Stellantis and Saft develop smarter, more efficient battery for EVs

After four years of design, modelling and simulation, a team of 25 people comprised of CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research), Stellantis and Saft engineers and researchers have unveiled an innovative prototype of an energy storage battery that integrates the inverter and charger functions. Integrating the inverter and charger functions creates a battery that… Continue reading Stellantis and Saft develop smarter, more efficient battery for EVs

JLR names Adrian Mardell as new permanent CEO

Adrian Mardell has been named permanent CEO of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), having led the company on an interim basis since the departure of his predecessor, Thierry Bolloré, late last year. Mardell was previously chief financial officer at JLR and had been on the company’s board of directors for three years prior to his appointment to the top job. He… Continue reading JLR names Adrian Mardell as new permanent CEO

Tata Motors launches Altroz XM, XM(S) at Rs 6.90 lakh

Tata Motors has introduced two new trims on its Altroz premium hatchback – XM & XM(S) – that are available only with the 1.2 petrol-manual powertrain. They are priced at Rs 6.90 lakh and Rs 7.35 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), respectively. These new trims get features like a sunroof, height adjustable driver’s seat and more. Additionally, other variants of the Altroz… Continue reading Tata Motors launches Altroz XM, XM(S) at Rs 6.90 lakh

Skoda Auto India launches new brand strategy based on the new brand philosophy – ‘Let’s Explore

Skoda Auto India announced its new brand philosophy – “Let’s Explore”, with a high-impact marketing campaign, “Make every KM count”. This development is part of the company’s larger brand strategy that began in 2022 with the unveiling of the Vision 7S design study and the announcement of the new logo. The transformation was to encapsulate… Continue reading Skoda Auto India launches new brand strategy based on the new brand philosophy – ‘Let’s Explore

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates first-of-its-kind Centre for Advancement of Road Traffic Safety (CARTS) in New Delhi

On Thursday, the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a state-of-the-art road safety centre in New Delhi, the Centre for Advancement of Road Traffic Safety (CARTS), which has been established by SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), a non-profit working since 2008 on making roads across India safer for all types of road users. With… Continue reading Nitin Gadkari inaugurates first-of-its-kind Centre for Advancement of Road Traffic Safety (CARTS) in New Delhi

Rajaram K joins JCB India as Senior Vice President

Rajaram K – the former president and chief business officer who was steering the sales and marketing function at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, has resigned from the company. According to Rajaram’s Linkedin Profile, he has joined JCB India, the country’s largest construction equipment maker, as a Senior Vice President. Rajaram was with the German Truck maker’s Indian subsidiary since… Continue reading Rajaram K joins JCB India as Senior Vice President

Rajaram K joins JCB India as Senior Vice President

Rajaram K – the former president and chief business officer who was steering the sales and marketing function at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, has resigned from the company. According to Rajaram’s Linkedin Profile, he has joined JCB India, the country’s largest construction equipment maker, as a Senior Vice President. Rajaram was with the German Truck maker’s Indian subsidiary since… Continue reading Rajaram K joins JCB India as Senior Vice President

Daimler will always be few steps ahead of regulations, especially on safety: Satyakam Arya

Having led the safety narrative in the Indian commercial vehicle market, German Truck major Daimler India Commercial Vehicles wants to further raise the bar, and deliver trucks as a step ahead of the stipulated Indian regulations.  Taking a bold call of entering the market with fully built trucks sans cowl product option – i.e (trucks without… Continue reading Daimler will always be few steps ahead of regulations, especially on safety: Satyakam Arya

MG Motor India sales up by 21% in H1 2023

MG Motor India sold over 29,000 vehicles during the first half of 2023 in India, registering a 21% growth over 24,000 units sold during the same period a year earlier. The launch of Next-Gen variant of India’s first internet SUV-MG Hector in January, and demand for the company’s flagship EV-ZS, contributed significantly to the growth. The brand also… Continue reading MG Motor India sales up by 21% in H1 2023

MG Motor India sales up by 21% in H1 2023

MG Motor India sold over 29,000 vehicles during the first half of 2023 in India, registering a 21% growth over 24,000 units sold during the same period a year earlier. The launch of Next-Gen variant of India’s first internet SUV-MG Hector in January, and demand for the company’s flagship EV-ZS, contributed significantly to the growth. The brand also… Continue reading MG Motor India sales up by 21% in H1 2023