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Skoda reveals design sketches of new Kodiaq

Skoda Auto has released three design sketches that give an initial impression of the new Skoda Kodiaq seven-seater SUV. The new face-lifted model offering features aesthetical and technological enhancements. The new Skod Kodiaq will have its global premiere on April 13 and will make way to India later this year. The first design sketch showcases… Continue reading Skoda reveals design sketches of new Kodiaq

UNO Minda’s new lighting plant to come up in Gujarat, to expand alloy wheel capacity too

The Board of directors of automotive Tier 1 supplier Minda Industries, the flagship company of the UNO Minda Group, have approved expansion plans in its two businesses – four-wheeler lighting and alloy wheels, considering the improved market scenario and increased demand, wherein the said businesses have been operating at near-capacity. As part of the expansion plans,… Continue reading UNO Minda’s new lighting plant to come up in Gujarat, to expand alloy wheel capacity too

Mahindra, Ford call off engine, platform sharing pact

New Ford EcoSport, which is due in June, will continue to use the same set of engines. Ford and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which called off their proposed joint venture on January 1, 2021, have now decided to call it quits on the engine and platform sharing supply pacts too. As a result, M&M’s plans… Continue reading Mahindra, Ford call off engine, platform sharing pact

Innoviz launches automotive perception platform for autonomous vehicles

Israel-based Innoviz Technologies, a leading provider of high-performance, solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software has released its Automotive Perception Platform – InnovizAPP for the automotive industry. The InnovizAPP is the company’s advanced perception platform, which includes automotive-grade hardware and software that enable autonomous vehicles to identify and classify objects. The company is already shipping InnovizAPP… Continue reading Innoviz launches automotive perception platform for autonomous vehicles

Ralf Speth to take over as TVS Motor Chairman in 2023

Ralf Speth, who joined the TVS Motor Company Board of Directors on Wednesday, will take over as Chairman in January 2023. Venu Srinivasan will become Chairman Emeritus at that point in time.   The former CEO of Jaguar Land Rover has been appointed to the TVS Motor Board ‘with a clear eye on the future’. Speth… Continue reading Ralf Speth to take over as TVS Motor Chairman in 2023

Continental electronics-laden Jaguar i-Pace launched in India at Rs 1.05 crore

Jaguar Land Rover, which recently announced its intent to go all-electric by as early as 2025, today introduced the Jaguar i-Pace electric crossover in India. Launched at a price-tag of Rs 1.05 crore, ex-showroom, India, the i-Pace is only the second electric luxury SUV currently on sale in the country after the Mercedes-Benz EQC. The… Continue reading Continental electronics-laden Jaguar i-Pace launched in India at Rs 1.05 crore

Hyundai reveals Alacazar sketches ahead of April 6 global premiere

Hyundai Motor India today released design sketches of its soon-to-be-launched premium Alcazar seven-seater SUV. The Creta-based Hyundai is to be officially revealed on April 6. The new Hyundai Alcazar will be powered by the same petrol and diesel engine options that are offered on the Creta SUV, thereby giving customers more choice than its direct… Continue reading Hyundai reveals Alacazar sketches ahead of April 6 global premiere

VW’s Traton Group to invest 1.6 billion euros in electric mobility

The TRATON GROUP is systematically preparing for the transition to electric drives. The commercial vehicle manufacturer has now decided to invest a total of 1.6 billion euros (Rs 13,227 crore) in research and development for e-mobility by 2025. An e-mobility investment of 1 billion euros (Rs 8,267 crore) had been planned originally over this period.… Continue reading VW’s Traton Group to invest 1.6 billion euros in electric mobility

Marc Llistosella not joining Tata Motors as planned

Tata Motors has, in a regulatory filing, said that Marc Llistosella, who was to join Tata Motors as its CEO and Managing Director effective from July 1, 2021 , will not be joining Tata Motors as its CEO & Managing Director as previously announced on February 12, 2021 . Guenter Butschek will continue as the… Continue reading Marc Llistosella not joining Tata Motors as planned