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Exhibition of Aston Martin DB11 during the Turin Motor Show 2018. Stefano Guidi | LightRocket | Getty ImagesLONDON — Adrian Hallmark, the experienced autos leader of Bentley, has been appointed as new chief executive officer of fellow British luxury automaker Aston Martin.The 61-year-old will start in his new role no later than Oct. 1, the company announced Friday. Outgoing leader Amedeo Felisa will remain in his post until that time."He brings more than 25 years of highly successful senior automotive experience from the…

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes several interesting new electric bike launches such as the Lectric ONE, Biktrix Juggernaut FS XD, Ampler Curt Anyroad, a discussion about Rad Power Bikes’ new potted batteries, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have…

History has many important vehicles, but few with the credentials of the Volkswagen Microbus. It was born in 1950 as an even more practical derivation of the world's most prolific automobile, the VW Beetle. The Beetle sold 23,000,000 units between 1938 and 2008, and when the first split-screen transporters rolled off the line in 1950, they used the Beetle's anemic 69 cubic inch (1,131 cc) engine.The first splitties used a 24 hp (18 kW) version of the iconic VW flat-four, air-cooled engine and when the first year of…

Last Updated: March 22, 2024, 14:22 ISTHoli 2024: Delhi Metro Services To Begin Post 2:30 PM On March 25. (Photo: PTI)Amidst the festive fervor of Holi, Indian Railways has rolled out 540 additional train services to accommodate the surge in passenger demand. On the occasion of Holi, Delhi Metro services are slated to commence from 2:30 PM onwards on March 25, 2024.This announcement was made by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on their official Twitter handle.The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) shared, “On Holi, March…

The new family of fully electric vans equipped with SDV will be introduced by the new company.Following the joint venture binding agreements signed on October 6t, 2023, Renault Group and Volvo Group have obtained the required regulatory approvals to officially launch the new company for the next generation of fully electric vans based on a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platform and its dedicated services.The new company will address the growing needs of decarbonized and…

Last Updated: March 22, 2024, 12:40 ISTNew BMW iX xDrive50: What Makes It Stand Out? (Photo: BMW)New BMW iX xDrive50 debuts in India at Rs 1.40 crore, boasting a bigger battery, powerful motors, and sleek upgrades, setting a new standard in luxury electric SUVs.BMW India has rolled out a brand-new version of its iX series, and it’s packed with upgrades.The iX xDrive50 has made its grand entrance, boasting top-notch features and a price tag of Rs 1.40 crore, ex-showroom, India.The iX xDrive50 boasts a larger 111.5kWh…

When it comes to stealing things, thieves in India have no bounds. In a bizarre turn of events, it has been reported that some thieves from Chandigarh have stolen electric vehicle chargers. As per the reports, these thieves have stolen equipment valued at over Rs. 1 crore. The incident occurred at the Palm Garden near the new lake in Sector 42, Chandigarh. These EV charging stations were set to be inaugurated in a few days. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

As the country’s first under-river metro train operations started in Kolkata, project experts recounted some unforeseen challenges faced during its construction and the role that two specially-designed German-made tunnel boring machines played to overcome them.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 4.8-km-long underground stretch on March 6 and commercial operations on it began on March 15. The stretch, part of the 16.6-km East-West Metro Corridor, connects Kolkata with Howrah through a tunnel that runs 13 metres…

If you have been on social media for some time, you know who Dolly Chaiwala is. A tea seller from Nagpur who became an internet sensation for his unique way of dressing and making tea. He even made a cup of tea for Mr. Bill Gates recently. He is often invited for shop and restaurant inaugurations and we have seen videos of him making tea too. We now have a couple of videos where Dolly Chaiwala is seen checking out a Lamborghini Huracan and even taking the supercar for a spin. View this post on Instagram…

Last Updated: March 22, 2024, 10:00 ISTKia India Announces Up To 3 Percent Price Hike On Popular Models From April 1. (Photo: Kia)Kia India to raise prices by up to 3% on popular models like Seltos, Sonet & Carens from April 1, citing commodity price hikes.Kia India, a major carmaker known for its premium vehicles, has revealed plans for a price increase of up to 3 percent on all its mass models, including popular cars like Seltos, Sonet, and Carens, starting April 1, 2024.The decision comes as a response to the…