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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Norton Motorcycles showcases upcoming lineup to PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Kier Starmer
TVS -owned Norton Motorcycles showcased its upcoming motorcycle lineup to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Kier Starmer on Thursday, July 25. The British marque will enter the Indian market by the end of 2025, and it is among the early beneficiaries of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, which will make its bikes more accessible than originally expected. Greenlit on May 6, 2025, the FTA drops import duties on made-in-UK cars and two-wheelers from over 100 per cent to just 10 per cent. The brand will launch six new bikes in India by 2027, with select models expected to be locally manufactured in collaboration with TVS to target the middleweight segment. For 2025, TVS will bring Norton's premium motorcycles to our shores as CBUs. The lineup currently consists of three models, Commando 961, V4SV, and V4CR, and all are built at Norton's Solihull factory in the UK. These will be positioned as the flagship models to establish the brand before launching its made-in-India products. The British brand has also teased an upcoming motorcycle on its social channels, which is set to make its global debut at the EICMA 2025 show in Milan, Italy. While the teaser does not specify the model, it is expected to be the next-gen Norton V4SV, according to the latest spy shots of a test mule. TVS and Norton Motorcycles: The TVS Motor Company acquired Norton Motorcycles for ₹153 crore amid the latter's financial crisis. The Indian manufacturer has worked with the British marque extensively to facilitate the turnaround and has invested ₹1,000 crore in the process. The company has been working on improving the current range of motorcycles while introducing all-new offerings within the last few years. Also Read : Here is a look at the three Norton motorcycles to expect by the end of this year Norton's upcoming motorcycle range: The Norton V4SV was showcased at the TVS pavilion earlier this year during the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 Norton Motorcycles is reportedly working on two new motorcycle platforms, one for the 300-400 cc segment for markets such as India and other developing regions. The other will cater to the 600-650 cc middleweight segment and will be positioned as a premium global platform. The brand will join the competition against the likes of Royal Enfield and Triumph and aims to diversify its portfolio in emerging markets with its upcoming range. According to a recent trademark registration, the firm just registered the "Electra" nameplate. The Norton Electra joins the company's previously trademarked "Combat" nameplate in India. Both titles allude to a new line of motorcycles that the company will be launching for both home and foreign markets. While there is no official information on what the Electra will be, it is worth noting that the nameplate was associated with the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 as a variant. We do know that Norton plans to use its modern-classic range to compete with Royal Enfield. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date:
CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Natural Resources Minister makes big announcements on mining in Sudbury
Federal minister for energy and natural resources stopped in Sudbury to announce $10M in funding for several sectors. Critical minerals and the environment were two of the main reasons for a visit from Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, where he made two funding announcements worth more than $10 million total. Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, makes funding announcements in Sudbury. June 10, 2024 (Ian Campbell/CTV Northern Ontario) Wilkinson began his day Monday by announcing two investments of $5 million each to the Mining Innovation Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corp (MIRARCO) and Electra Battery Materials Corporation (Electra) to support the critical minerals sector in northern Ontario. Funding to MIRARCO will aim to advance technological readiness for recovery of battery metals like nickel, cobalt and copper from mine tailings at Vale and Glencore mines in Greater Sudbury while reducing the long-term social and environmental costs associated with mine waste. Electra will be used to advance the next phase of its battery materials recycling project. The company is currently constructing the continent's only battery-grade cobalt refinery as part of an effort to build the North American supply chain for battery materials. The Canadian government also announced Monday it would be releasing an updated critical minerals list by adding three new minerals. The list guides federal policy and programs and signals the government's priority to stakeholders. After consultation with the provinces and territories, Canada added high-purity iron, phosphorous and silicon metal to bring the total of critical minerals on the government's list to 34. From there, it was off for a tour of Dynamic Earth before finishing at the Jane Goodall Reclamation Trail in Garson. Wilkinson announced the government's pledge of $200,000 to the city to plant 2000,000 trees by the year 2027. The second amount was $300,000 to the Canadian Tree Nursery Association to increase skilled labour in the tree nursery sector. 'I'm here with Councillor Natalie Labbée for Ward 7 to celebrate this early and important investment and to recognize from the federal government, certainly our role here in Sudbury of re-greening and our history since the 70s,' said Mayor Paul Lefebvre. The minister stood ready to defend this government's recent positioning between support for both the environment and the mining economy. His government has taken heat over affordability given recent increases in the cost of living and taxes. He was asked how plans to counter the argument given how some have accused the pendulum of swinging too far the other way. 'I certainly agree that we need to be focused on affordability. As you know, the gasoline price by and large is a world price, it's set on the world market and it's not a Canadian price and the only real thing that you're talking about are provincial or federal taxes that are on gasoline,' Wilkinson said. 'Mr. Poilievre likes to talk about the price on pollution or the 'carbon tax,' but what Mr. Poilievre conveniently forgets is that eight out of 10 Canadian families, especially those who live on modest incomes, do get more money back. He can say it all he wants, that he doesn't believe that's true, but every reputable economist, every reputable source says that's true and I think it's time Mr. Poilievre stopped lying to Canadians.'
