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Ducati India launches XDiavel Black Star and XDiavel Dark

Luxury motorcycle brand Ducati has launched its XDiavel range of motorcycles with two new BS6 models: the XDiavel Dark and the XDiavel Black Star. While the XDiavel Dark is priced at Rs 18 lakh, the XDiavel Black Star costs Rs 22.60 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Both the new versions have the twin-cylinder Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262… Continue reading Ducati India launches XDiavel Black Star and XDiavel Dark

Continental and Varta develop powerful battery for electric two-wheelers

Continental’s development and production service provider, Continental Engineering Services (CES) is collaborating with battery specialist Varta to develop new technologies and products that particularly lead to advances in sustainable solutions in the field of electro mobility. In a first pilot project, both partners have jointly developed an innovative product for the two-wheeler market. This is… Continue reading Continental and Varta develop powerful battery for electric two-wheelers

Eaton develops suite of 48V technologies to meet stringent new emission norms

Power management company Eaton has developed a 48V technology series through its Vehicle Group. This technology supports on/off highway commercial vehicle customers to convert the existing 12/24V vehicle system to a system that includes a 48V architecture. 48V systems can power new, advanced energy-saving components, reducing emissions and improving fuel economy and performance. Ben Karrer, head… Continue reading Eaton develops suite of 48V technologies to meet stringent new emission norms

LG Energy Solutions announces global Battery Innovation Contest

LG Energy Solution, a global leader delivering advanced lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT applications, and energy storage systems (ESS) has announced ‘Battery Innovation Contest’, a global competition for the public. Through the event, LG Energy Solution aims to spur active research within the battery industry. The event is open for entry from August 9th until… Continue reading LG Energy Solutions announces global Battery Innovation Contest

Gulf Oil plans to vaccinate more than 10,000 truckers across 11 cities in India

Gulf Oil India has announced its plans to vaccinate more than 10,000 truckers against Covid-19 across the country to as part of the 3rd season of ‘Gulf Superfleet Suraksha Bandhan’ campaign. The vaccination camps are arranged in and around 11 major transport hubs in cities like New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Jalandar,… Continue reading Gulf Oil plans to vaccinate more than 10,000 truckers across 11 cities in India

Tata Motors set to launch high-power Tigor EV

Tata Motors is looking to make the most of the lack of rivals in the mainstream electric vehicle market in India. Building on the good market traction created by its Nexon EV crossover, which is India’s best-selling electric passenger vehicle, the company has now teased its upcoming electric sedan.  Tata Motors is now gearing up to… Continue reading Tata Motors set to launch high-power Tigor EV

Toyota Kirloskar Motor digitalises retail with virtual showroom

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched a virtual showroom to further digitalise customer experience in the new normal. The virtual showroom, which is an end-to-end facilitator – www.toyotabharat.com/virtual-showroom/ – enables customers to seamlessly look through their Toyota vehicles online, and also enables direct bookings. It is already integrated with a payment gateway and will facilitate the best… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor digitalises retail with virtual showroom

Citroen India plans new C3 crossover production from December

The Stellantis-owned Citroen is gearing up to introduce its first mass-market model for India  (codename CC21). This new model will also be sold in many emerging markets, including the South American region. It will be the replacement for the current-gen Citroen C3 crossover that is sold globally. According to Autocar India, the new Citroen C3 will… Continue reading Citroen India plans new C3 crossover production from December