Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - February 2024
Apple shuts down electric car project, to focus on Generative AI
In a surprising development, Apple has shut down its highly ambitious electric car project. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the American technology giant has canned Project Titan which kickstarted in 2014. The decision, disclosed internally on Tuesday, surprised nearly 2000 employees working on the project.
Skoda board member Martin Jahn confirms mass market EV for India
Source Credit: Autocar India
Martin Jahn, Member of the Board for sales and marketing at Skoda, says India is a very important market for the company, having broken into the top three markets for the brand globally. The company will be entering the mainstream compact SUV market in 2025, which will help the brand cater to new customers and bring in more sales.
Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1 comparison: Diesel duel
Source Credit: Autocar India
If you’re in the market for your first luxury car, need the added ground clearance only a crossover or SUV can get you, and must have a diesel, your choice is down to the two models you see here. In the Portimao Blue corner, we have the third-gen BMW X1 that went on sale last year. And in the Spectral Blue corner, we have the second-gen Mercedes-Benz GLA that has just been updated. But which is the one that gets you more for your money?
Tata Motors battery factory will be located at Somerset, UK
Source Credit: Autocar India
Tata Motors is all set to commence construction of Europe’s biggest EV battery factory at Somerset in the UK. The EV battery plant will be located in Bridgewater, Somerset, owner Tata Group has today confirmed, with construction to begin imminently, ahead of battery production starting in 2026.
Royal Enfield 450cc roadster spied testing, appears production ready
Source Credit: Autocar India
The 450cc roadster based on the Royal Enfield Himalayan platform has been spotted testing once more, and it looks quite close to being finished this time around.
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