Renault plans to accelerate its EV strategy. The carmaker targets over 65 percent of electric vehicles in the sales mix by 2025 and up to 90 percent electric vehicles in the Renault brand mix in 2030. Taking advantage of its dedicated EV platforms, the Group plans launching 10 new battery-electric vehicles by 2025, seven of… Continue reading Renault accelerates EV strategy, plans 10 new BEVs by 2025
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Denso to use Siemens software for model development
Global automotive components manufacturer Denso has chosen Siemens Digital Industries and Siemens’ software portfolio for the technological foundation of its next-generation model-based development (MBD). By using model-based simulations, Denso can resolve existing issues as well as investigate a broad range of design possibilities, early in the process and before physical models are built. This new process… Continue reading Denso to use Siemens software for model development
Volvo unveils manifesto for all-electric future
Volvo has unveiled the manifesto for next generation of all-electric cars with the Concept Recharge. Representing a new paradigm in car design, the Concept Recharge also reflects Volvo Cars’ safety ambitions. In the Concept Recharge, the designers have been able to evolve the car’s proportions to increase interior space while also improving aerodynamic efficiency. They… Continue reading Volvo unveils manifesto for all-electric future
Future Volvo cars to run on in-house software
The next generation of pure electric Volvo models, including the company’s first SUV on a completely new electric-only technology base, will run on Volvo Cars’ own operating system (OS), called VolvoCars.OS, for faster and more flexible development. This includes more frequent over-the-air updates to customer cars through their lifetime. VolvoCars.OS will act as an umbrella… Continue reading Future Volvo cars to run on in-house software
Fisker teams undertake Ocean SUV manufacturing review at Magna plant
EV manufacturer Fisker Inc today took another significant step forward towards the start of production for the Fisker Ocean SUV with the official opening of several Fisker-dedicated operational areas at Magna’s world-class manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria. Fisker CEO and chairman, Henrik Fisker, was onsite in Graz with teams from engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and quality… Continue reading Fisker teams undertake Ocean SUV manufacturing review at Magna plant
Yamaha invests in Indian used two-wheeler platform CredR
Bangalore-based CredR (Incredible Technologies Private) used two-wheeler platform has raised Rs 48.1 crore ($ 6.5 million) in its latest round led by Yamaha Motors, existing investors Omidyar Network India, Eight Roads Ventures, with participation from automotive focused Astarc Ventures. The company creates an omnichannel buying experience, through a chain of flagship showrooms across Maharashtra, Karnataka,… Continue reading Yamaha invests in Indian used two-wheeler platform CredR
Customised connected tech the big differentiator for auto industry
With the global megatrends of ACES (Automated, Connected, Electric, Shared) moving rapidly, the connected vehicle technology has become part of our day-to- day life. Cars today are quite literally ‘computers on wheels’. The technology is evolving and the car manufacturers are also seeing a gradual transition into technology innovation centres, given the demand for more… Continue reading Customised connected tech the big differentiator for auto industry
Asia’s longest high-speed test track opens in Indore
In what may come as good news for the Indian automotive industry, the country has got its longest high-speed track for high-performance vehicle testing ranging from two-wheelers to heavy tractor-trailers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The 11.3km long test track has been developed by NATRAX across 1,000 acres. The Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Prakash… Continue reading Asia’s longest high-speed test track opens in Indore
ZF’s renewed 4 point strategy sees 200 million euro investment for India
German Tier 1 supplier ZF is doubling down its focus in India through a significant investment of around 200 million Euro (Rs 1,653 crore) and strategic consolidation of its business domains with renewed impetus to drive growth over the next decade. Commenting on the strategic imperative for India, Dr. Holger Klein, ZF Member of the… Continue reading ZF’s renewed 4 point strategy sees 200 million euro investment for India
Pininfarina to design Gaussin’s new range of trucks
Gaussin released a teaser image for its new range of trucks designed by Pininfarina. Gaussin has announced that its new range of trucks for road application will be designed by Italian design house Pininfarina. Gaussin trucks have been developed around two major components: a modular ‘skateboard’ and a brand-new cab. The intelligent modular skateboard powered… Continue reading Pininfarina to design Gaussin’s new range of trucks