2,550 electric vehicle chargers across India in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) at an investment of INR 125 crore, the company said on Tuesday. As many as 362 such chargers have already been installed in over 20 states in a step towards bolstering the electric vehicle infrastructure in the country, according to Okaya EV Chargers. The … [Read more...]
Huge potential for growth in Europe: Royal Enfield CEO
Source : PTI | Royal Enfield is taking a slew of measures including accessing ways to enhance connection with the communities as it sees huge potential for growth in the market, according to a top company executive. The Chennai-headquartered firm, a part of Eicher Motors, currently sells bikes all across the continent and has a market share of around 8.5 per cent in the middle-weight motorcycle … [Read more...]
Hero MotoCorp to foray into Europe with EV range next year
Source : PTI | The world’s leading two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday said it will foray into the European market with its electric scooter range next year. The company plans to introduce the VIDA V1 electric scooter range in Spain, France and the UK by mid-2024. “With this foray into Europe with our electric vehicles, I am confident that Hero MotoCorp will soon emerge as a trusted brand … [Read more...]
India Energy Storage Alliance ties up with Messe Muenchen India, others for EV Asia Expo 2024
Source : PTI | New Delhi: India Energy Storage Alliance has collaborated with global exhibitor Messe Muenchen India and others to organise the EV Asia Expo 2024 in India to showcase the potential of clean mobility technologies available worldwide. The inaugural edition of EV Asia Expo is poised to redefine the landscape of clean mobility, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) said in a … [Read more...]
GoMechanic raises INR 50 cr from marquee investor, existing shareholders
Source : PTI | Car services and repair platform GoMechanic on Wednesday said it has raised USD 6 million, about INR 50 crore, from an undisclosed investor along with contributions from existing investors. The company was acquired by Servizzy, a subsidiary of the Lifelong Group, in March after anomalies in its financial records were found under previous management and the firm was put on sale by … [Read more...]
Is the global craze for EVs thawing out? Demand for electric cars a concern
Electric cars are a rather common sight on global roads and promise to take over the world completely in a few years from now. With almost every major auto manufacturer focused on an electric vehicle (EV) strategy, many have even predicted the extinction of vehicles with internal combustion engines entirely. But while there has been a strong craze for battery-powered models in many countries, … [Read more...]
Lyft beats third-quarter estimates, bookings underperform rival Uber
Nov (Reuters) – Lyft (LYFT.O) reported third-quarter revenue and profit surpassing estimates on Wednesday, but gross bookings growth was lower than larger rival Uber’s (UBER.N) ride-hailing business. Gross bookings, which is a metric Lyft started disclosing in the third quarter measuring total transaction value on its platform, grew 15% from a year earlier, compared with a 31% jump … [Read more...]
US Commercial fishing groups sue tire manufacturers over fish-killing chemical
Nov (Reuters) – U.S. commercial fishing groups on Wednesday sued 13 tire manufacturers in California, saying a chemical used in their tires is poisoning West Coast watersheds and killing rare trout and salmon. The Institute for Fisheries Resources and the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations sued Bridgestone Corp (5108.T), Continental (CONG.DE), Goodyear Tire & … [Read more...]
Swedish EV maker Polestar trims delivery forecast, halves margin target
Nov 8 (Reuters) – Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar trimmed its 2023 delivery forecast on Wednesday to the lower end of its earlier guidance and halved its gross margin target, amid fears of a slowdown in EV demand and global economic uncertainty. High interest rates to cool stubborn inflation have hampered sentiment as consumers looking to buy EVs face higher borrowing costs that largely … [Read more...]
US Senate votes to reject ‘Buy America’ EV charging waiver
WASHINGTON, Nov (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate voted 50-48 to overturn President Joe Biden’s decision to waive some “Buy America” requirements for government-funded electric vehicle charging stations but the White House said he would veto the measure. The White House argued the Republican bill would eliminate entirely the domestic manufacturing requirement for government-funded electric … [Read more...]
Mini John Cooper Works Countryman revealed with more power
While we got a first look at the new generation Mini John Cooper Works Countryman a couple of months ago, the official reveal came Wednesday night. The sportiest version of Mini's small SUV combines more aggressive styling with the most powerful engine Mini has offered so far. The powertrain itself is fairly familiar as a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed automatic … [Read more...]
Network outage hits Nissan, retail network
The outage affects the company's internal email, applications, aftersales technical call centers, consumer finance and dealer ordering systems. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
SiriusXM boosts mobile app in a bid for users beyond the driver's seat
A spiffed-up mobile app that can be used in cars via mirroring products such as Apple CarPlay, along with other changes including new branding, are part of a push for younger users, a population SiriusXM said makes up 25 percent of the available listener market. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Breaking: Tesla Begins Customer Deliverable Cybertruck Production, New Colored Wheels & Redesigned Front Castings Spotted
A new drone flyover of Tesla’s Texas factory has revealed several new and exciting information about the Cybertruck. The first and biggest news is the fact that Tesla has started customer deliverable Cybertruck production at Giga Texas.The information comes via Joe Tegtemeyer who has insider sources at Tesla and frequently flies drones over the Texas facility. Joe wrote in his latest X post “Word … [Read more...]
Junkyard Gem: 1987 Volvo 760 GLE Sedan
When Volvo finally created a replacement for the iconic 200 Series (which first appeared here as 1975 models but were virtually identical to their 140 predecessors from the A pillar back), that car was the 700 Series. As it turned out, the 240 was so beloved that it ended up outlasting its supposed successor in the showrooms, but the 740, 760 and 780 earned respectable sales worldwide. The … [Read more...]
Alan Ruck's Rivian R1T crash due to unfamiliarity with tech, police say
On Halloween night, actor Alan Ruck's Rivian R1T pickup crashed into a California pizza parlor. The electric truck suddenly accelerated across an intersection through a red light, damaging three other cars before smashing through the wall of the restaurant. Police are now reportedly saying that the crash was likely due to Ruck's unfamiliarity with the new truck's high-tech features. … [Read more...]
Fisker delays Q3 earnings report, sending stock sharply lower
The EV startup said that the departure of its chief accounting officer on Oct. 27 and the appointment of a new one Monday delayed earnings, which were rescheduled for Nov. 13. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Best Black Friday tire deals from Walmart and Tire Rack
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Great news, Black Friday shoppers, even though the day itself is still a few weeks away, the Black Friday sales have already begun! Today, we've wrangled up some stellar tire deals brought to you by Walmart and Tire Rack. With the holiday season and winter approaching, there's … [Read more...]