Yanfeng Automotive Interiors opens its first plant in Serbia

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI), the global leader in automotive interiors, has opened a new plant in Kragujevac, in the Sumadija district of Serbia, its first plant in the country. “With this new plant in Serbia, we are expanding our manufacturing capacity in Eastern Europe’s growth markets and responding to our customers’ increasing  presence in the… Continue reading Yanfeng Automotive Interiors opens its first plant in Serbia

MG Motor India and Umicore partner for recycling end-of-life ZS EV batteries

L-R: Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer, MG Motor India and Kedar Rele, Country General Manager Umicore India announcing the association for recycling of lithium-ion batteries. MG Motor India looks to drive a positive image and is working towards being known as a sustainable automaker in the country. The company today announced its association with Belgium-headquartered… Continue reading MG Motor India and Umicore partner for recycling end-of-life ZS EV batteries

ZF sets up third R&D centre in China

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is setting up a third Chinese research and development centre in Guangzhou, southern China. Representatives of ZF and the local authorities have signed an agreement and ZF plans to invest approximately 90 million euros (Rs 710 crore) in the new development centre. The move is in line with ZF’s strategy to localise… Continue reading ZF sets up third R&D centre in China

Tata Motors rolls out production-ready Altroz

Guenter Butschek, CEO and MD, Tata Motors, at the rollout of the first Altroz from the Pune plant, ahead of the launch in January 2020. It is the first product to be launched on the ALFA platform. Tata Motors is gearing up to open 2020 with a bang. The carmaker is currently building up hype… Continue reading Tata Motors rolls out production-ready Altroz

Hyundai to set up its first plant in Indonesia

Hyundai Motor Company has announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indonesian government to build its first manufacturing plant in the country. The company’s decision to invest in Indonesia will, in particular, support its growth into new ASEAN markets, securing future growth engines to help the business combat slowing demand in… Continue reading Hyundai to set up its first plant in Indonesia

MG Motor India, Exicom partner for second-life use of ZS EV batteries

MG Motor India, which is all set to launch its first electric vehicle the ZS EV SUV, partners with Exicom Tele-Systems for second-life use of ZS EV batteries. Under the partnership, Exicom plans to re-deploy MG ZS EV batteries at the end of their useful life with the car and put them through a controlled process of… Continue reading MG Motor India, Exicom partner for second-life use of ZS EV batteries

Tesla Cybertruck design a ‘PR stunt’, says Automobili Pininfarina CEO

It came as no surprise that the Tesla Cybertruck’s unveil event yesterday attracted attention from all over the world – who can look away when the enigmatic Elon Musk is on stage? However, the unveil of the Tesla Cybertruck attracted even more attention than you’d expect for two reasons – the ‘armoured’ glass shattering in… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck design a ‘PR stunt’, says Automobili Pininfarina CEO

BMW India kicks off BS VI production at Chennai plant  

Thomas Dose, managing director, BMW Plant Chennai with the BS VI diesel BMW 5 Series. BMW India has begun local production of BS VI-compliant cars at its plant in Chennai, ahead of the April 1, 2020 deadline. The luxury carmaker says it is offering BS VI variants across its entire product range. While the complete… Continue reading BMW India kicks off BS VI production at Chennai plant  

Lamborghini uses Salesforce’s blockchain tech to certify heritage cars

Image for representational purpose only. US-based CRM solution provider Salesforce today announced that Italian supercar maker Automobili Lamborghin, is using ‘Salesforce Blockchain’ to quickly and securely authenticate heritage Lamborghini cars. The company says one of the world’s most iconic and cutting-edge brands, Lamborghini has been at the forefront of innovation in the automotive market since… Continue reading Lamborghini uses Salesforce’s blockchain tech to certify heritage cars