HMSI and Hyderabad Police Train 750 Students in Road Safety Summer Camp

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) and Hyderabad Traffic Police concluded a six-day Summer Camp at Hyderabad Traffic Training Park, reaching over 750 students aged 10 to 15. The program focused on teaching traffic rules, pedestrian awareness, and road etiquette through practical simulations in the training park. The camp, part of HMSI’s “#SaferIndiaOn2Wheels” initiative, provided… Continue reading HMSI and Hyderabad Police Train 750 Students in Road Safety Summer Camp

Deep Drive Podcast: Legacy Giants, Startups Battle for 2-Wheeler EV Supremacy

Electric two-wheeler sales in India touched a record high of 1.15 million units in FY25, and a deeper look at the best sellers’ list will reveal a tug of war between startups and legacy manufacturers, and more in the latest episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast. [embedded content] Go to Source

MG Delivers 150 Windsor PRO Electric Vehicles to Bengaluru Customers

Jubilant Motorworks delivered 150 units of the MG Windsor PRO to customers in Bengaluru on May 17, 2025. The delivery event follows the vehicle’s India debut on May 6, which generated 8,000 bookings within 24 hours of launch. The MG Windsor PRO features a 52.9 kWh battery pack with a certified range of 449 km.… Continue reading MG Delivers 150 Windsor PRO Electric Vehicles to Bengaluru Customers

Suzuki Motorcycle India Launches OBD-2B Compliant Avenis Standard Variant

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) has launched the OBD-2B compliant Avenis Standard Variant on May 17, 2025, in Gurugram. The new variant complies with the latest emission norms while making the Avenis range more accessible to consumers. The scooter is powered by a 124.3cc, aluminum 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine that delivers 8.7 PS at 6,750… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India Launches OBD-2B Compliant Avenis Standard Variant

VIDA Launches ‘Charging Simple Hai’ Campaign for Electric Scooters

VIDA, Powered by Hero, has launched a new advertising campaign titled ‘Charging Simple Hai’ during the Indian Premier League season. The campaign focuses on the brand’s removable battery technology for its electric scooters, which allows users to charge batteries using standard 5-ampere plug sockets commonly found in Indian homes. The television commercial features a group… Continue reading VIDA Launches ‘Charging Simple Hai’ Campaign for Electric Scooters

VIDA Launches ‘Charging Simple Hai’ Campaign for Electric Scooters

VIDA, Powered by Hero, has launched a new advertising campaign titled ‘Charging Simple Hai’ during the Indian Premier League season. The campaign focuses on the brand’s removable battery technology for its electric scooters, which allows users to charge batteries using standard 5-ampere plug sockets commonly found in Indian homes. The television commercial features a group… Continue reading VIDA Launches ‘Charging Simple Hai’ Campaign for Electric Scooters

‘We’re Not Overexposed to China or the U.S.—And That’s Suddenly an Advantage’: Renault Design Chief

In a world where political fault lines are redrawing supply chains and redefining markets, Laurens van den Acker, Executive Vice President of Design at Renault Group, isn’t just thinking about the next SUV silhouette or EV concept. He’s thinking about fragility. “The world is messy,” he says bluntly. “We’re seeing geographical walls coming up. You… Continue reading ‘We’re Not Overexposed to China or the U.S.—And That’s Suddenly an Advantage’: Renault Design Chief

‘We’re Not Overexposed to China or the U.S.—And That’s Suddenly an Advantage’: Renault Design Chief

In a world where political fault lines are redrawing supply chains and redefining markets, Laurens van den Acker, Executive Vice President of Design at Renault Group, isn’t just thinking about the next SUV silhouette or EV concept. He’s thinking about fragility. “The world is messy,” he says bluntly. “We’re seeing geographical walls coming up. You… Continue reading ‘We’re Not Overexposed to China or the U.S.—And That’s Suddenly an Advantage’: Renault Design Chief

EXCLUSIVE: Creta in Crosshairs: Maruti Readies Second Mid-Size SUV to Join Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to introduce an all-new SUV for the Indian market around the festive season, with internal discussions pointing to the possibility of it being christened “Escudo.” Codenamed Y17, the SUV will be retailed through Arena showrooms and is expected to sit between the Brezza and the Grand Vitara in the company’s… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Creta in Crosshairs: Maruti Readies Second Mid-Size SUV to Join Grand Vitara

Generative AI and SDVs: Driving Automotive Innovation and Revenue

Skill LyncGenerative AI is revolutionizing the automotive landscape, offering a powerful catalyst for transforming traditional vehicles into intelligent, adaptable platforms. With Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) as the foundation, automakers are integrating models like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Auto Encoders (VAEs), Transformers, Diffusion models, and multi-modal AI to unlock new levels of functionality, customer engagement, and… Continue reading Generative AI and SDVs: Driving Automotive Innovation and Revenue