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Traverse City classic-car insurer Hagerty goes public for $3 billion
Traverse City-based classic-car insurer Hagerty will now also be known by its New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol “HGTY.” The 37-year old company is going public in a merger with Aldel Financial Inc., a special purpose acquisition company. The deal values Hagerty at a whopping $3.13 billion. The move comes as Hagerty has aggressively pursued… Continue reading Traverse City classic-car insurer Hagerty goes public for $3 billion
Tata Motors focused on riding SUV boom
Tata Motors is pulling out all the stops in its turnaround drive with its Alfa (agile light flexible advanced) and Omega (optimal modular efficient global advanced) platforms. From the company’s point of view, the investment/effort to build a platform factor in a substantial timeframe. “We would like to keep the architecture relevant for not less than… Continue reading Tata Motors focused on riding SUV boom
MG India unveils AI assistant for upcoming SUV
MG Motor India today revealed the technology ingredients into its upcoming midsize SUV – MG Astor – that is expected to be launched in the coming festive season. The Astor will get what MG has christened as an AI or Artificial Intelligence assistant, in the form of an interactive dashboard-mounted robot. The AI assistant will… Continue reading MG India unveils AI assistant for upcoming SUV
How 4D imaging radar sensors can be validated
by Dr Ing Andreas Himmler and Dr. rer. nat. Alexander 18 Aug 2021 Fourth dimension: radar sensors which, in addition to speed, distance and direction (azimuth), also correctly record the elevation angle. This means increased requirements for test systems. Ultra-high-resolution imaging radar sensors, often referred to as 4D radars, provide detailed images of the radar… Continue reading How 4D imaging radar sensors can be validated
Bosch and Mahindra develop Adrenox connectivity for XUV700
The AdrenoX Connect, the connected solution platform on Mahindra & Mahindra’s recenetly launched XUV700 was developed in collaboration with Bosch India. The end-to-end connectivity ecosystem is built, integrated, validated and will be managed by Bosch across M&M vehicle lines, including the XUV700 and XUV300. Commenting on the collaboration, R K Shenoy, Senior Vice-President for Mobility Engineering at Robert Bosch… Continue reading Bosch and Mahindra develop Adrenox connectivity for XUV700
Ampere Vehicles goes phygital with Experience Centre in Ranipet
With the electric vehicle industry gaining traction, particularly over the past six months or so, EV OEMs are also gearing up to provide differential retail experience. Ampere Electric, the e-mobility arm of Greaves Cotton, is the latest to do so. The company, earlier this year, announced plans to substantially increase its EV manufacturing capacity with… Continue reading Ampere Vehicles goes phygital with Experience Centre in Ranipet
Volkswagen India begins producing Taigun, opens pre-bookings
Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, SAVWIPL and Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has announced the start of production and also opened pre-bookings for the Taigun SUV. Built on the MQB A0 IN platform, the first made-in-India Taigun rolled out from the Chakan plant in Pune today. The Volkswagen Taigun… Continue reading Volkswagen India begins producing Taigun, opens pre-bookings
Three Wheels United partners Piaggio Vehicles to drive adoption of e3Ws in India
Bangalore-based tech-enabled financer for electric light vehicles Three Wheels United (TWU) has partnered Piaggio Vehicles to accelerate the adoption of electric three-wheelers in India. As per the understanding, Three Wheels United will immediately deploy 500 Piaggio Ape’ E City and Ape’ E-Xtra vehicles across India. The partners will jointly work towards promoting the adoption of… Continue reading Three Wheels United partners Piaggio Vehicles to drive adoption of e3Ws in India
Honda Cars India launches 2021 Amaze at Rs 632,000
Gaku Nakanishi, President & CEO, Honda Cars India (right) and Rajesh Goel, Senior VP and Director-Marketing and Sales, at the launch of the 2021 Amaze. Honda Cars India today launched the 2021 Amaze sedan priced from Rs 632,000 through to Rs 11.15 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The premium sedan is available in manual as well as… Continue reading Honda Cars India launches 2021 Amaze at Rs 632,000