MG India unveils AI assistant for upcoming SUV

MG Motor India today revealed the technology ingredients into its upcoming midsize SUV – MG Astor – that is expected to be launched in the coming festive season. The Astor will get what MG has christened as an AI or Artificial Intelligence assistant, in the form of an interactive dashboard-mounted robot. The AI assistant will… Continue reading MG India unveils AI assistant for upcoming SUV

How 4D imaging radar sensors can be validated

by Dr Ing Andreas Himmler and Dr. rer. nat. Alexander 18 Aug 2021 Fourth dimension: radar sensors which, in addition to speed, distance and direction (azimuth), also correctly record the elevation angle. This means increased requirements for test systems. Ultra-high-resolution imaging radar sensors, often referred to as 4D radars, provide detailed images of the radar… Continue reading How 4D imaging radar sensors can be validated

Bosch and Mahindra develop Adrenox connectivity for XUV700

The AdrenoX Connect, the connected solution platform on Mahindra & Mahindra’s recenetly launched XUV700 was developed in collaboration with Bosch India. The end-to-end connectivity ecosystem is built, integrated, validated and will be managed by Bosch across M&M vehicle lines, including the XUV700 and XUV300.  Commenting on the collaboration, R K Shenoy, Senior Vice-President for Mobility Engineering at Robert Bosch… Continue reading Bosch and Mahindra develop Adrenox connectivity for XUV700

Ampere Vehicles goes phygital with Experience Centre in Ranipet

With the electric vehicle industry gaining traction, particularly over the past six months or so, EV OEMs are also gearing up to provide differential retail experience. Ampere Electric, the e-mobility arm of Greaves Cotton, is the latest to do so. The company, earlier this year, announced plans to substantially increase its EV manufacturing capacity with… Continue reading Ampere Vehicles goes phygital with Experience Centre in Ranipet

Volkswagen India begins producing Taigun, opens pre-bookings

Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, SAVWIPL and Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has announced the start of production and also opened pre-bookings for the Taigun SUV. Built on the MQB A0 IN platform, the first made-in-India Taigun rolled out from the Chakan plant in Pune today. The Volkswagen Taigun… Continue reading Volkswagen India begins producing Taigun, opens pre-bookings

Three Wheels United partners Piaggio Vehicles to drive adoption of e3Ws in India

Bangalore-based tech-enabled financer for electric light vehicles Three Wheels United (TWU) has partnered Piaggio Vehicles to accelerate the adoption of electric three-wheelers in India. As per the understanding, Three Wheels United will immediately deploy 500 Piaggio Ape’ E City and Ape’ E-Xtra vehicles across India. The partners will jointly work towards promoting the adoption of… Continue reading Three Wheels United partners Piaggio Vehicles to drive adoption of e3Ws in India

Honda Cars India launches 2021 Amaze at Rs 632,000

Gaku Nakanishi, President & CEO, Honda Cars India (right) and Rajesh Goel, Senior VP and Director-Marketing and Sales, at the launch of the 2021 Amaze. Honda Cars India today launched the 2021 Amaze sedan priced from Rs 632,000 through to Rs 11.15 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The premium sedan is available in manual as well as… Continue reading Honda Cars India launches 2021 Amaze at Rs 632,000

Japan automakers take bonding to next level

When Suzuki and Daihatsu decided to participate in a consortium involving Toyota, Isuzu and Hino last month, it marked yet another significant step by Japan’s automakers to deepen their bonding. Toyota is the lead participant in the latest drive with a 60 percent stake where the initial focus was to hone efforts on new trends… Continue reading Japan automakers take bonding to next level

Reinventing the Auto Expo

Anxiety levels were high last year too leading up to the Auto Expo 2020 at Greater Noida, near Delhi. The announcement did not come entirely as a surprise in the context of the pandemic but it is, perhaps, introspection time for the organisers of the Delhi Auto Expo. The key players here are SIAM (Society… Continue reading Reinventing the Auto Expo

Tata Motors opens pre-bookings for new Tigor EV ahead of August 31 launch

Tata Motors has announced opening of pre-bookings for its second electric passenger vehicle – the new Tigor EV – which will be officially launched on August 31. The electric sedan can be booked at select Tata dealerships at Rs 21,000 starting today. This is the new e-avatar of the sedan. The Tata Tigor EV first rolled… Continue reading Tata Motors opens pre-bookings for new Tigor EV ahead of August 31 launch