Automobile Discussion Thread

[Jonas]

Rivian shares skid after EV maker recalls nearly all vehicles

Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc closed 7.3% lower on Monday after the electric-vehicle maker recalled nearly all its vehicles, heightening investor concerns that the company may not be able to meet its 2023 production target.

www.reuters.com

While almost all tech YouTubers reviewed Rivian. I wonder if they should’ve dropped an update about this.

 

[Jonas]

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[Sushubh]

Hyundai Promises To Keep Buttons in Cars Because Touchscreen Controls Are Dangerous

Hyundai knows you like to keep your eyes on the road, and it's giving you the controls to do just that.

www.thedrive.com

 

[Sushubh]

The Glorious Return of an Old-School Car Feature

Automakers are starting to admit that a new car technology didn’t work out.

slate.com

lol i did not even get to experience the touchscreens! though i guess india is going to stick to touchscreens for a while.

 

[Jonas]

“But really, it’s the cheapest way possible of building an interior.” Although they look fancy, Farah said that carmakers can purchase screens for less than $50, making them significantly less expensive than tactile controls.

 

[Sushubh]

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/27/business/mercedes-horsepower-upgrade/index.html

 

[Sushubh]

HC directs authorities to take action against fitting crash guards on vehicles - Law Trend

The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the authorities to take strict action against unauthorised fitting of crash guards or bull bars on vehicles. - delhi

lawtrend.in

 

[Sushubh]

Ban diesel four-wheelers in India's big cities by 2027, says energy transition panel

India should ban diesel four-wheelers in cities with populations of over a million by 2027 and double the share of grid power in the national energy basket to 40% by 2035, according to the Energy Transition Advisory Committee of India's petroleum ministry. The committee also suggested setting up...

m.economictimes.com

 

[Sushubh]

What a total ban on diesel vehicles could mean in India

A government panel has recommended that all diesel four-wheelers should go off the road by 2027 in a very large number of Indian cities. The proposal, if accepted, will dramatically hasten what has so far been a gradual move towards cleaner fuels. But it will also cause serious disruption in the...

indianexpress.com

 

[Sushubh]

Fake seat belt clips, seat belt alarm stoppers banned from being sold on e-commerce platforms: Details - Times of India

News News: According to the latest orders issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), India’s top five e-commerce platforms have been directed to

m.timesofindia.com