BaaS boosts EV adoption: Satinder Singh Bajwa, CCO, JSW
"Even if we say that by 2030, the penetration of electric vehicles may be 16 to 18 per cent, that will be a good number - a big jump," said Satinder Singh Bajwa, chief commercial officer of JSW MG Motor India. MG Windsor had a one-on-one conversation with our Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Dhruv Behl, after winning the AutoX Awards' "Best of 2024" award. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-jqi30G6jU[/embed] "Even if we say that by 2030, the penetration of electric vehicles may be 16 to 18 per cent, that will be a good number - a big jump," said Satinder Singh Bajwa, chief commercial officer of JSW MG Motor India. MG Windsor had a one-on-one conversation with our Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Dhruv Behl, after winning the AutoX Awards' "Best of 2024" award.
Alpine A110 R Ultime boosts power to 345 HP, price may rise
The most powerful version of the Alpine A110, offering more power and exclusivity at a premium price October 14, 2024 06:59 Alpine is ready to kick off its all-electric era, but not before it has another surprise for fans of the A110 nameplate. The A110 R Ultime is a high-performance version of the sports coupe, with a limited production of 110 units and an eye-popping price. The A110 R Ultime is the successor to the A110 R launched two years ago. The biggest upgrade is a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 345 hp (257 kW / 350 PS) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque. Compared to the A110 R, this represents an increase of 48 hp (37 kW / 50 PS) and 80 Nm (59 lb-ft). More: Alpine A390_β previews 2025 electric hatchback, but it really doesn’t want to be an SUV The Ultime also features a new gearbox, improved aerodynamics and a sharper chassis setup.…
Software tweak boosts power for Ford Ranger and Bronco Raptors
It took several yearsbut Ford is beginning to expand its high-performance off-road Raptor lineup, which now includes the Ranger and Bronco. Like their F-150 Raptor brothers, they offer more power to help them crawl over rocks and fly over dunes. For those who want to make their 2024 Ranger Raptor or 2022-2024 Bronco Raptor even more ferocious, Ford Performance accessories have a new software calibration. In addition to improved throttle response and optimized shifting, the upgrades significantly increase the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6's horsepower and torque. Ranger Raptor owners will see a 12 percent jump in horsepower from 405 to 455 hp, and a 25 percent increase in torque from 430 to 536 lb-ft. The Bronco Raptor's factory numbers are higher at 418 hp and 440 lb-ft, but the software revisions will bring it to the same peaks as the Ranger Raptor. The software calibration can be purchased online (click here for Ranger Raptor and here for Bronco Raptor) for $825,…