Kia Motors, which entered the Indian market in 2019, will continue to focus on the mainstream SUV and MPV segment. Kia’s current line-up for India includes the Sonet, Seltos, Carens, Carnival and EV9, thanks to a larger market share for these types of vehicles here. No Kia sedan or hatchback in India for now Speaking… Continue reading Kia India to continue focus on SUV, MPV segment
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Indian Oil advocates integrating biodiesel processing within existing refineries to meet 5% biodiesel blending target
Indian Oil, India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporation, is urging the government to allow biodiesel to be processed alongside traditional crude oil at its refineries, a shift it argues could facilitate the country’s ambitions for a 5% biodiesel blend by 2030. Alok Sharma, the company’s Director of Research and Development, underscored this proposal at… Continue reading Indian Oil advocates integrating biodiesel processing within existing refineries to meet 5% biodiesel blending target
PRAMA showcases transportation security solutions at TrafficInfraTech expo 2024
PRAMA, a leading Indian manufacturer of video security products, presented its transportation solutions at the 12th TrafficInfraTech Expo, held from October 22 to 24 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The PRAMA booth featured its latest transport security offerings, including solutions for speed detection, mobile enforcement, advanced traffic management, toll plaza monitoring, and artificial intelligence-based sensing.… Continue reading PRAMA showcases transportation security solutions at TrafficInfraTech expo 2024
BluSmart appoints Rupa Devi Singh as Independent Director
BluSmart, South Asia’s all-electric, vertically integrated EV ride-hailing and charging infrastructure network, has appointed Rupa Devi Singh as an Independent Director. Singh has extensive experience in banking, infrastructure advisory, and finance, having held leadership roles such as Founder Managing Director and CEO of Power Exchange India Ltd. (PXIL) and as an Independent Director and Non-Executive… Continue reading BluSmart appoints Rupa Devi Singh as Independent Director
JCBL Limited delivers mobile dental clinic for project Smile Himalaya
JCBL Limited, a part of the JCBL Group and a provider of mobility solutions specialising in mobile medical vans, has announced the delivery of a ‘Dental Clinic on Wheels’ as part of Project Smile Himalaya. This initiative, organised by Rotary International (Germany and Bangalore), the Swami Vivekananda Sewa Trust (Karnataka), and Vision Himalaya (Ladakh), is… Continue reading JCBL Limited delivers mobile dental clinic for project Smile Himalaya
How head-up display screens can make cars safer
A car travelling at 60mph covers almost 27 metres in one second – the length of a grand slam tennis court and a bit more. Linked to the driver’s reaction time, it’s a frighteningly long way – and underestimating the distance cars travel at speed is one way distracted drivers get into trouble. Harman, maker… Continue reading How head-up display screens can make cars safer
ZEV mandate spells even bigger trouble for van makers
Car makers’ well-documented struggles to hit this year’s ZEV mandate target has eclipsed that of another struggle: to hit an even tougher target for vans. “Industry commentators focus heavily on cars, but it’s really important that we support the commercial vehicle industry as well,” Lisa Brankin, head of the UK’s number-one van seller, Ford, told Autocar. LCV… Continue reading ZEV mandate spells even bigger trouble for van makers
Yuma Energy launches battery swapping services in Noida, expands across Uttar Pradesh
Yuma Energy has entered Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with plans to establish a network of electric 2- and 3-wheeler battery swapping stations over the next three years. The company aims to expand its operations to major cities in Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, and Varanasi. To facilitate this expansion, Yuma Energy has signed a memorandum… Continue reading Yuma Energy launches battery swapping services in Noida, expands across Uttar Pradesh
International Harvester Scout revived as electric SUV and pick-up
Short overhangs, reinforced bumpers, skidplates and body-on-frame construction are said to make the pair “multiuse tools” and “helpful companions”. Scout design chief Chris Benjamin said the brand’s cars “should always enable the customer to do the things they want to do and make their experience easier, better, faster”. Inside, the two cars are said to be “reminiscent of the… Continue reading International Harvester Scout revived as electric SUV and pick-up
BMW M5
It’s surprisingly comfortable, too. The suspension is firm, sure, but really well damped, not harsh and supremely controlled, to the point where I tended to leave the dampers in their stiffest mode. When road test ed Matt Saunders drove a Touring prototype in the UK, he found it coped well with bumpy Welsh roads, too,… Continue reading BMW M5