Soumitra Bhattacharya, MD, Bosch Limited and president, Bosch India Group: “Bosch strongly believes that its current and future portfolio of electromobility solutions will be one of the key contributing factors that lead to a dynamic ecosystem in the country.” At the Bosch Technology Exposition 2018, Bosch announced its plans to significantly increase the extent of localisation of its electrified… Continue reading Bosch to enhance localisation of electrified portfolio in India
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Ford Freestyle : new Figo-based crossover unveiled
Ford India today unveiled the Freestyle, its new compact crossover, based on the Figo hatchback. The crossover gets some aesthetic tweaks up its sleeves, which makes it distinct over its regular hatchback…
First electric Volvo to be an all-new hatchback due in 2019
Inspired by Volvo 40.2 concept (pictures) The 40.2 continued a theme first seen with the 40.1 The 40.1 concept (right) heavily inspired the XC40 (left) Volvo will launch an all-electric hatchback in 2019. Volvo’s first stand-alone electric car will be a production version of the 40.2 concept seen in May last year, Autocar UK can reveal.… Continue reading First electric Volvo to be an all-new hatchback due in 2019
Bharat Forge sets up new company in Israel
Bharat Forge, the Pune-based multinational with a presence across automotive, power, oil and gas, construction and mining, rail, marine and aerospace, has today announced establishment of a new wholly owned subsidiary ‘Indigeneous IL’ in Israel. The company has invested Rs 1.9 crore in the new subsidiary, which will focus on exploring targets in the technology… Continue reading Bharat Forge sets up new company in Israel
Bosch, Vodafone, and Huawei test cellular-V2X on European road
German-technology major Bosch together with telecom-major Vodafone and telecommunication equipment maker Huawei is testing cellular-V2X (vehicle to everything) technology, which makes it possible for a car to communicate with other vehicles and its surroundings through mobile telephony in Bavaria. Since February 2017 the companies have been performing trials of the new, high-performance technology – which… Continue reading Bosch, Vodafone, and Huawei test cellular-V2X on European road
2019 Jaguar XJ to be reborn as high-tech electric flagship
Current XJ’s predecessor, X350, was Jag’s first aluminium car. JLR is developing Callum-designed XJ and a ‘Road Rover’. The XJ is being developed alongside a new, more car-like Range Rover model. The Jaguar XJ will be reinvented as an electric car for its next generation, which will go on sale in 2019 after a launch at the… Continue reading 2019 Jaguar XJ to be reborn as high-tech electric flagship
Visteon’s new DriveCore AD platform to accelerate adoption of self-driving technology
DriveCore technology on a Visteon autonomous car. Earlier this month, Visteon Corporation, the leading automotive cockpit technology company, unveiled its DriveCore autonomous driving platform at CES 2018. Designed to accelerate the development and commercialisation of autonomous driving technology, DriveCore is the first solution to allow automakers to build autonomous driving solutions quickly and in an… Continue reading Visteon’s new DriveCore AD platform to accelerate adoption of self-driving technology
Renault expands India dealership presence to 320
Renault India says it achieved its target for having 320 dealership facilities across India for 2017. The company states that it had a modest presence of 14 dealership facilities in May 2011, and progressively expanded its pan-India dealership network to 270 facilities at the end of 2016. For achieving its commitment it further added 50… Continue reading Renault expands India dealership presence to 320
Bosch Group sells starter motor division to ZMJ
The Bosch Group’s well-established starter motor and generator division has completed its transition to an independent company and will operate as SEG Automotive, effective immediately, including the local division SEG Automotive India. The company’s new owner is Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery Group Co (ZMJ) and an investment group. SEG Automotive India is an integral part… Continue reading Bosch Group sells starter motor division to ZMJ
TVS Motor increases stake in rental-services company
Homegrown two- and three-wheeler major TVS Motor has invested Rs 50 lakh in Bangalore-based Condivision Solutions the parent company of Rentongo.com TVS Motors has increased its stake in the rental company by 5.6 percent, taking its total ownership to 29.6 percent. Rentongo is an online platform that connects consumers looking to rent out various products… Continue reading TVS Motor increases stake in rental-services company