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Skoda Kushaq unveiled ahead of world premiere in March

Skoda Auto India today unveiled its first model under the ‘India 2.0’ revival strategy and the midsized crossover which was christened Skoda Kushaq on January 7, is out in the flesh albeit in camouflaged form.  The new crossover, which is built on Skoda’s MQB-A0-IN platform aims to cater to the India-specific requirements of design, quality,… Continue reading Skoda Kushaq unveiled ahead of world premiere in March

Hyundai launches AI-driven humanoid robot for automated customer services

Hyundai Motor Group has launched the ‘DAL-e’, a highly advanced customer service robot that independently communicates with people using precise recognition capabilities and mobility functions. The DAL-e is an acronym for ‘Drive you, Assist you, Link with you-experience’. Designed to pioneer the future of automated customer services, the DAL-e is equipped with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence… Continue reading Hyundai launches AI-driven humanoid robot for automated customer services

Hyundai becomes third OEM to invest in Israel’s UVeye

Israel-based UVeye, a developer of automated vehicle-inspection systems, has secured strategic investments from Hyundai Motor Company and several other investors to accelerate the company’s global expansion plans. The company counts Volvo and Toyota Motor Corporation among its early backers. The company has raised more than $40 million (Rs 296 crore) from carmakers and other strategic… Continue reading Hyundai becomes third OEM to invest in Israel’s UVeye

Porsche launches interactive showroom in Delhi

Porsche is strengthening its presence with the opening of a new, interactive showroom concept in Delhi, the first of its kind in India. Porsche Studio Delhi joins the line-up of exclusive locations around the world to embrace an innovative retail environment that enables the sports car manufacturer to interact with a wide spectrum of target… Continue reading Porsche launches interactive showroom in Delhi

Volkswagen working on new high-tech electric flagship

Volkswagen is working on a new high-tech electric flagship model that will be built on an advanced bespoke platform currently under development. Referred to as Project Trinity, the EV is described as “a highly efficient flat-seat concept with an iconic design”. Shown under a cover in a preview image, it looks to take design inspiration from the… Continue reading Volkswagen working on new high-tech electric flagship

Global semiconductor shortage will disrupt supply chain well into 2021

Semiconductors – a crucial component for infotainment systems, driver aids and electrical components – are in particularly high demand due to pandemic-driven popularity of consumer electronic devices. A global shortage of semiconductor computer chips, brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, is impacting car production around the globe and continues to disrupt the automotive supply chain.… Continue reading Global semiconductor shortage will disrupt supply chain well into 2021

Dr Andy Palmer: “Build batteries or lose UK car industry.”

Dr Palmer: “Without electric vehicles’ batteries made in the UK, the country’s auto industry risks becoming an antiquated relic and overtaken by China, Japan, America and Europe.” An urgent plan to build four battery ‘gigafactories’ in the UK within the next five years is vital to avoid losing the entire UK automotive industry, according to… Continue reading Dr Andy Palmer: “Build batteries or lose UK car industry.”

Stellantis targets annual synergies of 5 billion euros, announces management structure

Stellantis, the car-making giant formed by the merger of the PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), will embrace the diversity of its staff and brands as a strength rather than a weakness, according to boss Carlos Tavares. The new company is the world’s fourth-largest car firm, with 14 brands (including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Opel/Vauxhal), more than 400,000 staff, industrial operations… Continue reading Stellantis targets annual synergies of 5 billion euros, announces management structure