Skoda previews interior sketches of soon-to-be-launched Kushaq SUV

 The two interior sketches of the Kushaq reveal generous cabin space and dimensions along with multiple storage spaces .(Images: Zac Hollis/Twitter) Skoda Auto India has revealed interior sketches of the Skoda Kushaq midsized SUV, whose global premiere in India is exactly two weeks away on March 18.  The two interior sketches reveal generous cabin space… Continue reading Skoda previews interior sketches of soon-to-be-launched Kushaq SUV

Hyundai reveals new Bayon SUV

The Hyundai Bayon SUV has been revealed, and it will initially go on sale as a replacement for the i20 Active in multiple international markets. The Bayon is Hyundai’s answer to a number of crossover-SUVs sold overseas, starting with the Volkswagen T-Cross, Nissan Juke and the Ford Puma, to name a few. Bayon, pronounced as ‘Bye-Onn’, is inspired by the capital… Continue reading Hyundai reveals new Bayon SUV

Bosch develops AI-based visual inspection solutions

Bosch is increasing the ambit of artificial intelligence in manufacturing. The company’s special-purpose machinery unit has designed Machine Vision AI, Bosch Rexroth APAS inspector, an application platform for machine-based visual inspection of workpieces. It helps detect hard-to-identify features such as scratches and chipping on surfaces and defects in weld seams. The Bosch Rexroth APAS inspector, a production… Continue reading Bosch develops AI-based visual inspection solutions

Piaggio Vehicles opens EV Experience Center in Jaipur

Piaggio Vehicles, a subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group has inaugurated its EV Experience Center, Modi E-Mart Auto India in Jaipur, Rajasthan, which is also the first such facility by the company in the state. The experience centre was inaugurated by Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Transport Minister, Rajasthan government, also [resent on the occasion were Vineet Joshi ,… Continue reading Piaggio Vehicles opens EV Experience Center in Jaipur

Tata Motors launches Signa 3118.T 3-axle 6×2 truck

Tata Motors launched its latest offering in M&HCV segment – the Tata Signa 3118.T. According to the company, this is India’s first 3-axle 6×2 (10-wheeler) rigid truck with 31-tonne Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). The OEM says the Tata Signa 3118.T has a 3,500kg higher certified payload than the corresponding 28-tonne GVW rigid truck and equivalent cost of operations… Continue reading Tata Motors launches Signa 3118.T 3-axle 6×2 truck

Jaguar India gets 22 dealerships EV-ready ahead of I-Pace launch on March 23

Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it is gearing up its back-end operations to support the launch of its first all-electric vehicle in India – Jaguar I-Pace – which is slated for a market introduction on March 23. As a result, the company says that it is putting its efforts to supplement the electric model… Continue reading Jaguar India gets 22 dealerships EV-ready ahead of I-Pace launch on March 23

Maruti Suzuki clocks 4,000 service outlets, intensifies focus on rural markets

Passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki India, which has a near-50 percent share in the April 2020 to January 2021 period, is making strides in aftersales as well. The company has accomplished the milestone of setting up 4,000 service touch-points across India, with its workshops split under four categories. Maruti-authorised dealer workshops comprise the maximum… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki clocks 4,000 service outlets, intensifies focus on rural markets

Skoda Auto India opens its first dealership in Puducherry

Czech automaker Skoda Auto India has announced opening of its first new dealership in the Puducherry region to strengthen its position and push forward its campaign of establishing a strong foothold in the southern markets of India. The new dealership facility by KUN Motors sports the new corporate identity and design as a part of… Continue reading Skoda Auto India opens its first dealership in Puducherry

Unifrax’s new anode tech enables higher energy density in lithium-ion batteries

USA-based specialty fibres company Unifrax has introduced its latest proprietary technology, SiFAB (Silicon Fiber Anode Battery) Technology. The company says SiFAB is currently in advanced testing after years of research and development, has shown promising performance in multiple battery systems. This anode technology enables significantly higher energy density in lithium-ion battery systems and has successfully… Continue reading Unifrax’s new anode tech enables higher energy density in lithium-ion batteries

Two-wheeler sales momentum continues in February

The monthly two-wheeler sales continue to see consistent growth. The top five players that make up for nearly 80-90 percent of the market delivered upbeat sales numbers. However, on a month-on-month basis, a few manufacturers delivered muted or flat performance due to supply chain concerns as a result of shortage of semiconductors and container availability… Continue reading Two-wheeler sales momentum continues in February