Bosch Launches €250 Million Fund to Support Global Deep-Tech Startups

Bosch, one of Europe’s largest corporate venture capital investors, announced today the launch of a new €250 million fund through its subsidiary Bosch Ventures. The announcement comes as the company continues its bold commitment to providing venture capital to startups worldwide despite current economic turbulence. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert… Continue reading Bosch Launches €250 Million Fund to Support Global Deep-Tech Startups

FEV Develops New EV-battery – system Sets Benchmark in Comprehensive Safety and Performance Tests

FEV and Mahindra have jointly developed a new high energy density lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery system for Mahindra’s Electric Origin SUVs, following extensive safety and performance testing. The system passed comprehensive international safety evaluations, including fuel fire, nail penetration, and rollover tests. The battery system comes in two variants with capacities of 59 kWh… Continue reading FEV Develops New EV-battery – system Sets Benchmark in Comprehensive Safety and Performance Tests

Indian Companies Improve Risk Management Capabilities, ICICI Lombard Index Shows

Indian companies have strengthened their approach to managing risks, according to the latest Corporate India Risk Index (CIRI) released by ICICI Lombard. The 2024 index shows a score of 65, up from 64 in 2023, indicating improved risk handling across multiple sectors despite ongoing economic uncertainties and technological disruptions. The fifth edition of the index,… Continue reading Indian Companies Improve Risk Management Capabilities, ICICI Lombard Index Shows

Tech Talk: How to safely ‘puncture’ a tyre at 140kph

Autonomous and semi-autonomous cars bring with them new methods of safety testing. What happens, for example, if a tyre deflates suddenly when the car is doing the driving rather than the human and how well will it cope? US firm Koala Technologies has developed a new piece of equipment that enables a road tester to… Continue reading Tech Talk: How to safely ‘puncture’ a tyre at 140kph

Maharashtra top buyer of electric cars and SUVs in January-April 2025

The state of Maharashtra, which recently announced a bold new five-year 2025 Electric Vehicle Policy, continues to maintain its grip on the electric passenger vehicle industry. In FY2025, with 246,221 units and a 12.52% share, it was ranked second on the all-India EV sales scale and had the bragging rights for being No. 1 in… Continue reading Maharashtra top buyer of electric cars and SUVs in January-April 2025

Maharashtra top buyer of electric cars and SUVs in January-April 2025

The state of Maharashtra, which recently announced a bold new five-year 2025 Electric Vehicle Policy, continues to maintain its grip on the electric passenger vehicle industry. In FY2025, with 246,221 units and a 12.52% share, it was ranked second on the all-India EV sales scale and had the bragging rights for being No. 1 in… Continue reading Maharashtra top buyer of electric cars and SUVs in January-April 2025

Maharashtra top buyer of electric cars and SUVs in January-April 2025

The state of Maharashtra, which recently announced a bold new five-year 2025 Electric Vehicle Policy, continues to maintain its grip on the electric passenger vehicle industry. In FY2025, with 246,221 units and a 12.52% share, it was ranked second on the all-India EV sales scale and had the bragging rights for being No. 1 in… Continue reading Maharashtra top buyer of electric cars and SUVs in January-April 2025

MG Windsor: Variants and Key Features Explained

The MG Windsor is a spacious, crossover-styled EV with unique and comfortable lounge seats. It is very well-equipped, too, and has an easy-going character with relaxed driving manners. With ex-showroom prices ranging between Rs 14 lakh and Rs 17.49 lakh, it is currently the bestselling EV in India. The Windsor is also available with MG’s… Continue reading MG Windsor: Variants and Key Features Explained

2025 Jeep Compass Debuts with Hybrid and EV Options; AWD Reserved for Electric Variant

The third-generation Jeep Compass has been officially been revealed in Europe. Sharing underpinnings with the recently unveiled second-generation Citroen C5 Aircross, the new Compass has an evolutionary design, a more upmarket interior and has the option of mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and an all-electric powertrains. This new Compass, however, will not make it to India. Jeep… Continue reading 2025 Jeep Compass Debuts with Hybrid and EV Options; AWD Reserved for Electric Variant

TVS Plans Norton Motorcycle Launch in India by Late 2025

Last year, we exclusively reported that TVS would begin manufacturing Norton motorcycles in India in 2025. Now, TVS MD Sudarshan Venu has confirmed that the British brand will be launched by the end of this year. Given the fact that the existing Norton 961 and V4 models are already on sale in the UK, the… Continue reading TVS Plans Norton Motorcycle Launch in India by Late 2025