Tata Technologies announces winners of InnoVent sustainable e-mobility hackathon

Global product engineering and digital services company Tata Technologies has announced the successful conclusion of the first edition of InnoVent hackathon, an innovation platform that provides young engineering students in India with an opportunity to showcase atheir creativity and innovate solutions to address the challenges being faced by the manufacturing industry.  The hackathon saw enthusiastic participation… Continue reading Tata Technologies announces winners of InnoVent sustainable e-mobility hackathon

Tata Technologies announces winners of InnoVent sustainable e-mobility hackathon

Global product engineering and digital services company Tata Technologies has announced the successful conclusion of the first edition of InnoVent hackathon, an innovation platform that provides young engineering students in India with an opportunity to showcase atheir creativity and innovate solutions to address the challenges being faced by the manufacturing industry.  The hackathon saw enthusiastic participation… Continue reading Tata Technologies announces winners of InnoVent sustainable e-mobility hackathon

Renault Group sells 2.23 million vehicles in 2023, India now 13th among Top 15 markets

The Renault Group has increased its worldwide sales by 9%, compared to 2022, to 2,235,345 vehicles in calendar year 2023. The Group demonstrated a successful dynamic with three of its core brands growing significantly. With this result, the Renault Group moves up to the third place among car manufacturers in Europe, thanks to three strong, complementary, and… Continue reading Renault Group sells 2.23 million vehicles in 2023, India now 13th among Top 15 markets

Skoda begins rolling out second-gen Kodiaq from Kvasiny plant

Skoda Auto has launched series production of the second-generation Kodiaq, its SUV flagship model, at the plant in Kvasiny, Czech Republic on January 17. In preparation, the company has made considerable investments into modernising both the production line and welding shop. By transferring the production of the new-generation Superb from Kvasiny to Bratislava, Slovakia, the Czech carmaker… Continue reading Skoda begins rolling out second-gen Kodiaq from Kvasiny plant

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 71)

Episode 71 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior dazzled by headlights, blissfully enjoying cheap cars until a Bentley turns up, driving the fantastic new Toyota GR Yaris, listening to the SMMT and talking much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 71)

New Hyundai Bayon gets technology and interior upgrades

The Hyundai Bayon has gained upgraded technology plus updates to its interior as part of a facelift for 2024 – its first update since the model launched in 2021. The i20-based Bayon is now claimed to “maximise front and rear passenger comfort”, with the biggest changes coming in the form of new standard equipment.  A… Continue reading New Hyundai Bayon gets technology and interior upgrades

KGM Torres SUV to launch in the UK imminently

KGM Motors – formerly Ssangyong – will launch its new Torres SUV in the UK imminently, completing its protracted change to new branding. The five-seat 4×4 will go on sale with combustion and electric powertrains by April, slotting into the Korean brand’s line-up between the Korando and Rexton SUVs. The ICE Torres receives the 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine from… Continue reading KGM Torres SUV to launch in the UK imminently

From the archive: game-changers storm 2001 Detroit motor show

Until the COVID pandemic hit, Autocar’s January news pages were traditionally filled by America’s biggest motor show, hosted by Detroit, Michigan – Motown. The 2001 edition in hindsight was especially notable. Yes, it was here where we were all enlightened by the facelifted Daewoo Leganza.  Lol, okay, sorry: it was here where BMW’s Chris Bangle… Continue reading From the archive: game-changers storm 2001 Detroit motor show

Tata Technologies to invest $1.8 billion in Telangana: Report

Tata Technologies, which provides engineering services to auto, aero and heavy machinery makers, will set up skilling centres in 50 government-run industry training organisations. Tata Technologies will invest $1.80 billion in Telangana to set up government-affiliated skilling centres, the state government said on Thursday. The latest investment is part of a larger commitment from Tata… Continue reading Tata Technologies to invest $1.8 billion in Telangana: Report

M&M sees FY25 small commercial vehicles growth at 5-10% YoY

Despite sluggish demand for small commercial vehicles in the current financial year, the country’s largest pickup maker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd expects India’s small commercial vehicles segment to grow between 5-10% on a year-on-year basis in 2024-2025 on the back of robust spending on infrastructure, considering the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and product offerings.  “The… Continue reading M&M sees FY25 small commercial vehicles growth at 5-10% YoY