ASDC, Apna.co to provide career counselling and job opportunities for the automobile sector

Image for representational purpose only. Apna, one of India’s leading largest professional networking platform has signed an MoU with the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) to provide a platform dedicated to students and workers in the automobile sector for career counselling and job opportunities. As part of the understanding, students and professionals’ candidates will have… Continue reading ASDC, Apna.co to provide career counselling and job opportunities for the automobile sector

Skoda’s purchasing and logistics races to help India fight the pandemic

In line with its commitment, announced on May 12, to provide financial resources and Covid relief supplies worth a total of one million euros (Rs 8.2 crore) to India, Skoda Auto in association with the Volkswagen Group, has begun shipping supplies to India. This includes material aid that was delivered to India in two airplanes. The… Continue reading Skoda’s purchasing and logistics races to help India fight the pandemic

Spark Minda inks JV with Korea’s INFAC Elecs for automotive antennas

Minda Corporation, the flagship company of Spark Minda Group, has announced a joint venture with Republic of Korea’s INFAC Elecs to bring its range of automotive antenna solution to the Indian Market. The partnership aims to capitalise on the opportunities for growth in automotive safety, connected and autonomous technologies. Connectivity-based safety features such as remote… Continue reading Spark Minda inks JV with Korea’s INFAC Elecs for automotive antennas

Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV introduced at Rs 2.43 crore

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic has been launched at a base price of Rs 2.43 crore, (ex-showroom India). It is Maybach’s first luxury SUV and the company claims that all the 50 units, allocated for the Indian market for 2021 has already been booked. The interior of the ultra-luxurious GLS 600 4Matic is done in… Continue reading Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV introduced at Rs 2.43 crore

Epsilon Carbon hopes for positive tweaks in PLI scheme

Epsilon Carbon believes that the recently announced PLI (production linked incentive) scheme for advanced chemistry cells battery storage needs further clarifications and fine-tuning in order to be successful. Vikram Handa, Managing Director of the Mumbai-based carbon/coal tar derivatives company, told Autocar Professional that while the Centre is currently focusing on end-product (batteries), industry expects incentives for raw material… Continue reading Epsilon Carbon hopes for positive tweaks in PLI scheme

Eicher Skyline Ambulance launched in India

VE Commercial Vehicles has launched Eicher Skyline Ambulance, which the company says was fast-tracked during this ongoing global pandemic to provide modern, fast and efficient solutions for patient transportation. The ambulances offer enhanced patient and driver safety and comfort, along with best-in-class vehicle life and warranty of up to 3 years. The fully customisable ambulance… Continue reading Eicher Skyline Ambulance launched in India

Hero Electric: ‘Expect 12-30 million electric 2-wheelers in India by 2030’

Naveen Munjal is clearly upbeat about growth prospects for the electric two-wheeler market which could be “anything from about 12 million units going upward to about 30 million units (by 2030)”. The Managing Director of Hero Electric tells Autocar Professional that he and his team look at both the “best and worst case” scenarios when making business plans.… Continue reading Hero Electric: ‘Expect 12-30 million electric 2-wheelers in India by 2030’

STMicroelectronics launches smart power electronics for EVs

STMicroelectronics, the global semiconductor major catering to a spectrum of electronics applications, has launched a new family of ST Intelligent and Integrated Gallium Nitride (GaN) solutions called STi2GaN. According to the company, STi2GaN combines power and intelligence in compact, high-performance solutions required by the automotive industry as it shifts to electrified platforms. Building on ST’s… Continue reading STMicroelectronics launches smart power electronics for EVs

IP Rings and UK’s Eminox to set up emission tech JV in Chennai

IP Rings (IPRL), part of the Rs 17,000 crore Chennai-based Amalgamations Group, has entered into an agreement with UK’s Eminox to set up a technical centre joint venture (JV) in Chennai. Both partners will have equal stake in the joint venture. The centre will be responsible for the design and development of full Exhaust Aftertreatment… Continue reading IP Rings and UK’s Eminox to set up emission tech JV in Chennai