Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has expanded its retail footprint in north India with a new BharatBenz dealership in Jammu, in association with PAL Trucking. The OEM says the new touchpoint in Jammu, which is a growing construction hub, reflects the increasing demand for BharatBenz products in the Union territories of J&K and Ladakh. Rajaram Krishnamurthy, VP… Continue reading BharatBenz opens new dealership in Jammu & Kashmir
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WardWizard inks MoU with Gujarat government to set-up EV ancillary cluster
WardWizard Innovations and Mobility, a leading manufacturer of electric two-wheelers under the Joy e-bike brand name has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Gujarat government to invest Rs 500 crore. The agreement aims to indigenous development of the electric vehicle industry and meet the government’s vision of strengthening green mobility in the state.… Continue reading WardWizard inks MoU with Gujarat government to set-up EV ancillary cluster
Hero Optima HX gets cruise control feature
Hero Electric is all set to launch its all-new Optima with new features including cruise control that will reflect in the upgraded speedometer once activated. The cruise control feature on Optima will allow the rider to maintain a constant speed for comfortable riding and eliminating inconvenience. The rider can press the cruise control button to… Continue reading Hero Optima HX gets cruise control feature
TVS Motor Co to use what3words for easy navigation
TVS Motor Company has announced integration of the innovative location technology ‘what3words’ into its customer app – TVS Connect. These will enable TVS Connect users to share and navigate to any location using three simple words. With this, TVS Motor becomes the first Indian two-wheeler manufacturer to introduce the unique addressing system. What3words is an easy… Continue reading TVS Motor Co to use what3words for easy navigation
Charge+Zone plans to install 50,000 EV charging stations across India
iCreate (International Centre for Technology and Entrepreneurship), an autonomous centre of excellence of the government of Gujarat and innovation-based start-up incubator has facilitated a partnership between its supported start-up Charge+Zone, an EV charging networks company and the government of Gujarat. The partnership is for $300 million (Rs 2,220 crore) investment, with a vision to set up a… Continue reading Charge+Zone plans to install 50,000 EV charging stations across India
Mahindra Cero to set up four more scrappage units in Maharashtra
Mahindra Cero, the vehicle scrappage JV (Mahindra MSTC Recycling) of the Mahindra Group, is set to expand its operations. The company has inked an MoU with the government of Maharashtra through the Industries, Energy and Labour Department to set up additional world-class vehicle scrapping centres in Maharashtra. The proposed scrappage centres will have the capacity… Continue reading Mahindra Cero to set up four more scrappage units in Maharashtra
Royal Enfield recalls 26,300 Classic 350s for brake issue
Chennai-headquartered motorcycle company Royal Enfield has recalled 26,300 Classic 350s model year 2021 a possible brake issue. The company’s technical team has discovered a potential issue in one of the parts – the brake reaction bracket attached to the motorcycle swing arm – used specifically on the 2021 single-channel ABS and rear drum brake Classic… Continue reading Royal Enfield recalls 26,300 Classic 350s for brake issue
Dana bullish on India EV market, eyes demand for both high- and low-voltage applications
Dana, which has invested Rs 133 crore in Switch Mobility will supply e-axles, gearboxes, motors, inverters, software and controls, and electronics cooling Dana, the global leader in drivetrain and e-propulsion systems, is betting big on India’s electric vehicle and electric mobility market. The American major, which in July 2021, inked a strategic tie-up and too… Continue reading Dana bullish on India EV market, eyes demand for both high- and low-voltage applications
Top 10 fuel-efficient petrol cars in India
While car owners in India have seen some respite in petrol rates – with the November 4 excise duty cut by the Centre and some states and prices remaining stable – a price hike in the future cannot be ruled out. So, having a fuel-efficient car can help you save that little bit more on… Continue reading Top 10 fuel-efficient petrol cars in India
Hyundai Venue crosses 250,000 sales in 30 months since launch
Hyundai Motor India’s first-ever compact SUV – the Venue – has driven past the 250,000-unit sales mark in the Indian market. The milestone comes 31 months after the Venue was launched on May 21, 2019 at introductory prices starting at Rs 650,000 and going up to Rs 11.10 lakh The Venue is available with three… Continue reading Hyundai Venue crosses 250,000 sales in 30 months since launch