Petrol and diesel prices reduced by Rs 2 per litre      

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced prices of petrol and diesel across the country by Rs 2 a litre from March 15, 6am, as per a PTI report. This ends a nearly two-year-long hiatus in rate revision of the two fossil fuels, just hours before the general election schedule was announced. Petrol in the national… Continue reading Petrol and diesel prices reduced by Rs 2 per litre      

MG secures trademark for Excelor EV nameplate in India

MG Motor India has trademarked the ‘Excelor EV’ nameplate in India, which could possibly be the carmaker’s third EV in our country. The trademark was applied for in December 2023 and has been “accepted and advertised”. MG currently has the Comet EV and ZS EV on sale in our market. MG Excelor EV: what could it be? There are currently… Continue reading MG secures trademark for Excelor EV nameplate in India

MG secures trademark for Excelor EV nameplate in India

MG Motor India has trademarked the ‘Excelor EV’ nameplate in India, which could possibly be the carmaker’s third EV in our country. The trademark was applied for in December 2023 and has been “accepted and advertised”. MG currently has the Comet EV and ZS EV on sale in our market. MG Excelor EV: what could it be? There are currently… Continue reading MG secures trademark for Excelor EV nameplate in India

MG secures trademark for Excelor EV nameplate in India

MG Motor India has trademarked the ‘Excelor EV’ nameplate in India, which could possibly be the carmaker’s third EV in our country. The trademark was applied for in December 2023 and has been “accepted and advertised”. MG currently has the Comet EV and ZS EV on sale in our market. MG Excelor EV: what could it be? There are currently… Continue reading MG secures trademark for Excelor EV nameplate in India

MG secures trademark for Excelor EV nameplate in India

MG Motor India has trademarked the ‘Excelor EV’ nameplate in India, which could possibly be the carmaker’s third EV in our country. The trademark was applied for in December 2023 and has been “accepted and advertised”. MG currently has the Comet EV and ZS EV on sale in our market. MG Excelor EV: what could it be? There are currently… Continue reading MG secures trademark for Excelor EV nameplate in India

Marcello Gandini, storied Italian designer passes away at 85

Legendary car designer Marcello Gandini, who shaped some of the best-known and most revered Italian cars of all time, has died at the age of 85. The Turin native, recognised as one of the most prolific and influential car designers of his era, made a name for himself in the mid-1960s while working for the… Continue reading Marcello Gandini, storied Italian designer passes away at 85

Hella India Lighting shines bright at ACMA 58th Excellence Awards

Hella India Lighting, a leading player in the automotive lighting sector, achieved three awards at the ACMA 58th Excellence Awards ceremony. The event, held on March 5, 2024, witnessed Hella India Lighting clinching multiple accolades which include — Gold Award in Export, Silver Award in Tier 2 Supplier Development, Bronze Award in Safety. These accolades… Continue reading Hella India Lighting shines bright at ACMA 58th Excellence Awards

Axalta unveils Starry Night as 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global coatings company, has announced Starry Night as its 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year. This latest edition marks a decade since Axalta introduced its first Automotive Colour of the Year and represents the company’s first venture into featuring a black shade. Starry Night embodies a bold and contemporary… Continue reading Axalta unveils Starry Night as 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year

Creador to invest USD 50 million in Hinduja Tech, acquire 19.6% stake in company

Private equity firm Creador has signed a definitive agreement to invest USD 50 million in Hinduja Tech, for a 19.6% stake in the Ashok Leyland subsidiary, subject to completion of customary closing conditions.  This investment places Hinduja Tech at a post-money equity value of USD 255 million. The infusion of capital will allow Hinduja Tech to augment… Continue reading Creador to invest USD 50 million in Hinduja Tech, acquire 19.6% stake in company

Overall impact on auto sector jobs in ICE to EV transition likely positive, says iFOREST

The transition of vehicles from internal combustion engines to electric models could have a disruptive effect on the industry and workers, but the overall impact on jobs would be positive, according to research by the International Forum for Environment Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST). The number of jobs per vehicle supported by electric vehicles will be… Continue reading Overall impact on auto sector jobs in ICE to EV transition likely positive, says iFOREST