Hyundai Motor India has today unveiled the Aura, a compact sedan which has made its world premiere in India ahead of its launch slated to take place sometime early next year. The sub-four-metre Aura is technically the next-generation of the Hyundai Xcent in the Indian market – the latter will be a fleet-only model when the… Continue reading Hyundai reveals 2020-bound compact sedan the Aura
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Pioneer develops mass-production model of 3D-LiDAR sensor
Pioneer Corporation and Pioneer Smart Sensing Innovations Corporation (PSSI), a subsidiary of Pioneer, have developed a mass-production model of 3D LiDAR sensor, which is a much compact size, an extended measurement distance and improved performance The sensor is expected to be equipped in advanced autonomous driving vehicles (supporting level-three and above autonomous vehicles) and will… Continue reading Pioneer develops mass-production model of 3D-LiDAR sensor
Ineos partners Magna Steyr for Grenadier 4×4
Ineos Automotive boss Dirk Heilmann (front left) shakes hands with Magna vice-president Helmut Gasser next to a Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer 4×4 Ineos Automotive has named major automotive engineering firm Magna Steyr as its engineering partner for the development of its forthcoming Grenadier 4×4. The British firm, owned by chemical magnate Jim Ratcliffe, is developing the machine as a no-compromise… Continue reading Ineos partners Magna Steyr for Grenadier 4×4
Mahindra Electric’s new CTO Martin Murray bets on affordable EV solution in India
Mahindra Electric, the country’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, is aggressively looking to make green mobility a reality in India. At present, the company sells electric three- and four-wheelers and is working on a wide array of products to make India a leading EV hub. Last week, Mahindra Electric announced that Martin Murray who has worked… Continue reading Mahindra Electric’s new CTO Martin Murray bets on affordable EV solution in India
Audi tests exoskeletons for employees in production for overhead tasks
German luxury carmaker Audi wants to further improve its employees’ ergonomics in its production facilities. For this reason, the company is currently conducting a comparative study of two exoskeletons. These external support structures are designed to help employees when they are performing overhead tasks by protecting their joints and tiring their muscles less quickly. All… Continue reading Audi tests exoskeletons for employees in production for overhead tasks
Aston Martin confirms funding talks with potential strategic investors
Aston Martin has confirmed it is in talks with potential investors in a statement to the Stock Exchange. “The Company confirms that is reviewing its funding requirements and various funding options,” the statement read. “It is also engaged in early stage discussions with potential strategic investors in relation to building longer term relationships which may or… Continue reading Aston Martin confirms funding talks with potential strategic investors
Volkswagen, Orix sign MoU for retail leasing
Volkswagen India and Orix Auto Infra have signed a MoU to offer leasing solutions to Indian customers. Orix is ORIX a wholly owned subsidiary of Orix Corporation, Japan. The collaboration comprises of a retail leasing solution, which will be offered in six cities initially, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad & Bengaluru. Gradually, the program will… Continue reading Volkswagen, Orix sign MoU for retail leasing
BMW Group makes AI algorithms for smart production public
German luxury carmaker, BMW Group has deployed a extensive number of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in production, for instance, AI relieves workers of monotonous tasks such as checking whether the warning triangle is placed in the right spot in the trunk. This task is now performed by a camera and self-learning software that compares the… Continue reading BMW Group makes AI algorithms for smart production public
Nio nets key Mobileye autonomous tech deal, but still needs cash
Chinese EV start-up Nio has secured a key deal to build an advanced self-driving car using technology developed by Intel’s Mobileye division – but the firm is still searching for new funding to meet its ambitious growth plans. Nio, which currently offers a range of electric SUVs in China, has agreed to construct a new… Continue reading Nio nets key Mobileye autonomous tech deal, but still needs cash
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s new solar-power rooftop installation to slash C02 emissions at Pune plant
25,770 photovoltaic panels covering 63,000 square metres of roof space produce 12.2 million kWh of energy a year and help reduce CO2 emissions resulting from car production at the Chakan, Pune plant. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has commissioned one of the largest solar-power rooftop systems in India at its plant in Chakan, Pune. Together with… Continue reading Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s new solar-power rooftop installation to slash C02 emissions at Pune plant