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
General Motors future models 2025-35 (part 2)
We have seen it over and over and over: car companies get into serious trouble when cost cutters masquerading as leaders are promoted beyond their depth. They are usually eventually fired though sometimes move to a rival OEM and start the cycle anew. Not so at General Motors. Mary Barra is a calm, steady force, devoid of the oversized ego once seen as an essential for heading up a major car maker. Shareholders and boards of certain rivals to GM would do well to observe her closely, especially now that the world's number one and number two markets for vehicle sales are undergoing profound changes. Switch Auto Insurance and Save Today! Great Rates and Award-Winning Service The Insurance Savings You Expect Affordable Auto Insurance, Customized for You Under Barra and those she has put in place to lead GM's brands, the evolution of both Cadillac and Buick continues to be fascinating. This report examines some of the confirmed and likely next generation models being developed for the PRC and the USA. Buick Strong in China, Buick is a case study in how to move a brand not with, but ahead of where consumers are. The process is accelerating yet again, particularly in the PRC as the marque's parent learns from mistakes. Now there is a mix of IC-only and electrified vehicles, the latter grouped under an Electra sub-brand umbrella. The Electra L7 (pictured) is a 5,034 mm long fastback that's soon to be in production at an SAIC GM plant in Wuhan. Unlike certain cars in the size class, this one will have a range extender to supplement the energy stored in a relatively small battery. Official data remain under wraps but it is believed that the engine's capacity is 1.5 litres and that there will be two motors. Total power is said to be 374 kW (509 PS), while an EV should follow the launch of the EREV. SAIC General Motors is wise enough to know that it must not mess too much with its best-selling Buick family of models, namely the GL8 minivan/MPV. And while there are PHEV derivatives, spending on EVs has been modest with the results plain to see: the brand's number two and three most successful vehicles are also non-EVs. Chinese buyers also love their Buick sedans, as the success of the LaCrosse and Regal show, registrations being not too far behind those for the GL8 series. "What would BYD or Geely do?" While the Electra E5 does well, the Electra E4 seems to have missed the mark and it will be no surprise if SAIC GM kills it off soon-ish, just as the Chinese market's number one (BYD, wholesales up by 20% YoY in June) and number three (Geely: +85%) brands tend to do with their non-performers. If things seem good in China, there are alas major concerns about North America and the USA specifically. As questions about the very viability of GM Korea linger, this is making many analysts wonder what would happen to exports of the Encore GX and Envista. These two SUVs presently make up 50 per cent of Buick's US market line-up. What becomes of the imported-from-China Envision? There is also a concern about the Envision, the third Buick of three models made outside North America, in this case China. As at the time of publication, the US division had yet to announce a 2026 model year Envision. Only the Enclave is manufactured in America, the big crossover having been new for 2025, meaning it won't be due for a replacement until the early 2030s. Despite all the angst over what could happen to the brand in GM's home market, Buick's second quarter US sales expanded by 19 per cent (YoY) to a healthy 54,233 vehicles. For the year to the end of June, registrations rose by 29 per cent to 116,055 (1 Jan-30 Jun 2024: 89,830). This is especially interesting as of GM's four main brands, Buick alone still does not offer even one EV. Cadillac John Roth must be breathing some long sighs of relief lately, Cadillac's CEO heading up a GM division which has all but one of its models for North America manufactured in the USA (the Optiq hails from Mexico). What's more, the multiple additions to the line-up - and more are coming - keep bringing in not just new buyers but new generations of buyers. There is, as we know, an ongoing expansion of the brand's EVs but these are not yet the models which customers are flocking to. In China, the best seller remains the CT5, a sedan, followed by the XT5, XT4 and GT4 SUVs. After this group comes the Lyriq (electric-only), then the XT6 and