Skoda Kylaq rolls off the production line in India
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has started production of the much-awaited Skoda Kylaq at its Chakan manufacturing plant, marking a major milestone in the brand's India market strategy. The Skoda Kylaq is the fifth model developed on the MQB-A0-IN platform, underscoring the company's commitment to localization and innovation under the government's 'Make in India' initiative. Expand manufacturing capabilities In order to accommodate the production of Kylaq, SAVWIPL increased its production capacity by 30%, with annual output reaching 255,000 vehicles. The line now runs at an impressive rate of 40 jobs per hour (JPH), reflecting increased operational efficiency. This development not only highlights the company's focus on advanced manufacturing processes but also supports the growing demand for compact SUVs in India. sustainable design concept Skoda Kylaq embodies the fusion of global design principles and environmentally friendly practices. The use of bamboo fiber in the interior highlights Skoda’s commitment to sustainability. The model also prioritizes safety, comfort and quality, further…
California to reinstate EV rebate if Trump rolls back tax
Elon Musk calls Tesla potentially excluded from rebate program 'crazy' go through Brad Anderson 4 hours ago There are reports that the Trump team is pushing to eliminate the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit. California officially ended its clean vehicle rebate program as early as 2023. Funding for California’s revised rebate program will come from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that if President-elect Donald Trump proceeds to eliminate the federal electric vehicle tax credit, the state will reinstate its clean vehicle rebate program to enable local buyers to purchase electric vehicles. Surprisingly, Tesla, the state's main electric car maker, appears to be excluded from the rebate. As expected, the decision has sparked a backlash from Elon Musk. The Clean Vehicle Program was phased out in 2023, but during its operation, more than 594,000 vehicles were funded and more than 456 million gallons of fuel saved. It provides subsidies of up to $7,500 on ZEV…
BMW’s important new electric SUV rolls off the assembly line
BMW Already starting production of today's replacement iX3 Electric SUV, but only in a limited number of test vehicles. The first models of the Neue Klasse-based BMW iX3 replacement are currently being produced at the brand's plant in Debrecen, Hungary, with the automaker calling the SUVs "near-series models." They are produced to ensure that the factory's logistics processes, manufacturing equipment and employee operations can run smoothly on BMW's new platform, which may be the most important platform yet for electric vehicles (EV). "These operations are as complex as actual series production. Although the parts involved are in limited quantities, they still have to be supplied via appropriate logistics processes," BMW said in a media release. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. BMW Vision new Class X concept car This is an important step not only for the iX3 replacement but also for the new…
Rolls Royce Cullinan Facelift India Price Rs. 1050 Crores Rs.
Facelifted Rolls-Royce Cullinan enters Indian market at hefty priceRolls-Royce Cullinan factory launched in India with prices starting from Rs. The standard version is priced at Rs 1,050 crore (ex-showroom) and the Black Badge variant is priced at Rs 1,225 crore (ex-showroom). Cullinan Series II brings updated styling, enhanced technology and improved interior features. The model was first launched globally in May this year and deliveries in India are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024.Appearance and design updatesThe Cullinan Series II features significant design changes, including slimmer headlights and L-shaped LED daytime running lights that now extend into the bumper. The front grille also gets subtle changes, while the rear bumper gets a new look with a stainless steel skid plate. Additionally, the SUV also features new redesigned wheels that complement its updated aesthetics.Interiors and TechnologyInside, Rolls-Royce has introduced a number of new elements to enhance luxury and personalization. A full-width glass panel spans the dash, revealing an…
1946 Packard Clipper Deluxe rolls into Jay Leno’s garage
if you want to plan If you were to choose a getaway car in the event of a bank robbery, you would likely choose one that has a low profile, provides room for crew and transportation, has fast acceleration, and has nimble handling. If you had to escape communism, you'd drive any car you could, as Jay Leno's garage video shows. When the Communists took over Czechoslovakia in the mid-1940s, his twin brother Paul Rusnak and their parents fled the country in what many considered an unusual car. They didn't cram themselves and whatever possessions they could bring into a domestic Tatra or even a Volkswagen. Rusnak's father was a Kaiser-Frazer and Packard dealer. So when the Rusnak family left their homeland for Switzerland, they traveled in a Packard Clipper Deluxe two-door sedan. Rusnak's father eventually sold the Packard in Germany, and the family moved it out of Communist control and into Switzerland. Fortunately, the Rusnak family had obtained tourist…
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Rolls Into Jay Leno’s Garage
What does Jay Leno have You could call his automotive tastes eclectic. His massive garage is home to McLaren F1s, vintage Bugattis and Bentleys, cars powered by steam and aircraft engines, and a few Deusenbergs. Still, he makes time and space to appreciate American cars. He recently invited GM President Mark Reuss to share details on a very special C2 Convertible and the new 2025 Corvette ZR1. Just as the C8 continues the Corvette lineage that came before it, so too does Reuss carry on his family’s legacy at GM. His late father, Lloyd, joined the automaker in 1957, eventually rising to become the company’s president in 1990. During that time, he served as chief engineer for Buick and Chevrolet and became general manager of Buick in 1980. One of the projects he worked on was the Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission, which was found in the 1967 Corvette 427 convertible his son inherited from him and showed to Leno. Like…
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