Hey, Your Top Automobile News for July 28, 2021

Your Daily Automobile updates From Around The World [  The Automobile News]( You Might Like [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](    [US Distances Itself From Australian Dodge Charger Police Cars](  The head office for Dodge says a proposal by a private importer to convert police cars to right-hand-drive in Australia does not have US factory backing, warranty, or support – and won’t vouch for the safety of the finished product.  A radical plan to use Dodge Charger police cars from the USA to patrol Australian streets may have hit a dead end before the first trial has started – even though most police agencies across the nation have reportedly expressed interest in the vehicle. The US head office for Dodge vehicles has distanced itself from a proposal by a private importer to convert North American police cars to right-hand-drive locally. Last week, a Queensland-based firm that specialises in converting privately-imported US vehicles from left- to right-hand-drive, revealed it had imported two Dodge Chargers specially modified for police work. [Read Full Article](  Recommended products:  [Get a complimentary McDonalds prepaid visa gift card!](    [Stop renting, and start owning!](  [Govt May Lower Import Duty For Tesla Vehicles, But On One Condition]( The government said it may consider reducing import duty for Tesla as Elon Musk’s company gears up to sell electric vehicles in India. But the government has one condition. Here is all you need to know. The central government has said it may consider lowering import duty and other incentives for Tesla, which is expected to soon start selling its electric vehicles in India. The development comes days after Tesla CEO Elon Musk raised concern over high import duties charged by the country. However, the consideration will only be taken up when if the company decided to manufacture its cars in the country, according to a senior government official quoted in an ET report. Tesla had approached the government earlier to seek a reduction on its cars, adding that they should be treated as electric vehicles and not luxury automobiles. “We will be open to consider, especially if they will set up a manufacturing place here,” the senior official told ET. The official, however, made it clear that any decision on the matter will apply to the entire sector and not just a particular company. [Read Full Article](  [UK Must Lead In Battery And Fuel Cell Technology Or Risk Losing Its Automotive Industry]( The UK is at risk of losing its existing automotive industry, falling further behind global competitors in battery manufacture and failing to meet our net-zero commitment. As a member of the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee, I’m delighted to draw attention to our report into battery and fuel-cell technology, published today. Our findings are stark and reveal that the UK is at risk of losing its existing automotive industry, falling further behind global competitors in battery manufacture and failing to meet our net-zero commitment. We do however have a real opportunity in the UK to take a global lead in battery and fuel cell technology, if the government acts on our recommendations to support innovation, supply chains and skills. Our chair, Lord Patel makes it clear that “the government must act now to avoid the risk of the UK not only losing its existing automotive industry, but also losing the opportunity for global leadership in fuel cells and next-generation batteries.” [Read Full Article]( You Might Like [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](     Connect with the automobile news on social media [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Linkedin]( You received this email because you operate or create content for a website/service and based on your website it seemed like this could be important information to you and your users. This newsletter is managed by [Postbox Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd](.C-4/5, IBD Emporia, Kolar Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA, 462042 Want to change how you receive these emails? [Update your preferences]( or [Unsubscribe](