Could a vegan steak bake change the car industry? It might sound tenuous, but the phenomenal success of the unlikely offering from Greggs, along with myriad other vegan products from national chains that have been rolled out for ‘veganuary’ this month, demonstrate that catering to the growing demand for animal-free products is big business. The growing… Continue reading Vegan cars are the next big fad in the automotive industry
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Tata Motors aims to have the safest car in every segments it plays in
Tata Motors, India’s fourth largest passenger vehicle maker, is still some distance away from a podium position in the market. However, it wants to take the lead position when it comes to safety, an attribute it wants to build upon as a key USP for its models as part of its turnaround plan 2.0 “We… Continue reading Tata Motors aims to have the safest car in every segments it plays in
Deloitte India study says India open to connected vehicles but data privacy a concern
Image used for representational purpose As sustainable mobility and connected vehicles mega trends take centre stage, audit and financial consulting firm, Deloitte India’s Global Automotive Consumer Study 2020 reveals that eighty percent of Indian respondents are excited about using connected vehicles and convinced of its benefits but 69 percent respondents are also worried about the… Continue reading Deloitte India study says India open to connected vehicles but data privacy a concern
CO2 output to be top priority for carmakers in 2020
This year will mark a revolution in new-car selling: for the first time, carmakers will place the CO2 output of every model in their ranges at the top of their priority list, outweighing design, performance and other traditional sales points. The EU’s 95g/km fleet average CO2 regulation – under discussion in Brussels for a decade – means… Continue reading CO2 output to be top priority for carmakers in 2020
Eberspaecher Sharda JV opens plant in Pune to make BS VI CV exhaust systems for commercial vehicles
The managing directors of the partner companies officially opened the joint production plant for commercial vehicle exhaust systems. Eberspaecher Sharda Exhaust Technology, the Indian JV between Eberspächer Exhaust Technology International GmbH and Sharda Motor Industries, today officially opened its new production plant in Pune. The new joint venture, signed early in March 2019, will develop, produce and… Continue reading Eberspaecher Sharda JV opens plant in Pune to make BS VI CV exhaust systems for commercial vehicles
Magenta Power opens R&D centre in Navi Mumbai
Kushal Banerjee, General Manager & Business Development, HPCL in conversation with the Magenta Power team. Mumbai-based Magenta Power (ChargeGrid), which markets EV charging solutions, has opened its first R&D Centre in Navi Mumbai, the national centre for Magenta’s facilities in India. The new facility will help increase production rates and allow for much faster time-to-market… Continue reading Magenta Power opens R&D centre in Navi Mumbai
Volvo Cars and China Unicom collaborate on 5G V2X tech in China
Volvo Cars and leading telecom provider China Unicom are joining forces on using 5G next-generation mobile network technology for communication between cars and infrastructure in China. The two companies are to work together in researching, developing and testing automotive applications of 5G and emerging vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. As the fifth generation of mobile network technology… Continue reading Volvo Cars and China Unicom collaborate on 5G V2X tech in China
Honda, Toyota unveil new look variants at the Tokyo Auto Salon
The Tokyo Auto Salon 2020, one of the largest annual custom car and car-related product show in Japan kicks off in Chiba City. Honda unveils the first look of the updated 2020 Civic Type R high performance hatchback. This variant incorporates numerous changes including a new two-piece brake rotors and new brake pads designed to reduce… Continue reading Honda, Toyota unveil new look variants at the Tokyo Auto Salon
Volkswagen to reveal 4 new SUVs at Auto Expo 2020
European carmaker Volkswagen today announced its aggressive plan for India, with the launch of four new SUVs to be unveiled at Auto Expo 2020. The new SUVs are planned to be launched in India within the next two years. The company says that with increasing consumer preferences for the SUVs, the Volkswagen brand plans to… Continue reading Volkswagen to reveal 4 new SUVs at Auto Expo 2020
Oxbotica, Navtech to partner integrated radar navigation and perception system development
Oxbotica, a key vehicle autonomy play and Navtech, a global radar solution company will partner development of a radar-based navigation and perception system that will be launched later this year. The product represents the latest advancement in radar-based technology and the partnership marks an important milestone in Oxbotica’s plans to take its software from development… Continue reading Oxbotica, Navtech to partner integrated radar navigation and perception system development