Hyundai Motor Group has selected Qt Company of Finland as its key HMI technology partner for all Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brand vehicles. Qt, a leading global software technology, will enable the development of Hyundai’s ‘ccOS (Connected Car Operating System)’ across the In-Vehicle Infotainment System, Instrument Cluster and Rear Seat Entertainment systems. The first Hyundai… Continue reading Hyundai Group selects Finland’s Qt as its key HMI tech partner
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Axalta launches new lightweight spectrophotometer for APAC markets
Axalta says the state-of-the-art, lightweight device is easy to use, cost effective and helps bodyshops create more accurate and faster colour matches. Axalta Coating Systems, the global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has launched the Acquire Color Compact spectrophotometer in markets across the Asia Pacific region including India, China, Korea, Southeast Asia and Australia.… Continue reading Axalta launches new lightweight spectrophotometer for APAC markets
Disruptions fuel India’s ER&D opportunities
Digitalisation is on the rise. A greater degree of software processes were used to make the Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite production-ready. India’s software industry, which is of a global calibre and scale, has given a big fillip to brand India. The country’s engineering & R&D (ER&D) industry strives to do something similar. As the… Continue reading Disruptions fuel India’s ER&D opportunities
Change in leadership at Continental Tech Centre India for ADAS, VED businesses
Technology company Continental has announced changes in engineering leadership for its ADAS and VED business units (BU) in their in-house R&D facility Technical Center India (TCI). Praveen Kumar takes over as the Head of Engineering, VED BU and Jaidev Venkataraman takes over as the Head of Engineering – Sensorics, ADAS BU. They both have interchanged… Continue reading Change in leadership at Continental Tech Centre India for ADAS, VED businesses
Mobis India appoints Yong Goon Park as MD, Aftersales Parts
Mobis India, a well-established player in manufacturing high quality automotive parts, accessories and mobility solutions for Hyundai and Kia in India and worldwide, has appointed Yong Goon Park as Managing Director, Aftersales Parts Division. Yong Goon Park will be based in Gurugram, Haryana at the Mobis India – Head Office where he will lead the… Continue reading Mobis India appoints Yong Goon Park as MD, Aftersales Parts
Faurecia to acquire Hella, creates world’s seventh largest supplier
French automotive supplier Faurecia has acquired the majority 60 percent equity stake in lighting and electronics specialist Hella for 3.4 billion euros in cash. It plans to acquire the remaining equity at an offer price of 60 euros a share, which makes the transaction an estimated total enterprise value of 6.7 billion euros (Rs 55,388… Continue reading Faurecia to acquire Hella, creates world’s seventh largest supplier
Simple Energy launches 240km range e-scooter for Rs 110,000
Simple Energy has launched its Simple One electric scooter at Rs 110,000 (ex-showroom), which this excludes state subsidies. Powering the One is a 4.5kW motor that develops a claimed max torque figure of 72Nm. This motor gives the scooter a claimed 0-40kph time of 2.95sec. The claimed top speed, meanwhile, is 98kph or 105kph, depending… Continue reading Simple Energy launches 240km range e-scooter for Rs 110,000
Ola Electric launches scooter at a disruptive Rs 99,999
Ola Electric has launched its S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters at Rs 99,999 and Rs 129,999, respectively. These prices are ex-showroom, including FAME II subsidy, but excluding state subsidy. The much-awaited electric scooter from Ola has been launched at a very competitive and disruptive price-tag. Once you factor in the additional benefits from the… Continue reading Ola Electric launches scooter at a disruptive Rs 99,999
Fast and furious: NATRAX’s high-speed track in Pithampur
The National Automotive Test Tracks facility or NATRAX which opened its 11.3km-long high-speed track (HST) on June 29, is among the most-advanced test tracks in the world. The site, located on the outskirts of Indore, in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, has been built to support the Indian automotive industry and allow it to test and develop… Continue reading Fast and furious: NATRAX’s high-speed track in Pithampur
Autocar Professional’s August 15 edition tracks India Auto Inc’s progress
As the tricolour is unfurled from the ramparts of the Red Fort, India completes 75 years of independence. A milestone no doubt in India’s tryst with destiny but it is also an occasion to take stock of how much India Auto Inc has driven ahead in the journey towards self-reliance or Atmanirbharta. In this 56-page… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s August 15 edition tracks India Auto Inc’s progress