Marelli builds cabin digital twin to deliver speedier time to market for OEMs

Marelli is to showcase DigiMate, its cabin digital twin, at the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show (April 18-27). This end-to-end infrastructure to replicate cabin hardware and software, accelerates vehicle software development, significantly reducing costs for automotive OEMs and allowing them to bring innovations to market faster. Marelli states that its DigiMate represents a breakthrough opportunity for… Continue reading Marelli builds cabin digital twin to deliver speedier time to market for OEMs

MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere

April 13 saw MG Motor India announce the start of production of its small electric vehicle – the Comet EV –with the first unit rolling out from its Halol plant in Gujarat. The MG Comet EV will be the brand’s smallest electric car in India and will be aimed at buyers looking for a city… Continue reading MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere

MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere

April 13 saw MG Motor India announce the start of production of its small electric vehicle – the Comet EV –with the first unit rolling out from its Halol plant in Gujarat. The MG Comet EV will be the brand’s smallest electric car in India and will be aimed at buyers looking for a city… Continue reading MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere

SUV and MPV sales hit 2 million units in FY2023, Maruti Suzuki keeps Tata Motors at bay, M&M drives ahead of Hyundai

SUV and MPV sales hit 2 million units in FY2023, Maruti Suzuki keeps Tata Motors at bay, M&M drives ahead of Hyundai The vehicle segment that has done all the heavy lifting for the past three-odd years has recorded its best-ever fiscal year sales. As per FY2023 industry wholesales data released by apex industry body… Continue reading SUV and MPV sales hit 2 million units in FY2023, Maruti Suzuki keeps Tata Motors at bay, M&M drives ahead of Hyundai

India Auto Inc clocks 20% growth in FY2023 with 21m units, PVs and CVs on a roll

India Auto Inc’s wholesales report card for FY2023 is out. As per the numbers released by apex industry body SIAM, cumulative sales of four vehicle segments – passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and two- and three-wheelers – totalled 2,12,04,162 units or a shade over 21 million units. While this constitutes 20% year-on-year growth (FY2022: 1,76,17,606 units),… Continue reading India Auto Inc clocks 20% growth in FY2023 with 21m units, PVs and CVs on a roll

Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council

India’s first Driver Advisory Council (DAC) has successfully completed its first year of operations. The Council was established to provide gig workers a safe space to discuss issues that impact them deeply and improve their platform experience. Led by Aapti Institute, a Bengaluru-based think tank that serves as a third-party Independent Review Board (IRB), in… Continue reading Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council

Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council

India’s first Driver Advisory Council (DAC) has successfully completed its first year of operations. The Council was established to provide gig workers a safe space to discuss issues that impact them deeply and improve their platform experience. Led by Aapti Institute, a Bengaluru-based think tank that serves as a third-party Independent Review Board (IRB), in… Continue reading Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council

SIDBI’s mission 50K-EV4ECOs aims to bolster electric vehicle ecosystem

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) today announced Mission 50K-EV4ECO to strengthen the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem including uptake for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers through direct and indirect lending support for EV Companies. Under the guidance of NITI Aayog, the Department of Financial Services (DFS), MoF (Ministry of Finance), and the government of India… Continue reading SIDBI’s mission 50K-EV4ECOs aims to bolster electric vehicle ecosystem

HDFC ERGO partners with WhatsApp to facilitate vehicle self-inspection for lapsed policies without downloading an app

HDFC ERGO partners with WhatsApp to facilitate vehicle self-inspection for lapsed policies without downloading an app HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company has partnered with Meta for WhatsApp Business, to launch a new feature allowing customers to renew their break-in motor insurance policies through WhatsApp without downloading an app.  An AI-enabled camera is programmed to guide… Continue reading HDFC ERGO partners with WhatsApp to facilitate vehicle self-inspection for lapsed policies without downloading an app

Lamborghini launches Urus S at Rs 4.18 crore

Lamborghini India has launched the Urus S, with prices starting at Rs 4.18 crore (ex-showroom, India). It is the second model in its Urus line-up apart from the Urus Performante, which is priced from Rs 4.22 crore (ex-showroom, India). The Urus S costs Rs 4 lakh less than the Urus Performante. The Urus S is a more luxury-… Continue reading Lamborghini launches Urus S at Rs 4.18 crore