Consolidated revenue for M&M’s automotive segment grew 15% to Rs 21,755 crore in Q2 FY25, compared to Rs 18,869 crore in the same quarter last year. The division’s consoliadted profit before interest and tax (PBIT) showed robust growth, rising to Rs 1,952 crore from Rs 1,431 crore, with PBIT margins expanding to 9.0% from 7.6%… Continue reading M&M’s Q2FY25 results get a boost from automotive segment
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M&M’s Q2FY25 results get a boost from automotive segment
Consolidated revenue for M&M’s automotive segment grew 15% to Rs 21,755 crore in Q2 FY25, compared to Rs 18,869 crore in the same quarter last year. The division’s consoliadted profit before interest and tax (PBIT) showed robust growth, rising to Rs 1,952 crore from Rs 1,431 crore, with PBIT margins expanding to 9.0% from 7.6%… Continue reading M&M’s Q2FY25 results get a boost from automotive segment
Stellantis expands Lab and Office in Bengaluru
Stellantis has announced the inauguration of its expanded lab and office facilities in Bengaluru, marking a significant step in enhancing its capabilities in automotive technology. The expansion increases seating capacity by 50%, aimed at fostering better collaboration among team members. The new facilities, which are led by Stellantis’ Chief Software Officer, Yves Bonnefont, are positioned… Continue reading Stellantis expands Lab and Office in Bengaluru
Honda unveils 25YM European line-up and EV concepts at EICMA 2024
Honda unveiled two new EV concepts designed to expand its electric vehicle portfolio. The EV Fun Concept is a sports-oriented electric motorcycle that offers performance comparable to a mid-sized internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycle. It features a sleek, futuristic design, a battery compatible with CCS2 quick charging, and a projected range of over 100 km.… Continue reading Honda unveils 25YM European line-up and EV concepts at EICMA 2024
Epsilon and Daejoo partner to develop Silicon-Graphite Composite for enhanced EV battery performance
Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM), a global manufacturer of lithium-ion battery (LiB) anode and cathode materials, and Daejoo Electronic Materials (Daejoo), a South Korean producer of silicon anode materials for LiBs, have announced a joint development program. The program aims to create a silicon-graphite composite that combines Epsilon’s graphite with Daejoo’s silicon material to achieve greater… Continue reading Epsilon and Daejoo partner to develop Silicon-Graphite Composite for enhanced EV battery performance
IGNYTE debuts at EICMA 2024 with over 36 ECE 22.06/DOT certified models
IGNYTE Helmets, the premium line from Steelbird Helmets, officially entered the European market with an impressive showcase of over 36 new helmet models at EICMA 2024 in Milan. EICMA, the world’s leading motorcycle trade show, provided IGNYTE the platform to introduce its diverse range of helmets, each certified to ECE 22.06, the European standard for… Continue reading IGNYTE debuts at EICMA 2024 with over 36 ECE 22.06/DOT certified models
Allison Transmission and Ashok Leyland introduce fully automatic Low-Floor city buses in Tamil Nadu
Allison Transmission and Ashok Leyland, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in India and part of the Hinduja Group, have partnered to introduce low-floor city buses equipped with fully automatic transmissions in Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India. The new 12-meter diesel buses, manufactured by Ashok Leyland, will be fitted with Allison Torqmatic® Series transmissions.… Continue reading Allison Transmission and Ashok Leyland introduce fully automatic Low-Floor city buses in Tamil Nadu
Why hope lies ahead for the British car industry
It didn’t matter that demand for Britain’s illustrious luxury marques – Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, McLaren, Range Rover – were far less affected than the mainstreamers. Or that the waiting lists of smaller specialists such as Morgan, Ariel and Caterham weren’t dented at all. Naysayers heard the main message about low car demand and then… Continue reading Why hope lies ahead for the British car industry
‘Our time has come’: Honda’s CEO on its bold EV future
So its plan involves developing a mobile power pack (a swappable battery) for use by electric motorbikes and ‘mini-EVs’ – likely to mean quadricycles or vehicles that fall under Japan’s kei car rules. “We are aiming to be carbon-neutral as a company by 2050, so we will introduce carbon-neutral technology not only to cars but… Continue reading ‘Our time has come’: Honda’s CEO on its bold EV future
Kia Ceed
Inside the Kia Ceed’s mix of materials, graphics, infotainment system and the haptic feel of its switchgear are all very easy to understand and adapt to, but there’s nothing to get excited about. Crowing the dashboard is the infotainment touchscreen. Pre-facelift this was 7.0in on entry-level Ceeds and 8.0in on pricier versions, growing to 10.25in… Continue reading Kia Ceed