EXCLUSIVE: Licence to drive, not kill!

A network of about 40 legacy driving schools in and around Satara, Karad, and Sangli districts, among others in Maharashtra are on a mission. They have collectively zeroed in on a couple of land parcels and submitted a proposal to the road transport ministry for approval to set up an Accredited Driver Training Centre (ADTC),… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Licence to drive, not kill!

EXCLUSIVE: Licence to drive, not kill!

A network of about 40 legacy driving schools in and around Satara, Karad, and Sangli districts, among others in Maharashtra are on a mission. They have collectively zeroed in on a couple of land parcels and submitted a proposal to the road transport ministry for approval to set up an Accredited Driver Training Centre (ADTC),… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Licence to drive, not kill!

Sheerdrive raises undisclosed sum in pre-Series A funding led by Inflection Point Ventures

Sheerdrive, a Mumbai-based digital pre-owned vehicle platform, has secured undisclosed funding in its pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Prajit Nanu, Co-Founder, and CEO of NIUM, a multibillion-dollar fintech company, JITO Angel Network, INSEAD Angels India, Group Landmark, Volrado Venture Fund, among others participated in the capital raise. Ravi Mehra, CEO and co-founder… Continue reading Sheerdrive raises undisclosed sum in pre-Series A funding led by Inflection Point Ventures

Mercedes-Benz G 400d launched in India at Rs 2.55 crore

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the updated G-Class line-up in the Indian market. The new G 400d replaces the popular G 350d, which was launched in 2019. Prices for the 2023 Mercedes G 400d start at Rs 2.55 crore (ex-showroom) which is Rs 83 lakh more than the outgoing G 350d. Bookings for the G400d have opened at Rs 1.5 lakh.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz G 400d launched in India at Rs 2.55 crore

MG Motor India bags order for 500 ZS EV SUVs from BluSmart

MG Motor India has bagged an order for 500 units of MG ZS EV from BluSmart, a Gurugram-based EV ride-hailing service and charging infrastructure operator. A pureplay internet SUV, the ZS EV comes with the largest-in-segment 50.3kWH advanced technology battery that covers 461 kilometres in a single charge and meets global safety standards. The ZS… Continue reading MG Motor India bags order for 500 ZS EV SUVs from BluSmart

Auto component manufacturer Flash appoints Rajnish Diwan as CEO

Pune-based auto component manufacturer Flash, which specialises in electrical and electronic components for two-wheeler and three-wheeler EVs, has appointed Rajnish Diwan as the CEO. Diwan will be responsible for the company’s new automotive business trends, namely connected, autonomous, shared and electrified mobility solutions. Besides this, Diwan, who has over 38 years of experience, will also… Continue reading Auto component manufacturer Flash appoints Rajnish Diwan as CEO

Mahindra launches its first Dual-Fuel small commercial vehicle Supro CNG Duo at a starting price of Rs 6.32 lakh  

Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the Supro CNG Duo at a starting price of Rs 6.32 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), marking the company’s first Dual-Fuel vehicle in the Small Commercial Vehicle Segment. The car which runs on both petrol and CNG, with direct-in-CNG start, enables the vehicle to be turned on while in CNG mode. Launching… Continue reading Mahindra launches its first Dual-Fuel small commercial vehicle Supro CNG Duo at a starting price of Rs 6.32 lakh  

RAMP Global partners with Hala Mobility for EV fleet maintenance

RAMP Global, a cloud-based ecosystem for automotive aftermarket services has partnered with Hala Mobility for electric vehicle maintenance, management, leasing and tracking. RAMP is a comprehensive automotive aftermarket solutions provider for enterprises operating large fleets. As per the company, the solutions provided by RAMP will allow seamless vehicle maintenance and management while contributing to EV… Continue reading RAMP Global partners with Hala Mobility for EV fleet maintenance

RAMP Global partners with Hala Mobility for EV fleet maintenance

RAMP Global, a cloud-based ecosystem for automotive aftermarket services has partnered with Hala Mobility for electric vehicle maintenance, management, leasing and tracking. RAMP is a comprehensive automotive aftermarket solutions provider for enterprises operating large fleets. As per the company, the solutions provided by RAMP will allow seamless vehicle maintenance and management while contributing to EV… Continue reading RAMP Global partners with Hala Mobility for EV fleet maintenance

Marquardt’s futuristic vehicle interior interacts with driver and the environment

German mechatronics manufacturer Marquardt has developed what it calls the ‘vehicle interior of tomorrow’. Marquardt’s new DemoCar 2.0 showcases high-quality surfaces made of fine wood and fabrics, equipped with numerous hidden functions that turn premium vehicles into mobile living rooms and capitalise on the trend towards autonomous driving. The company shows in its new DemoCar… Continue reading Marquardt’s futuristic vehicle interior interacts with driver and the environment