JK Tyre eyes product premiumisation, introduces flagship Levitas Ultra range

Indian tyre manufacturer JK Tyre today introduced a new flagship range of tyres, aimed at premium cars, under its new Levitas Ultra brand name. The company says it is observing the Indian passenger vehicle segment’s transition towards premium car models that have been the key driver behind its foray into the high-end passenger and car… Continue reading JK Tyre eyes product premiumisation, introduces flagship Levitas Ultra range

Kia India introduces refreshed RDE-compliant vehicle lineup in Seltos, Sonet, Carens

Kia India introduces refreshed RDE-compliant vehicle lineup in Seltos, Sonet, Carens Kia India has introduced its refreshed RDE-compliant vehicle line-up with an updated powertrain and additional features in the Seltos, the Sonet, and the Carens. This is aligned with the Government of India’s vision for cleaner emissions with the transition to Phase II of BS6 norms. … Continue reading Kia India introduces refreshed RDE-compliant vehicle lineup in Seltos, Sonet, Carens

Hyundai Motor India aims to double Verna volumes, dethrone Honda City from leadership position

Hyundai Motor India aims to double Verna volumes, dethrone Honda City from leadership position The Korean carmaker is aiming to double its mid-size sedan Verna’s sales with its new-generation model and eyes grabbing the segment leadership from longstanding Japanese rival Honda City. On March 21, Korean carmaker’s Indian arm Hyundai Motor India, launched the new… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India aims to double Verna volumes, dethrone Honda City from leadership position

Hyundai develops automatic charging robot for EVs

Hyundai Motor Group has developed an automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles (EVs). The ACR for EVs is a one-arm robot capable of plugging a cable into an EV’s charging port and removing it again once charging is complete. A video released by the carmaker opens with a scene in which the Hyundai Ioniq… Continue reading Hyundai develops automatic charging robot for EVs

Hyundai develops automatic charging robot for EVs

Hyundai Motor Group has developed an automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles (EVs). The ACR for EVs is a one-arm robot capable of plugging a cable into an EV’s charging port and removing it again once charging is complete. A video released by the carmaker opens with a scene in which the Hyundai Ioniq… Continue reading Hyundai develops automatic charging robot for EVs

Tractor volume growth seen halving to 4-6% in fiscal 2024, states CRISIL Ratings

Domestic tractor sales volume growth is seen halving to 4-6 percent in fiscal 2024, from a high base, created by a compound average growth rate of 10 percent since fiscal 2020 on the back of successive normal monsoons, as per CRISIL Ratings. However, softening prices of inputs such as steel and pig iron will provide a… Continue reading Tractor volume growth seen halving to 4-6% in fiscal 2024, states CRISIL Ratings

KPIT Sparkle announces 2023 Innovation Challenge winners

KPIT Technologies, a global partner to the automotive and mobility ecosystem for making software-defined vehicles a reality, hosted the finale of KPIT Sparkle 2023 on March 19, 2023. KPIT Sparkle is an annual national design and development innovation contest for Engineering, Science, and Design students. The event was held at the company’s Pune campus. The… Continue reading KPIT Sparkle announces 2023 Innovation Challenge winners

KPIT Sparkle announces 2023 Innovation Challenge winners

KPIT Technologies, a global partner to the automotive and mobility ecosystem for making software-defined vehicles a reality, hosted the finale of KPIT Sparkle 2023 on March 19, 2023. KPIT Sparkle is an annual national design and development innovation contest for Engineering, Science, and Design students. The event was held at the company’s Pune campus. The… Continue reading KPIT Sparkle announces 2023 Innovation Challenge winners

RattanIndia’s Revolt Motors appoints Pankaj Sharma as Chief Business Officer

Pankaj Sharma is a veteran of the auto industry in India with nearly three decades of experience having worked in leadership positions in major auto companies in the two-wheeler, four-wheeler, and commercial vehicle segments with extensive experience in strategy, sales, marketing, servicing, customer experience, dealer development and digital transformation in the automotive industry. RattanIndia’s Revolt… Continue reading RattanIndia’s Revolt Motors appoints Pankaj Sharma as Chief Business Officer

Geological Survey of India steps up hunt for lithium to eight states

Weeks after India announced the discovery of 5.9 million tonnes of inferred lithium reserves in Jammu & Kashmir, the first in the country, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is conducting exploration in eight additional states and Union territories during the current field season (FS) 2022-2023.  The new exploratory move to scout for lithium reserves assumes importance… Continue reading Geological Survey of India steps up hunt for lithium to eight states