Next-generation Mini EVs might eschew the British carmaker’s current front-wheel-drive setups in favour of rear-wheel drive. Mini has exclusively built front-wheel-drive cars since its inception in 1959, but this tradition is set to significantly change in the coming years as a consequence of adopting BMW’s brand new Gen6 800V platform. BMW Gen6 800V platform details… Continue reading Mini Plans Potential Shift from Front-Wheel Drive to Rear-Wheel Drive for EVs
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Sujan ContiTech Secures Position Among India’s Top 25 Manufacturing Workplaces
Sujan ContiTech AVS Private Limited (SCT), the joint venture between JNV Ventures Group and Continental AG, has been recognized among the Top 25 Best Workplaces in India’s mid-sized manufacturing sector. This recognition comes from a Great Place to Work India study that surveyed 800,000 employees across more than 340 organizations. This achievement follows SCT’s earlier… Continue reading Sujan ContiTech Secures Position Among India’s Top 25 Manufacturing Workplaces
Revolt Expands Its Commuter E-Bike Range with New RV BlazeX
Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Revolt Motors, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the New Delhi-based business group RattanIndia, has reinforced its position in the commuter motorcycle segment. The company introduced its latest electric motorcycle—RV BlazeX—at Rs 1,14,990, ex-showroom, to augment its capabilities and share in India’s two-wheeler market, dominated by motorcycles commanding 77% of the 20.5 million… Continue reading Revolt Expands Its Commuter E-Bike Range with New RV BlazeX
JCBL Ltd. Delivers 106 Staff Buses to Mahindra & Mahindra
JCBL Limited, a mobility solutions provider within the JCBL Group, has successfully delivered a fleet of 106 custom-designed staff buses to Mahindra & Mahindra, completing the order within three months. The delivery, which took place at a ceremony in Ahmedabad attended by senior management from both Mahindra & Mahindra and INTAS Pharmaceuticals, represents a significant… Continue reading JCBL Ltd. Delivers 106 Staff Buses to Mahindra & Mahindra
Škoda Expands Octavia Range with New All-Wheel Drive Option
Škoda Auto has announced the launch of an all-wheel drive version of its updated Octavia model, available in both hatchback and estate configurations. The Czech automaker is now accepting orders, with the first customer deliveries expected to begin within weeks. The new Octavia 4×4 features a 2.0 TSI petrol engine producing 150 kW (204 hp),… Continue reading Škoda Expands Octavia Range with New All-Wheel Drive Option
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Receives Star Performer Award at EEPC India Export Awards
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has received the prestigious ‘Star Performer Award’ at the 54th EEPC India National Export Awards ceremony held in New Delhi. The automotive manufacturer was recognised for outstanding export performance in the engineering products sector, specifically in the Engines & Parts category under the Large Enterprise segment for the 2021-22 export year.… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor Receives Star Performer Award at EEPC India Export Awards
Honda Elevate Reaches 100,000 Sales Across Domestic and Export Markets
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) announced today that its Honda Elevate SUV has reached a cumulative sales milestone of 100,000 units across domestic and international markets. The achievement comes approximately 17 months after the model’s initial launch in September 2023. According to company data, domestic sales account for 53,326 units, while exports to international markets… Continue reading Honda Elevate Reaches 100,000 Sales Across Domestic and Export Markets
Mobec Innovation Opens Lithium Battery Recycling Plant in Noida
Mobec Innovation has inaugurated its first lithium battery recycling plant in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant development in India’s clean energy infrastructure. The facility, with an annual processing capacity of 6,000 tons, aims to reduce the country’s reliance on imported critical minerals while supporting national sustainability goals. The plant represents Mobec’s strategic expansion beyond… Continue reading Mobec Innovation Opens Lithium Battery Recycling Plant in Noida
Gromax Celebrates 25 Years of M&M-Gujarat Government Joint Venture
Gromax Agri Equipment Ltd. marks 25 years of strategic partnership between Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and the Government of Gujarat today, commemorating a quarter-century of providing mechanisation solutions to Indian farmers. The company, initially established as Mahindra Gujarat Tractor Ltd. when Mahindra acquired its majority stake in 1999, was renamed Gromax Agri Equipment Ltd. in… Continue reading Gromax Celebrates 25 Years of M&M-Gujarat Government Joint Venture
Yamaha Evaluates Local EV Platform for India
Yamaha Motor is actively exploring the possibility of developing a local electric vehicle (EV) platform for India, however, a final decision is pending, according to Itaru Otani, Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group. While the company has a defined EV strategy, it has not disclosed any specific timeline for its entry into the Indian electric… Continue reading Yamaha Evaluates Local EV Platform for India