Skoda launches virtual showroom as pilot project

The new online platform concept is based on a project from Israeli IT company Matter. It offers customers the opportunity to view and browse vehicles at the dealership as if they were there in person. Skoda Auto DigiLab and Israeli IT start-up Matter have developed a virtual showroom. The new online platform offers customers the opportunity… Continue reading Skoda launches virtual showroom as pilot project

Tata Power to expand EV charging mission to national highways, tourist places in India

Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, is aggressively expanding its electric vehicle charging network. The company, which is present across all segments of the EV eco-system –  public charging, captive charging, home charging and workplace charging – has  deployed all types of chargers including DC 001, AC, Type2, Fast DC chargers up to 50kWh… Continue reading Tata Power to expand EV charging mission to national highways, tourist places in India

Ground Positioning Radar company WaveSense raises $15 million

Through unique design in hardware, software, and systems, WaveSense says its GPR technology allows vehicles to localise and determine their precise location where current AV technologies fall flat. US-based start-up WaveSense, the world’s only provider of Ground Positioning Radar (GPR) for precise vehicle localisation has raised $15 million (Rs 111 crore), which was led by… Continue reading Ground Positioning Radar company WaveSense raises $15 million

MG to reveal Cyberster e-roadster with 800km range, 5G connectivity

SAIC-owned MG (Morris Garages) is all set to unveil its latest all-electric sports car roadster – MG Cyberster – on March 31 in front of a global audience. The 2-door coupe is being touted to have a flurry of first-in-segment features including a gaming cockpit and a range of 800km. MG says that the car… Continue reading MG to reveal Cyberster e-roadster with 800km range, 5G connectivity

Skoda reveals design sketches of new Kodiaq

Skoda Auto has released three design sketches that give an initial impression of the new Skoda Kodiaq seven-seater SUV. The new face-lifted model offering features aesthetical and technological enhancements. The new Skod Kodiaq will have its global premiere on April 13 and will make way to India later this year. The first design sketch showcases… Continue reading Skoda reveals design sketches of new Kodiaq

UNO Minda’s new lighting plant to come up in Gujarat, to expand alloy wheel capacity too

The Board of directors of automotive Tier 1 supplier Minda Industries, the flagship company of the UNO Minda Group, have approved expansion plans in its two businesses – four-wheeler lighting and alloy wheels, considering the improved market scenario and increased demand, wherein the said businesses have been operating at near-capacity. As part of the expansion plans,… Continue reading UNO Minda’s new lighting plant to come up in Gujarat, to expand alloy wheel capacity too

Mahindra, Ford call off engine, platform sharing pact

New Ford EcoSport, which is due in June, will continue to use the same set of engines. Ford and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which called off their proposed joint venture on January 1, 2021, have now decided to call it quits on the engine and platform sharing supply pacts too. As a result, M&M’s plans… Continue reading Mahindra, Ford call off engine, platform sharing pact

Innoviz launches automotive perception platform for autonomous vehicles

Israel-based Innoviz Technologies, a leading provider of high-performance, solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software has released its Automotive Perception Platform – InnovizAPP for the automotive industry. The InnovizAPP is the company’s advanced perception platform, which includes automotive-grade hardware and software that enable autonomous vehicles to identify and classify objects. The company is already shipping InnovizAPP… Continue reading Innoviz launches automotive perception platform for autonomous vehicles

Ralf Speth to take over as TVS Motor Chairman in 2023

Ralf Speth, who joined the TVS Motor Company Board of Directors on Wednesday, will take over as Chairman in January 2023. Venu Srinivasan will become Chairman Emeritus at that point in time.   The former CEO of Jaguar Land Rover has been appointed to the TVS Motor Board ‘with a clear eye on the future’. Speth… Continue reading Ralf Speth to take over as TVS Motor Chairman in 2023