Hyundai’s new micro SUV for India to be called ‘Exter’

Hyundai India has announced that its upcoming micro SUV will be called the Exter upon launch. Series production for the Hyundai Exter will commence by July this year, hinting at a market launch by August. The Exter micro SUV, which was so far known as the Ai3, will be built for India and exported to neighbouring countries in the… Continue reading Hyundai’s new micro SUV for India to be called ‘Exter’

‘Indian ultra-luxury car market to grow more than 20 percent’: Sharad Agarwal, Head, Lamborghini India

‘Indian ultra-luxury car market to grow more than 20 percent’: Sharad Agarwal, Head, Lamborghini India Sharad Agarwal, Head of Lamborghini India says that the country’s domestic supercar market which has cars priced from Rs 2-9 crore is expected to grow by more than 20 percent “from 450 units in FY22 to 540 units by the end of… Continue reading ‘Indian ultra-luxury car market to grow more than 20 percent’: Sharad Agarwal, Head, Lamborghini India

StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging

StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging Israel-based StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology, will soon be manufacturing silicon batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. The company states that its “technology has reached sufficient charging and discharging cycles… Continue reading StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging

StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging

StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging Israel-based StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology, will soon be manufacturing silicon batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. The company states that its “technology has reached sufficient charging and discharging cycles… Continue reading StoreDot’s silicon batteries to enable smaller packs capable of extreme fast charging

Su-Kam Power Systems to invest Rs 300 crore in Himachal Pradesh, signs MoU with state government for Sustainable Energy Storage Park

Su-Kam Power Systems to invest Rs 300 crore in Himachal Pradesh, signs MoU with state government for Sustainable Energy Storage Park Power solution provider Su-Kam Power Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Himachal Pradesh government to set up a Sustainable Energy Storage Park in the state. The company plans to invest… Continue reading Su-Kam Power Systems to invest Rs 300 crore in Himachal Pradesh, signs MoU with state government for Sustainable Energy Storage Park

Frederique van Baarle assumes position on the LANXESS Board of Management

LANXESS, the Cologne-based specialty chemicals company, has inducted Frederique van Baarle as a member of the Board of Management and Labor Director of the company. Baarle assumes responsibility effective 1 April, 2023.  Until the end of March van Baarle headed the High-Performance Materials business unit at LANXESS, which contributed to a joint venture for high-performance plastics with private equity… Continue reading Frederique van Baarle assumes position on the LANXESS Board of Management

Tata Motors to hike car and SUV prices from May 1 in second increase this year

Tata Motors, which continues to witness robust demand in the Indian passenger vehicle market and is the strong No. 3 player after Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India, has announced a price increase across its passenger vehicle range, its second in the year to date. In a statement issued today, the company said that it… Continue reading Tata Motors to hike car and SUV prices from May 1 in second increase this year

Marelli builds cabin digital twin to deliver speedier time to market for OEMs

Marelli is to showcase DigiMate, its cabin digital twin, at the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show (April 18-27). This end-to-end infrastructure to replicate cabin hardware and software, accelerates vehicle software development, significantly reducing costs for automotive OEMs and allowing them to bring innovations to market faster. Marelli states that its DigiMate represents a breakthrough opportunity for… Continue reading Marelli builds cabin digital twin to deliver speedier time to market for OEMs

MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere

April 13 saw MG Motor India announce the start of production of its small electric vehicle – the Comet EV –with the first unit rolling out from its Halol plant in Gujarat. The MG Comet EV will be the brand’s smallest electric car in India and will be aimed at buyers looking for a city… Continue reading MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere

MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere

April 13 saw MG Motor India announce the start of production of its small electric vehicle – the Comet EV –with the first unit rolling out from its Halol plant in Gujarat. The MG Comet EV will be the brand’s smallest electric car in India and will be aimed at buyers looking for a city… Continue reading MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere