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Cerence introduces custom voice tech for in-car assistants

Cerence, a US-based automotive technology solution provider, has introduced the voice clone technology for in-car voice assistants. The product is called ‘My Car My Voice’ and Cerence claims that it lets people create custom voices for their in-car assistants. The company recently spun out from Nuance. Cerence focuses completely on the automotive industry ‘My Car My… Continue reading Cerence introduces custom voice tech for in-car assistants

Hyundai-Kia target speedy growth in India, look to leverage synergies

The Korean car assault on the Indian market is underway and even in depressed Indian conditions both Hyundai and Kia are on an upswing, more so due to the robust performance  of new models such as the Venue and Seltos. It helps that both models are SUVs, a segment which is running away with sales in… Continue reading Hyundai-Kia target speedy growth in India, look to leverage synergies

Ampere Vehicles opens 23 new dealerships in Q4 of CY2019

Ampere Vehicles, the electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton has expanded its distribution network with 23 new dealerships across the country since September 2019. The company says that this dealerships will sport the complete range of Ampere’s existing and new electric vehicle offering in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, Uttar… Continue reading Ampere Vehicles opens 23 new dealerships in Q4 of CY2019

Honda’s vision for future at CES 2020

Honda’s exhibit at CES 2020 will feature global debuts of concepts that integrate connected, autonomous, shared and electric (CASE) technologies in new mobility products and services. Some of the eye-catching technology concepts and prototypes include the augmented driving concept, the energy management solutions and ‘Safe Swarm’ and ‘Smart Intersection’ prototypes. Augmented Driving Concept This augmented driving… Continue reading Honda’s vision for future at CES 2020

The making of Volvo’s crystal glass gearsticks

When the glassworks in the small Swedish town of Kosta was founded, its owners didn’t foresee it would one day make gear selectors. It was 1742, after all, when demand for car parts was somewhat limited.  Yet 277 years later, Kosta’s hot shop is an unlikely hotspot for the production of Volvo gear selectors. Not regular gear… Continue reading The making of Volvo’s crystal glass gearsticks

Land Rover design chief Gerry McGovern awarded OBE ‘for services to automotive design’

Land Rover design chief Gerry McGovern has been recognised as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2020 New Year’s Honours List. The British firm’s design director has helped shape a major overhaul of Land Rover’s range, with a key role in developing key models such as the Range Rover Evoque… Continue reading Land Rover design chief Gerry McGovern awarded OBE ‘for services to automotive design’

Renault India to launch new compact SUV in second-half 2020

Between April-November 2019, Renault India has more than doubled its UV market share to 4 percent. New compact SUV, set to debut in 2020, will further rev up demand. (Representational image) Renault India, which is gradually upping the ante in the SUV market with its recently launched seven-seat Triber, is plotting new moves to accelerate… Continue reading Renault India to launch new compact SUV in second-half 2020

Tata Motors partners Prakriti E-mobility for EV taxi in New Delhi

Tata Motors today announced a partnership with Prakriti E-Mobility to deploy 500 Tigor EVs in New Delhi. Prakriti E-Mobility is an EV based taxi service co-founded by Nimish Trivedi, Vikas Bansal and Rajeev Tiwari. Prakriti E-mobility will deploy the Tigor EVs on its app-based platform EVERA, which will serve in Delhi/NCR, reinforcing its commitment to service… Continue reading Tata Motors partners Prakriti E-mobility for EV taxi in New Delhi

Quick Ride registers 22 lakh new car-pooling users in 2019

Bangalore-based ride-sharing startup company Quick Ride has reported 22 lakh new registrations across  Bangalore, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Kerala, and Kolkata in 2019. Quick Ride claims that ever since it began in 2015, it has registered a total user base of 3.2 million users.  As per reports, Quick Ride has witnessed a  4x growth in… Continue reading Quick Ride registers 22 lakh new car-pooling users in 2019