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VW to reveal ID Buzz van on March 9

Picture for representational purposes The Volkswagen ID Buzz van, a retro-futuristic reimagining of the original Type 2, is set to be revealed on March 9 as the latest entry into the rapidly expanding family of MEB-based EVs. The electric rebirth of one of Volkswagen’s best-known and biggest-selling vehicles will show that “people who love cars” work… Continue reading VW to reveal ID Buzz van on March 9

Covestro expands compounding production capacity at Noida plant

German polymer company Covestro recently inaugurated its new production lines for polycarbonate compounding at their Greater Noida Plant in India. The company says the plant has undergone several de-bottlenecking exercises in the past and as of 2017 it was able to support about 50 percent of the domestic requirements, while the remaining capacity was supported… Continue reading Covestro expands compounding production capacity at Noida plant

Passenger vehicle wholesales up 30 percent in 2021, UVs shine

Sales of passenger vehicles (in wholesales) for CY2021 barely crossed the 3 million marks to 30,82,421 units as against 24,33, 473 units in the previous calendar, according to data put out by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. In keeping with the increased preference for UVs, the segment recorded sales of 14,19,649 units as against… Continue reading Passenger vehicle wholesales up 30 percent in 2021, UVs shine

Fortescue to acquire Williams Advanced Engineering for 164 million pound

Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has entered into an agreement to acquire Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) to accelerate innovation in the green energy space. The company says its £164 million (Rs 1,494 crore) investment means Fortescue and FFI will acquire critical capabilities needed to help decarbonise this industry world-wide utilising FFI’s green electricity, green hydrogen and… Continue reading Fortescue to acquire Williams Advanced Engineering for 164 million pound

Renault inks pact with Geely Holding for HEVs in South-Korea

In a bid to increase penetration in Asian HEV market, Renault Group and China’s Geely Holding Group (Geely Group), have signed an agreement to launch a new collaboration dedicated to bringing fuel-efficient Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) models in South Korea. The new vehicles will be produced at the Renault-Samsung facility in… Continue reading Renault inks pact with Geely Holding for HEVs in South-Korea

Matt Becker joins JLR as Mike Cross retires

One of Jaguar Land Rover’s most senior and longest-serving engineers, Mike Cross, has announced his retirement after 37 years at the company, while Aston Martin engineer Matt Becker joins the team. Cross, whose official title is vehicle targets and sign-off director, has been responsible for some of the company’s most pivotal models during his tenure.… Continue reading Matt Becker joins JLR as Mike Cross retires

Omega Seiki, Sun Mobility ink alliance for electric three-wheelers with swappable batteries

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has entered into a strategic alliance with Bangalore-based Sun Mobility to initially launch 10,000 units of OSM Rage+ e-three-wheeler with smart, swappable batteries across the country. The partnership will give OSM access to Sun Mobility’s network of Swap Points with advanced Quick Interchange Station (QIS’) and real-time visibility via a state-of-the-art, IoT-based,… Continue reading Omega Seiki, Sun Mobility ink alliance for electric three-wheelers with swappable batteries

Production of Slavia begins

Skoda Auto India has begun the production of its premium mid-size sedan, the Slavia from its plant in Chakan, Pune. Developed for the Indian market, the vehicle is powered by a 1.0 litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol, making 85kW (115ps) and 110kW (150PS) respectively. The Slavia will come with a… Continue reading Production of Slavia begins