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Sachin Tendulkar invests in used car platform Spinny

Spinny, the online-to-offline used car retail platform, has partnered with Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is a strategic investor in the company as well as lead brand endorser. Earlier this year, Spinny had announced its association with ace shuttler PV Sindhu.  Speaking about the association with Spinny, Sachin said, “Our country is becoming younger… Continue reading Sachin Tendulkar invests in used car platform Spinny

Murata and Michelin develop RFID module to optimise tyre management

Murata Manufacturing Co has co-developed a new generation of RFID modules with Michelin that are embedded into tyres. The robust passive RFID tags do not require external power supply and will continue to operate while being driven on for extremely high mileages.  This simple technology delivers low cost and easy tyre traceability throughout its entire lifespan,… Continue reading Murata and Michelin develop RFID module to optimise tyre management

Sona Comstar opens new research and innovation centre for EVs in Chennai

New Chennai research and innovation centre will complement Sona Comstar’s two existing technical centres in Chennai and one in Gurugram. (Image: Sona Comstar / Twitter) Sona Comstar, which is making speedy moves on the vehicle electification front, has opened a new state-of-the-art research and innovation centre in Chennai. This facility aims to foster development of advanced… Continue reading Sona Comstar opens new research and innovation centre for EVs in Chennai

Ultraviolette raises fresh funds from TVS ahead of F77 e-motorcycle launch

Electric motorcycle start-up Ultraviolette Automotive has announced that it has raised a new round of capital in its Series C funding, led by TVS Motor Company, which is an early backer of the company. Zoho Corporation has joined this round along with TVS Motor. Ultraviolette, which is setting up its manufacturing and assembling facility in… Continue reading Ultraviolette raises fresh funds from TVS ahead of F77 e-motorcycle launch

Skoda begins rolling out new Kodiaq from Aurangabad plant

Gurpratap Boparai, MD, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India and Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India with the new Kodiaq Skoda Auto today announced the start of production for the new Kodiaq SUV at its manufacturing facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. First introduced to India and the world in 2017, the Kodiaq’s sales success has fuelled newer… Continue reading Skoda begins rolling out new Kodiaq from Aurangabad plant

MG Motor India begins export journey with Nepal, eyes UK and South Africa

The Hector is the first car to be exported by MG Motor India, to Nepal. Two-and-a-half years after beginning manufacturing operations at its Halol plant in Gujarat, MG Motor India has commenced exports.  The Hector SUV is the first made-in-India product from the carmaker to be shipped overseas, to Nepal, which will be retailed by… Continue reading MG Motor India begins export journey with Nepal, eyes UK and South Africa

Yanfeng reveals production-ready ‘zero gravity’ seat

Global supplier Yanfeng has revealed the Zero Gravity Seat, a new, production-ready seat technology. The company says it has combined its interiors, safety, electronics, and seating expertise in an all-new ergonomic seating design. With the new seat, Yanfeng is showcasing how the company leverages its capabilities and engineering expertise based on end-user insights and automaker… Continue reading Yanfeng reveals production-ready ‘zero gravity’ seat

Volkswagen Group secures deal with Vulcan Group for ‘CO2-free’ lithium

The Volkswagen Group has agreed a major deal for a supply of “CO2-free” lithium hydroxide for use in cells from 2026, as part of a series of partnerships it has reached to boost its EV battery technology. Wolfsburg has secured a five-year agreement with the Vulcan Group for a supply of battery-quality lithium hydroxide, sourced from… Continue reading Volkswagen Group secures deal with Vulcan Group for ‘CO2-free’ lithium