Tesla recalls 817,000 vehicles in US over seat belt reminder alert
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday the vehicles, 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y, fail to comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard on "Occupant Crash Protection" because the chime does not activate. Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update to address the issue.
Tata Power to set up EV charging stations at commercial & passenger vehicle zones of Apollo Tyres
Tata Power has a presence across all the segments of the EV charging ecosystem and has deployed all types of chargers DC 001, AC, Type2, Fast DC chargers up to 50kwh and up to 240kwh chargers for buses.
Hero Electric ties up with Axis Bank to offer retail financing solutions
New Delhi, Feb 3 Hero Electric on Thursday said it has tied up with Axis Bank to offer retail financing solutions for its entire product portfolio. ..
Kia India crosses 1 lakh cumulative export-mark
The automaker has achieved the figure in less than two and a half years, reiterating its commitment to developing India as an export hub, the automaker said in a statement.
Domestic two-wheeler sales dip 21% in January; recovery likely in coming months
The numbers are based on the data released by six major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), ICRA said in a statement on Wednesday.
Ashok Leyland sales up 6% to 13,939 units in January
Domestic sales were up 3 per cent at 12,709 units, against 12,359 units in January 2021, it added. Medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales were up 11 per cent at 7,561 units compared to 6,839 units in the year-ago month.
Toyota Kirloskar reports 34% drop in January wholesales at 7,328 units
The company had sold 11,126 units in the domestic market in January 2021.
Nissan India's domestic wholesales rise 5.7% to 4,250 vehicles in January
It had sold 4,021 units in the corresponding month last year, Nissan India said in a statement.
MG Motor India's retail sales rise 20% in January
"The supply remains affected due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage, which has led to reduced production," MG Motor India said in a statement.
Jet Freight Express deploys electric vehicles in last-mile delivery for e-commerce player
The company in a statement on Monday said it plans to include more EVs to serve multinational companies as part of a global effort to make cargo transportation more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
ABB increases majority stake in Chinese EV charging provider
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Tata Group Onboards Air India: Govt Completes Formal Handover
After nearly seven decades, national carrier Air India has returned to the House of Tatas. The government has officially handed over the airline to the salt-to-software conglomerate and the mega transaction has been completed. Now, Tata Group controls three airlines in the country, including Vistara and Air Asia. So going ahead, what are the challenges for the Tata Group, how will this historic deal impact the domestic aviation landscape and what does it mean for rivals like Indigo, Spice Jet, and GoFirst? Moneycontrol’s Ashwin Mohan chats up a bevy of industry experts.
India to be big market for electric vehicles; company studying feasibility of entering segment: Nissan COO
The alliance on Thursday announced its 2030 global roadmap that focuses on pure electric vehicles (EVs) and connected mobility with 35 new electric cars to be introduced based on five common EV platforms.
Mahindra launches electric three-wheeler tagged at Rs 1.44 lakh
The launch of the e-Alfa Cargo marks the company’s entry into the rapidly growing e-cart segment.
Bentley to produce first fully electric car in 2025
Bentley also committed to investing 2.5 billion pounds ($3.4 billion) in sustainability over the next decade.
Hero Electric partners with ALT Mobility to deploy 10,000 Hero Nyx by 2023
Under the collaboration, the companies will work with logistic aggregators and fleet operators to deploy 10,000 Hero Nyx electric scooters by 2023, Hero Electric said in a statement.
Hyundai Motor expects vehicle production to rebound in H1 as chip supply improves
The shortage will continue in the first quarter due to the spread of the Omicron variant, Seo Gang Hyun said, adding it was the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic in Southeast Asia and resulting chip sourcing troubles that pushed Hyundai’s sales to less than the targeted 4 million vehicles in 2021.
Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi to unveil 2030 EV plan this week
As established automakers face pressure from new competitors and an expected shift in demand toward EVs, the French-Japanese alliance is seeking to deepen cooperation.
FedEx Express commences electric vehicle trials in India
The trial, which is expected to conclude within a month in Bengaluru, will test the vehicle technology within FedEx Express operations, assessing the vehicles’ operational effectiveness on a standard route fully loaded with packages, the company said in a statement.
Tata Motors launches latest range of passenger vehicles in Bhutan
The company said it has launched the product range in association with Samden Vehicles, an authorised distributor of passenger vehicles in Bhutan.
World faces shortage of lithium for electric vehicle batteries
The Serbian government on Thursday cancelled licenses for a major lithium project owned by Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto Plc, which industry experts said is likely to prolong the supply shortage to mid-decade.
Porsche India sales grow 62% at 474 units in 2021
The company expects this sales momentum to continue in 2022 amid a strong order bank and further expansion of its product range, it said.
CESL launches tender for 5,500 electric buses in 5 cities
CESL'S tender value is estimated to be Rs 5,500 crore and the first lot of e-buses are expected to hit the roads by July this year
Toyota Kirloskar drives in Hilux brand; deliveries to begin in April
The automaker, which is a joint venture between the Japanese Toyota Motor Company and Kirloskar Group, has commenced bookings for the model, with deliveries expected to begin in April.
