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Martin Uhlarik: ‘We look at design through the lens of sustainability’

How do you see global warming or climate change impact automotive design?As a company we have to make sure we are in sync with these global targets and objectives (to rein in global warming). A designer’s job is to find solutions to problems. So this is not seen as a crisis but an opportunity —… Continue reading Martin Uhlarik: ‘We look at design through the lens of sustainability’

Kia India makes EV debut with EV6 crossover

Kia India’s first all-electric model – the EV6 crossover – has been introduced in the country, at a starting price of Rs 59.95 lakh, ex-showroom. The crossover comes in two options, the base rear-wheel-drive variant, and the top-end all-wheel-drive trim, which comes priced at Rs 64.95 lakh, ex-showroom. The EV6 comes as a CBU and… Continue reading Kia India makes EV debut with EV6 crossover

May sales provide feel-good factor

Sales across all automotive segments including passenger vehicles, two wheelers, commercial vehicles and tractors advanced at a brisk pace year-on-year in May 2022.  However, these numbers have to be seen in the context of lower volumes in the year-earlier month, as a result of a devastating second wave of the pandemic that led to lockdowns and… Continue reading May sales provide feel-good factor

Global investor Abdul Latif Jameel to invest Rs 1700 crore in Greaves Electric Mobility

Front row: Mohammed Jameel (L), Chairman and CEO, Abdul Latif Jameel and Karan Thapar (R), Chairman, Greaves Cotton Limited. Abdul Latif Jameel, an independent, family-owned, diversified global investor and operator has announced its commitment to invest $220 million (Rs 1700 crores) in Greaves Electric Mobility. Abdul Latif Jameel will initially invest $150 million (Rs 1160… Continue reading Global investor Abdul Latif Jameel to invest Rs 1700 crore in Greaves Electric Mobility

EXCON signals winds of change

Excon 2022 witnessed participation of over 800 exhibitors from India, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK and USA. “The construction industry is on the verge of digitalisation, and is expected to disrupt established procedures even as it offers countless opportunities,” said G Sundararaman, senior VP & Head, Automation… Continue reading EXCON signals winds of change

Hero Moto Corp postpones EV launch

Buyers will have to wait till the festive season for the Vida India’s leading two-wheeler maker said it has decided to postpone its launch of the Vida to after the festive season. In a statement, the company’s head of  Emerging Mobility Business Unit, Swadesh Srivastava  said,” The ongoing geopolitical situation has resulted in enormous supply… Continue reading Hero Moto Corp postpones EV launch

TVS May sales slightly higher Vs April

TVS Motor’s May sales recorded a 6 percent month-on-month growth at 191,482 units compared to 180,533 units sold in April 2022. The company’s domestic two-wheeler sales grew from 52,084 units in May 2021 to 191,482 units in May 2022. The year-on-year growth is not comparable due to the low base of sales in May 2021 because of the localised lockdown imposed by… Continue reading TVS May sales slightly higher Vs April