Log9 Materials, Hala Mobility India form strategic partnership for cleaner mobility solutions

Log9 Materials, a Bengaluru-based deep technology and advanced battery technology start-up announced a long-term strategic partnership with Hala Mobility India, a multimodal EV-logistics services platform headquartered in Hyderabad.  As part of the partnership, Hala Mobility will gain access to 1500 cutting-edge electric two-wheelers called BzinessLite InstaCharged by Log9 Materials. Additionally, Log9 will provide Hala Mobility… Continue reading Log9 Materials, Hala Mobility India form strategic partnership for cleaner mobility solutions

Castrol India reports Rs 225 crore net profit during Q2CY23

Castrol India, counted among the country’s leading lubricant manufacturers for the auto industry, reported a net profit of Rs 225 crore for Q2 CY2023, a growth of Rs 206 crore registered during the corresponding period of the previous year.  The company’s revenues from operations, on the other hand, witnessed a 7% jump to Rs 1,334 crore… Continue reading Castrol India reports Rs 225 crore net profit during Q2CY23

Tata Power launches RFID enabled ‘EZ CHARGE’ card for better EV charging experience

Tata Power has unveiled the EZ CHARGE card today, an advanced RFID (Radio-frequency identification) card that promises to redefine the EV charging experience for lakhs of electric vehicle (EV) owners across the country. The EZ CHARGE card was launched at the Bombay House by Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD, Tata Power, and Shailesh Chandra, MD… Continue reading Tata Power launches RFID enabled ‘EZ CHARGE’ card for better EV charging experience

Lexus rolls out one-of-a-kind Lexus Meraki on Wheels

Aligning with its inherent vision of Omotenashi, Lexus India today announced the inauguration of its first and one-of-a-kind Lexus Meraki on Wheels, a unique and innovative retail experience that would bring Lexus closer to its guests. Inspired by the Greek concept of Meraki, the new mobile brand space was introduced in Calicut today, the fourth such… Continue reading Lexus rolls out one-of-a-kind Lexus Meraki on Wheels

A look at new cars launching in August

August has a bunch of launches lined up, with a majority of them in the luxury segment. Tata Motors will add a CNG powertrain to the Punch, and Toyota is all set to launch the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga-based Rumion MPV. In the luxury segment, Mercedes-Benz will launch the second generation of one of its highest-selling SUVs, while Volvo and Audi will launch two electric SUVs. Here’s the… Continue reading A look at new cars launching in August

Honda’s new electric SUV to use Vitesco’s integrated axle drive

Vitesco Technologies, a leading international supplier of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, is delivering its integrated axle drive EMR3 (3rd generation, Electronics Motor Reducer) to Honda for its new B-segment all-electric SUV. In Europe this vehicle, based on Honda’s new e:N Architecture F, will be marketed under the name e:Ny1.  The E-drive is a… Continue reading Honda’s new electric SUV to use Vitesco’s integrated axle drive

Honda’s new electric SUV to use Vitesco’s integrated axle drive

Vitesco Technologies, a leading international supplier of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, is delivering its integrated axle drive EMR3 (3rd generation, Electronics Motor Reducer) to Honda for its new B-segment all-electric SUV. In Europe this vehicle, based on Honda’s new e:N Architecture F, will be marketed under the name e:Ny1.  The E-drive is a… Continue reading Honda’s new electric SUV to use Vitesco’s integrated axle drive

Exponent Energy aims to expand operations to five new cities by FY24.

Exponent Energy, a Bengaluru-based energy tech startup, aims to expand its operations to five new cities by FY24. The company which today unveiled its 15 minute rapid charging solution for the electric vehicle industry, said that it aims to deploy 1,000 e pumps and 25,000 EVs powered by Exponent by 2025. Exponent claims that its… Continue reading Exponent Energy aims to expand operations to five new cities by FY24.

‘We cannot succeed with customers in India with a German luxury brand mindset’: Dirk Fischer

India’s status as a country with stable and strong economic fundamentals has kept the automotive ecosystem quite busy, with more foreign players willing to set up shop in the country with investments and technology applications.   Germany-based Huf Hülsbeck and Fürst or Huf has been a family-owned business since 1908 and specialises in secure car access and… Continue reading ‘We cannot succeed with customers in India with a German luxury brand mindset’: Dirk Fischer

Yuma Energy appoints Muthu Subramanian as general manager and Managing Director

Yuma Energy, a joint venture between Magna and Yulu, has appointed Muthu Subramanian as General Manager and Managing Director. In his new role, Subramanian will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and overall operations of Yuma, which operates one of India’s largest networks of battery charging and swapping stations for electric two-wheelers. He will… Continue reading Yuma Energy appoints Muthu Subramanian as general manager and Managing Director