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Tata Air Car a runner?

Tata Motors of India is persisting with Its Air Car which runs on compressed air and is expected out in 2020. It’s been touted by Tata since 2012 and now looks closer to reality, one of the earlier reported issues being around “fuel” efficiency.

Volvo XC40 win New Car of the Year

The Volvo XC40 has won the New Car of the Year title at the Motor Trader 2019 awards. Launched over a year ago, the XC40 continues to add awards to its collection in the premium compact SUV market. “The XC40 is a star turn.

End of Europe’s ICE age?

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales doubled in Europe with Tesla leading the charge in taking a third of the BEV market there in June as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles fell – especially diesels and SUVs.

Tyres produce electricity

A new technology to generate electric power from tyre rotation while driving has been developed by Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) and Kansai University in Japan.

Nissan profit drops 99%, cuts 12,500 jobs

Nissan Motor Co. chief executive Hiroto Saikawa is slashing around 12,500 jobs worldwide. This comes as part of a new plan to revive Nissan after a 99% drop in operating profit in the latest quarter of falling sales in every major market, except China.

Eclipx share price skyrockets

Eclipx Group Ltd’s share price shot up on July 5 after a major announcement. The sale of both Eclipx’s GraysOnline and AreYouSelling businesses to Quadrant Private Equity for $60 million was announced, making Eclipx's share price soar by 28% to $1.64.