Force Motors launches new range of 5-seater SUV Gurkha Force Motors has launched the new range of the Force Gurkha, a 5-seater SUV, in Aurangabad (Maharashtra). The 2017 Gurkha range comes with an all new high strength C-in-C chassis with new multi-link coil spring suspension on all four wheels(a feature which no other Indian off-roader offers) that ensure best in its class handling and ride comfort both on road as well as off-road.

Driverless car: Does it make sense in India?
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s statement to not allow driverless car in India to protect the jobs of drivers has evoked mixed reaction. There are multiple perspectives to this debate ranging from human aspect (job loss) to technical (ie, adoption new technology) to preparedness of the India to embrace such state of the art technology.

Ford launches Global Caring Month initiative in India
As part of its corporate social commitment towards a better world, Ford has announced September as the Global Caring Month. During September, volunteers from 14,000 strong workforce of Ford in India will engage in over 47 projects addressing education, auto safety, environmental sustainability and humanitarian support.

Continental CEO Dr Degenhart speaks out against quotas for electric vehicles Continental CEO Dr Elmar Degenhart has spoken against quotas for electric vehicles, stating that innovation is far more persuasive than government intervention. He was speaking during a press conference at IAA, an international event for automotive industry held in Germany.

Auto companies advance plans to make electric cars in India
Signalling a major change in stance, carmakers are advancing plans to make electric cars in India by giving them preference over hybrid versions. Automakers such as Hyundai, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra are leading the race to roll out electric cars soon.

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