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Honda unveils next-gen Sensing safety and driver-assistive technologies

On December 1, Honda Motor Co unveiled the next-generation technologies of the Honda Sensing 360 omnidirectional safety and driver-assistive system, and Honda Sensing Elite, a flagship variation. The Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistive system which Honda currently applies to its mass-production models is installed in 99% of Honda’s new automobile models sold in Japan and… Continue reading Honda unveils next-gen Sensing safety and driver-assistive technologies

‘Diesel will continue to be a part of our portfolio for many years’: Santosh Iyer

‘Diesel will continue to be a part of our portfolio for many years’: Santosh Iyer The automotive industry globally is making a shift towards greener mobility solutions in the drive to mitigate climate change. While OEMs are increasingly adopting electrified internal-combustion engine solutions as stepping stones to zero-tailpipe-emission products, many are particularly moving away from… Continue reading ‘Diesel will continue to be a part of our portfolio for many years’: Santosh Iyer

UK government backs 40-tonne hydrogen heavy goods vehicle project

Zero-emission, hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has last week announced a £15 million (Rs 145 crore) grant from the UK Government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) as part of a wider funding package to support zero emission transport. HVS was awarded APC funding following a successful entry into its competition for developing automotive technologies and… Continue reading UK government backs 40-tonne hydrogen heavy goods vehicle project

BMW begins production of small-series hydrogen-powered iX5

The BMW Group is commencing production of its BMW iX5 Hydrogen model. The first ever Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology has already completed an intensive programme of testing under demanding conditions during the development phase and will now be used as a technology demonstrator for locally carbon-free mobility in selected regions… Continue reading BMW begins production of small-series hydrogen-powered iX5

BMW begins production of small-series hydrogen-powered iX5

Royal Enfield opens skills factory at Chennai’s Hindustan Institute of Technology

Royal Enfield opens skills factory at Chennai’s Hindustan Institute of Technology Midsize motorcycle major Royal Enfield has opened its first-ever Experiential Training Hub in the campus of the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) in Padur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The facility will provide experiential learning and impart technical know-how of Royal Enfield motorcycles to… Continue reading Royal Enfield opens skills factory at Chennai’s Hindustan Institute of Technology

Royal Enfield opens skills factory at Chennai’s Hindustan Institute of Technology

Analysis: What’s behind India’s rising ethanol confidence?

The world over, the auto industry is rapidly heading towards an electric-only future, and just a few years ago, India too considered a 100 percent EV target by 2030. However, it has since rationalised that to a more realistic 2040. Interestingly, despite the EV target, ethanol flex-fuel vehicles are being seriously evaluated, and the Indian… Continue reading Analysis: What’s behind India’s rising ethanol confidence?

Maruti Suzuki could cut December output by 30% due to chip woes, softening demand for entry level cars

Maruti Suzuki could cut December output by 30% due to chip woes, softening demand for entry level cars Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has lowered its actual production target for December 2022 by as much as 30 percent, sources have told Autocar Professional. While the company had projected around 183,000 units in total production in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki could cut December output by 30% due to chip woes, softening demand for entry level cars

Kia India breaks through 600,000 sales in just 40 months, chases further growth

With sale of 24,025 units in November 2022, Kia India has driven past the 600,000-units cumulative sales milestone in the domestic market. The landmark comes just 40 months after Kia, which belongs to the Hyundai Motor Group, began retail sales in the Indian market with the launch of the 16-variant Seltos midsize SUV on August… Continue reading Kia India breaks through 600,000 sales in just 40 months, chases further growth