Seamless Shift Transmission May Debut On Production Sportbikes

Seamless shift technology tries to eliminate some of the instability that comes from shifting up on the gearbox while a motorcycle is cornering, and the engine is under load. Honda was the first brand to introduce seamless shifting in MotoGP around 2010, and the idea was borrowed from Honda’s F1 programme, and…

Rivian’s Amazon Delivery Vans Hitting Mass Production

Rivian is one of the hottest EV startups doing the rounds. It has deep pockets thanks to investments from Ford, Amazon and many venture capital firms. Amazon’s investment in Rivian originally was $700 million which entailed the startup producing 100,000 electric delivery trucks. It was supposed to be delivering…

Skoda Kushaq SUV India Launch Live Updates: Price, Features, Specifications, Images

The long-anticipated Skoda Kushaq is going on sale in India today, and we’ll be bringing you all the live updates from the launch event here. The Kushaq is the first SUV to be built on the company’s new, India-specific MQB-A0 IN platform and the first model to be introduced under the India 2.0 project. We…

Aim to lead in 2-wheeler & passenger car radial tyres; expect revenue from SUVs, CSUVs to increase: CEAT

CEAT at its analysts meet laid down some ambitious targets, aiming for a leadership position in two-wheelers and passenger car radial tyres over the next five years. The company also launched some new tyres called the SecuraDrive.Amit Tolani, CMO, CEAT, said the company has seen demand buoyancy in the after-market…

As steel prices surge, Kalyani Steels may renegotiate deals with auto makers

A lot has been happening in the metals sector globally. With Russia being a major producer and exporter of metals, recently decided to impose new export taxes on steel, copper, aluminium and nickel, starting from August 1, it could spell a lot of opportunities opening up for the rest of the world. Closer home, in the…

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Gets 434 km EPA range

The EPA has given out its rating for the Mustang Mach-E GT edition and its GT performance variant and the figures are impressive. The Ford electric SUV has a large 88 kWh battery so things were going to be impressive as Ford had detailed a range of around 400 kilometres, but as per the EPA, it does even better giving…

Uber And Kia Partner In Europe For EVs

Uber and Hyundai’s subsidiary Kia, have partnered in Europe to increase the use of EVs in the continent. As a part of the deal, Kia will help Uber drivers procure more EVs at discounted prices. Right now, in Europe, Kia has just launched the Niro EV but in 2022, it will also have the EV6 in the market. “Kia…

BMW starts European road tests of hydrogen fuel cell cars

The BMW Group has started to test vehicles that use a hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain, with the German automotive giant putting the technology through its paces “in everyday conditions on European roads.” In an announcement Wednesday, the firm explained prototypes of the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT would be tested…

Mercedes-Benz S-Class: All You Need To Know

The new 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has officially gone on sale in India today, and the model comes to our shores as a completely built unit or CBU car. The company’s flagship sedan will be available in two options – the diesel-powered S 400d 4Matic and a petrol version called S 400 4Matic, which are priced…

Ashok Leyland arm acquires electric vehicles maker Switch Mobility Automotive

Commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland on Tuesday said its subsidiary Switch Mobility has fully acquired electric vehicles maker Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd, India. ”Switch Mobility Ltd, UK, a subsidiary of the company, acquired the entire shareholding in Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd, India on June 14, 2021,”…