Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, in collaboration with its authorised distributor CG Motors, has announced its business expansion plans in Nepal. The company has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art assembly facility located in CG Industrial Park in Nawalparasi, where four Hero MotoCorp products – Xpulse 200 4V, Super Splendor, Splendor+ motorcycles,… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp expands operations in Nepal with new assembly facility
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‘Our products are proudly 100% designed and made in India’
Creatara Mobility Pvt Ltd, a New Delhi-based startup, was founded in 2018 by two IIT Delhi graduates, Vikas Gupta and Ringlarei Pamei. The company aims to address the challenges of electric vehicle adoption in the two-wheeler space, particularly focusing on safety concerns, range anxiety, and perceived compromises in design and performance. To kickstart their venture,… Continue reading ‘Our products are proudly 100% designed and made in India’
‘EVs have been around for a much smaller time than ICE, so best practices are still evolving’
How does zero based costing for the automotive industry work for ICE and EVs? Vaibhav Kumar: There are three aspects to controlling this cost. First is understanding the direct material cost of the bought-out subsystems in order to be able to pay a fair price for it. This is where we see the largest gap… Continue reading ‘EVs have been around for a much smaller time than ICE, so best practices are still evolving’
Toyota’s compact SUV gamble with the Taisor
Despite the dynamic nature of India’s car market, Toyota has managed to orchestrate a remarkable turnaround; the automaker has emerged as a formidable contender after remaining a niche player for years, with their market share hovering a little over 2%. Their current share for FY24 rose to 5.3%, according to the latest figures from the… Continue reading Toyota’s compact SUV gamble with the Taisor
Qualcomm devises cost-effective ADAS chip for India
American semiconductor giant Qualcomm Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in the automotive sector, leveraging its expertise in semiconductor technology and wireless communication, to drive advancements in vehicle connectivity, infotainment, and safety systems. One of Qualcomm’s key contributions to the automotive industry is its development of advanced telematics solutions, which help provide vehicle… Continue reading Qualcomm devises cost-effective ADAS chip for India
Apollo Tyres celebrates 15th anniversary of Vredestein acquisition with new tulip variant
Apollo Tyres has commissioned an all-new variant of tulip, a plant closely associated with the Netherlands, to mark the 15th anniversary of the company’s acquisition of Vredestein, as well as the recent 115th anniversary of the formation of the iconic Dutch premium tyre brand. Named as a tribute to the Kanwar family which founded and owns Apollo… Continue reading Apollo Tyres celebrates 15th anniversary of Vredestein acquisition with new tulip variant
Tata Elxsi-Renesas MCU for EVs enables cost optimisation, speedier time to market
Two years after Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, and Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced their collaboration on a state-of-the-art design centre in Bangalore that will develop targeted solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), they have reported advances in the development of a Motor Control Unit… Continue reading Tata Elxsi-Renesas MCU for EVs enables cost optimisation, speedier time to market
Utility vehicle share of PV sales jumps to 60% in FY2024, cars and sedans hit new low of 37%
India, which is the fastest growing economy in the world and billed to grow at 6.8 percent in FY2025 by no less than the IMF, is also firing on all cylinders on the passenger vehicle (PV) front. A record 4.21 million cars, SUVs, MPVs and vans were sold in FY2024, an increase of 8% over… Continue reading Utility vehicle share of PV sales jumps to 60% in FY2024, cars and sedans hit new low of 37%
VW workers in Tennessee vote to join UAW in historic win for Detroit union
Kelcey Smith displays UAW buttons in Chattanooga, Tennessee on April 10, 2024. Kevin Wurm | The Washington Post | Getty Images Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have overwhelmingly voted to join the United Auto Workers — marking a major milestone for the union and its first successful organizing drive of an automaker outside of Detroit’s… Continue reading VW workers in Tennessee vote to join UAW in historic win for Detroit union
Mercedes-AMG GT hybrid revealed as firm’s quickest car yet
The new plug-in hybrid version of the Mercedes-AMG GT is not just the brand’s quickest-accelerating road car yet, but also one of the fastest cars in production. Arriving just a few months before Porsche is expected to reveal the long-awaited hybrid version of the 911, the GT 63 S E Performance shares its electrified innards with… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT hybrid revealed as firm’s quickest car yet