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
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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
JLR sells record 621,109 vehicles in 2017
Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover sold a total of 621,109 vehicles in 2017 an increase of 6.5 percent compared to same period the previous year. The company says that despite tough conditions in some markets it has been able to achieve record global sales including retail sales of 55,697 units an increase of 0.6 percent… Continue reading JLR sells record 621,109 vehicles in 2017
Mercedes-Benz India sells record 15,330 units in 2017 (+16%)
The Long Wheelbase E-Class has been a significant contributor to Mercedes-Benz India’s sales in 2017. MD and CEO Roland Folger seen at the car’s launch on February 28, 2017. Mercedes-Benz India, the largest luxury car brand in the country, has announced record sales of highest ever yearly, half-yearly and also Q4 sales in 2017. By… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India sells record 15,330 units in 2017 (+16%)
Continental’s 3D touchscreen for cars wins innovation award at CES 2018
German technology major Continental unveiled the world’s first touchscreen, featuring a 3D surface, that combines a unique visual appearance with a brand-new operating concept at the CES 2018. The company claims that the innovative 3D touch surface display can be operated instinctively, enhancing the user experience and increasing safety. The technology company was awarded the… Continue reading Continental’s 3D touchscreen for cars wins innovation award at CES 2018
Chinese start-up Byton unveils full electric Concept SUV
Chinese electric car start-up Byton, run by ex-BMW I boss Carsten Breitfeld, has unveiled a concept version of its first model, an SUV with support for level four autonomous driving, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Byton Concept is a premium full-electric SUV that the first describes as being “almost production ready.” The firm… Continue reading Chinese start-up Byton unveils full electric Concept SUV