The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is a car that has made an important course correction. Now sportier in its demeanour and re-engineered to be more dynamic, it is a car that seems to have more BMW DNA in it. New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe exterior design Sportier exterior design This is clearly visible, even… Continue reading New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe India Launch by Mid-2025
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Elm AI Raises $2 Million to Advance AI-Powered Supply Chain Sustainability Platform
Elm AI, a Cornell University spinout leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance supply chain sustainability and operational efficiency, has raised $2 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round. With the fresh capital, Elm AI plans to expedite onboarding for customers currently on its waitlist and invest further in enhancing its technology. The company aims to establish… Continue reading Elm AI Raises $2 Million to Advance AI-Powered Supply Chain Sustainability Platform
Alfa, Alpine, Cupra, Mini, MG or… Mika – who makes the most fun EV?
And when we were asked to score these cars on charm, well, that’s such a subjective thing, but I found the Cupra lacking on that one. It’s so capable. So appealing. But is it charming? Not really. Not in my book, anyway. Maybe we’re back to the styling again, which I like, but it is… Continue reading Alfa, Alpine, Cupra, Mini, MG or… Mika – who makes the most fun EV?
Trump’s ongoing 25% auto tariffs expected to cut sales by millions, cost $100 billion
Autoworkers at Nissan’s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Tennessee, June 6, 2022. The plant employs more than 7,000 people and produces a variety of vehicles, including the Leaf EV and Rogue crossover. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — As President Donald Trump‘s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles remain in effect despite a pullback this week… Continue reading Trump’s ongoing 25% auto tariffs expected to cut sales by millions, cost $100 billion
Building in Silence: Ultraviolette CTO’s Call for India’s Deeptech Backbone
In a candid and powerful LinkedIn post dated April 11, 2025, Niraj Rajmohan, CTO of Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive, outlined a clear-eyed view of what he sees as India’s true technological awakening—not in venture-backed hype cycles or app-based unicorns, but in the quiet, persistent work of deeptech innovators solving foundational problems. “India cannot build its future… Continue reading Building in Silence: Ultraviolette CTO’s Call for India’s Deeptech Backbone
Building in Silence: Ultraviolette CTO’s Call for India’s Deeptech Backbone
In a candid and powerful LinkedIn post dated April 11, 2025, Niraj Rajmohan, CTO of Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive, outlined a clear-eyed view of what he sees as India’s true technological awakening—not in venture-backed hype cycles or app-based unicorns, but in the quiet, persistent work of deeptech innovators solving foundational problems. “India cannot build its future… Continue reading Building in Silence: Ultraviolette CTO’s Call for India’s Deeptech Backbone
Madhur Bajaj, Former Vice-Chairman of Bajaj Auto, Passes Away at 73
Madhur Bajaj, former vice-chairman of Bajaj Auto and a veteran of the Indian automotive industry, passed away on Friday at the age of 73. The cause of death is believed to be age-related. Bajaj was a key figure in India’s two- and three-wheeler revolution and played a vital role in the growth and modernization of… Continue reading Madhur Bajaj, Former Vice-Chairman of Bajaj Auto, Passes Away at 73
Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz to Exit Role by Late 2025
Harley-Davidson has announced that the company’s CEO, Jochen Zeitz, will be stepping down from his role at the end of 2025. The company’s Board of Directors has confirmed that it has already started looking for a replacement CEO for the interim period. Zeitz took over as CEO from Matthew Levatich during one of the toughest… Continue reading Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz to Exit Role by Late 2025
JK Tyre-WIAA Women’s Rally 2025 Begins in Mumbai
The 2025 edition of the JK Tyre-WIAA Women’s Rally to the Valley was flagged off today from the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli, Mumbai. Organised by the Western India Automobile Association (WIAA) and presented by JK Tyre, the event saw participation from more than 300 women driving nearly 100 cars. Conducted in… Continue reading JK Tyre-WIAA Women’s Rally 2025 Begins in Mumbai
Tariff Talks Must Be Viewed as a Two-Way Street, Says Mercedes-Benz India Chief
As discussions around Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) between India and the European Union—and potentially the United States—gather momentum, Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer has offered a nuanced view, underscoring the broader economic potential, and downplayed immediate pricing benefits for luxury car buyers. “One of the fallacies that is now doing the rounds… Continue reading Tariff Talks Must Be Viewed as a Two-Way Street, Says Mercedes-Benz India Chief