It has been said for years that when autonomous cars arrive, the technology driving them won’t be all-new but more an evolution of the advanced driver assistance systems we have today. ADAS really got going as standard kit in the UK a decade ago, when manufacturers had to fit autonomous emergency braking to have a… Continue reading How giant pillows transformed autonomous car testing
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Geely confirms rugged Land Rover Defender rival for UK
Geely is going after the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class with the Galaxy Cruiser – and it will be coming to the UK, the Chinese firm has told Autocar. The SUV – which first appeared at the Shanghai motor show last year – is currently in concept form but is very close to production, said… Continue reading Geely confirms rugged Land Rover Defender rival for UK
Skoda’s new EV has a daft name – and I love it
It’s official: we’ve finally reached peak Skoda. Or rather Peaq Skoda. Because, as you can read here, the Czech firm’s new flagship seven-seater will be called the Peaq. And it has, er, peaqed my interest, because I love a silly car name. As car names go, this is brilliantly clever yet gloriously daft. It’s a ridiculously literal… Continue reading Skoda’s new EV has a daft name – and I love it
Endurance Technologies Gets Enhanced Incentive Eligibility
Endurance Technologies Limited has received an addendum to its Eligibility Certificate under the Package Scheme of Incentives 2019, increasing its total eligible incentives to Rs. 858.29 crore from the previously reported Rs. 606.03 crore. The addendum, issued by the Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, pertains to the company’s expansion under the Mega Projects Investment… Continue reading Endurance Technologies Gets Enhanced Incentive Eligibility
Kia India Partners with Avis Leasing to Expand Mobility Solutions
Kia India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Avis Leasing to enhance its presence in the country’s growing vehicle leasing and subscription market. This collaboration marks Kia’s third major leasing partnership in India. The agreement aims to provide customers with flexible alternatives to traditional vehicle ownership through the Kia Lease Program. The initiative offers… Continue reading Kia India Partners with Avis Leasing to Expand Mobility Solutions
Tata Motors PV Could Be Last Man Standing in India’s Hatchback Segment, Says Shailesh Chandra
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd believes it could emerge as “the last man standing” in India’s hatchback segment, even as the category steadily loses share in overall PV sales, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Shailesh Chandra said. The company sees a substantial opportunity in the small car segment, even at the current volumes, with… Continue reading Tata Motors PV Could Be Last Man Standing in India’s Hatchback Segment, Says Shailesh Chandra
ASG Eye Hospital Offers Free Eye Care to Commercial Drivers During Road Safety Week
ASG Eye Hospital has launched a month-long eye care initiative for commercial drivers, coinciding with National Road Safety Week that began today. The program will run until February 11 across the hospital chain’s 180+ centres throughout India. The initiative targets commercial drivers of three- and four-wheeled vehicles, with particular emphasis on state-run and city transport… Continue reading ASG Eye Hospital Offers Free Eye Care to Commercial Drivers During Road Safety Week
Tata Punch Records 678,000 Sales; Facelifted Version Launched
Tata Motors, which launched the MY2026 facelifted Punch today (January 13), has sold 678,176 units since the model’s first launch on October 21, 2021. The new Punch, revealed on January 5, sports the most comprehensive update for the popular Tata compact SUV including Punch EV-inspired interiors and exterior, a host of new features and also a… Continue reading Tata Punch Records 678,000 Sales; Facelifted Version Launched
CNH to Bolster ‘Make in India’ Portfolio Through New Greenfield Plant by 2026
For much of 2025, the Indian construction equipment industry found itself mired in what Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director for India and SAARC at CASE Construction Equipment, describes as a “perfect storm.” A confluence of delayed highway projects, state funds diverted to populist welfare schemes, and a costly transition to cleaner engine standards left the sector… Continue reading CNH to Bolster ‘Make in India’ Portfolio Through New Greenfield Plant by 2026
MarkLines Launches AI-Powered Search Tool for Automotive Industry Professionals
MarkLines Co., Ltd., a leading automotive industry information platform, has announced the launch of its “MarkLines Gen-AI Beta Version,” a new artificial intelligence-powered feature designed specifically for business-to-business users in the automotive sector. The new tool enables users to pose questions in natural language and receive immediate access to relevant data from MarkLines’ extensive automotive… Continue reading MarkLines Launches AI-Powered Search Tool for Automotive Industry Professionals