Autocar magazine 18 December: on sale now

In this week’s 148-page Christmas issue we drive a JCB monster truck, compete to build the best Lego car and predict what will happen in the automotive world in 2025.  Plus our road testers sit down for their annual Secret Santa lunch and we interview Grand Prix and Le Mans winner Johnny Herbert. Subscribe to… Continue reading Autocar magazine 18 December: on sale now

Altair RapidMiner launches advanced AI Agent framework

Altair, a company dealing in computational intelligence, announced that its data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) platform, Altair® RapidMiner will now allow users to seamlessly build and deploy advanced AI agents, a move that could transform operations with advanced automation and operational intelligence. This new capability enables organizations to integrate generative AI (genAI) agents into… Continue reading Altair RapidMiner launches advanced AI Agent framework

Michelin India strengthens aftermarket presence with two new retail outlets in Delhi-NCR

French multi-national tyre maker Michelin’s domestic arm Michelin India has strengthened its aftermarket presence in the country with the opening of two new stores in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR). The company today inaugurated two premium, next-generation dealerships at South Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar market, and Sector-52, Noida, with an aim to deliver top-notch… Continue reading Michelin India strengthens aftermarket presence with two new retail outlets in Delhi-NCR

Maruti Suzuki partners with Bihar government to automate driving license test tracks

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd signed a memorandum of agreement with the transport department, Government of Bihar, to automate five driving license test tracks in the state. The tracks, located in Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Purnia, and Saran, aim to make the driving license testing process more efficient, transparent, and comprehensive.  The automated driving test tracks use… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki partners with Bihar government to automate driving license test tracks

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India expands aftersales infrastructure

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has enhanced its aftersales infrastructure to provide a smooth ownership experience for its customers. Over the past decade, the company has doubled its regional distribution centre (RDC) space across India, reaching an impressive 52,000 square meters. The latest milestone in this journey is the addition of 8,000 square meters to its… Continue reading Škoda Auto Volkswagen India expands aftersales infrastructure

HDFC Bank and Harley-Davidson launch co-branded credit cards

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, has partnered with Harley-Davidson, the American motorcycle brand, to launch a range of co-branded credit cards aimed at enhancing the Harley-Davidson lifestyle experience for brand enthusiasts and Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members in India. The credit cards, available in two variants—the H.O.G Diners Club Credit Card and the… Continue reading HDFC Bank and Harley-Davidson launch co-branded credit cards

TCI-IIMB lab’s emission tracking tool achieves global certification

The TCI-IIMB Supply Chain Sustainability Lab at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) has become the first organization in India to achieve ISO 14083 certification for its Transportation Emissions Measurement Tool. This milestone highlights the platform’s ability to accurately measure and report greenhouse gas emissions from freight transportation, aiding organizations in meeting international sustainability… Continue reading TCI-IIMB lab’s emission tracking tool achieves global certification

XLRI Delhi-NCR and INDEA explore India’s automotive design identity

The Indian School for Design of Automobiles (INDEA), in collaboration with XLRI-Delhi NCR, organized “The INDEA Debate 2024” at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. This event provided a platform for experts in automotive design and design management to discuss the future of mobility design in India. The inaugural debate focused on the topic,… Continue reading XLRI Delhi-NCR and INDEA explore India’s automotive design identity

InnerCircle CXO roundtable | Reshaping India’s automotive industry

With a technology-first and aspirational drive sweeping the global mobility landscape, automakers are gearing to realise the immense opportunity that lies ahead. However, the mega transformation is causing a situational conflict for vehicle manufacturers and component makers alike, as to how to prudently align their resources, have an innovation-driven mindset, and look at vertical integration. … Continue reading InnerCircle CXO roundtable | Reshaping India’s automotive industry

Admit it: You love a gigantic 1970s American land yacht

As my long-suffering colleagues will know, when a new SUV with eye-watering dimensions is revealed, I’m among the first to moan about how large cars are getting. So why do I love ‘land yachts’? The simple answer is that very few cars can match their pure ridiculousness – but the more detailed answer is their… Continue reading Admit it: You love a gigantic 1970s American land yacht