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
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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
Minda Industries renamed UNO Minda in brand-strengthening move
Minda Industries Ltd (MIL) has changed its name to UNO Minda Ltd in a bid to reflect the legacy and identity of the company as a leading Indian auto component group. It also has a new tagline – ‘Driving the New’ – to reflect innovative solutions, futuristic technology and value in the product, technology and… Continue reading Minda Industries renamed UNO Minda in brand-strengthening move
Tech Talk: Why engineers love shared vehicle architectures
Last month, the Volkswagen Group celebrated the 10th anniversary of its kit of parts for building cars more efficiently. Modularer Querbaukasten (MQB), which translates as Modular Transverse Matrix, wasn’t the first platform-led approach taken by a manufacturer, but it marked the beginning of a trend. Now it has become a regular occurrence for new platforms to emerge… Continue reading Tech Talk: Why engineers love shared vehicle architectures
Aston Martin redesigns logo in bid to appeal to wider audience
Aston Martin has revealed a new, simplified logo that it hopes can make it more appealing to a wider audience as it plots a sales uptick and ramps up to launch its first electrified models. The British firm expects the fresh logo will allow it to enter new markets, with a specific target on affluent, global buyers,… Continue reading Aston Martin redesigns logo in bid to appeal to wider audience