Customisable icons replace buttons as Volkswagen rethinks interiors

Mixed feedback regarding the functionality of interior buttons prompted Volkswagen to remove them altogether and improve the configurability of its infotainment software, beginning with the ID 7. Discussing the ID 7’s new 15.0in touchscreen, which doesn’t feature the physical Menu, Climate, Assist and Mode buttons present on the Volkswagen ID 3’s 10.0in unit, user experience expert Marie Puhle told Autocar: “Before we had… Continue reading Customisable icons replace buttons as Volkswagen rethinks interiors

Bajaj-Triumph alliance set to unveil their first global motorcycle on June 27, 2023

Bajaj-Triumph alliance set to unveil their first global motorcycle on June 27, 2023 There’s been a lot of speculation about the launch of Bajaj-Triumph’s first motorcycle for years. However, we now have a date. In a recent interview, Rajiv Bajaj, CEO of Bajaj Auto, said that the new Bajaj-Triumph bike that’s been spotted testing in India will… Continue reading Bajaj-Triumph alliance set to unveil their first global motorcycle on June 27, 2023

In Conversation with CNH Industrial’s David Wilkie

Design is a key element of any automotive or industrial product that comes with a certain functionality, and while it is extremely important to have good styling as well as aesthetic appeal in case of passenger vehicles, the off-highway segment that comprises agricultural and construction-equipment machinery relies more on function than form. In this freewheeling… Continue reading In Conversation with CNH Industrial’s David Wilkie

Earth Day 2023 and each day is about saving Planet Earth

Today – April 22 – is Earth Day 2023 and the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day is now a global event each year, and over a billion people across 192 countries now take part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world. It is a day of political action and… Continue reading Earth Day 2023 and each day is about saving Planet Earth

Volkswagen and PowerCo to build largest gigafactory in Canada

The Volkswagen Group is pushing ahead with its ambitious electric vehicle (EV) strategy in North America. Its battery company PowerCo SE aims to build its largest gigafactory to date in St. Thomas, Ontario/Canada with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. The planned investment is up to 4.8… Continue reading Volkswagen and PowerCo to build largest gigafactory in Canada

Volkswagen and PowerCo to build largest gigafactory in Canada

The Volkswagen Group is pushing ahead with its ambitious electric vehicle (EV) strategy in North America. Its battery company PowerCo SE aims to build its largest gigafactory to date in St. Thomas, Ontario/Canada with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. The planned investment is up to 4.8… Continue reading Volkswagen and PowerCo to build largest gigafactory in Canada

udChalo launches electric bicycle Vir Bike at Rs 25,995 for armed forces and Rs 27,995 for rest of India

udChalo launches electric bicycle Vir Bike at Rs 25,995 for armed forces and Rs 27,995 for rest of India udChalo, a Pune-based consumer technology company for the armed forces, has launched Made in India electric bicycle Vir Bike, to celebrate Earth Day (22 April).  The company has introduced this eco-friendly vehicle to offer sustainable and… Continue reading udChalo launches electric bicycle Vir Bike at Rs 25,995 for armed forces and Rs 27,995 for rest of India

Porsche India announces Cayenne, Cayenne Coupe facelift prices, deliveries to begin in July

Porsche India announces Cayenne, Cayenne Coupe facelift prices, deliveries to begin in July Stuttgart, Germany-based sports-car maker, Porsche, has announced the prices of the facelifted versions of the Cayenne and Cayenne Coupe, which come priced at Rs 1.36 crore and 1.42 crore, ex-showroom, respectively. While bookings for the Cayenne facelift twins are now open, deliveries… Continue reading Porsche India announces Cayenne, Cayenne Coupe facelift prices, deliveries to begin in July

The LNG Path to zero emissions

India will have to act now if it wants to drastically slash emissions from its road transport sector. The nation has set itself the target of reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2070. While that may seem like a long way off, India needs to embark on its march towards net zero right… Continue reading The LNG Path to zero emissions

Carelon Global inducts 30 Tata Xpres-T EVs in its employee transportation fleet in Bengaluru

Carelon Global inducts 30 Tata Xpres-T EVs in its employee transportation fleet in Bengaluru Ahead of Earth Day (22 April), Carelon is introducing an additional fleet of 30 electric vehicles for its associates’ daily commute in Bengaluru. The healthcare services company has committed that 25 percent of its vehicles will be electric by 2025. The… Continue reading Carelon Global inducts 30 Tata Xpres-T EVs in its employee transportation fleet in Bengaluru