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AI technology could be as profitable as selling cars: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz is investing heavily in its MBUX infotainment system because of the potential for making money from offering online services, which in future could rival the profits made from selling cars. Mercedes introduced the latest version of MBUX on the A-Class in 2018, and the system is now available across virtually its entire model line-up. A key… Continue reading AI technology could be as profitable as selling cars: Mercedes-Benz

Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich plant to stay shut until August 10

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) won’t restart production at its Castle Bromwich factory until 10 August at the earliest, it has been confirmed. The plant, which produces the Jaguar XE and XF sedans and the F-Type sports car, is the base for more than 2,000 JLR employees. It will also be the production site for the upcoming XJ electric saloon, which is due to be… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich plant to stay shut until August 10

Tata Power partners MG Motor India to deploy fast chargers at select MG dealerships

Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power utility, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MG Motor. As part of the association, Tata Power will deploy 50KW DC superfast chargers at select MG dealership locations and offer end-to-end EV charging solutions to MG dealerships spread across India. This comes in addition to the… Continue reading Tata Power partners MG Motor India to deploy fast chargers at select MG dealerships

Continuing headwinds for India Auto Inc could mean huge job losses: ACMA

The automotive component sector may see huge job losses if the automobile sector continues to face headwinds due to lack of demand amid the coronavirus pandemic, apex component supplier body Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) has said. The auto component industry, which employs around five million, saw its sales decline by 18 percent… Continue reading Continuing headwinds for India Auto Inc could mean huge job losses: ACMA

Mahindra Electric targets 2023 for spurt in personal EV sales

As the nascent electric vehicle ecosystem is beginning to see some action in India with recent launches from players such as Tata Motors, Hyundai Motor India, and MG Motor India, the pioneer of e-mobility in the country, Mahindra Electric believes that it is not lagging behind but rather working with a long-term vision to prosper… Continue reading Mahindra Electric targets 2023 for spurt in personal EV sales

BMW Plant Chennai sharpens focus on sustainable manufacturing

BMW Group Chennai is taking an active lead towards a green and sustainable future through a host of initiatives, . While significant savings have been already been achieved with dedicated efforts, the plant is committed to convert to 100 percent green electricity by end of the year and has launched new initiatives for water conservation… Continue reading BMW Plant Chennai sharpens focus on sustainable manufacturing

Maruti Suzuki commissions new 5 MW solar power plant in Gurgaon

To mark World Environment Day, Maruti Suzuki India today announced the commissioning of a 5 MW carport-style photovoltaic solar power plant in Gurgaon, the site of its second manufacturing plant. The company had announced the plan for this green energy plant on May 29, 2019. With an investment of more than Rs 20 crore, the… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki commissions new 5 MW solar power plant in Gurgaon

Mercedes-Benz to use CO2-free rail transport in Germany and Austria

All production materials for Mercedes-Benz passenger car plants in Germany, as well as for the Kecskemet, Hungary plant, are now transported by rail using green energy. In implementing its sustainable business strategy, Mercedes-Benz Cars is taking the next step towards CO₂-neutral mobility. Since the beginning of 2020, all of Mercedes-Benz’s rail transport logistics with Deutsche… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to use CO2-free rail transport in Germany and Austria

Used car start-up Spinny puts expansion on hold, bullish on full-stack retail model

Spinny, the five-year old Gurgaon-based start-up in the used car space with investment by Nandan Nilekani, is expecting growth in the short-term as per a recent study on the segment’s prospects. It has however deferred its expansion plans due to the impact of the Covid-19 on the buyer sentiment. The used car market is one… Continue reading Used car start-up Spinny puts expansion on hold, bullish on full-stack retail model