Nitin Gadkari: Providing seamless modal shift, MMLPs will ensure that cargo is swapped/shifted from and to waterways, dedicated freight corridors and road transport. (Image: Nitin Gadkari/Twitter) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Union Minister of State for Road Transport &… Continue reading Government plans Multi-Modal Logistics Parks to achieve world-class logistics efficiencies
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FADA appoints Manish Raj Singhania as its new president
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body of automobile retail in India, today announced the appointment of Manish Raj Singhania as FADA’s 36th President and for the years 2022-24. He takes over from Vinkesh Gulati, who was FADA President for 2020-2022. Manish Raj Singhania is the managing partner of Ralas Motors based in Raipur,… Continue reading FADA appoints Manish Raj Singhania as its new president
Mercedes-Benz India launches the all-new luxury electric saloon EQS 53 4Matic+
With luxury and performance EVs making their presence felt in the Indian market, Mercedes-Benz India has in quick succession launched its second contender — the Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+. The car will be imported as CBU units and will cost Rs 2.45 crore ex-showroom. The Incoming model is the first all-electric AMG production model based… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India launches the all-new luxury electric saloon EQS 53 4Matic+
Toyota-led tech group expels Hino Motors
The Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) has expelled Hino Motors (Hino) in light of Hino’s misconduct concerning certification testing. Toyota is a shareholder in Hino Motors. Since its establishment in April 2021, the CJPT has been working in the field with its partners to accelerate the spread of CASE, thereby aiming to contribute in… Continue reading Toyota-led tech group expels Hino Motors
Hyundai to launch Venue N Line in Metaverse
Hyundai Motor India will soon be launching its VENUE N Line in Metaverse. It will help the company in elevating the virtual experience for the customers, the company has said. According to the company, customers can download the Roblox app via Play Store to gain access to a seamless virtual launch experience of the new launch. In… Continue reading Hyundai to launch Venue N Line in Metaverse
TVS Motor Co invests in Narain Karthikeyan’s start-up ‘DriveX’
TVS’ investment will enable DriveX to further scale up offerings in India’s pre-owned two-wheeler market, which is witnessing a structural shift from the unorganised to the organised sector. TVS Motor Company, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of two- and three-wheelers, today announced its investment in Narain Karthikeyan’s start-up ‘DriveX’ (NKars Mobility Millennial Solutions Pvt… Continue reading TVS Motor Co invests in Narain Karthikeyan’s start-up ‘DriveX’
Volkswagen Group and Canada partner for sustainable battery supply chain in North America
Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess, and Canadian minister Francois-Philippe Champagne (foreground), German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Volkswagen AG and the government of Canada aim to promote e-mobility in the country and to explore opportunities across Canada’s automotive and battery supply chain. This was agreed in an MoU signed yesterday… Continue reading Volkswagen Group and Canada partner for sustainable battery supply chain in North America
Skoda Auto India appoints Peter Solc as sales and marketing director
Everything official about it now. Autocar Professional had broken this news on July 22. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL), which manages the India region for the five Volkswagen Group brands – Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini, has appointed Petr Solc as the Director of Sales & Marketing of Skoda Auto India. Solc succeeds Zac Hollis, who… Continue reading Skoda Auto India appoints Peter Solc as sales and marketing director
Lith Pwr signs pact with Tork, Honda Power
Thane-based Lith Pwr Mobility has partnered with Tork Motors Pvt Ltd., and Honda Power Pack Energy India, a subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Japan, for 3-wheelers EV operations in India. Tork has developed a technology for efficient and robust integration for battery swapping services that enable optimal use of batteries to churn out maximum mileage… Continue reading Lith Pwr signs pact with Tork, Honda Power
Loss-making STUs turn into a goldmine for Indian bus makers
India is seeing a green recovery of its beleaguered State Transport Undertakings (STUs) and bus makers are looking to make the most of the opportunity that is being led by the government’s latest electric mobility push. The cumulative order of 3600 electric buses bagged by Tata Motors in the last 30 days and Switch Mobility’s… Continue reading Loss-making STUs turn into a goldmine for Indian bus makers