Hyundai Venue sales cross the 300,000 mark

Hyundai Motor India’s Venue sales have crossed the 300,000 mark since its launch in 2019.  Tarun Garg, Director (Sales, Marketing & Service), Hyundai said, “The success of Hyundai Venue is proof of customer love for our hi-tech and feature packed product offerings.“ The company positioned the car as India’s first connected SUV, featuring Advanced Bluelink connected… Continue reading Hyundai Venue sales cross the 300,000 mark

Ashok Leyland partners Africa’s ETG Logistics

Ashok Leyland announced a new distribution partnership in Sub-Saharan Africa with ETG Group’s logistics, warehousing and distribution vertical, ETG Logistics (ETGL). With this agreement, ETGL will operate dealerships for Ashok Leyland in six key southern African countries.  Amandeep Singh, Head International Operations, Ashok Leyland said, “We have ambitious growth plans for the African Market.ETG group’s… Continue reading Ashok Leyland partners Africa’s ETG Logistics

Mahindra launches Bolero City Pik-Up in Maharashtra

Mahindra & Mahindra has launched a new Bolero City Pik-Up, adding another avatar to its existing ‘Pik-Up’ portfolio of small commercial vehicles. Among its many features, according to the company, is exceptional mileage, segment-leading payload capacity and cargo width, as well as top-notch engine torque.   The model’s other features include easy manoeuvrability on crowded… Continue reading Mahindra launches Bolero City Pik-Up in Maharashtra

DICV aims at carbon-free operations by 2025

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, aims to achieve 100 percent carbon neutrality in its operations by 2025, the company’s CEO and MD, Satyakam Arya, said. DICV also aims to become a 100 percent paper-free organization by end-2023, increase energy self-reliance and enhance workplace diversity and culture. At present, the… Continue reading DICV aims at carbon-free operations by 2025

Akio Toyoda: ‘Carbon is our enemy, not the internal combustion engine’

The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers’ Association or JAMA has outlined its automotive sector’s priorities which includes taking appropriate actions for growth, employment and wealth distribution and creating a carbon-neutral society, among other things. After the industry body officially approved a new executive structure at its Board of Directors meeting held virtually, its chairman, Akio Toyoda said, “We… Continue reading Akio Toyoda: ‘Carbon is our enemy, not the internal combustion engine’

Key role for simulation in manufacturing of electric motors

With a global shift taking place towards electric-powered mobility, the need of the hour is an agile approach in the R&D of electric motors. This is where simulation comes to play. This was the essence of a comprehensive presentation hosted by Autocar Professional in partnership with COMSOL, where Dr Rahul Bhat, Senior Applications Engineer, explained the use of Multiphysics Simulation which reduces… Continue reading Key role for simulation in manufacturing of electric motors

Autopromotec 2022 kicks off in Bologna

The 29th edition of the Autopromotec, the biennial five-day international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products, has kicked off from May 25 and will continue till May 28 at the Bologna Trade Fair District. 90 delegates from over 30 high-potential markets in various continents will be landing in Bologna. Autopromotec 2022, which is Europe’s key trade show focusing on… Continue reading Autopromotec 2022 kicks off in Bologna

KPIT inks pact with UK-based vehicle diagnostics firm

KPIT Technologies, a leading software provider for the automotive and mobility ecosystem has announced its partnership with SOMIT solutions, a UK cloud-based vehicle diagnostics specialist. Given the shortage of trained and certified service technicians due to rapidly evolving software-centric architectures, high-tech automotive engineering, and an increase in vehicle complexity, SOMIT ‘s cloud-based vehicle diagnostics platform… Continue reading KPIT inks pact with UK-based vehicle diagnostics firm

Pumpumpum bets big big on leased vehicles

Gurugram-based Pumpumpum, a platform for leasing vehicles plans is targeting 2,500 cars by the end of the current fiscal, and around 30,000 cars over the next three years. In fiscal 2022, the company was able to lease 500 cars. While the concept of buying a vehicle on lease rather than owning it has yet to… Continue reading Pumpumpum bets big big on leased vehicles

Steel price reprieve for automakers

The government’s decision to raise duties will curb exports significantly, leading to further price corrections in the domestic market. (pic is representational) Steel prices are expected to fall by an estimated  Rs 10,000 per tonne  in the forthcoming weeks following the reduction in import duty on some key raw materials used in its manufacturing. A moderation… Continue reading Steel price reprieve for automakers