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Ford’s 320kph wind tunnel helps design most aerodynamic Mustang

Wind tunnels have long been used to design and test aerodynamic and energy efficient vehicles. Now, Ford has combined the latest wind tunnel technology with the equivalent of a vehicle-sized treadmill to help create its next-generation of production vehicles, including the all-new Mustang Dark Horse. Capable of simulating wind and road surface speeds of 200mph… Continue reading Ford’s 320kph wind tunnel helps design most aerodynamic Mustang

Maruti Suzuki takes early lead in UV sales in April-May, Mahindra drives ahead of Tata Motors

Two months into the fiscal year, the utility vehicle (UV) segment, which includes SUVs and MPVs, continues to be the bulwark of the overall passenger vehicle segment in India. With cumulative wholesales of 363,563 units in April-May 2023, UVs accounted for 54.61% of total PV sales of 665,625 units, improving upon the 51.50% they had… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki takes early lead in UV sales in April-May, Mahindra drives ahead of Tata Motors

Hero MotoCorp launches 2023 Xtreme 160R 4V at a price range of Rs 1.27 – 1.36 lakh

Hero has launched the Xtreme 160R 4V in India, with prices beginning at Rs 1.27 lakh and going up to Rs 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), depending on the variant. Most notably, this update brings a 37mm KYB USD fork and Showa monoshock, a more powerful 4-valve engine and a couple other cosmetic changes. 2023 Hero… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp launches 2023 Xtreme 160R 4V at a price range of Rs 1.27 – 1.36 lakh

Everest Fleet secures US$ 20 million in funding led by Uber

Everest Fleet secures US$ 20 million in funding led by Uber Everest Fleet Mumbai-based fleet operator, has closed a US$ 20 million funding round led by Uber, the global ridesharing leader. The funding will enable Everest Fleet to expand its operations and grow the overall supply pool available for the ridesharing industry where demand continues… Continue reading Everest Fleet secures US$ 20 million in funding led by Uber

Hero MotoCorp launches 2023 Xtreme 160R 4V at a price range of 1.27 lakh to 1.36 lakh

Everest Fleet secures US$ 20 million in funding led by Uber

Renault India clocks ten lakh production milestone

Renault India, the domestic arm of the leading European automaker in India, has clocked a production milestone of 10,00,000 vehicles in the country. Renault’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Chennai has played a pivotal role in this remarkable accomplishment, the company said in a release. Renault India’s Chennai facility has a production capacity of 480,000 units per… Continue reading Renault India clocks ten lakh production milestone

JCBL-MSL bags Rs 100 crore order from Indian Railways for delivering and installing components for Vande Bharat Express

Mobility Solutions (MSL), a part of JCBL Group, has bagged a contract worth Rs 100 crore with the Indian railways for delivering and installing several essential components for the Vande Bharat Express. The company is currently in the process of delivering and fulfilling the order, as per an official release. This landmark agreement cements MSL’s… Continue reading JCBL-MSL bags Rs 100 crore order from Indian Railways for delivering and installing components for Vande Bharat Express

Double-digit growth in PV, 2- and 3-wheeler sales in May 2023

With the economy ticking along in good gear and consumer sentiment keeping pace, dispatches of two- and three- wheelers and of cars and SUVs from vehicle manufacturers to their showrooms across India maintained double-digit growth in May 2023. As per the wholesales numbers released by apex industry body SIAM, combined sales of these three segments… Continue reading Double-digit growth in PV, 2- and 3-wheeler sales in May 2023