Specifications for the MG 4 XPower hot hatch have been published ahead of its official reveal later this summer. It gets an uprated electric powertrain that delivers 429bhp and 443lb ft of torque, more than double that of the MG 4 Long Range. This allows the XPower to complete the 0-62mph sprint in 3.8sec – on par… Continue reading MG 4 XPower: hot hatch EV gets 429bhp and 239-mile range
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Volkswagen SSP EV platform to offer up to 1700bhp from 2026
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has reiterated the group’s commitment to launching its all-encompassing SSP (Scalable Systems Platform) electric architecture in 2026, despite executives flagging delays to 2028/29 in recent months. The architecture will span from city cars to sports cars making more than 1700bhp, Blume told investors at the VW Group’s capital markets day held… Continue reading Volkswagen SSP EV platform to offer up to 1700bhp from 2026
One in four Mercedes Benz sold in India is over Rs 1.5 crore, company generates revenue of Rs 3,000 crore from high-end cars
One in every four cars sold by Mercedes Benz India comes from a price bracket over Rs 1.5 crore, the category defined as the TEV or ‘top end vehicles’ by the company. The maker of AMG performance cars and S Class has already hit a mark of 25 percent in the first five months of… Continue reading One in four Mercedes Benz sold in India is over Rs 1.5 crore, company generates revenue of Rs 3,000 crore from high-end cars
‘We must prioritise skilling in new technologies’: Dr. Hanif Qureshi
Dr. Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Joint Secretary (Automobiles) at MHI said that the automobile industry said that we must prioritise skilling in new technologies. Speaking as a Chief Guest at the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) event “Skilling the Future Together,” he said that the automobile industry requires a significant number of skilled individuals. There is still… Continue reading ‘We must prioritise skilling in new technologies’: Dr. Hanif Qureshi
VECV improves uptime for its connected trucks and buses by up to 98%
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors has announced that its Uptime Centre has improved uptime for its connected trucks and buses by up to 98%, resulting in 7–10% savings for fleet operators. VECV’s Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Services and Network Strategy, Ramesh Rajagopalan… Continue reading VECV improves uptime for its connected trucks and buses by up to 98%
VECV improves uptime for its connected trucks and buses by up to 98%
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors has announced that its Uptime Centre has improved uptime for its connected trucks and buses by up to 98%, resulting in 7–10% savings for fleet operators. VECV’s Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Services and Network Strategy, Ramesh Rajagopalan… Continue reading VECV improves uptime for its connected trucks and buses by up to 98%
Punjab announces Rs 300 crore incentive to promote use of EVs: Report
These incentives will be provided on electric two-wheelers, e-cycles, e-rickshaws, e-autos and electric light commercial vehicles. Punjab’s transport minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has said the state government will provide incentives worth around Rs 300 crore in the next three years to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce pollution, PTI reported. These incentives… Continue reading Punjab announces Rs 300 crore incentive to promote use of EVs: Report
Punjab announces Rs 300 crore incentive to promote use of EVs: Report
These incentives will be provided on electric two-wheelers, e-cycles, e-rickshaws, e-autos and electric light commercial vehicles. Punjab’s transport minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has said the state government will provide incentives worth around Rs 300 crore in the next three years to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce pollution, PTI reported. These incentives… Continue reading Punjab announces Rs 300 crore incentive to promote use of EVs: Report
Tummoc raises US$ 1 million in pre-Series A funding, led by Inflection Point Ventures
Tummoc, a Bengaluru-based multi-modal connectivity platform, has raised US$1 million in a Pre-Series A Round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will be used for the recruitment and training of personnel, and the development of technology and software, besides marketing and administrative requirements. Tummoc is a comprehensive transit technology platform that offers multi-modal… Continue reading Tummoc raises US$ 1 million in pre-Series A funding, led by Inflection Point Ventures
Carlyle is looking to offload a 2.53% stake in Delhivery: Report
Carlyle is looking to sell offload 2.53% stake in Gurgaon-based logistics and supply chain services firm Delhivery via a block deal, which is expected to fetch the PE firm roughly Rs 709.5 crore, as per media reports. Reports further suggest that Carlyle is offering 18.4 million shares of Delhivery, via an entity named CA Swift… Continue reading Carlyle is looking to offload a 2.53% stake in Delhivery: Report