SKF India, which specialises in wheel-end solutions and the development of components for automotive electrification, has set up a dedicated two-wheeler Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bangalore. The CoE will provide innovative and customised solutions to meet the new and emerging requirements of customers and help accelerate sustainable mobility solutions for India and Southeast Asia… Continue reading SKF India opens two-wheeler COE in Bangalore
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Tata Green Batteries inks aftermarket supply pact for Tata Motors CVs
Tata AutoComp GY Batteries (Tata Green Batteries) has inked an aftermarket tie-up with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to enable Tata Green Batteries to be available for sale at Tata Motors’ authorised dealerships and workshops. According to Ravi Gupta – CEO, Tata Green Batteries, “Tata Green Batteries has been one of the major… Continue reading Tata Green Batteries inks aftermarket supply pact for Tata Motors CVs
Hero Electric conducts ground-breaking ceremony for second plant
Hero Electric performed the ground-breaking ceremony of its second plant in Ludhiana, Punjab. The upcoming facility is located near its existing one, and is aimed at enabling the company to ramp up its production capacity. The new plant will have a capacity of 200,000 two-wheelers. In a press note, the company said it has been… Continue reading Hero Electric conducts ground-breaking ceremony for second plant
European OEM ropes in L&T Tech to prevent cyber attack
L&T Technology Services, the Mumbai- based engineering and R&D (ER&D) company which offers its services to the automotive and other sectors has been approached by a leading European customer for securing its sedan models of a certain year and make. This is because the company is concerned about the likelihood of its GPS getting hacked. The demand related… Continue reading European OEM ropes in L&T Tech to prevent cyber attack
With hybrids ruled out, Hyundai backs CNG
On July 13, Hyundai Motor India (HMI) unveiled the latest generation of its flagship SUV, the Tucson which will be brought to India as a completely-knocked-down unit from South Korea and be assembled at the plant in Chennai starting August. The company which sells the SUV’s hybrid variant in overseas markets has no plans to… Continue reading With hybrids ruled out, Hyundai backs CNG
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, NSDC and ASDC join forces to make rural youth factory-ready
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed an MoU with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) to enhance student skill with special focus on rural areas making youth more employable through the company’s training initiative, Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP). The MoU was exchanged between Ved Mani Tiwari, COO and… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor, NSDC and ASDC join forces to make rural youth factory-ready
Biliti Electric powers hydrogen fuel cell three-wheeler
Biliti Electric unveiled, what the company claims as, the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) powered electric three-wheeler vehicle – FastMileTM. As per Biliti’s statement, the FastMileTM can be refueled in less than three minutes and offers a range of 130 miles. The vehicle is claimed to have a gradeability of 20 degree and a… Continue reading Biliti Electric powers hydrogen fuel cell three-wheeler
Made-in-India Suzuki Access, Avenis scooters set for UK launch
Suzuki has begun exporting its made-in-India 125cc duo, the Access and the Avenis, to the UK, with a launch slated for October. The scooters will be a learner-legal and pocket-friendly addition to the manufacturer’s line-up. Both models have already been listed on Suzuki’s UK website ahead of their launch in October. The Access 125 will… Continue reading Made-in-India Suzuki Access, Avenis scooters set for UK launch
Skoda India enhances Kushaq on its first anniversary
Hot on the heels of a record-breaking June (5,023 units) and H1 2022 (28,899 units), Skoda Auto India has introduced a host of updates and changes to its Kushaq SUV as part of the car’s first anniversary celebrations in India. The Kushaq was officially launched on June 28, 2021 . As per Autocar Professional’s industry sales… Continue reading Skoda India enhances Kushaq on its first anniversary
Motor insurance grew faster than health during Q1FY23
The motor insurance segment has grown faster than that for health for Q1FY23 at 27.5 percent and reached Rs 15,766 crore which can primarily be attributed to the low base of last year and an increase in auto sales, according to data collated by CareEdge, a leading credit rating agency. This growth rate is significantly better than Q1FY22… Continue reading Motor insurance grew faster than health during Q1FY23