Autocar_Professional India Online News – Page 197

BEV sales in Europe jump 27% to 159,746 units in August

August 2025 turned out to be a month of growth of Europe’s new passenger car market, helped in some manner by the growing demand for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) as well as Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs). According to JATO Dynamics’ retail sales data for 28 European markets, a total of 790,177 units were registered in… Continue reading BEV sales in Europe jump 27% to 159,746 units in August

Minda Corp targets 3.5X revenue growth by FY30 to Rs 17,500 crore

Auto component major Minda Corp has set a revenue target of over Rs 17,500 crore for the financial year 2030, representing a three-and-a-half-fold growth from the current topline, driven by higher shares from the passenger vehicle business, premiumization, electrification, and exports. According to an investor presentation, the Delhi-based company plans to boost its revenue to… Continue reading Minda Corp targets 3.5X revenue growth by FY30 to Rs 17,500 crore

Ultraviolette Targets to Sell up to 12,000 Units in FY25; Eyes Profitability in 2-3 Years

Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle startup Ultraviolette Automotive is looking for quick scale with expansion of its product portfolio and retail presence. The company is targeting volumes in the range of 10,000 to 12,000 units during the current financial year with two products and retail presence in close to 100 cities. “Overall, I would say we are… Continue reading Ultraviolette Targets to Sell up to 12,000 Units in FY25; Eyes Profitability in 2-3 Years

QNX and Pi Square Technologies Expand Embedded Software Education Initiative in India

QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, and Pi Square Technologies have reported substantial progress in their collaborative education initiative aimed at developing India’s embedded software workforce. The “QNX Everywhere in Education for India” program, launched in February 2025, has established a significant presence across the country’s engineering education landscape. The initiative has formed partnerships with… Continue reading QNX and Pi Square Technologies Expand Embedded Software Education Initiative in India

India Developers Lead in SDV Resilience Despite Longest Cycles: QNX Report

BlackBerry QNX has released findings from a global study that highlight India’s growing role in shaping the software-defined vehicle (SDV) landscape. The report underscores both the challenges and opportunities facing Indian automotive software developers as automakers worldwide accelerate the shift toward software-driven architectures. The research, conducted across 1,100 automotive software developers in North America, Europe,… Continue reading India Developers Lead in SDV Resilience Despite Longest Cycles: QNX Report

India Maintains Top Position in Global Consumer Sentiment Rankings

India has retained its position as the global leader in consumer sentiment, according to the latest LSEG-Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI), with a national index score of 57.0 in September, showing minimal change from August’s 57.6. The South Asian economy overtook Malaysia for the top position after the Southeast Asian nation experienced a significant… Continue reading India Maintains Top Position in Global Consumer Sentiment Rankings

VVDN Technologies Partners with QNX to Develop Safety-Critical Automotive and Embedded Solutions

VVDN Technologies announced today an engagement with QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, to deliver safety-critical solutions across automotive and embedded technology sectors. The partnership brings together QNX’s real-time operating systems and safety-certified software with VVDN’s capabilities in electronics manufacturing and product engineering. The collaboration targets several key areas including software-defined vehicles, advanced driver assistance… Continue reading VVDN Technologies Partners with QNX to Develop Safety-Critical Automotive and Embedded Solutions

VVDN Technologies Partners with QNX to Develop Safety-Critical Automotive and Embedded Solutions

Škoda Kylaq Now Available Through Military Canteen Network Across India

**Mumbai, September 23, 2025** – Czech automaker Škoda Auto India has expanded distribution of its entry-level SUV, the Kylaq, through the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) network across India. The move enables eligible armed forces personnel to purchase the vehicle at concessional rates through the Ministry of Defence’s retail chain. The CSD operates as one of… Continue reading Škoda Kylaq Now Available Through Military Canteen Network Across India

Carmakers Grab the Wheel: Auto Manufacturers’ Software Takeover

For decades, the business of making a car was a masterful symphony of hardware integration. Automakers designed the vehicle, and a vast ecosystem of Tier 1 suppliers provided the discrete components: the engine control units (ECUs), the infotainment systems, the braking modules. But as the locus of value rapidly shifts from hardware to software, car… Continue reading Carmakers Grab the Wheel: Auto Manufacturers’ Software Takeover