Stellantis launches Fiat brand in Algeria, to locally produce six models

Stellantis has launched the Fiat brand in Algeria and announced plans for local production of six carlines: Fiat 500 Hybrid, Fiat 500X, Fiat Tipo, Fiat Doblo, Fiat Scudo and Fiat Ducato. “Supporting the Fiat project and hence, the development of the automotive ecosystem in Algeria has an historical symbolism that reflects the long-lasting good relations… Continue reading Stellantis launches Fiat brand in Algeria, to locally produce six models

Stellantis launches Fiat brand in Algeria, to locally produce six models

Stellantis has launched the Fiat brand in Algeria and announced plans for local production of six carlines: Fiat 500 Hybrid, Fiat 500X, Fiat Tipo, Fiat Doblo, Fiat Scudo and Fiat Ducato. “Supporting the Fiat project and hence, the development of the automotive ecosystem in Algeria has an historical symbolism that reflects the long-lasting good relations… Continue reading Stellantis launches Fiat brand in Algeria, to locally produce six models

Stellantis to expand manufacturing footprint to South Africa

Stellantis has, earlier this month, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to develop a manufacturing facility in South Africa. The signing ceremony took place at the office of Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, and was attended by… Continue reading Stellantis to expand manufacturing footprint to South Africa

Toyota enhances THUMS crash test simulation software for automated driving

Toyota has announced further development of THUMS (Total Human Model for Safety), its software programme for computer simulation and analysis of the injuries resulting from vehicle crash impacts. The latest advances take account of changes in people’s posture when taking advantage of automated driving systems. The latest Version 7 of THUMS has improved modelling of… Continue reading Toyota enhances THUMS crash test simulation software for automated driving

Brakes India launches brake pads for luxury cars

A week after it launched brake pads for electric passenger vehicles,  TVS Group company Brakes India has introduced Platinum brake pads for the luxury cars in the Indian market. Launched by TVS Apache, Brakes India’s friction brand, they are equipped with a unique abrasive film for higher performance and for both front and rear fitment.… Continue reading Brakes India launches brake pads for luxury cars

Brakes India launches brake pads for luxury car range

TVS Apache, a friction brand of Chennai-based brake component manufacturer Brakes India, has launched platinum brake pads for the luxury car range, catering to both the front and rear requirements of premium vehicles. “We are unveiling Platinum brake pads with advanced friction technology and expanding our range to cater to the premium segment. In the… Continue reading Brakes India launches brake pads for luxury car range

Mercedes Benz India to double its EV portfolio to eight models in 8-12 months

Mercedes Benz India, the country’s largest luxury car maker aims to have a portfolio of eight electric vehicles within a year, as the demand for zero-emission vehicles in India gains momentum.   With the sales mark almost breaching the 1000 units market, the maker of EQS is planning to double its portfolio by adding another… Continue reading Mercedes Benz India to double its EV portfolio to eight models in 8-12 months

Mercedes Benz India to double its EV portfolio to eight models in 8-12 months

Mercedes Benz India, the country’s largest luxury car maker aims to have a portfolio of eight electric vehicles within a year, as the demand for zero-emission vehicles in India gains momentum.   With the sales mark almost breaching the 1000 units market, the maker of EQS is planning to double its portfolio by adding another… Continue reading Mercedes Benz India to double its EV portfolio to eight models in 8-12 months

Tata Hitachi launches ZX670H mining excavator

Tata Hitachi, the Bengaluru-based construction machinery company, has recently launched the all-new mining excavator ZX670H at the Kharagpur plant. This Made-in-India machine is powered by an environmentally friendly EPA Tier II engine. According to the company, the powerful 295 kW (400 PS) engine is designed to tackle the toughest jobs at any mining site with… Continue reading Tata Hitachi launches ZX670H mining excavator

Tata Motors to cut carbon emissions by 30% by 2030

Tata Motors has set 2045 as the date by which it will be free of carbon emissions and is therefore increasing the skew of its Rs 1500–2000 crore annual investments accordingly.  Tata Motors, which plans to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 30% by 2030, anticipates that the adoption of hydrogen, which is considered… Continue reading Tata Motors to cut carbon emissions by 30% by 2030