Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, is celebrating 10 years of business operations in India. DICV started in 2012 with the goal to transform the Indian commercial vehicle industry with new benchmarks in engineering, safety and comfort in BharatBenz-branded trucks and buses. In its first decade in the Indian… Continue reading Daimler India CV turns 10, aims for carbon-free operations in Chennai by 2025
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Israel’s City Transformer and Segula Tech to accelerate CT-1 e-microcar development
City Transformer, the EV tech disruptor from Israel, has chosen Segula Technologies as its engineering development partner. The move will see the two companies use their expertise, know-how and innovation in further developing the pioneering all-electric foldable CT-1 microcar. Segula will support the CT-1 development team across all aspects of design, engineering and technology implementation.… Continue reading Israel’s City Transformer and Segula Tech to accelerate CT-1 e-microcar development
Gestamp and SSAB develop lighter, stronger steel
Front lower control arm. Docol 1000CP steel has been developed specifically to fabricate a Toyota Yaris chassis product. Together with SSAB, Gestamp has developed a new steel with a high strength level and at the same time a good formality, lighter and therefore more respectful of the environment, to manufacture chassis part for the Toyota… Continue reading Gestamp and SSAB develop lighter, stronger steel
Maruti looks to increase share in premium SUV segment
As Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) gears up to launch its midsize SUV, jointly developed with Suzuki’s global alliance partner Toyota, there could be challenges with respect to customer acceptance of the brand in a price range that is likely to breach the Rs 20-lakh mark. While Toyota’s Indian arm Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has already… Continue reading Maruti looks to increase share in premium SUV segment
Hero Electric to roll out first batch of electric scooters from M&M plant
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Nissan India appoints Mohan Wilson as Director Marketing
Nissan India has appointed Mohan Wilson as Director Marketing, Product and Customer Experience for the Indian market. He will replace Sriram Padmanabhan with effect from July 1, 2022. Mohan will report to Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India and he will be based in Chennai. In addition to transforming the India business, he will be… Continue reading Nissan India appoints Mohan Wilson as Director Marketing
Hyundai sells 340,534 units globally in June, India contributes 14%
Hyundai Motor Company has registered global sales of 340,534 units in June 2022, a 5.2-percent increase from the previous month and a 4.5-percent decrease year over year. In markets outside of Korea, Hyundai Motor sold a total of 281,024 units, a 7.9-percent increase from May and a 2.5-percent year-on-year decrease. Despite global component shortage issues… Continue reading Hyundai sells 340,534 units globally in June, India contributes 14%
Kia global sales up 1.8% in June, India contributes 9 percent, Seltos shines
Kia Corporation has reported total global sales of 258,610 units in June 2022, a 1.8 percent increase year-on-year. The SUV line-up led global sales during June, with the Sportage being the highest-selling model. The Sportage recorded global sales of 43,201 units, followed by the brand’s Seltos and Sorento SUV models. Of the markets outside of… Continue reading Kia global sales up 1.8% in June, India contributes 9 percent, Seltos shines
Rajendra Petkar: ‘Tata Motors is committed to a safety roadmap’
What is your take on the recent spate of EV fires including the Nexon?EVs are part of an evolving technology that will have their share of hits and misses. At Tata Motors, there is no compromise on safety and in the case of the recent fire, we will have to simulate the reason in a… Continue reading Rajendra Petkar: ‘Tata Motors is committed to a safety roadmap’
Tech Talk: The useful future for tired EV batteries
In the UK, the Monks Cross HyperHub in York fields four ABB 175kW ultra-rapid chargers and four 50kW chargers as well as 30 7kW chargers in an adjacent area. Charging infrastructure is perhaps the one thing with the biggest question mark over fitness for purpose in what is fast becoming an EV revolution. Companies are… Continue reading Tech Talk: The useful future for tired EV batteries