CT6 with just 38 units of another EV, the Optiq, noted in wholesale data for June. As the division is launched in new markets, or returns to others after a long absence, Cadillac isn't forgetting North America; far from it. The brand has just enjoyed the best half of a calendar year in the USA from several decades (86,100 units), much of that inevitably thanks to the arrival of many new or updated SUVs. During the most recent quarter, EVs took more than 26 per cent of sales though the end of the Federal tax credit after September will be pulling forward many purchases. Second generation Escalade EVs in 2032/33 Starting at the top of the tree, the Escalade IQ and IQL full-size electric SUVs were new for the 2025 model year and so are not due to be refreshed until calendar 2029. Replacements should debut in 2032 or 2033. By then, lighter solid state batteries should feature. As for where the second generation will be made, it is too early to say for sure but Factory Zero could again be a strong possibility. The (non-electric) Escalade and Escalade ESV are different vehicles entirely and are also on separate life cycle timings. Which means that each is expected to have a successor as soon as 2027 (their mid-cycle facelifts happened in 2024). In a major change, they will no longer be manufactured at Arlington Assembly in Texas, the plant having been officially announced a few days ago: Orion Lake in Michigan. The platform is to be the same one as that of the next Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. Cadillac's L.O.V.E. naming strategy for E-SUVs Still with SUVs, the Optiq is Cadillac's smallest such electric model and has been around since 2024. The world debut of this 4.8 m long vehicle took place at Auto Guangzhou in November 2023. A facelift is due in about 18 months' time and a successor in 2030. Build of generation two would again be in both Wuhan and possibly Ramos Arizpe, though a US plant might take the place of the present Mexican one. Rising in size above the Optiq are the Lyriq and Vistiq. The second of these, a three-row electric SUV, is new for the 2026 model year, production having only commenced in February. It is built in Tennessee, the Spring Hill factory being the same one which makes the smaller Lyriq. The life cycle should be six/seven years, while the Lyriq, which is also manufactured in Shanghai, should have a successor in 2029 or 2030. Gasoline sedans doing well in China There is still quite a bit of demand for ICE Cadillac models, the XT5 being a great example. New for China only in September 2024, it might also have been exported to North America but for Donald Trump's tariffs. Part of the SAIC GM joint venture, this 4.9 m long SUV has a 169 kW 48V mild hybrid turbocharged 2.0-litre engine. It should be built in Shanghai for seven years with a facelift in 2027 or 2028. The replacement should be electric. Another IC-powered SUV which does well in China (and in this case, the US too) is the XT6. It was facelifted in November 2024 and so should be phased out in late 2027. However, US production is due to end on 26 November (2025), the same day as that of the XT5. North America's XT5 is not the same one which is made in China: it is an older generation. Celestiq to remain the sole electric Caddy car? There isn't really much in the way of news for future Cadillac cars. The CT4, built in Shanghai and Michigan, dates to 2019 and has no scheduled replacement, while the CT5 has been around for the same length of time and was facelifted in 2023. It should be discontinued in both China and North America in 2027. While there are rumours of BEV Prime platform electric sedans set to enter the size segments of today's CT4 and CT5, the one-time provisional launch date of 2026 for both seems increasingly unlikely."General Motors future models 2025-35 (part 2)" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. 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Hindustan Times
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Norton Motorcycles teases debut model, to be showcased on November 4
