India’s first Driver Advisory Council (DAC) has successfully completed its first year of operations. The Council was established to provide gig workers a safe space to discuss issues that impact them deeply and improve their platform experience. Led by Aapti Institute, a Bengaluru-based think tank that serves as a third-party Independent Review Board (IRB), in… Continue reading Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council
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Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council
India’s first Driver Advisory Council (DAC) has successfully completed its first year of operations. The Council was established to provide gig workers a safe space to discuss issues that impact them deeply and improve their platform experience. Led by Aapti Institute, a Bengaluru-based think tank that serves as a third-party Independent Review Board (IRB), in… Continue reading Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council
SIDBI’s mission 50K-EV4ECOs aims to bolster electric vehicle ecosystem
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) today announced Mission 50K-EV4ECO to strengthen the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem including uptake for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers through direct and indirect lending support for EV Companies. Under the guidance of NITI Aayog, the Department of Financial Services (DFS), MoF (Ministry of Finance), and the government of India… Continue reading SIDBI’s mission 50K-EV4ECOs aims to bolster electric vehicle ecosystem
HDFC ERGO partners with WhatsApp to facilitate vehicle self-inspection for lapsed policies without downloading an app
HDFC ERGO partners with WhatsApp to facilitate vehicle self-inspection for lapsed policies without downloading an app HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company has partnered with Meta for WhatsApp Business, to launch a new feature allowing customers to renew their break-in motor insurance policies through WhatsApp without downloading an app. An AI-enabled camera is programmed to guide… Continue reading HDFC ERGO partners with WhatsApp to facilitate vehicle self-inspection for lapsed policies without downloading an app
Lamborghini launches Urus S at Rs 4.18 crore
Lamborghini India has launched the Urus S, with prices starting at Rs 4.18 crore (ex-showroom, India). It is the second model in its Urus line-up apart from the Urus Performante, which is priced from Rs 4.22 crore (ex-showroom, India). The Urus S costs Rs 4 lakh less than the Urus Performante. The Urus S is a more luxury-… Continue reading Lamborghini launches Urus S at Rs 4.18 crore
MG Comet teaser showcases glimpse of upcoming EV’s interior
In the lead-up to the debut of the all-new MG Comet EV on April 19, the company has released yet another teaser previewing the infotainment screen of the compact urban hatchback. This also gives us a first look at the complete dashboard of the Comet. As we have already reported, the Comet EV is based on the… Continue reading MG Comet teaser showcases glimpse of upcoming EV’s interior
Skoda Auto India launches new Slavia and Kushaq editions
Skoda Auto India has launched an anniversary edition of its Slavia sedan and Kushaq models, both of which received top scores in the global NCAP rating, as part of its product offensive strategy in 2023. Petr Solc, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said, “We continue with our product offensive strategy with all new editions of the… Continue reading Skoda Auto India launches new Slavia and Kushaq editions
Ashok Leyland launches Re-AL, an e-Marketplace for used commercial vehicles
Ashok Leyland, a flagship of the Hinduja Group and a commercial vehicle manufacturer, has launched its e-marketplace ‘Re-AL’, for Used Commercial Vehicles. The marketplace will aid customers in exchanging Used Vehicles and upgrading them to new Ashok Leyland trucks and buses. By leveraging this digital platform, Ashok Leyland hopes to increase transparency in the otherwise… Continue reading Ashok Leyland launches Re-AL, an e-Marketplace for used commercial vehicles
LANXESS and Advent International complete Engineering Materials joint venture
LANXESS, a specialty chemicals company, and private equity investor Advent International havecompleted the formation of their engineering materials joint venture (JV) effective April 1, 2023, which sees the amalgamation of DSM’s Engineering Materials business and LANXESS’ former High Performance Materials business. LANXESS holds about 40 percent of the joint venture, with Advent keeping a 60… Continue reading LANXESS and Advent International complete Engineering Materials joint venture
In Conversation with Maruti Suzuki India’s Shashank Srivastava
Maruti Suzuki India is aiming for the top spot in the SUV segment with two upcoming launches that will enable it to grow its SUV market share to 25 percent in FY24. The carmaker is also bullish about making gains in the overall passenger vehicle segment with an aim to regain 50 percent market share.… Continue reading In Conversation with Maruti Suzuki India’s Shashank Srivastava