2023 Smart #1 EV gets high-performance overhaul by Brabus

The Smart #1 Brabus has been revealed at the Chengdu motor show in China, featuring a huge boost to performance and sportier styling courtesy of the famed German tuner. The biggest difference between the #1 Brabus and the standard #1 is the addition of a second electric motor at the front, giving the electric crossover four-wheel… Continue reading 2023 Smart #1 EV gets high-performance overhaul by Brabus

Inside the industry: UK government is sleepwalking into EV transition

Last year, 8.2% of the 705,826 cars made in the UK were electric and a further 17.9% hybrid. The remaining 73.9% were either petrol or diesel. That, in the most simplistic of terms, tells you all about the steepness of the challenge faced by the car industry to get ready for global ICE cut-offs, starting… Continue reading Inside the industry: UK government is sleepwalking into EV transition

Sibros connects with Google Cloud to drive connected vehicle solutions to automakers

Connected vehicle platform company Sibros announced today that it has partnered with Google Cloud to bring flexible and intelligent connected vehicle-to-cloud solutions to automakers worldwide.  As automakers navigate the complexities of vehicle software lifecycle management, they increasingly need deep data insights to understand product usage and deliver remote software updates that improve product safety, performance… Continue reading Sibros connects with Google Cloud to drive connected vehicle solutions to automakers

Siemens and Nissan digitalise production lines for Ariya EV

Siemens, a leading supplier in the field of automation and industrial software, has partnered Nissan to build production lines for the all-electric crossover Nissan Ariya at the company’s plant in Tochigi, Japan. Both companies build on their long-standing cooperation. Nissan had already been using the Siemens Digital Industries software portfolio to optimise design and production. End-to-end… Continue reading Siemens and Nissan digitalise production lines for Ariya EV

Apollo Tyres appoints Dipankar Ghosh as Group Head, HR

Apollo Tyres has appointed Dipankar Ghosh, who has leadership experience across FMCG, automobile and service industries, as its Group Head, Human Resources (HR) for the Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) region. Dipankar Ghosh, who has over 25 years of diverse experience in the domain of HR business partnering, strategic human resource initiatives, talent… Continue reading Apollo Tyres appoints Dipankar Ghosh as Group Head, HR

Hero Electric to set up R&D centre

Hero Electric, which is aggressively expanding both its manufacturing capacity as well as retail network to meet growing demand for electric two-wheelers, has announced plans to set up an R&D centre. The company says the aim is “to redefine standards for features, quality, safety, and technological innovations for its products.” According to Sohinder Gill, CEO… Continue reading Hero Electric to set up R&D centre

Keeway India launches V302C cruiser at Rs 389,000

Hungarian brand Keeway, owned by the Qianjiang (QJ) Group, has just launched its fourth product in India – the V302C bobber – priced from Rs 389,000 to Rs 409,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). Just like the smaller K-Light 250V, this motorcycle features a V-Twin engine configuration, which isn’t a common sight these days.  The V302C is powered by a… Continue reading Keeway India launches V302C cruiser at Rs 389,000

Soaring gas prices pause LNG infra development across GQ

Soaring prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has forced Bharat Petroleum Corporation to delay its investments in setting up of LNG stations across the Golden Quadrilateral highways, says Arun Kumar Singh, CMD of the company.  “Unless the prices cool down there will be no appetite for LNG amongst truck operators,” Singh told Autocar Professional during the post-69th AGM interaction with the media,… Continue reading Soaring gas prices pause LNG infra development across GQ

Igus’ monitoring system for robot e-chains reduces downtime

Robots have long been an integral part of many areas of industrial manufacturing – and their range of tasks continues to grow in the wake of digitalisation. Whether for welding, painting, soldering or palletising, industrial robots work dynamically. A flexible 3D energy chain such as the triflex R from igus makes it possible to guide robot cables… Continue reading Igus’ monitoring system for robot e-chains reduces downtime