Norton Motorcycles has plans to launch six new motorbikes by 2028. Notify me Norton Motorcycles, owned by India's TVS Motor Company, has officially teased a new motorcycle that will make its global debut on November 4, 2025. Likely, the motorbike will also be showcased at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy. This development marks the first time Norton has hinted at fresh product plans under its ongoing revival strategy. The teaser, shared on Norton's official Instagram handle, provides a close-up image showing the rear section of the upcoming motorcycle. The silver-painted bodywork reveals a horizontal taillamp positioned above what appear to be vent-like elements. The brand's message, 'Norton's resurgence! A new era begins," suggests this unveiling could signify a pivotal step in its comeback story. While the teaser does not specify which platform this motorcycle is based on, it is likely among the first models from Norton's new platform strategy. Given TVS Motor's intention to gradually rebuild Norton's brand presence, the company is expected to start its India operations towards the end of this year, with flagship models like the Norton V4SV. Also Read : TVS Motor working on new 450 cc motorcycle platform, shared with BMW and Norton Expected Norton bikes in India Norton Motorcycles previously confirmed plans to launch six new bikes within the next three years. In January 2025, Norton was reported to be developing two new motorcycle platforms, one expected to be between 350-450 cc, targeting markets such as India and other developing regions. The other will range from 600-650 cc, positioned as a global platform aimed at both Europe and premium international segments. The manufacturer recently registered the 'Electra' nameplate, according to a recent trademark filing. The Norton Electra joins the 'Combat' nameplate, which the company had previously trademarked in India. Both names hint at a new range of motorcycles coming from the brand for both domestic and international markets. There's no information on what the Electra will be. It's worth noting that the Electra nameplate has been largely associated with the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 as a variant. What we do know is that Norton intends to compete with Royal Enfield through its modern-classic models. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 18 Jul 2025, 13:44 pm IST
Axios
15-07-2025
- Science
- Axios
Purdue's plan to find Amelia Earhart's plane
A research team supported by Purdue University is spending its summer preparing for a fall expedition to bring Amelia Earhart's long-lost aircraft home. Why it matters: The disappearance of the iconic Boilermaker and her plane, the Electra, on July 2, 1937, remains one of the aviation world's most captivating mysteries. But this team says it may have cracked the code. Driving the news: On the 88th anniversary of Earhart's disappearance, Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) and the Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI) announced a joint effort to recover the Electra from Nikumaroro Island in the South Pacific. The operation will confirm whether a visual anomaly seen in satellite imagery in the island's lagoon is actually the remains of the aircraft. Nikumaroro is approximately halfway between Australia and Hawaii. What they're saying:"What we have here is maybe the greatest opportunity ever to finally close the case," Richard Pettigrew, ALI's executive director, said in a statement. "With such a great amount of very strong evidence, we feel we have no choice but to move forward and hopefully return with proof." Flashback: Purdue president Edward Elliott recruited Earhart to work at Purdue in 1935 after growing concerned that women enrolled at the university were not completing their studies. Earhart lived in the then-new women's residence hall, served as a counselor and advised Purdue's aeronautical engineering department. Earhart planned to give the Electra to Purdue for further scientific research after piloting it to set a record for the longest-distance flight, but she never returned. Zoom in: The team is working on "a vast amount of circumstantial evidence" collected over the past 40 years that supports the idea that Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, did not crash at sea as originally believed. Instead, they think the pair landed and ultimately perished on the uninhabited island. Among the evidence is a 2017 analysis of human bones discovered on the island in 1940 that determined Earhart's bone lengths were more similar to the discovered remains than 99% of individuals, supporting the conclusion that they belong to her. What's next: The expedition is slated to embark from Majuro in the Marshall Islands on Nov. 5, spend five days on Nikumaroro inspecting what they believe are pieces of the plane, and return to port on Nov. 21.
