Oxbotica, a start-up founded by Oxford University graduates, is using a technology called ‘deepfaking’. First used to create fake internet videos, it employs deep-learning artificial intelligence (AI) to generate thousands of photo-realistic images in minutes. Two co-evolving AI systems generate the data. One attempts to create the most convincing fake images it can while the other tries… Continue reading ‘Deepfake’ tech to accelerate autonomous car development
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Bridgestone India introduces contactless tyre servicing
Leading tyre manufacturer, Bridgestone India has launched contactless tyre servicing platform the ‘Bridgestone Bookmyservice’, which allows customers to book appointment online and make them spend less time in outlets with these pre-planned visits. The company says this will also allow Bridgestone channel partners to implement appropriate social distancing measures at the outlets, which are necessary… Continue reading Bridgestone India introduces contactless tyre servicing
Honda begins rolling out fifth-gen City sedan for India
Honda Cars India has begun production of the new fifth-generation City sedan at its Greater Noida plant in Uttar Pradesh, ahead of the car’s launch in July. The plant had resumed manufacturing operations from mid-June. Rajesh Goel, senior vice-president and director, Honda Cars India, said, “The aspirational sedan comes with a rich legacy of over 22 years across four… Continue reading Honda begins rolling out fifth-gen City sedan for India
Geely launches its biggest SUV yet – Hao Yue
Chinese automaker Geely Auto officially launched its first seven-seat D-segment SUV, Hao Yue in an entirely online launch ceremony today. The seven-seat SUV marks Geely Auto’s entry into a highly competitive market segment that is currently dominated by foreign joint-venture brands in the Chinese market. Geely says it aims to challenge the competition by offering… Continue reading Geely launches its biggest SUV yet – Hao Yue
Renault discontinues Captur SUV in India
Renault India has quietly pulled the Captur SUV out of its showroom, marking the end of the road for its flagship product in India. Launched on November 6, 2017, at Rs 999,000 for the petrol model and Rs 11.39 lakh for the diesel, the Captur never really got a foothold in the domestic market and… Continue reading Renault discontinues Captur SUV in India
Osamu Suzuki urges Maruti Suzuki’s component suppliers to “build up enough inventory”
Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) chairman Osamu Suzuki has reached out to Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) component suppliers to solicit their support in the ongoing difficult time for the automotive industry. He has urged the company’s suppliers to ready a “contingency plan for production recovery and inventory increase in preparation for the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic.”… Continue reading Osamu Suzuki urges Maruti Suzuki’s component suppliers to “build up enough inventory”
Peugeot 208 and 2008 help PSA optimise recycling operation
Groupe PSA and the Peugeot brand are looking at optimising resources by integrating green or recycled materials into production vehicles to sustain recycling channels and reduce the environmental footprint. Joint programs between the all-new Peugeot 208 and Peugeot 2008 SUV have led to the shared use of recycled and natural materials in these vehicles. The… Continue reading Peugeot 208 and 2008 help PSA optimise recycling operation
Finland’s Kempower scouts for partners for EV charging eco-system in India
With the electric vehicle (EV) space gradually seeing more action in terms of new product announcements, new investments and governmental focus, there are number of companies, both Indian and global, aiming to be a part of the EV eco-system in India. Finland’s Kempower Oy is one of them. The company, which has 70 years of… Continue reading Finland’s Kempower scouts for partners for EV charging eco-system in India
Kia and Google Cloud develop AI-based owner’s manual app
Kia Motors Corporation has announced the launch of a ‘Kia Owner’s Manual App’, an AI-based owner’s manual developed in partnership with Google Cloud and Megazone. According to the Korean carmaker, the Kia Owner’s Manual App is a customer-friendly mobile app that explains the name and functions of features found inside Kia models using the smartphone… Continue reading Kia and Google Cloud develop AI-based owner’s manual app
Kia reveals fourth-gen Carnival MPV
Kia Motors Corporation has hinted at the design of the brand’s fourth-generation Carnival flagship minivan today. Released in Korean specification, the all-new Carnival – sold in many markets worldwide as the Kia Sedona – will appeal to progressive young families with its combination of innovation, flexibility, and style. The new model builds on its predecessors’… Continue reading Kia reveals fourth-gen Carnival MPV