Tata Technologies signs MoU with TiHAN IIT Hyderabad to collaborate on Software Defined Vehicles, ADAS

Tata Technologies, a global engineering and product development digital services company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TiHAN IIT Hyderabad, to collaborate in the areas of Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The collaboration will specifically focus on the development of platform/s and Proofs of Concept (POC) that optimise… Continue reading Tata Technologies signs MoU with TiHAN IIT Hyderabad to collaborate on Software Defined Vehicles, ADAS

Volkswagen Tiguan electric SUV in the works

Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a trio of crucial new electric SUVs under a revised ID model strategy recently implemented by its CEO Thomas Schafer.  The three new SUVs have been conceived to provide the German carmaker with a broader spread of electric models in each of Europe’s key market segments. They will build on the… Continue reading Volkswagen Tiguan electric SUV in the works

Volkswagen Tiguan electric SUV in the works

Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a trio of crucial new electric SUVs under a revised ID model strategy recently implemented by its CEO Thomas Schafer.  The three new SUVs have been conceived to provide the German carmaker with a broader spread of electric models in each of Europe’s key market segments. They will build on the… Continue reading Volkswagen Tiguan electric SUV in the works

Suzuki inaugurates exclusive motorcycle showroom, ‘Bike Zone’ in Mumbai and Ahmedabad

Suzuki Motorcycle India, the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) inaugurated its first exclusive motorcycle showroom in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Both these Exclusive Suzuki Motorcycle Showrooms will be the 7th and 8th Suzuki Bike Zone Outlets in India respectively. Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India said, “In FY 2022-23, the company recorded an… Continue reading Suzuki inaugurates exclusive motorcycle showroom, ‘Bike Zone’ in Mumbai and Ahmedabad

Hyundai reveals Exter micro-SUV, bookings open ahead of India launch

Following a string of teasers, Hyundai has now officially revealed the upcoming Exter SUV for India. Hyundai has not just shown the Exter’s exterior design for the first time, but it has also commenced bookings for a token amount of Rs 11,000 ahead of its launch. The company has also confirmed trim details and powertrain options for the… Continue reading Hyundai reveals Exter micro-SUV, bookings open ahead of India launch

Lithium reserves also discovered in Rajasthan

Lithium reserves have also been discovered in Degana, Rajasthan, according to media reports. It is believed that these reserves are higher than the ones recently located in Jammu & Kashmir. Following the recent discovery of 5.9 million tonnes of inferred lithium reserves in Jammu & Kashmir, Autocar Professional had reported that GSI was conducting the… Continue reading Lithium reserves also discovered in Rajasthan

Amara Raja Batteries holds ceremony for Telangana’s first gigafactory in Mahbubnagar district

Amara Raja Batteries (ARBL), an industrial and automotive battery firm, today held a ceremony for Telangana’s first gigafactory in Mahbubnagar district.  KT Rama Rao, Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development; Industries and Commerce and Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications, Government of Telangana was present at the occasion along with Dr. Ramachandra N Galla – Founder, Amara Raja… Continue reading Amara Raja Batteries holds ceremony for Telangana’s first gigafactory in Mahbubnagar district

Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads in Sweden

Last year, Volvo Trucks showcased its fuel cell electric trucks for the first time. These zero exhaust emission trucks use hydrogen to produce their own electricity onboard, making them suitable for longer transport assignments. Now, the trucks have been tested on public roads for the first time. To make it extra challenging, the tests have… Continue reading Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads in Sweden

Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads in Sweden

Last year, Volvo Trucks showcased its fuel cell electric trucks for the first time. These zero exhaust emission trucks use hydrogen to produce their own electricity onboard, making them suitable for longer transport assignments. Now, the trucks have been tested on public roads for the first time. To make it extra challenging, the tests have… Continue reading Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads in Sweden

Stellantis India appoints Aditya Jairaj as Deputy MD

Aditya Jairaj has more than 17 years of experience in the automotive sector. Before joining Stellantis, he served as the Head, EV Strategy and Transformation for Nissan. Global automaker Stellantis has appointed Aditya Jairaj as the Deputy Managing Director of Stellantis India, effective May 4. Jairaj will also lead the Jeep brand’s operations in the… Continue reading Stellantis India appoints Aditya Jairaj as Deputy MD