In another sign of EV hesitancy, a new survey shows only 1% of business travelers always rent them when using auto rental companies.
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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...]