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India wants to be a leader in EV production

After China proved itself as a leader in EV production, another Asian country is becoming a center for carbon-neutral vehicle manufacturers. According to the latest information, India could be one of the developing countries that wants to be a leading player in the production of electric cars.

The country has devised a strategy for the development and production of electric cars, although it initially focused specifically on Tesla, which it invited to invest in the construction of a gigafactory, but the American manufacturer has focused on Mexico. However, the announcement of the new President of the United States, Donald Trump, that he will introduce additional tariffs on vehicles imported from Mexico gives India an opportunity to renew negotiations with Tesla. The American manufacturer has already suspended the construction of a factory in Mexico.

The suspension of Tesla Model 2 production in Mexico was the main motive for Musk to go to India, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi canceled the meeting. The Indian government intends to launch its electric car production plan in March 2025, which Tesla and other major manufacturers see as a new opportunity. The plan is to expand aid to existing manufacturers rather than restricting benefits to new plant construction. India is ready to help any manufacturer that invests at least $500 million in electric vehicle production with 50 percent of components sourced locally. The government is also offering a 15 percent import tax cut for up to 8,000 electric cars a year.

Toyota and Hyundai have already shown interest, although it is not known whether they would use existing plants or build new ones. Hyundai already knows that the €500 million spent on research and development will not be included in the total investment, so the Korean company is waiting for the final guidelines for its electric car plan in India.

Volkswagen, which already has plants in India, wants to know if it could spend 75 percent of the total investment in the first three years, rather than the entire $500 million at once. Also, if VW decided to use its factories in Pune, they would have to install new lines separate from those for the production of combustion engine cars.

Source: Reuters

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2025 Toyota Supra A90 Final

In October, Toyota Australia’s president of sales, marketing and operations, Sean Hanley, said that the Toyota Supra will continue to live. Hanley hinted that the Supra could undergo major changes in the future, but the question arises as to what that evolution might look like. The Supra A90 Final marks the beginning of the end of the current generation, and only 300 units will be produced.

The Supra A90 Final Edition is equipped with a carbon fiber aerodynamic package, which includes front wings, a central wing and a hood vent. The car has the same aluminum rear subframe bracket as the GT4 race car, reinforcements, revised electric power steering and a better lean angle for better grip, improved EPS, and modified shock absorbers. Inside, the driver’s seat is upholstered in Alcantara with red seatbelts, and red details on the seats and gear lever.

Under the hood is a BMW turbocharged straight-six engine with 435 hp (320 kW) and 405 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. It is equipped with an adaptive KW suspension and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust, 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels wrapped in 265/35Z1R19 front and 286/30TR20 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

The Supra A90 Final is specifically designed for the European and Japanese markets.

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Toyota produced more than 5 million cars in France

Since 2001, Toyota has been producing its cars at its Valenciennes plant in France, and after 23 years, the plant has achieved great success. According to Toyota, more than 5 million cars have left the production lines of this factory.

In the beginning, the production capacity of the French factory was 150,000 cars per year, and last year 273,788 cars left the production lines. The first model produced here was the first generation Toyota Yaris, which has been one of the Japanese manufacturer’s best-selling cars for years. The Yaris Cross was the Japanese brand’s best-selling car on the European market in 2023, with more than 173,000 units sold.

Toyota has invested a total of 1.6 billion euros in the Valenciennes plant, including capital investments for each new generation and model, as well as significant funds to continuously improve the environmental performance of its production operations. It employs 5,000 people and produces more than 1,200 Yaris and Yaris Cross models every day.

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Toyota produced more than 5 million cars in France