Volkswagen India inaugurates six new touchpoints in Gujarat

Volkswagen India has inaugurated six new touchpoints in Gujarat. Expanding its network in strategically located markets across the state, the new touchpoints are in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Anand, Bharuch, and Bardoli. The passenger car market in Gujarat has witnessed significant growth, driven by acombination of factors including economic development, increased purchasingpower, and a growing preference for… Continue reading Volkswagen India inaugurates six new touchpoints in Gujarat

Warwizard signs long term OEM agreement with A&S Power

Warwizard Innovations and Mobility, has launched a long-term agreement with technology provider A&S Power, to drive research, innovation, and development of cutting-edge Next-Generation Li-ion cell technology. These developments exemplify the company’s constant efforts to enhance product offerings for its customers and advance its vision of establishing an EV Ancillary. This collaboration will be extended further… Continue reading Warwizard signs long term OEM agreement with A&S Power

Tata considering partnership for UK battery plant for supply JLR EVs: Report

Tata Sons is in discussions with various startups as it seeks technical know how for its 4 billion pound UK battery plant, Bloomberg reported. Tata Motors’ Group CFO PB Balaji told the newswire that they were talking to a host of startups in this space.  He further stated that the collaborations for the battery plant,… Continue reading Tata considering partnership for UK battery plant for supply JLR EVs: Report

Uno Minda’s annual EV order book exceeds Rs 2,500 crore

With the inclusion of orders finalised in the first quarter (April-June) of this fiscal year, the current order book for Uno Minda is in excess of Rs 2,500 crore in the EV segment, as per a senior company executive. Out of this, the Gurugram-based auto component major company has bagged over Rs 1,350 crore in… Continue reading Uno Minda’s annual EV order book exceeds Rs 2,500 crore

Uno Minda’s annual EV order book exceeds Rs 2,500 crore

With the inclusion of orders finalised in the first quarter (April-June) of this fiscal year, the current order book for Uno Minda is in excess of Rs 2,500 crore in the EV segment, as per a senior company executive. Out of this, the Gurugram-based auto component major company has bagged over Rs 1,350 crore in… Continue reading Uno Minda’s annual EV order book exceeds Rs 2,500 crore

India’s Top 10 highest rated cars and SUVs in new GNCAP crash tests

It’s been just over a year since the new Global NCAP crash test protocol came into effect. Under the new protocol, a vehicle receives a 5-star rating only if it gets the required scores while also conforming to the ESC, pedestrian protection, side impact and seat belt reminder requirements for Global NCAP. So far, just 10 made-in-India… Continue reading India’s Top 10 highest rated cars and SUVs in new GNCAP crash tests

Bharat NCAP to be launched on August 22

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari is to launch the much-awaited Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) on August 22, 2023. This programme is a significant step forward in the government’s commitment to improve road safety through raising the safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes in India. The… Continue reading Bharat NCAP to be launched on August 22

Bharat NCAP to be launched on August 22

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari is to launch the much-awaited Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) on August 22, 2023. This programme is a significant step forward in the government’s commitment to improve road safety through raising the safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes in India. The… Continue reading Bharat NCAP to be launched on August 22

Renault India plots hybrid models as part of multi-powertrain strategy

French car maker Renault at working at top speed on a plan to localise hybrid powertrains in the future for the India market. This move is part of its multi-powertrain strategy to penetrate the growing Indian passenger vehicle market, Interestingly, Renault, which decided to exit the diesel engine market, does not foresee big potential for CNG.… Continue reading Renault India plots hybrid models as part of multi-powertrain strategy

NTPC begins hydrogen bus trail runs in Leh

Integrated energy company NTPC has begun trials of an intra-city hydrogen bus operation in Leh on a trial basis. This is India’s first-ever deployment of hydrogen fuel cell buses on public roads. The first hydrogen bus reached Leh on August 17, 2023 as part of a three-month-long process of field trials, roadworthiness tests and other statutory… Continue reading NTPC begins hydrogen bus trail runs in Leh