By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 May 2024, 13:58 PM Share via: The one-off BMW XM Mystique Allure is covered in purple velvet and has been co-created with British supermodel Naomi Campbell. British supermodel Naomi Campbell with the BMW XM Mystique Allure commissioned exclusively for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival BMW’s most powerful series-production model, the … [Read more...]
F1 marks 30th anniversary of Senna's death at Imola and Norris tries to follow up Miami win
By: AP | Updated on: 18 May 2024, 12:09 PM Share via: <!--Drivers joined a memorial run around the Imola track on Thursday evening to mark the anniversary of three-time champion Senna's death in a crash there during the 1994 race.--> Drivers joined a memorial run around the Imola track on Thursday evening to mark the anniversary of three-time champion Senna's death in a … [Read more...]
Canada is exploring higher tariffs on Chinese EVs, Trade Minister says
By: Bloomberg | Updated on: 18 May 2024, 11:31 AM Share via: <!--Canada is examining whether it needs to raise tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles after the White House announced major new levies on them, Trade Minister Mary Ng said.--> Canada is examining whether it needs to raise tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles after the White House announced major new … [Read more...]
Electioneering at its peak but diesel sales slide, petrol almost flat
Source : PTI | India’s diesel sales continued to slide in May while petrol consumption was almost flat despite election campaigns for the general elections hitting a peak, preliminary data of state-owned firms showed on Thursday. Electioneering for general elections traditionally has led to a surge in fuel demand as candidates extensively use automobiles to reach voters. But the trend in sales by … [Read more...]
Government working on policy for low grade iron ore beneficiation: Steel Secy
Source : PTI | The government is working on a policy for low grade iron ore beneficiation, a move that will increase the usage of iron ore with less iron content in steel production. Speaking to PTI, Steel Secretary Nagendra Nath Sinha said the Ministry of Steel along with the Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India is working on the policy. When asked … [Read more...]
Tesla ‘silent’; yet to communicate its India plans: Official
Source : PTI | US electric carmaker Tesla is ‘silent’ and yet to communicate its India plans to the government under the new EV policy, an official said on Friday. American tech billionaire Elon Musk, who was scheduled to visit India on April 21-22, had postponed his visit at the last moment citing “very heavy Tesla obligations”. Musk, CEO of electric carmaker Tesla , was also slated to meet Prime … [Read more...]
VinFast VF 3 receives over 27,000 bookings in 66 hours in Vietnam
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 May 2024, 10:42 AM Share via: VinFast VF3 is a compact electric SUV that can travel up to 200 km on a single charge. VinFast VF 3 is offered in two variants in the global market. VinFast Auto has announced that they have received 27,649 bookings for their VF 3 compact electric SUV. The pre-orders are non-refundable and … [Read more...]
Is three better than four? Decoding the economics of engine cylinders
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 May 2024, 10:23 AM Share via: Three-cylinder vs four-cylinder engine is a common debate in the automotive industry. Here is a quick analysis of what offers what. Three-cylinder vs four-cylinder engine is a common debate in the automotive industry. Here is a quick analysis of what offers what. For an automotive enthusiast, there … [Read more...]
VinFast's stock plunges by 65% amid poor EV sales
By: Bloomberg | Updated on: 18 May 2024, 09:17 AM Share via: A 65% slide in VinFast Auto Ltd.’s stock this year underlines the challenge faced by the electric-vehicle maker backed by Vietnam’s richest man. File photo of Vinfast VF9 electric vehicle on the opening day of the Geneva International Motor Show that was held in Qatar in 2023. (Bloomberg) A 65 per cent … [Read more...]
Skoda's Maruti Brezza & Kia Sonet rival spotted ahead of launch
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 May 2024, 08:52 AM Share via: Skoda will use the same platform and engine as the Kushaq for the upcoming compact SUV. A few of the design elements of the upcoming compact SUV will be shared with Kushaq. (Facebook/ Vaibhav Gagare) Skoda Auto India is working on expanding its portfolio for the Indian market as they are working on … [Read more...]
Live talk at noon Monday: Women and diversity in the auto industry
Cheryl Thompson, founder and CEO of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement, will join Automotive News for a live chat. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Memorial Day 2024 deals on road trip essentials
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Memorial Day is a time of remembrance, gratitude and, often, travel. Many families take advantage of a long holiday weekend by traveling to visit friends and family or road-tripping to their favorite vacation spots. If you’re planning on taking a Memorial Day road trip and … [Read more...]
2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited Review – What Makes It So Great?
Follow us today... 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited - What Is It?The Sonata is a roomy five-passenger full-size (mid-size to some) sedan. The hybrid part of the name translates to 47 MPG and a nearly silent ride. Limited means it is a top trim. 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited - What’s It Cost?Including freight, but not dealer Doc fees, the 2024 Hyundai Sonata … [Read more...]
Mercedes workers turn down UAW
About 56 ppercent of Mercedes plant workers in Alabama voted against joining the union. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Mercedes workers turn down UAW
About 56% of Mercedes plant workers in Alabama voted against joining the union. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Automotive News is Magazine of Year
Automotive News won 3 National Gold Awards and 10 regional honors in the 2024 Azbees competition, as well as 3 Jesse H. Neal Awards. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
UAW loses unionization vote at Alabama Mercedes factory
VANCE, Alabama – The United Auto Workers suffered a disappointing loss at a Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama on Friday, a setback for the union's plans to achieve broader gains in the U.S. South after winning a deal at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant in April. With votes still being tallied, the "no" votes had passed the critical threshold ensuring a loss for the union, according to a tally posted … [Read more...]
Nissan gets it on with the loud "Karaok-e" van concept
With a minivan, you can pack it with a half dozen friends to shuttle them to a big party. But that involves some boring time in traffic. With the Nissan Townstar Karaok-e you can skip that boring step because the van is the party. That’s the idea behind Nissan's modified Townstar Evalia is a one-off project recently shown in Europe. It’s an exercise that transforms the van into a mobile karaoke … [Read more...]
Driving 2024 Chevy Traverse, BMW X5 M Competition, Fiat 500e | Autoblog Podcast #832
In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Senior Editor John Beltz Snyder. John's been driving the new Chevy Traverse and the BMW X5 M Competition, and Greg gives his first impressions from behind the wheel of the new Fiat 500e. They discuss Tesla's abandonment of its lower-cost EV, and a report that it did so when the car was almost completed. They … [Read more...]
VW and Renault end talks to develop affordable EV, sources say
PARIS/BERLIN – Volkswagen has walked away from talks with Renault to jointly develop an affordable electric version of the Twingo subcompact car, three sources familiar with the situation said, in a setback for the EU carmakers' efforts to fend off Chinese rivals. The collapse of negotiations could mean the German carmaker may have to go it alone in developing its own affordable EV. Renault will … [Read more...]
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