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Xiaomi on Tuesday launched its latest electric vehicle (EV) for the Chinese market, called the Mi YU7. It is expected to join the Chinese company’s growing fleet of electric vehicles – a venture that began in March with the launch of the Mi SU7, a four-door electric sedan focused on balancing luxury and performance. Although…
Elon Musk’s Tesla has resumed its search for showroom space in New Delhi, two sources told Reuters, the first sign that the company is reconsidering its entry into the Indian market after shelving investment plans earlier this year. Musk said in April this year that he would meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his…
Security researchers have discovered low- to medium-risk vulnerabilities in some Skoda and Volkswagen vehicles that could allow malicious actors to trigger certain controls, a cybersecurity firm announced at this week’s Black Hat Europe 2024 event. At least 12 new vulnerabilities have been discovered affecting the infotainment system of the latest Skoda Superb III model. The…
Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its partnership with Dolby Laboratories to integrate the Dolby Atmos experience into its new range of electric SUVs – Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e. The move is said to be the first collaboration between a British and American technology company and an Indian automaker. The auditory experience will be…
Foxconn, the Taiwanese maker of iPhones and other electronics, has approached Nissan Motor Co. about taking a controlling stake, a person familiar with the matter said. Foxconn, which has been investing heavily in factories to build electric vehicles, would be interested in the entire Pathfinder, Sentra sedan and GTR supercar maker, not just the Japanese…
Honda Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co are expected to finalize a merger agreement as early as June and could merge in 2026, Japanese media reported, citing unnamed sources. Japanese broadcaster NHK said the two automakers planned to set up a holding company to be led by a president chosen by Honda. A news conference…
Honda Motor Co has drawn up a long-running deal that would amount to a takeover of Nissan Motor Co as the Japanese automaker struggles to keep pace with an increasingly competitive global auto industry.The two companies announced a tentative agreement on Monday to form a joint holding company with plans to list in August 2026….
Ola Electric Mobility, India’s largest electric scooter maker, announced the opening of 3,200 new stores in a day as it seeks to expand its local presence and address customer dissatisfaction over service deficiencies. The Bengaluru-based company has increased the number of showrooms and service centers to 4,000, Ankush Aggarwal, group head of financial services and…
A Tesla Cybertruck caught fire outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, killing the driver and injuring seven people, officials said, and the FBI is investigating whether the explosion was an act of terrorism. Video taken by witnesses inside and outside the hotel showed the car exploding while it was parked outside…
After months of anticipation, the Hyundai Creta Electric was launched in India on Thursday. The electric vehicle (EV) will be launched at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, which kicks off on January 17. According to Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the Creta Electric is the company’s first localized electric SUV and will sit below…