In the lead-up to the debut of the all-new MG Comet EV on April 19, the company has released yet another teaser previewing the infotainment screen of the compact urban hatchback. This also gives us a first look at the complete dashboard of the Comet. As we have already reported, the Comet EV is based on the… Continue reading MG Comet teaser showcases glimpse of upcoming EV’s interior
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Skoda Auto India launches new Slavia and Kushaq editions
Skoda Auto India has launched an anniversary edition of its Slavia sedan and Kushaq models, both of which received top scores in the global NCAP rating, as part of its product offensive strategy in 2023. Petr Solc, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said, “We continue with our product offensive strategy with all new editions of the… Continue reading Skoda Auto India launches new Slavia and Kushaq editions
Ashok Leyland launches Re-AL, an e-Marketplace for used commercial vehicles
Ashok Leyland, a flagship of the Hinduja Group and a commercial vehicle manufacturer, has launched its e-marketplace ‘Re-AL’, for Used Commercial Vehicles. The marketplace will aid customers in exchanging Used Vehicles and upgrading them to new Ashok Leyland trucks and buses. By leveraging this digital platform, Ashok Leyland hopes to increase transparency in the otherwise… Continue reading Ashok Leyland launches Re-AL, an e-Marketplace for used commercial vehicles
LANXESS and Advent International complete Engineering Materials joint venture
LANXESS, a specialty chemicals company, and private equity investor Advent International havecompleted the formation of their engineering materials joint venture (JV) effective April 1, 2023, which sees the amalgamation of DSM’s Engineering Materials business and LANXESS’ former High Performance Materials business. LANXESS holds about 40 percent of the joint venture, with Advent keeping a 60… Continue reading LANXESS and Advent International complete Engineering Materials joint venture
In Conversation with Maruti Suzuki India’s Shashank Srivastava
Maruti Suzuki India is aiming for the top spot in the SUV segment with two upcoming launches that will enable it to grow its SUV market share to 25 percent in FY24. The carmaker is also bullish about making gains in the overall passenger vehicle segment with an aim to regain 50 percent market share.… Continue reading In Conversation with Maruti Suzuki India’s Shashank Srivastava
CNG price cut to help grow share in PV market to 18% in FY2027: ICRA
The proportion of CNG, EVs and hybrids is likely to materially increase as a proportion of new vehicles sales over the next 3-4 years, even as petrol-based vehicles are likely to continue to constitute a significant portion of the new vehicle sales. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a new domestic gas pricing… Continue reading CNG price cut to help grow share in PV market to 18% in FY2027: ICRA
Hyundai and Kia partner 17 companies to accelerate transition to SDVs
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 17 industry-leading companies, including Hyundai Motor Group affiliates and software development companies, to form the Hyundai Motor Group Model-Based Development (MBD) Consortium. The consortium aims to boost Hyundai Motor and Kia’s competitiveness in vehicle control system development. The development of advanced… Continue reading Hyundai and Kia partner 17 companies to accelerate transition to SDVs
ZF begins series production of electric drives for LCVs
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has announced that its new CeTrax lite electric central drive has entered series production. Using synergies from ZF’s development and production of passenger car drives, the new driveline is adapted to use in light commercial vehicles. Designed as a highly integrated electric drive, CeTrax lite provides significant advantages for… Continue reading ZF begins series production of electric drives for LCVs
ZF begins series production of electric drives for LCVs
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has announced that its new CeTrax lite electric central drive has entered series production. Using synergies from ZF’s development and production of passenger car drives, the new driveline is adapted to use in light commercial vehicles. Designed as a highly integrated electric drive, CeTrax lite provides significant advantages for… Continue reading ZF begins series production of electric drives for LCVs
Continental develops advanced child-presence detection system
Technology company Continental has expanded its digital access system CoSmA by a Child-Presence-Detection function (CPD) for even more passenger safety. In case of left-behind children in the car, every minute counts. Given outdoor temperatures of 30deg Celsius, vehicles reach for children live-threatening temperatures of 46deg within just half an hour, as emphasised by research of… Continue reading Continental develops advanced child-presence detection system