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Volvo Cars teams with SSAB for using fossil-free steel in auto industry

Volvo Cars is teaming up with Swedish steel maker SSAB to jointly explore the development of fossil-free, high-quality steel using Hybrit technology for the automotive industry. As part of the collaboration, Volvo Cars will be the first car maker to secure SSAB steel made from this technology and will be used for testing and for… Continue reading Volvo Cars teams with SSAB for using fossil-free steel in auto industry

Maxxis Tyres expands network to 3,000 outlets, to add 200 dealers in FY2022

Tyre manufacturer Maxxis India has announced plans to expand its dealer network by 5-7% by the end of this fiscal. The company added over 800 dealerships during the pandemic in FY2021, mainly with a view to enhance customer accessibility and the company’s footprint in rural India. At present, Maxxis has a total of over 3,000… Continue reading Maxxis Tyres expands network to 3,000 outlets, to add 200 dealers in FY2022

Toyota introduces doorstep delivery of spare parts in India

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has introduced its ‘Door Delivery’ service in India, in a first-of-its-kind initiative to seamlessly supply genuine spare parts to its customers. The new initiative will allow Toyota customers to either opt for a pickup parts ordered online from their nearest dealership or get them home delivered. The TKM statement mentioned that… Continue reading Toyota introduces doorstep delivery of spare parts in India

Will Guenter Butschek stay on at Tata Motors?

With barely a fortnight to go before Guenter Butschek wraps up this term as MD & CEO of Tata Motors, it remains to be seen if an extension is on the anvil. This becomes especially relevant when a replacement has not been identified yet for the top job. Tata Motors had earlier announced that former… Continue reading Will Guenter Butschek stay on at Tata Motors?

Continental, Elektrobit to enable integration of Amazon’s Alexa for OEMs

The highly integrated hardware-software solution will enable OEMs to fast-track adding an industry-leading customised voice experience to their vehicles. German Tier 1 supplier Continental and German Software major Elektrobit have announced a significant advancement in automotive embedded voice experiences: the first in-vehicle integration of Alexa Custom Assistant, a comprehensive solution that lets automakers access Alexa’s… Continue reading Continental, Elektrobit to enable integration of Amazon’s Alexa for OEMs

Continental, Elektrobit to enable integration of Amazon’s Alexa custom assistant for OEMs

The highly integrated hardware-software solution will enable OEMs to fast-track adding an industry-leading customised voice experience to their vehicles. German Tier 1 supplier Continental and German Software major Elektrobit have announced a significant advancement in automotive embedded voice experiences: the first in-vehicle integration of Alexa Custom Assistant, a comprehensive solution that lets automakers access Alexa’s… Continue reading Continental, Elektrobit to enable integration of Amazon’s Alexa custom assistant for OEMs

TVS cuts iQube e-scooter price by Rs 11,250 after FAME II subsidy revision

Following the recently announced revision in subsidy under the FAME II Scheme by the government, TVS Motor Company has revised the pricing for its electric scooter, the iQube Electric. The iQube Electric now costs Rs 11,250 less. From the earlier Rs 112,027 in New Delhi, the eco-friendly scooter now costs Rs 100,777 in the capital… Continue reading TVS cuts iQube e-scooter price by Rs 11,250 after FAME II subsidy revision

Scrambler Ducati partners The Bridge School, India to mentor automotive designers

Italian luxury motorcycle manufacturer, Ducati has announced that its Scrambler brand has partnered with The Bridge School, India (TBS) for a specially crafted program called ‘TBS-Scrambler Ducati Industry Connect Programme’ to mentor top design talents in the country. The objective of the course is to groom young talents with a flair for automotive design via an intense… Continue reading Scrambler Ducati partners The Bridge School, India to mentor automotive designers

Hero MotoCorp’s CoLabs platform invites entries to reimagine retail experience

Hero MotoCorp has announced a new initiative under its Hero CoLabs platform christened ‘eXPerience Challenge’, which will focus on creating a new retail experience for Hero MotoCorp customers. The OEM says the challenge will provide a platform for architects, interior designers and enthusiasts to translate their vision into reality and showcase their technical skills, creativity, and designing… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp’s CoLabs platform invites entries to reimagine retail experience