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SAMIL generates over ₹100 crore from Diwali 2025 pre-owned vehicle auctions

The assets were sourced from financial institutions, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), insurance companies, aggregators, and dealers. The auctions attracted participation from over 13,000 buyers across the country. Shriram Automall India (SAMIL), a phygital marketplace for pre-owned vehicles, equipment and other assets, on Monday said it has recorded transactions exceeding ₹100 crore during its Diwali Auction… Continue reading SAMIL generates over ₹100 crore from Diwali 2025 pre-owned vehicle auctions

ThunderPlus, BijliRide tie up to expand EV charging and battery swapping network

BijliRide plans to extend this model to major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Electric vehicle charging network ThunderPlus and electric two-wheeler rental platform BijliRide have entered into a partnership to expand access to charging and battery-swapping infrastructure across India. The collaboration aims to address range and charge anxiety among electric vehicle users, particularly… Continue reading ThunderPlus, BijliRide tie up to expand EV charging and battery swapping network

Indian automakers gear up for manufacturing expansion in South Africa

Tau said Indian and Chinese investors are exploring opportunities to collaborate with existing automakers in South Africa. India’s automobile industry is deepening its footprint in South Africa, with several companies planning to upgrade their existing assembly lines into full-fledged manufacturing facilities and set up new plants, as part of a broader effort to strengthen local… Continue reading Indian automakers gear up for manufacturing expansion in South Africa

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 begins in less than 24 hours — catch our last ticket deals

The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27–29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will flood San Francisco for three days of building, connecting, and deal-making. We’re just days away from live demos of never-before-seen tech and high-stakes pitches as… Continue reading TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 begins in less than 24 hours — catch our last ticket deals

‘Uber Green’ shifts to ‘Uber Electric,’ and is offering (some) drivers $4k to switch to an EV

Uber gets it. The rideshare behemoth has observed the upward trend of EV adoption across its database of customers and drivers and is helping to support that transition. Beginning today, the “Uber Green” ride option is now called “Uber Electric,” visible to all app users worldwide. To celebrate the transition, Uber is offering discounted rides… Continue reading ‘Uber Green’ shifts to ‘Uber Electric,’ and is offering (some) drivers $4k to switch to an EV

Tesla driver avoids plane crash caught on video, fans falsely credit self-driving

Tesla fans celebrated what they claim was a Tesla vehicle on Full Self-Driving (FSD) that avoided a literal plane crashing into the road. However, the driver confirmed that the Tesla vehicle was not in Full Self-Driving mode. Tesla fans often complain that some drivers using Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD), Tesla’s advanced driver assistance systems… Continue reading Tesla driver avoids plane crash caught on video, fans falsely credit self-driving

German FAZ: Heiko Maas is back again

If a former foreign minister of the Federal Republic of Germany becomes chairman of the supervisory board of two steel companies, that might arouse some people’s interest. In Saarland, the fact that Heiko Maas was taking over supervision of Saarstahl and Dillinger Hütte was not even worth news to those involved. Without making too many… Continue reading German FAZ: Heiko Maas is back again