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Opinion: The real connected cars

Has the automobile peaked? Well, certainly not in terms of technology. These are areas where it is constantly getting better. However, look objectively at how good cars are to drive today versus how good they were 10, 15 or even 20 years ago, and a clear pattern emerges. Sure, cars today are faster; but are… Continue reading Opinion: The real connected cars

Himadri Speciality Chemical Invests First Tranche in Sicona Battery Technologies

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (BSE: 500184, NSE: HSCL) has invested AUD 41.71 million (approximately USD 31.28 million) in Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd as the first tranche of a larger investment commitment, the company announced on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This investment represents the initial portion of Himadri’s previously approved AUD 150 million investment plan… Continue reading Himadri Speciality Chemical Invests First Tranche in Sicona Battery Technologies

Himadri Speciality Chemical Invests First Tranche in Sicona Battery Technologies

Landmark Cars Expands Kia Operations with Workshop Acquisition in Hyderabad

Landmark Cars Limited (BSE: 543714 | NSE: LANDMARK) has received in-principle approval from Kia India to acquire an existing workshop in Hyderabad, the company announced on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This acquisition follows the company’s purchase of a Kia showroom business in the same city a few months earlier. The workshop will operate under Landmark… Continue reading Landmark Cars Expands Kia Operations with Workshop Acquisition in Hyderabad

Continental celebrates 120th anniversary of first tyre with tread pattern

With the development of the world’s first car tyre with a tread pattern and its market launch 120 years ago, Continental achieved a milestone in the history of mobility. At the time, personal mobility was still in its infancy. However, as the number of vehicles, their weight and the power of the engines increased, the… Continue reading Continental celebrates 120th anniversary of first tyre with tread pattern

BYD commits to new European HQ and R&D base in Hungary

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, has confirmed plans to base its European business headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, supported by a new European research and development centre. Under the arrangement, BYD will create thousands of high-value jobs in the Hungarian capital, as well as supporting training and opportunities in further education through cooperation… Continue reading BYD commits to new European HQ and R&D base in Hungary

BYD commits to new European HQ and R&D base in Hungary

Honda Elevate sees lowest monthly sales in April: 935 units

The Honda Elevate midsize SUV which, soon after its launch in September 2023, had successfully brought the Japanese auto major back into the ‘SUV game’, has hit its lowest monthly sales yet this April. As per the latest SIAM wholesales numbers, the Elevate registered sales of 980 units in April 2025, down 43% YoY (April… Continue reading Honda Elevate sees lowest monthly sales in April: 935 units

Honda Elevate sees lowest monthly sales in April: 935 units

Hyundai Creta to Tata Curvv: Top 10 midsize SUVs in April 2025

The utility vehicle (UV) segment continues to be the pillar of the overall passenger vehicle (PV) market in India. April 2025, with 348,847 units and 4% YoY growth, was the best-ever April yet for the PV industry. That’s thanks to the UV which, as it is wont to do, continues to admirably buffer the sustained… Continue reading Hyundai Creta to Tata Curvv: Top 10 midsize SUVs in April 2025