Compact, right-sized vehicles critical to improve energy efficiency

Sustainability and decarbonization have emerged as burning issues globally across businesses, driving the need for eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions. In the context of the automotive industry, these two topics are currently pushing vehicle manufacturers to switch away from conventional propulsion technologies and adopt greener mobility solutions that emit low or no emissions. While many companies… Continue reading Compact, right-sized vehicles critical to improve energy efficiency

Maruti Suzuki to get its first cross badge Toyota CMPV in FY23

Toyota Kirloskar is getting ready to introduce a Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle (CMPV) in the current fiscal year. This will be the first cross-badge Toyota vehicle made available to Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL).  In addition to this, the company is currently ready to release a B-SUV car with a Suzuki design and robust hybrid technology as… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to get its first cross badge Toyota CMPV in FY23

Autocar Professional’s October 15 issue is out

This 48-pager is packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global auto sector Cover StoryOur highlight is the launch of Hero MotoCorp’s all-new Vida electric scooter brand and its prospects. InterviewsJayakumar G, Group, President India and Managing Director at Valeo outlines his… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s October 15 issue is out

Statiq enters into partnership with M&M for charging solutions

Statiq, an electric vehicle (EV) charging network company has entered into an e-mobility partnership with India’s leading SUV manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). The alliance between Statiq and M&M aims to provide EV users with a robust, accessible, affordable, and reliable mobility network across the country. Both companies will also collaborate on various e-mobility tech integration projects going… Continue reading Statiq enters into partnership with M&M for charging solutions

Renault design boss: electrification allows us to revive icons

The Renault 4ever concept revealed at the Paris motor show previews the brand’s second retro-inspired electric car, following the earlier Renault 5. After the reveal we caught up with Renault Group design executive vice president Laurens van den Acker, who detailed the process of reinventing a classic, the design opportunities afforded by electrification, and the future of… Continue reading Renault design boss: electrification allows us to revive icons

UAW ballots to be mailed out this week for direct elections of top leaders

UAW members should begin receiving ballots in the mail later this week for the first direct election of the union’s top leaders. More than 900,000 members were slated to receive their ballots in the first batch of mailings that began Monday, according to a representative for the UAW’s independent monitor in response to questions from… Continue reading UAW ballots to be mailed out this week for direct elections of top leaders