Electric mobility ride-hailing service BluSmart has introduced a tipping feature on its app, allowing riders to tip their driver partners. As part of the festive campaign #RideToCelebrate, BluSmart will match every tip given by riders, effectively doubling the amount credited to the driver’s weekly payout. Riders will be notified when BluSmart matches their tip. The… Continue reading BluSmart launches new tipping feature for driver partners
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Indian Bank signs MoU with Tata Motors to offer commercial vehicle financing solutions
Indian Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, for financing solutions for commercial vehicles. Indian Bank will offer financial solutions for Tata Motors’ entire commercial vehicle portfolio including LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and electric range of commercial vehicles. Tata Motors and Indian Bank will also significantly scale up their partnership on dealer… Continue reading Indian Bank signs MoU with Tata Motors to offer commercial vehicle financing solutions
Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant reaches 10 million units production milestone
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd’s Manesar facility has achieved a cumulative production of 10 million units, the company announced today. The one crore milestone vehicle to roll out from the facility is the popular compact SUV, Brezza. The Manesar plant, which began operations in October 2006, reached this landmark in just 18 years, making it the… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant reaches 10 million units production milestone
How OEMs can leverage SDVs to stay ahead of the curve
The USD 3.6 trillion global automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), signalling a new era where software takes precedence over hardware. This evolution demands massive investments in infrastructure, software ecosystems, and a rethinking of traditional hardware integration approaches. As both legacy and greenfield OEMs embrace SDVs, their strategies diverge: traditional… Continue reading How OEMs can leverage SDVs to stay ahead of the curve
TapFin and IIT Bombay partner to advance EV technology research
Sustainability tech platform TapFin has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the EV Powertrain Lab at IIT Bombay to address challenges in electric vehicle financing and develop solutions to make EV ownership more accessible. The partnership seeks to create an ecosystem that connects academia and industry through knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and the development… Continue reading TapFin and IIT Bombay partner to advance EV technology research
Jennifer Pandya to head marketing at Skoda Auto India
Skoda Auto has appointed Jennifer Pandya as the new marketing head, effective November 1, as the company looks to unveil its sub-compact SUV in Mumbai next month. Pandya is currently the Vice President of Marketing at CaratLane, an online jewellery store run by Tata Group’s Titan company under its Tanishq brand. With a career spanning… Continue reading Jennifer Pandya to head marketing at Skoda Auto India
Remembering Jim Clark: The racing hero I never met
The seventh day of April, 1968. One of the worst days of my life, and even after all this time the sadness remains. That day my hero, Jim Clark, died in a Formula 2 accident on the Hockenheim circuit in Germany, when a rear tyre deflated and sent him into the trees at far too… Continue reading Remembering Jim Clark: The racing hero I never met
Renault 17 revival off the cards as brand moves away from retro
“People ask me ‘why don’t you do a Modus?’,” said van den Acker. “If you want a Modus, they are still available. Buy yourself a used one.” Reviving a historic model is a difficult process, he explained, and to be successful, these retro creations must hold universal appeal, rather than just speaking to enthusiasts. “These… Continue reading Renault 17 revival off the cards as brand moves away from retro
Valeo and MAHLE join forces to develop magnet-free electric axle system
Valeo and MAHLE have joined forces to develop an innovative magnet-free electric axle system, targeting upper segment electric vehicles with peak power ranging from 220 kW to 350 kW. Introducing the iBEE system (inner Brushless Electrical Excitation), this cutting-edge technology aims to revolutionize performance and efficiency of magnet-free electric motor. Valeo and MAHLE have signed a joint… Continue reading Valeo and MAHLE join forces to develop magnet-free electric axle system
Valeo and MAHLE join forces to develop magnet-free electric axle system
Valeo and MAHLE have joined forces to develop an innovative magnet-free electric axle system, targeting upper segment electric vehicles with peak power ranging from 220 kW to 350 kW. Introducing the iBEE system (inner Brushless Electrical Excitation), this cutting-edge technology aims to revolutionize performance and efficiency of magnet-free electric motor. Valeo and MAHLE have signed a joint… Continue reading Valeo and MAHLE join forces to develop magnet-free electric axle system