JSW MG Motor India has partnered with Kotak Mahindra Prime for its Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) ownership program to EV customers, making KMPL one of the first auto financers to support the BaaS concept. KMPL has had business relationship for channel finance and retail finance with JSW MG Motor India since the carmaker’s inception in India in… Continue reading JSW MG Motor India partners with Kotak Mahindra Prime for BaaS financing
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H Lakshmanan, Sundaram-Clayton’s former executive director, passes away
H Lakshmanan, the former executive director of Sundaram-Clayton and director of TVS Motor Company, passed away on Friday. He died at the age of 92 due to age-related ailments. Lakshmanan played a crucial in shaping the TVS Group companies. He is credited for his contribution of establishing Sundaram Clayton and orchestrating the turnaround of TVS… Continue reading H Lakshmanan, Sundaram-Clayton’s former executive director, passes away
Proxgy unveils Hat+ and ProHat bands to upgrade industrial helmets
Proxgy has launched two new products, the Hat+ Band and the ProHat Band, designed to transform standard industrial helmets into air-conditioned or smart helmets. These products aim to improve comfort and connectivity for industrial workers operating in challenging environments. The Hat+ Band is designed to provide air conditioning for workers using standard industrial helmets, offering… Continue reading Proxgy unveils Hat+ and ProHat bands to upgrade industrial helmets
Sona Comstar partners with TiHAN-IIT Hyderabad to advance autonomous and electric mobility technologies
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar), a global provider of mobility technology solutions, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the NMICPS Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation Foundation at IIT Hyderabad (TiHAN-IITH). The MOU was signed during CES 2025 in Las Vegas, USA. This agreement aims to foster collaboration between Sona… Continue reading Sona Comstar partners with TiHAN-IIT Hyderabad to advance autonomous and electric mobility technologies
Hyundai to tap Nvidia technologies for next-gen vehicles and manufacturing
Here’s the latest news from CES 2025, the world’s largest tech show. Hyundai Motor Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Nvidia to develop the next generation of safe, secure mobility with AI and industrial digital twins. The Group is launching a broad range of AI initiatives into its key mobility products, including software-defined… Continue reading Hyundai to tap Nvidia technologies for next-gen vehicles and manufacturing
Yamaha reveals new brand logo
Yamaha Motor Co announced today that it will be changing the design of its corporate logo for the first time in 27 years this year, which also marks the 70th anniversary of Yamaha Motor’s founding in 1955. The new corporate logo has been designed with digital applications in mind and uses a flat (2D) Tuning… Continue reading Yamaha reveals new brand logo
Volkswagen sells 4.8 million vehicles worldwide in 2024, SUV share rises to 47%
Despite strong headwinds, Volkswagen delivered around 4.8 million vehicles to customers worldwide last year (down 1.4% YoY). The German carmaker, which also has a broad range of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), sold 383,100 BEVs in CY2024. Since launching the ID. family in 2019, Volkswagen has sold over 1.35 million units of the ID. worldwide, including… Continue reading Volkswagen sells 4.8 million vehicles worldwide in 2024, SUV share rises to 47%
Diesel use in construction equipment sector must drop, says Road Minister Gadkari
The construction equipment sector consumes a large amount of diesel, and if India wants to achieve its economic goals, this needs to change, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. While addressing the Baja SaeIndia event 2025, Gadkari pointed out the importance of reducing dependency on fossil fuels, whether in urban… Continue reading Diesel use in construction equipment sector must drop, says Road Minister Gadkari
Indian luxury car market grows 6% to 51,200 units in 2024
India’s luxury car market crossed a significant milestone, surpassing 50,000 units for the first time in 2024. However, growth slowed to single digits due to a sluggish economy and reduced government spending during the election year. Industry insiders estimate that the luxury car market grew by 6%, reaching approximately 51,200 units sold. The market grew… Continue reading Indian luxury car market grows 6% to 51,200 units in 2024
The latest Bajaj Pulsar RS200 launched Rs 1.84 lakh
Almost a decade after it first came out, the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 has got its first update, and even then, it’s a rather minor one. Priced at Rs 1.84 lakh, an increase of Rs 10,000 from earlier, the RS200 now gets a new tail-lamp design, the same colour LCD dash as the NS400Z, riding modes… Continue reading The latest Bajaj Pulsar RS200 launched Rs 1.84 lakh