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The number of cases where customers have approached consumer courts for defective products, especially cars, has gone up in the recent past. A recent case comes from Kolkata, where the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Kolkata Unit – II (Central) bench, comprising Sukla Sengupta (President) and Reyazuddin Khan (Member), held Tata Motors and its dealer liable for selling a Tata Nexon with manufacturing defects to a customer. The court has asked them to replace the defective SUV and pay a compensation of…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Scout Motors celebrated the start of construction on its $2 billion electric SUV plant in South Carolina on Thursday not with a line of people in suits with shovels but with a nod to the company's gasoline-powered past.…

Born again truck brand Scout Motors hit a significant milestone this morning, breaking ground in Blythewood, South Carolina, the site of its future US hub for electric truck production. We’re still a ways away from the public debut of Scout’s flagship model. Still, there’s a lot to be excited about, and the brand’s heritage is already garnering a loyal fanbase in full support of its all-electric transition. Born again brand Scout Motors stems from a classic nameplate of off-road vehicles from the ’60s…

With its second all-electric model hitting the market this year, Lucid Motors wants to ensure consumers don’t forget about its flagship sedan – the Air. Having just launched its 2024 Air models a couple of months ago, slashing prices, Lucid has lowered its MSRPs once again, incentivizing potential customers with additional charging and maintenance bonuses as well. Lucid Motors ($LCID) looks to bounce back in 2024 following a Q4 2023 report that detailed a drop in YOY deliveries. The Air sedan has fared…

Last Updated: February 15, 2024, 10:00 ISTTata Motors Adds Three Variants To Punch Line-Up, 10 Trims Discontinued. (Photo: Tata Motors)Tata Motors updates popular Punch SUV lineup with new trims, discontinuing 10 variants, while reducing prices for Tiago and Nexon EV models.Indian automaker Tata Motors has recently made some modifications to the popular Punch line-up.The micro SUV was first launched in the Indian market back in 2021. The company sold a record 1 lakh units of Tata Punch over a period of just 10 months.The…

Last Updated: February 14, 2024, 18:26 ISTTata Motors, MG Cut Prices On EV Lineups, Bring Them On Par With Petrol And Diesel Variants. (Photo: Tata.ev)The on-road price of a petrol Nexon is Rs 14.2 lakh, while the electric Nexon costs Rs 15.1 lakh.Tata Motors and Morris Garages (MG) have slashed prices on their electric cars, bringing their EV lineup on par with petrol and diesel variants. On February 13, Tata Motors, India’s largest electric car seller, announced significant price cuts for electric versions of the Nexon…

In a move that is sure to electrify the Indian car market, Tata Motors has announced significant price cuts for its electric vehicles (EVs). The Tiago.EV, the company’s entry-level EV, now starts at Rs 7.99 lakh, a reduction of Rs 1.2 lakh from its previous price. The Nexon.EV, Tata’s flagship EV, also sees a price cut of up to Rs 1.56 lakh, with its starting price now at Rs 14.49 lakh. The prices of recently launched Punch EV are unaffected. These price cuts are a major boost for the Indian EV market, which…

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.When governments find themselves fighting the threat of coastal erosion, their default response tends to be pretty simple: If sand is disappearing from a beach, they pump in more sand to replace it. This strategy, known as “beach nourishment,” has become a cornerstone of coastal defenses around the world, complementing hard structures like sea walls. North Carolina, for instance, has dumped more than 100 million tons of sand onto its…

Last Updated: February 09, 2024, 15:16 ISTTata Motors Aims for Top Safety Rating with Next-Gen Tiago and Tigor Models. (Photo: Motorbeam)Tata Motors targets top safety ratings for next-gen Tiago & Tigor, emphasizing six airbags. Proactive stance aligns with evolving standards.Tata Motors, a leading automobile company, is stepping up its efforts to ensure safer rides for customers.Mohan Savarkar, the Chief Product Officer of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, highlighted the company’s commitment to safety, tracing back to…

John Deere is offering an Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) on its larger 8 and 9 series model tractors that replaces a standard mechanical variable transmission with electric motors. Now, they’re partnering with Spudnik to put the system to work on potato and root crop farms. Naturally, Deere cites a number of advantages to using its tech — including more efficient operation, infinite speed control, reduced maintenance requirements, and superior torque delivery “to the wheels.” The ag equipment…