July 20 was a red-letter day for BMW Group’s nearly 40-year-old Regensburg plant, as the one-millionth BMW X1 rolled off the assembly line. The milestone vehicle is a BMW iX1 battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Alpine White. The X1 is BMW’s smallest Sports Activity Vehicle – and became the first fully-electric model produced at the… Continue reading BMW’s Regensburg plant rolls out millionth X1
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Hyundai Creta sells over 900,000 units in India, exports cross 280,000
Hyundai Motor India’s best-selling SUV has driven past the 900,000-unit sales milestone in the domestic market. As of end-June 2023, the Hyundai Creta has clocked sales of 905,826 units in the domestic market. The popular SUV, which is India’s best-selling midsize SUS, and the best-selling UV after the Tata Nexon, has taken exactly eight years… Continue reading Hyundai Creta sells over 900,000 units in India, exports cross 280,000
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
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