Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced the production rollout of its 3 millionth vehicle. The event took place at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. Shenu Agarwal, MD and CEO of Ashok Leyland said, “The rollout of our 3 millionth vehicle is… Continue reading Ashok Leyland rolls out 3 millionth vehicle from Pantnagar
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Bounce Infinity E1+ e-scooter prices slashed by Rs 24,000
Bounce Infinity has announced that its E1+ electric scooter will be available at Rs 89,999 (ex-showroom, India) till March 31. This is a significant price reduction from the earlier Rs 1.13 lakh, and this should help the company boost its sales. Since it began deliveries in April 2022, nearly two years ago, Bounce has only… Continue reading Bounce Infinity E1+ e-scooter prices slashed by Rs 24,000
How automakers can use AI, ML to gauge customer sentiment
In today’s fast-evolving automotive landscape, both automotive enthusiasts and automakers share a common goal: delivering exceptional customer experiences across every touchpoint of the customer journey. At Tata Technologies’ Experience Centre, we are leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies to design customer-centric solutions that enable a virtual, end-to-end customer journey. Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial… Continue reading How automakers can use AI, ML to gauge customer sentiment
Suzuki and Soracom to collaborate for IoT, EVs likely focus area
Soracom Inc, a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and Suzuki Motor Corporation, which offers products in multiple mobility categories including automobiles, motorcycles, and outboard motors, have signed an agreement to pursue applications of advanced IoT technologies in the field of mobility services. The move is driven by the rapid changes underway… Continue reading Suzuki and Soracom to collaborate for IoT, EVs likely focus area
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 sells 14,000 units in first year since launch
The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 cruiser, which was launched in India on January 16, 2023 and turned a year old last month, has sold a total of 13,997 units till end-January 2024. This total comprises 2,293 units in the last two months of FY2023 and 11,704 units in the first 10 months of FY2024.… Continue reading Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 sells 14,000 units in first year since launch
Altair Enlighten Award 2024 for sustainable, lightweight design opens for entries
Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has announced that the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award is now open for submissions. Presented annually in conjunction with the Centre for Automotive Research (CAR), the award honours the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts. “The Enlighten Award… Continue reading Altair Enlighten Award 2024 for sustainable, lightweight design opens for entries
Kia unveils ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ business for Middle East and Africa markets
Kia Middle East and Africa have announced the forthcoming introduction of its ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ (PBV) model in the MEA region, scheduled for 2026. Kia’s PBVs represent the brand’s vision to be a Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider beyond the traditional concept of automobiles. PBVs are billed to be a powerful combination of fit-for-purpose EVs with… Continue reading Kia unveils ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ business for Middle East and Africa markets
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies opens carbon-neutral plant in Spain
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, the leading supplier of high-performance materials and advanced products for the automotive sector and general industry, has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art production facility in Parets del Vallès (Barcelona). The fully carbon-neutral plant, dedicated to manufacturing automotive components like damper seals, is boosting its production capacity by 15 percent. Freudenberg has invested more… Continue reading Freudenberg Sealing Technologies opens carbon-neutral plant in Spain
Porsche Cayenne
With a wealth of engineering changes underneath and visual updates to the body and interior, this Porsche Cayenne facelift isn’t one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it surgeries. The new LED matrix headlights are easy to spot (and, if you like, you can have high-definition ones at extra cost), while the new bumpers front and rear make for… Continue reading Porsche Cayenne
Volkswagen Tiguan
The centrepiece of the totally overhauled cockpit is a new infotainment system, running through either a 12.9in or massive 15.0in touchscreen – the latter of which you could say is a mite intrusive on your field of vision and slightly at odds with Volkswagen’s humble acknowledgement of well-publicised public feedback that it went too far with… Continue reading Volkswagen Tiguan