Stäubli opens US$ 15 million facility in Bengaluru

Stäubli, a global industrial and mechatronic solution provider, has opened a US$ 15 million facility in Bengaluru.  The 25,000 sq ft office represents three Divisions – Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors and Robotics – and houses a product showcase/ demonstration area, training rooms for customers and employees, a warehouse, and a service centre.  The company conducted the… Continue reading Stäubli opens US$ 15 million facility in Bengaluru

Ashok Leyland concludes the 4000kms plus drive at Leh

Ashok Leyland concluded the 4000kms plus drive – Manzil ka Safar in the Stallion Truck at Leh, in the presence of Amandeep Singh, President LCV, International Operations, Defense and Power Solutions, Ashok Leyland; Major General Manjeet Singh Mokha, SM, Chief of Staff HQ XIV Corps; and Major General Sarabjit Singh Bakshi, SM, General Officer Commanding, Leh… Continue reading Ashok Leyland concludes the 4000kms plus drive at Leh

Schaeffler India acquires automotive e-commerce platform Koovers for Rs 142.4 crore

Schaeffler India, the industrial and automotive parts maker, has approved the acquisition of Bengaluru-based automotive aftersales B2B e-commerce platform Koovers for Rs 142.4 crore.  This will be done via a share purchase agreement and the transaction  will be completed in the third quarter of CY 2023.  Koovers reported revenues of Rs 777 million in FY… Continue reading Schaeffler India acquires automotive e-commerce platform Koovers for Rs 142.4 crore

New Volkswagen California Concept previews plug-in hybrid campervan

Volkswagen has presented the “California for tomorrow” – a camper concept based on the T7 Multivan – at the Caravan Salon trade fair in Düsseldorf. The California Concept is a near-production-ready version of the forthcoming next-generation camper, and will be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time. Featuring a two-tone blue and… Continue reading New Volkswagen California Concept previews plug-in hybrid campervan

New Volvo EM90: Electric MPV on the way in late 2023

The Volvo estate is no more in the UK market, and we’ve been starved of people carriers, or ‘MPVs’, for some time now. But practical non-SUV body styles aren’t completely off the agenda, because Volvo looks to be bringing back the MPV with a new electric model called the Volvo EM90. Described as the brand’s… Continue reading New Volvo EM90: Electric MPV on the way in late 2023

New Ford Transit Custom Nugget campervan revealed

Ford has revealed an all-new Transit Custom Nugget campervan based on the recently revealed Transit Custom. Built in collaboration between Ford and German campervan specialist Westfalia, the new model features a clever new interior layout in combination with the new Transit Custom’s electrified powertrains and enhanced technology.  With first deliveries scheduled for the Spring 2024,… Continue reading New Ford Transit Custom Nugget campervan revealed

New 2023 Mercedes EQA facelift revealed

Mercedes has updated its EQA small SUV in order to keep it competitive with a slew of talented, all-electric rivals.  Up against the likes of the new BMW iX1, Volvo XC40 Recharge and Hyundai Kona Electric, Mercedes has improved the list of standard equipment and on-board technology for its entry-level EV. Range has increased too,… Continue reading New 2023 Mercedes EQA facelift revealed

New 2023 Mercedes EQB facelifted with updated technology

We saw the all-electric EQB launch in 2021 to sit alongside its internal-combustion engined GLB cousin, but Mercedes has been quick to give its seven-seat EV a mid-life refresh and it’s now been revealed in full. Mercedes also revised the EQA this week, highlighting the German firm’s desire to keep its all-electric offerings fresh ahead… Continue reading New 2023 Mercedes EQB facelifted with updated technology

Log9 indicates production hit on delayed visas to Chinese experts: Report

Log9 Materials has said that its production facility at Bengaluru could be affected due to the late arrrival of Chinese experts on the back of delayed visa application approvals by the New Delhi Government.  “If Chinese engineers don’t arrive on time, then our cell line production will get impacted, the lithium ion battery manufacturer’s Co-founder… Continue reading Log9 indicates production hit on delayed visas to Chinese experts: Report

Quantum Energy inaugurates new EV showroom in Kolhapur

Quantum Energy, a leading electric vehicle (EV) startup specialising in the design, development, and manufacturing of electric scooters, has announced the inauguration of its new showroom in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. This new addition marks the company’s fourth EV two-wheeler showroom in the state. Customers can take a look at the electric scooters including the Plasma, Elektron,… Continue reading Quantum Energy inaugurates new EV showroom in Kolhapur