India’s largest lithium-ion battery recycling company, Lohum, is likely to increase its recycling capacity to a whopping 25-30GWh per year by 2027 from the current 5GWh, with new facilities set to launch in southern parts of India starting next year, the company founder told Autocar Professional. “We are going to expand capacity by 70-80% each… Continue reading Lohum to Scale Up Capacity by 5X in 3 Years
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Toyota Unveils Hilux Black Edition in India with Premium Features and All-Black Design
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the introduction of a new Hilux Black Edition in India, featuring an all-black themed design while maintaining the vehicle’s renowned toughness and capability. The new variant is priced at Rs. 37,90,000 ex-showroom nationwide and will be available for delivery starting March 2025. The Hilux Black Edition is powered by… Continue reading Toyota Unveils Hilux Black Edition in India with Premium Features and All-Black Design
Amid Allegations, Gensol Engineering Brings Back Former CFO Aga
Gensol Engineering, a prominent player in India’s renewable energy sector which is facing allegations of financial improprieties, has announced the re-appointment of Jabirmahendi Aga as its Chief Financial Officer, following the exit of the current CFO. Aga, who previously served as CFO for the company, returns with over 14 years of financial experience and deep… Continue reading Amid Allegations, Gensol Engineering Brings Back Former CFO Aga
New Volvo ES90 looks a lot like a Polestar 4 with a rear window, and costs nearly £70k
Volvo insists the ES90 is “fully in a class of its own” and combines “the refined elegance of a sedan, the adaptability of a fastback, and the spacious interior and higher ground clearance of an SUV”. The front end is familiar Volvo, with the same headlights and pixelated ‘Thor’s Hammer’ daytime running lights and separate… Continue reading New Volvo ES90 looks a lot like a Polestar 4 with a rear window, and costs nearly £70k
Hyundai Offers Discounts and Freebies on Exter, Venue, i20 and i10 Under Super Delight March
In response to a challenging automotive market, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced substantial ‘benefits’ across its popular hatchback and SUV lineup. The “Super Delight March” campaign offers benefits ranging from Rs 35,000 to Rs 55,000 on the Exter, Venue, i20, and Grand i10 NIOS models as the Korean automaker attempts to stimulate sales… Continue reading Hyundai Offers Discounts and Freebies on Exter, Venue, i20 and i10 Under Super Delight March
Audi Q5
The interior is very familiar from the other Audi models that sit on the new PPC platform. That means there’s an 11.9in Virtual Cockpit behind the steering wheel and a 14.5in touchscreen in the middle. Spring for the Edition 1 model and you also get the Passenger Display, a secondary touchscreen measuring 10.9in. It can be used to alter the… Continue reading Audi Q5
Audi SQ5
The SQ5 comes with air suspension as standard. Some petrolheads sound like broken records when it comes to Audi suspension, repeating old lines about shattered teeth, largely associated with S Line cars of a decade ago. But the SQ5’s set-up is lush. Even in its firmest setting, I could use it day-to-day. It all feels… Continue reading Audi SQ5
Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month
President Trump said on Wednesday that he would pause tariffs on cars coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico for one month, after a 25 percent tariff that he placed on America’s closest trading partners a day earlier roiled stock markets and prompted stiff resistance from industry. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press… Continue reading Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month
Women in Leadership: Shaping the Future of Work
With over 30 years of experience at The Automotive research Association of India, ARAI, which at fore front of the automotive industry in India, I have witnessed a remarkable evolution in technology, skill development, and workforce dynamics. Women have made remarkable contributions across all aspects of automotive manufacturing. Their involvement and achievements in the industry have… Continue reading Women in Leadership: Shaping the Future of Work
Volkswagen ID 1 could spawn Up GTI successor
Volkswagen technical chief Kai Grünitz has not ruled out a hot GTI version of the forthcoming ID Every1. The new city car is due to arrive in 2027 priced from around £17,000 and it is likely to be offered with a 94bhp electric powertrain and a range of around 155 miles. The car sits on a modified front-drive version… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 1 could spawn Up GTI successor