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UAE contributed to the creation of the first solar-powered automobiles
The world's first solar-powered vehicle is being created by the collaboration of the Netherlands-based Lightyear and Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI).
Lightyear's collaboration with the park, which acts as a centre for tech company incubation, will be the ...
1.8 lakh vehicles recalled by Maruti Suzuki over a possible defect in them
Highlights
- Recall of 1.8 lakh vehicle by Maruti Suzuki
- Inspection is going on for a possible defect
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced to recall almost 1.8 lakh Maruti Suzuki vehicles for a possible defect in them. All of these ar...
INDIAN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS WORRIED DUE TO SUDDEN EXITS BY GLOBAL AUTO MAKERS
HIGHLIGHTS
- Automobile dealers are demanding protection from sudden exits by global auto makers.
- FADA wants Indian government to implement system to protect the interests of dealers from sudden exits by multinational manufacturers.
- FADA told...
AUTO SALES IN CHINA ROSE 36.6 PERCENT IN JAN-MARCH PERIOD
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- Auto sales in China rose 36.6 percent in the Jan-March period.
- Sales of passenger vehicles increased 38.1 percent year on year.
- Auto sales totaled 2.13 million units in May alone.
- NEV is expected to represent 2...
S. KOREA SAW A RECORD INCREASE IN EXPORTS BY 41.1% IN APRIL
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- S. Korea saw a record increase in exports by 41.1% in April.
- Exports grew on demand for chips and automobiles.
- Outbound shipments in April were reported to be $51.1 billion.
- Stronger demand for laptops and othe...
KOREAN INDUSTRIES TIGHT-LIPPED TO OUTCOME OF US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
- As the world elatedly watches the razor-sharp US presidential election unfold to a lot of uncertainty ahead, Democrat candidate Joe Biden appears to have the upper hand, as of Thursday here.
- South Korean industries have remained pensive for either scenario, with prospects gyrat...
GUNG-HO SMARTPHONES! MOBILE READY ADD-ON FOR THE BESPECTACLED
- Mobile Phones are as indispensable in the 21st century just as were a pair of high heels in the earlier times.
- There comes a host of problems with smartphones with aged and vision challenged citizens wearing contact lenses or spectacles; more than 51% of the global population w...
SAMSUNG TO GALVANIZE INDIAN PRODUCTION LINES WITH ICONIC SMARTPHONES
- Samsung is underway with plans to shift a major part of its smartphone production to India from Vietnam and other countries.
- The South Korean electronics firm is in penultimate stages to manufacture devices worth over $40 billion (Rs. 3 lakh crore) in the country.
HANDSOME GAINS BY DETRACTING STELLAR MOBILE PLAYERS FROM CHINA TO INDIA
- India’s worries are gone for good with incentives to entice businesses into moving away from China that seem to be working finally.
- With companies from Samsung Electronics Co. to Apple Inc.’s assembly grid partners showing interest in investing in the South Asian na...
EXPORT OF PASSENGER CARS SLUMPED BY 41 PERCENT IN Q2
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- The export of South Korean made passenger cars slumped by 40.6 percent in the second quarter (Q2).
- In the period of April-June, South Korean carmakers shipped passenger cars worth US$ 6.2 billion.
- The number of passenger car uni...
AUTO INDUSTRY OF SOUTH KOREA EXPECTS A FALL OF 25% IN ANNUAL SALES
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- South Korean automakers expect a slump of 25 percent on average from a year ago due to coronavirus pandemic outbreak.
- 130 automakers and auto component manufacturers have projected that the sales will reduce by 17.6 billion won.
EUROPEAN STEELMAKERS HALT PRODUCTION: FIRST CONSEQUENCE OF AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY SHUTDOWN?
Highlights
• Steel giants Tata and Thyssenkrupp shut down majority of plants
• Automobile industry consumes 1/5 of total steel consumption
As an impact of shutdown of car plants, the European steelmakers have ceased production. Due to global coronavir...
SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION RESULTS IN CAR MANUFACTURING DELAYS ACROSS THE WORLD
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- The automotive supply chain has been severely affected by COVID-19 outbreak
- Automakers had to implement workarounds to supply pre-booked automobiles
COVID-19 outbreak has had a major impact on the supply deadlines of auto...
UNDERRATED JAPANESE DOMESTIC MARKET CARS
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- Japanese Domestic Market cars were renowned for superior handling and reliability
- A sudden influx of new models in the 80s and 90s led to under-appreciation of many cars
The Japanese Domestic Market cars were designed and...
FORMER AUTO PART EXECUTIVE BANISHED BY U.S.
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- The former executive of Auto parts maker Continental Automotive Korea Ltd. has been banished by the U.S.
- He was pleaded guilty to rigging bids for auto parts.
- He was sentenced to nine months in prison by the Justice Department.<...
540-HP GIULIA GTA MIGHT COME TO U.S.
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- The limited-edition GTA is lighter as compared to the Giulia Quadrifoglio.
- Initially, there were no plans of selling limited-edition Giulia GTA in the U.S., however, the company is now evaluating the possibility.
- The new car is ...
COVID-19 REDUCES SALES IN JAPAN’S AUTOMOBILE AND RETAIL INDUSTRIES
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- Japan has been on the edge of recession due to the consumption tax hike of October 2019
- COVID-19 has drastically hit the sales of retail and automobile industry in Japan
February recorded a sharp reduction in sales across...
AUSTRALIA IS TREASURE COMPANY FOR KUMHO
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- The Australian subsidiary of the Kumho tire is considered as a company treasure.
- Kumho has a total of 5.3 percent share of the Australian market.
- Kumho provides tires in its mid-level pricing and is used as original equipment (O...
HYDROGEN-POWERED EQUIPMENT WILL BE DEVELOPED BY HYUNDAI
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- Hyundai Motor Co. joined hands with HCE to develop construction vehicles powered by hydrogen.
- A memorandum of understanding is signed by the two Hyundai companies and Hyundai Mobis Co. for the construction.
- The prototypes will b...
HYUNDAI & KIA INCREASED EV SALES IN EUROPE
Highlights:
- Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors' sales of EVs in the European market has ramped up.
- The sales in the European market in January is at 6,083 units.
- Hyundai’s Kona recorded the highest sales.
The sales of ...