Blackberry, champion of on-the-go email senders everywhere, is back. Well, sort of. The company no longer makes the iconic button-mashing smartphones, but its software division will power the development of future Stellantis tech features. The automaker announced its partnership with Blackberry and Amazon Web Services this week to capture the excitement around CES 2024. In … Read more
NEW DELHI: Steel Strips Wheels Ltd (SSWL) will invest Rs 138 crore in AMW Autocomponent Ltd as part of an insolvency resolution plan. The company’s board has decided on the plan after the Ahmedabad Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal gave its nod for its resolution plan for AMW Autocomponent, a regulatory filing said … Read more
Image: David J. Phillip (AP) Following the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout last week, airlines have launched independent probes into the airworthiness of their Boeing 737 Max 9 airframes. Investigation into the cause of Friday’s catastrophic failure unveiled the possibility of loose hardware allowing the door plug to become dislodged, shifting upward and disengaging the … Read more
Here’s a warning that drivers rarely hear: do not let the moose lick your car. That’s the message issued in the wintry north by Parks Canada, who say that the salt that builds up on roads — and on vehicles that use the roads — attracts moose, who ingest the sodium in colder months because … Read more
French carmaker Renault said it will continue to sell small cars in the Indian market as long as regulations permit, despite dwindling share of the segment in overall passenger vehicle sales citing revival of demand among consumers at the entry level. Renault India Operations Country CEO & Managing Director Venkatram Mamillapalle said, “It is true … Read more
We’re living in the end times, and that means Volkswagen announced Monday it is adding ChatGPT artificial intelligence to its cars – integrating the AI into the automaker’s IDA voice assistant. Volkswagen made the announcement on the opening day of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company says it’s the first volume manufacturer … Read more
Pros: Huge back seat and cargo area for the segment; strong fuel economy; quality interior; functional roof rails Cons: Bland to drive with numb steering and mushy throttle response; so-so safety scores “Compact” SUVs have gotten awfully big. They’ve also gotten awfully expensive, with the Honda CR-Vs and Toyota RAV4s of the world quickly approaching … Read more
Renault wants India to adhere to its regulatory roadmaps after the French automaker incurred unnecessary engineering costs following New Delhi’s decision to not implement a proposal mandating six airbags in cars, the company’s country head said. Renault has less than a 2% share of India’s thriving auto market and is planning more investments. But it … Read more
The Tesla Cybertruck was announced as a revelation in four-wheeled capability. It was going to be fast, sturdy, bulletproof, and also somehow a boat. But now that the truck is finally out in the wild, it’s being forced to contend with a hazard no one could have foreseen: Snow. Tesla’s Cybertruck Has Finally Arrived It … Read more
Kia says it’s going to reveal its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) concept at CES, and you can watch the livestream of it right here this evening starting at 6 p.m. ET. In total, we’re expecting to see five electric concept models in the PBV lineup revealed today. Mass production of the PBV lineup is already … Read more
