Apollo Tyres appoints Dipankar Ghosh as Group Head, HR

Apollo Tyres has appointed Dipankar Ghosh, who has leadership experience across FMCG, automobile and service industries, as its Group Head, Human Resources (HR) for the Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) region. Dipankar Ghosh, who has over 25 years of diverse experience in the domain of HR business partnering, strategic human resource initiatives, talent… Continue reading Apollo Tyres appoints Dipankar Ghosh as Group Head, HR

Hero Electric to set up R&D centre

Hero Electric, which is aggressively expanding both its manufacturing capacity as well as retail network to meet growing demand for electric two-wheelers, has announced plans to set up an R&D centre. The company says the aim is “to redefine standards for features, quality, safety, and technological innovations for its products.” According to Sohinder Gill, CEO… Continue reading Hero Electric to set up R&D centre

Keeway India launches V302C cruiser at Rs 389,000

Hungarian brand Keeway, owned by the Qianjiang (QJ) Group, has just launched its fourth product in India – the V302C bobber – priced from Rs 389,000 to Rs 409,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). Just like the smaller K-Light 250V, this motorcycle features a V-Twin engine configuration, which isn’t a common sight these days.  The V302C is powered by a… Continue reading Keeway India launches V302C cruiser at Rs 389,000

Soaring gas prices pause LNG infra development across GQ

Soaring prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has forced Bharat Petroleum Corporation to delay its investments in setting up of LNG stations across the Golden Quadrilateral highways, says Arun Kumar Singh, CMD of the company.  “Unless the prices cool down there will be no appetite for LNG amongst truck operators,” Singh told Autocar Professional during the post-69th AGM interaction with the media,… Continue reading Soaring gas prices pause LNG infra development across GQ

Igus’ monitoring system for robot e-chains reduces downtime

Robots have long been an integral part of many areas of industrial manufacturing – and their range of tasks continues to grow in the wake of digitalisation. Whether for welding, painting, soldering or palletising, industrial robots work dynamically. A flexible 3D energy chain such as the triflex R from igus makes it possible to guide robot cables… Continue reading Igus’ monitoring system for robot e-chains reduces downtime

ICAT and Northcap University to offer courses in EVs and emerging technologies

Mrs Pamela Tikku, Officiating Director, ICAT, and Prof Nupur Prakash, Vice-Chancellor, NCU, at the MoU signing. In yet another example of the growing industry-academia connect in India, the  International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Northcap University (NCU), Gurugram. The two enterprises will conduct joint short-term… Continue reading ICAT and Northcap University to offer courses in EVs and emerging technologies

Mahindra Electric launches Zor Grand at Rs 360,000, targets last-mile cargo delivery

Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd (MEML), part of the Mahindra Group, has launched its all-new cargo electric three-wheeler – Zor Grand – priced at Rs 360,000 (ex-showroom Bangalore). According to the company, it already has over 14,900 bookings of the Zor Grand through “strategic Memoranda of Understanding with leading logistic companies like Mahindra Logistics, Magenta EV… Continue reading Mahindra Electric launches Zor Grand at Rs 360,000, targets last-mile cargo delivery

Lexus launches used car programme

Toyota-owned Lexus has launched its used car buying initiative, the Lexus Certified Programme, in the Indian market. With this initiative, Lexus India aims to enable existing Lexus vehicle owners to fetch a better resale value for their cars, while at the same time make Lexus models accessible and more affordable for new customers.  “With the Lexus… Continue reading Lexus launches used car programme

Suzuki signs MoU with African mobility startup

pic credit: wearetech.africa Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with African startup company, Moove Africa B.V. (Moove) and MUFG Bank (MUFG Bank) that aims to strengthen cooperation within the African continent, and leverage the respective global networks of Suzuki and MUFG Bank to support Moove’s business expansion beyond Africa.  The MoU… Continue reading Suzuki signs MoU with African mobility startup