Auto Industry

Seshan Vijayraghvan

Jan 31, 2022, 4:52 PM

Skoda Kushaq And Volkswagen Taigun Lose Auto Folding Mirrors Due To Chip Shortage

Both Skoda and Volkswagen have recently removed the auto-folding function for the ORVMs (outside rear-view mirrors) from the Kushaq and Taigun, as a direct result of chip shortage.

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  Which are the Most Expensive Cars in the World?

  For some people, cars are an emotional purchase. They easily invest a huge chunk of their money for vehicles that are bigger, faster and more powerful.

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  car&bike Team | Jan 31, 2022

  Japan Urges More Chip Tie-Ups With Taiwan At Trade Talks

  Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Mitsuo Ohashi praised Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC)'s plans to expand in Japan. Expects these collaborations can continue to expand.

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  car&bike Team | Jan 31, 2022

  Tech Alliances Firm Up In The Self-Driving Car Wars

  Major automakers like General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co and Volvo Cars deepened ties with key technology partners this week to gird for the fight against electric car challenger Tesla Inc and Apple Inc as it revs up to enter the market.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Jan 31, 2022

  Union Budget 2022: Here's What The Indian Automotive Industry Is Expecting

  Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman will be announcing the union budget for FY2023 on February 1, 2022, and like all other industries, the auto sector is also eagerly waiting to see what is in store for them.

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  car&bike Team | Jan 30, 2022

  Oil Hits 7-Year Peak On Political Risks, Supply Crunch

  Brent futures rose 69 cents to settle at $90.03 a barrel, after hitting $91.70, the highest level since October 2014. U.S. crude closed 21 cents higher at $86.82 per barrel, after hitting a seven-year peak of $88.84 during the session.

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  car&bike Team | Jan 30, 2022

  Apple Makes Easy Escape From Supply Crisis, But Others Like Tesla May Have To Wait

  Companies from electric automaker Tesla Inc to wafer fabrication equipment supplier Lam Research have warned again that supply chain issues, which crippled several industries, would continue to limit production this year.

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  car&bike Team | Jan 30, 2022

  Change Your Car's Colour With An App: BMW Unveils Colour-Changing Car

  The concept car, called the BMW iX Flow, uses electronic ink technology normally found in e-readers to transform the car's exterior into a variety of patterns in gray and white.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Jan 30, 2022

  Tata Nexon EV Sales Breach 13,500 Mark In India

  In the last two years since the launch of the Tata Nexon EV, the company has sold over 13,500 units of the all-electric subcompact SUV in India.

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