Autocar_Professional India Online News – Page 2016

BMW begins production of small-series hydrogen-powered iX5

The BMW Group is commencing production of its BMW iX5 Hydrogen model. The first ever Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology has already completed an intensive programme of testing under demanding conditions during the development phase and will now be used as a technology demonstrator for locally carbon-free mobility in selected regions… Continue reading BMW begins production of small-series hydrogen-powered iX5

BMW begins production of small-series hydrogen-powered iX5

Royal Enfield opens skills factory at Chennai’s Hindustan Institute of Technology

Royal Enfield opens skills factory at Chennai’s Hindustan Institute of Technology Midsize motorcycle major Royal Enfield has opened its first-ever Experiential Training Hub in the campus of the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) in Padur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The facility will provide experiential learning and impart technical know-how of Royal Enfield motorcycles to… Continue reading Royal Enfield opens skills factory at Chennai’s Hindustan Institute of Technology

Royal Enfield opens skills factory at Chennai’s Hindustan Institute of Technology

Analysis: What’s behind India’s rising ethanol confidence?

The world over, the auto industry is rapidly heading towards an electric-only future, and just a few years ago, India too considered a 100 percent EV target by 2030. However, it has since rationalised that to a more realistic 2040. Interestingly, despite the EV target, ethanol flex-fuel vehicles are being seriously evaluated, and the Indian… Continue reading Analysis: What’s behind India’s rising ethanol confidence?

Maruti Suzuki could cut December output by 30% due to chip woes, softening demand for entry level cars

Maruti Suzuki could cut December output by 30% due to chip woes, softening demand for entry level cars Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has lowered its actual production target for December 2022 by as much as 30 percent, sources have told Autocar Professional. While the company had projected around 183,000 units in total production in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki could cut December output by 30% due to chip woes, softening demand for entry level cars

Kia India breaks through 600,000 sales in just 40 months, chases further growth

With sale of 24,025 units in November 2022, Kia India has driven past the 600,000-units cumulative sales milestone in the domestic market. The landmark comes just 40 months after Kia, which belongs to the Hyundai Motor Group, began retail sales in the Indian market with the launch of the 16-variant Seltos midsize SUV on August… Continue reading Kia India breaks through 600,000 sales in just 40 months, chases further growth

Hero MotoCorp partners Paralympic Committee of India

Above: Dr. Deepa Malik, President – Paralympic Committee of India with Bharatendu Kabi, Head – CSR and Corp Communication, Hero MotoCorp (right). Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp has partnered with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) today, which is World Disability Day 2022. As part of this partnership, which is an initiative under the ‘Khelo Hero’… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp partners Paralympic Committee of India

Hyundai Mobis develops collaborative self-driving robots for smart factories

Hyundai Mobis has announced that it has completed the development of mobile collaborative robotic and logistics robotic systems based on autonomous driving, which have been implemented for pilot operation in its Ulsan plant in Korea. These robots, which can be used at general manufacturing sites or in smart factories, feature a set of technologies that… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis develops collaborative self-driving robots for smart factories

British consortium to develop hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota Hilux

Toyota is leading a consortium to develop a prototype hydrogen fuel cell-powered version of its renowned Hilux pick-up at the company’s UK vehicle plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire. Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) has secured UK Government funding for the project through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), an organisation supporting the development of cleaner technologies and… Continue reading British consortium to develop hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota Hilux