Gulf Oil Lubricants reports 23.42% net profit to Rs 68.30 crore during Q1 FY24

Gulf Oil Lubricants, a unit of Hinduja Group and Gulf Oil International, reported a net profit of Rs 68.30 crore during Q1FY24 translating to 23.42% growth over similar period last year of Rs 55.33 crore on the back of growth led by business-to-business (B2B) and infrastructure segment as well as the OEM franchisee workshop.  Future,… Continue reading Gulf Oil Lubricants reports 23.42% net profit to Rs 68.30 crore during Q1 FY24

TVS launches Bluetooth and drum brake-equipped Jupiter ZX at Rs 84,468

TVS Motor Co has launched another variant of its best-selling scooter, the Jupiter. The new Jupiter ZX Drum, priced at Rs 84,468 (ex-showroom Delhi), is the ZX variant with a drum brake and its SmartXonnect Bluetooth tech, previously available only with the disc brake variant. The new variant features TVS’ Bluetooth-enabled SmartXonnect technology that allows… Continue reading TVS launches Bluetooth and drum brake-equipped Jupiter ZX at Rs 84,468

Fisker showcases four-model EV line-up till 2026

Electric vehicle OEM Fisker today showcased its future vehicle lineup in Huntington Beach, USA. The Manhattan Beach-based carmaker presented four vehicles, as well as technology and sustainability visions, to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and the media. Chairman and CEO Henrik presided over reveals of the Fisker Ocean SUV with a Force-E offroad package;… Continue reading Fisker showcases four-model EV line-up till 2026

Fisker showcases four-model EV line-up till 2026

Electric vehicle OEM Fisker today showcased its future vehicle lineup in Huntington Beach, USA. The Manhattan Beach-based carmaker presented four vehicles, as well as technology and sustainability visions, to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and the media. Chairman and CEO Henrik presided over reveals of the Fisker Ocean SUV with a Force-E offroad package;… Continue reading Fisker showcases four-model EV line-up till 2026

EVs core to Royal Enfield’s future, no plans to hive off into a separate unit, says Siddhartha Lal

The emerging electric vehicle business will be at the core of the future of Royal Enfield, says Siddhartha Lal and he has no plans of hiving it off into a separate unit. Speaking to media post Q1 earnings, Lal said, “EV is very much at the core of Eicher Motors and Royal Enfield. Unless something dramatically… Continue reading EVs core to Royal Enfield’s future, no plans to hive off into a separate unit, says Siddhartha Lal

EVs core to Royal Enfield’s future, no plans to hive off into a separate unit, says Siddhartha Lal

The emerging electric vehicle business will be at the core of the future of Royal Enfield, says Siddhartha Lal and he has no plans of hiving it off into a separate unit. Speaking to media post Q1 earnings, Lal said, “EV is very much at the core of Eicher Motors and Royal Enfield. Unless something dramatically… Continue reading EVs core to Royal Enfield’s future, no plans to hive off into a separate unit, says Siddhartha Lal

EVs core to Royal Enfield’s future, no plans to hive off into a separate unit, says Siddhartha Lal

The emerging electric vehicle business will be at the core of the future of Royal Enfield, says Siddhartha Lal and he has no plans of hiving it off into a separate unit. Speaking to media post Q1 earnings, Lal said, “EV is very much at the core of Eicher Motors and Royal Enfield. Unless something dramatically… Continue reading EVs core to Royal Enfield’s future, no plans to hive off into a separate unit, says Siddhartha Lal

ZF’s new connected seatbelt actively shifts occupants to mitigate crash-driven injury

Occupant protection starts with occupants seated in the correct seating position with a properly fitting seatbelt. Using the vehicle’s sensors, ZF’s new, networked seatbelt can actively shift occupants into a more optimal seating position prior to a potential collision. If the system is alerted to a potentially dangerous situation, the belt shifts the occupant in… Continue reading ZF’s new connected seatbelt actively shifts occupants to mitigate crash-driven injury

Continental Automotive honours 10 global suppliers for 2022

Continental Automotive has honoured the performance of its best suppliers for 2022 with its ‘Supplier of the Year’ awards. The ceremony on August 2 was the first onsite event after three years of pandemic-related virtual presentations. Fifty-five international participants attended an evening in the historic Herzogssaal in Regensburg. In 2022, a total of 145.5 billion… Continue reading Continental Automotive honours 10 global suppliers for 2022

Exclusive: Envision AESC likely to be global battery supplier for Tata Group

Envision AESC, the Japan-headquartered global battery cell supplier, is the lead contender amongst a multitude of potential partners, including LG Chem, CATL and FinDreams, that the Tata Group has explored as part of its ‘Project Apollo’ over the past year. Autocar Professional learns the new battery venture is likely to be steered by Tom Flack,… Continue reading Exclusive: Envision AESC likely to be global battery supplier for Tata Group