Jaguar Land Rover fires whistleblower over Reddit post
A chassis engineer claims Jaguar Land Rover fired him over comments he made online. As a JLR employee, he was part of the team hired by Vinfast to design parts of the VF6 and VF7. Now, he talks about his experience and the car he says "wasn't built to last." Companies around the world need to save money while being safe. Sadly, some people are willing to take shortcuts, even if it compromises their safety. That's exactly what Vinfast did, said an engineer who helped the automaker design some components for the VF6 and VF7. To make matters worse, apparently the man was not rewarded for reporting unsafe behavior. Apparently, he was kicked out pretty quickly. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); This person is Hazar Denli, an engineer with extensive experience in the automotive industry. He worked at Jaguar Land Rover and its parent company…
Fortuner, Innova, Hyryder and more help Toyota India Post
In November 2024, Toyota Kirloskar Motors (TKM) domestic wholesale sales reached 25,586 units, an increase of 44% from 17,818 units in the same month last year. The company also shipped 1,140 units internationally this month. In the first eight months of fiscal year 2024-25, TKM's total sales were around 2.19 lakh units, a 39% increase from 1.63 lakh units in the same period of fiscal year 2023-24. This growth was driven by strong consumer interest in its MPVs and SUVs, as well as targeted customer engagement and tailor-made product solutions. Also read: Toyota Innova Crysta, Fortuner’s waiting period in India is up to 3 months Additionally, the carmaker is offering substantial year-end discounts of over Rs 1 lakh on select models including Urban Cruiser Taisor, Toyota Glanza and Rumion, excluding CNG models. These limited-time offers, valid until December 31, 2024, played a vital role in driving strong sales figures in November. Toyota India Lineup Toyota sells a variety of models…
Creta, Exter, Venue, etc. help Modern India Post grow 2% year-on-year
Hyundai Motor India Ltd's (HMIL) sales grew 2% year-on-year in October 2024, mainly due to the strong performance of models such as Creta. The company sold 70,078 units in October 2024 as compared to 68,728 units sold in the same month last year. This growth highlights the brand's ability to adapt to consumer preferences and remain competitive in the Indian automotive market. Creta continues to lead the compact SUV segment, while Exter and Venue attract buyers with their modern features and design. This growth puts Hyundai in a strong position as it continues to meet the needs of Indian drivers in an ever-changing environment. Also read: Hyundai Initium hydrogen FCEV concept released globally, previewing the brand’s new design language Hyundai Motor Sales Data: October 2024 The South Korean automaker sold more than 70,078 units, including 55,568 units in the domestic market and 14,510 units in exports. The company highlighted that this sales volume is the third highest monthly figure domestically…
Viral post about Geico insurance company abandoning Tesla Cybertruck
An email allegedly sent to Tesla owners said the Cybertruck did not meet insurance companies' underwriting guidelines A viral tweet sparked confusion after claiming Geico refused to insure the Tesla Cybertruck. In a clear statement, the insurer confirmed that it still offers nationwide coverage for the Tesla Cybertruck and other electric vehicles. Generally speaking, insurance rates on Tesla vehicles tend to be higher due to unique repair costs and parts availability issues. A now-deleted post on WeekendX claimed that insurance company Geico refused to cover Tesla owners’ Cybertrucks. However, it turns out that this was just another piece of internet fiction, as Geico confirmed to us that they still offer nationwide coverage for all-electric trucks (although their many Quirks and complicationbut who’s counting, right? ). The viral post, which went viral on X and Reddit, included a screenshot of an email allegedly sent to Cybertruck owners. It reads: "After carefully reviewing your policy record, we have determined that we are…
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