Over the past six months, there has been a flurry of global automotive players expanding their research and development (R&D) operations, particularly those in the software, engineering and electronics domains, in the country. Many of these leading automotive MNCs have unanimously chosen the capital of Karnataka, Bengaluru, also referred to as the Silicon Valley of… Continue reading Tech That! – India is becoming the auto R&D hub for the world
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Tech That! – India is becoming the auto R&D hub for the world
Over the past six months, there has been a flurry of global automotive players expanding their research and development (R&D) operations, particularly those in the software, engineering and electronics domains, in the country. Many of these leading automotive MNCs have unanimously chosen the capital of Karnataka, Bengaluru, also referred to as the Silicon Valley of… Continue reading Tech That! – India is becoming the auto R&D hub for the world
Continental India to introduce low-cost ABS for 100cc bikes in H2 2023
German Tier-1 major Continental, which introduced its cost-effective, single-channel ABS solution – miniMAB – for two-wheelers in 125cc to 200cc two-wheeler segment in India in 2019 – is now locally developing the second-generation iteration of the technology, which has played a vital role in reducing accidents involving two-wheeler riders. Continental Automotive’s Bengaluru-based Indian R&D arm… Continue reading Continental India to introduce low-cost ABS for 100cc bikes in H2 2023
Continental India to introduce low-cost ABS for 100cc bikes in H2 2023
German Tier-1 major Continental, which introduced its cost-effective, single-channel ABS solution – miniMAB – for two-wheelers in 125cc to 200cc two-wheeler segment in India in 2019 – is now locally developing the second-generation iteration of the technology, which has played a vital role in reducing accidents involving two-wheeler riders. Continental Automotive’s Bengaluru-based Indian R&D arm… Continue reading Continental India to introduce low-cost ABS for 100cc bikes in H2 2023
Honda, TVS and Royal Enfield increase market share in April-December 2022
India’s two-wheeler industry is back in the black. Earlier this month, apex industry body SIAM released the wholesale numbers for the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal. At 1,22,57,494 units or 12.25 million units, they constitute 20% year-on-year growth (April-December 2022: 1,01,80,216) and account for the bulk – 76% – of India Auto Inc’s… Continue reading Honda, TVS and Royal Enfield increase market share in April-December 2022
Bajaj Chetak to ride into European markets in 2024
Bajaj Chetak, the iconic scooter that was reborn in 2020, will make its way into the European market in 2024, by KTM – its European partner. Stefan Pierer, the global CEO of KTM AG told a select set of Indian media “We will be launching Chetak in 2024. It may hit roads post March, as… Continue reading Bajaj Chetak to ride into European markets in 2024
Bajaj Auto’s Chakan plant produces its millionth KTM motorcycle
Premium motorcycle brand KTM today crossed a significant milestone as the one-millionth motorcycle – a KTM Adventure 390 – manufactured at Bajaj Auto’s Chakan plant in Pune rolled out. Stefan Pierer, CEO, Pierer Mobility AG and Rajiv Bajaj, MD and CEO, Bajaj Auto were present at the Chakan plant. With this production milestone, KTM and… Continue reading Bajaj Auto’s Chakan plant produces its millionth KTM motorcycle
NXP Semiconductors opens Systems and Silicon Innovation lab at Bengaluru campus
Noida-headquartered Dutch semiconductor design and manufacturing major NXP Semiconductors, which is a key technology player in the space of connectivity solutions for embedded applications, commissioned a new state-of-the-art Systems and Silicon Innovation lab at its R&D campus in Bengaluru’s Manyata Tech Park, on January 19. The lab was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State… Continue reading NXP Semiconductors opens Systems and Silicon Innovation lab at Bengaluru campus
ASDC aims to enrol 100,000 people in auto industry’s skilled workforce in FY2024
ASDC aims to enrol 100,000 people in auto industry’s skilled workforce in FY2024 The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has revealed its projections of enrolling around 100,000 fresh skilled employees in the Indian automotive workforce in FY2023-24, as the industry looks poised to continue its growth momentum across vehicle segments. The nodal skilling body showcased… Continue reading ASDC aims to enrol 100,000 people in auto industry’s skilled workforce in FY2024
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios facelift launched in India
Hyundai has announced the prices for the facelifted Grand i10 Nios. Introductory prices for the hatchback now start from Rs 5.69 lakh for the base Era trim, going up to Rs 8.47 lakh for the top-spec Asta trim. Bookings for the facelifted Grand i10 Nios were opened earlier this month at a token amount of Rs 11,000.… Continue reading Hyundai Grand i10 Nios facelift launched in India