Hyundai Motor India becomes first automaker to offer Made-in-India AGM battery technology

Hyundai Motor India will begin using locally made batteries from Amara Raja Energy & Mobility in its vehicles, beginning in Q4 of FY 2024-2025. This makes it the first auto OEM in India to use localised AGM technology.  The move is in-line with HMIL’s dedicated efforts towards localisation and introducing locally sourced innovative technologies for… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India becomes first automaker to offer Made-in-India AGM battery technology

Isuzu Motors India rolls out one lakh vehicles from Sri City facility

Isuzu Motors India has rolled out its one lakhth vehicle from its manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The landmark was reached with the production of the popular Isuzu D-MAX V-Cross, reflecting the brand’s growing presence and commitment to the Indian market. N. Yuvaraj, Secretary to the Government, Industries Commerce and Food Processing Department,… Continue reading Isuzu Motors India rolls out one lakh vehicles from Sri City facility

Honda to unveil 0 Series SUV concept next month

Meanwhile, large models will have a pack of around 100kWh. It’s unclear if different battery options will be offered on each model. As well as extensive use of mega-casting, Honda will use a number of new production techniques designed to increase the platform’s rigidity while reducing weight. That includes expanded use of a system called… Continue reading Honda to unveil 0 Series SUV concept next month

Report: Nio to launch in UK in early 2025 with new Onvo L60

Nio will reportedly bring its new affordable EV brand Onvo to Europe next year, starting with the launch of the L60 coupé-SUV in the UK.  As reported by Automotive News Europe, Nio’s product planning boss Eric Yu explained that Onvo would come to the UK first because, unlike the EU, it doesn’t put import tariffs on… Continue reading Report: Nio to launch in UK in early 2025 with new Onvo L60

DVSA to hire 450 new examiners to cut driving test backlog

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will hire an extra 450 driving test examiners across Britain as it bids to cut waiting times. The move to add extra test capacity comes as the average waiting time for learner drivers hits four and a half months.  This is double the average from nine years ago and doesn’t account… Continue reading DVSA to hire 450 new examiners to cut driving test backlog

Neuron Energy partners with leading OEM to advance e-2W innovation 

Neuron Energy, a leading EV battery manufacturer, has partnered with a original two-wheeler equipment manufacturer to establish a manufacturing facility dedicated to producing lithium-ion battery packs for electric two-wheelers. The facility is designed to produce 3,000 battery packs per month, with a total energy output of 100 megawatt-hours (MWh). Over the next two years, the… Continue reading Neuron Energy partners with leading OEM to advance e-2W innovation 

Tata Motors secures order for more electric buses from BMTC

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has secured an additional order for 148 electric buses from the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). The supply, operation, and maintenance of the Tata Starbus EV12-metre low-floor electric buses will be managed by TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, over a… Continue reading Tata Motors secures order for more electric buses from BMTC

Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems plans strategic expansion in Western, Northern India to support anchor customers

Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems (IGSS), a partnership between Dutch sunroof systems major Inalfa Roof Systems and India’s Anand Group’s flagship company – Gabriel India – is planning to expand its manufacturing setup in the country. In the light of the growing demand for sunroof systems from OEMs in the domestic market, IGSS is planning expansion… Continue reading Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems plans strategic expansion in Western, Northern India to support anchor customers

Visteon expands India footprint with new technical centre in Kolkata

Visteon Corporation, a global leader in automotive cockpit electronics and connected car solutions, today announced the inauguration of its new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Kolkata, India. The centre is set to become operational by January 2025 and underscores Visteon’s commitment to leveraging India’s growing importance in global automotive technology development. Strategically located, Kolkata’s strong… Continue reading Visteon expands India footprint with new technical centre in Kolkata

Kia Syros to empower Korean carmaker grow its SUV market share in India

Kia India has today unveiled its latest offering – Kia Syros – for the Indian market which is seeing a growing demand for SUVs. The sub-four-metre Kia Syros which sits above the Kia Sonet, aims to disrupt the compact-SUV segment that includes rivals of the likes of the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Maruti Suzuki… Continue reading Kia Syros to empower Korean carmaker grow its SUV market share in India