Hyundai Motor India’s dry wash service, introduced in 2017 as a water conservation initiative, has proven to be an environmentally responsible solution, saving over 650 million litres of water in the last five years and servicing more than 5.5 million vehicles across the company’s service network in India. The dry wash service stands as an… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India’s dry wash initiative saves 650 million litres of water in five years
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Spark Minda achieves 1 million smart keyless system milestone
Minda Corporation, the flagship company of Spark Minda, has rolled out its 1 millionth two-wheeler Smart Keyless System from its cutting-edge manufacturing facilities nationwide. Ashok Minda, Group CEO at Spark Minda, said, “As a technology-driven brand, Spark Minda continually pushes boundaries to shape the future of mobility, demonstrating our commitment to provide innovative solutions.” The… Continue reading Spark Minda achieves 1 million smart keyless system milestone
Bajaj Group commits Rs 5000 crore to CSR activities over a five year period
The Bajaj Group today committed Rs 5,000 crore to social impact initiatives over 5 years, with a sharp focus on skill development under ‘Bajaj Beyond’—the Group’s new identity for all its CSR programmes. This will benefit over 2 crore youth and enable them to take advantage of the employment and entrepreneurial opportunities offered by India’s… Continue reading Bajaj Group commits Rs 5000 crore to CSR activities over a five year period
GLIDA, Statiq partnership to provide EV charging convenience
GLIDA (formerly known as Fortum Charge & Drive India) and Statiq have joined forces to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across the country. Through this partnership, all public chargers within GLIDA’s charging network can now be accessed through the Statiq App, offering users seamless visibility and accessibility to GLIDA’s entire charging network, encompassing existing… Continue reading GLIDA, Statiq partnership to provide EV charging convenience
Volkswagen ID 7
Sliding aboard the ID 7 gives you the first sense that this is a car that quietly delivers. With a new 15in ‘floating’ touchscreen and a small digital binnacle embedded in the dash, the cabin generates the sort of light-infused atmosphere for which the Tesla Model 3 is rightly celebrated, but underpins it with a… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 7
How sodium ion batteries could slash the price of EVs
The accelerating march of progress must be giving product planners at car manufacturers a tough time. Car technology has never been in such a state of flux as it is now, and given lithium ion batteries only really became a commercial big deal in the 1990s, the sudden shift towards cars powered by them is… Continue reading How sodium ion batteries could slash the price of EVs
Jeep boss hails SUV benefits amid calls to back smaller cars
Jeep sees no threat to its position as an SUV-only brand, according to the head of the firm’s European operations, despite calls from leading industry figures for a move to smaller vehicles. Speaking to Autocar at the launch of the new Avenger e-Hybrid, boss of Jeep Europe Eric Laforge said “isolated politics” would not dictate… Continue reading Jeep boss hails SUV benefits amid calls to back smaller cars
From the archive: Fiat’s early electric efforts disappoint
Trying a Cinquecento Elettra in May 1992, we said: “It is very difficult to drive as Fiat would want you to. The speedo asks that you shift gears at 13, 26, 39 and 45mph, but the instant consumption window does not always agree. “Its weight means it rides like a sledge and its low-rolling-resistance tyres… Continue reading From the archive: Fiat’s early electric efforts disappoint
Editor’s letter: Personalisation pushes up profits at Bentley
Last year was Bentley’s second most profitable year yet. Speak to boss Adrian Hallmark, though, and you get the sense that the pride comes not from what the final profit figure was, but from knowing how bad it could have been. The previous six years on Hallmark’s watch have been fruitful in setting the company… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Personalisation pushes up profits at Bentley
BASF breaks ground on methyl glycols plant in China, aims to meet demand for brake fluids
BASF has broken ground on a methyl glycols plant at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. The new facility is designed with an annual capacity of 46,000 metric tons and aims to meet the rapidly growing demand for brake fluids in the region. The plant is scheduled to commence operations by the end of 2025.… Continue reading BASF breaks ground on methyl glycols plant in China, aims to meet demand for brake fluids