Renault Scenic E-Tech wins Car of the Year 2024 title

Renault’s Scenic E-Tech electric has been voted The Car of the Year 2024. The results were announced at a ceremony at the Geneva Motor Show (Switzerland) on February 26. The electric SUV received a total of 329 votes from the jury of 59 journalists representing 22 countries, closely followed by the BMW 5 Series with 308 votes. The Peugeot 3008 rounded… Continue reading Renault Scenic E-Tech wins Car of the Year 2024 title

Renault Scenic E-Tech wins Car of the Year 2024 title

Renault’s Scenic E-Tech electric has been voted The Car of the Year 2024. The results were announced at a ceremony at the Geneva Motor Show (Switzerland) on February 26. The electric SUV received a total of 329 votes from the jury of 59 journalists representing 22 countries, closely followed by the BMW 5 Series with 308 votes. The Peugeot 3008 rounded… Continue reading Renault Scenic E-Tech wins Car of the Year 2024 title

Harman reveals high-performance 5G TCU for connected cars

Harman, a global leader in connected vehicle solutions, is demonstrating its latest road-ready products designed to democratise automotive connectivity at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 being held from February 26-29 in Barcelona. The products, including the Harman Ready Connect 5G Telematics Control Unit, are market-ready and, according to the company, provide added value for automakers,… Continue reading Harman reveals high-performance 5G TCU for connected cars

Marquardt and doubleSlash develop future-ready digital key solution

Mechatronics specialist Marquardt, together with software specialist doubleSlash, is launching a fully comprehensive digital key system for the automotive market. The system combines hardware and software components and complies with the standards of the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC). The newly developed module solution promises powerful, secure and convenient access to the vehicle via smartphone. With… Continue reading Marquardt and doubleSlash develop future-ready digital key solution

BYD targets Europe with electric and plug-in hybrid Seal U SUV

BYD has presented its first plug-in hybrid for the European market at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show and detailed its specifications ahead of an inevitable UK launch.  The new BYD Seal U is a slightly taller and wider sibling to the Seal electric sedan and is already sold in the brand’s home country of China as the BYD Song. Measuring 4775mm long, 1890mm… Continue reading BYD targets Europe with electric and plug-in hybrid Seal U SUV

BYD targets Europe with electric and plug-in hybrid Seal U SUV

BYD has presented its first plug-in hybrid for the European market at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show and detailed its specifications ahead of an inevitable UK launch.  The new BYD Seal U is a slightly taller and wider sibling to the Seal electric sedan and is already sold in the brand’s home country of China as the BYD Song. Measuring 4775mm long, 1890mm… Continue reading BYD targets Europe with electric and plug-in hybrid Seal U SUV

Xiaomi bets big on its new electric vehicle — targets 20 million premium users

watch now BEIJING – Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi believes it’s identified a consumer niche that will pay up for its upcoming electric car in a fiercely competitive market. “We think it’s a good starting point for us in the premium segment because we have already 20 million premium users in China based on the smartphone,”… Continue reading Xiaomi bets big on its new electric vehicle — targets 20 million premium users

TVS Motor Co’s Singapore arm increases stake in Killwatt to 49%

TVS Motor Company’s Singapore arm has increased its stake in German e-mobility firm Killwatt to 49% from 39.28%, for Euro 4 million.  This acquisition would fall within related party transaction as Killwatt GmbH is an associate company. The transaction is being conducted at arms’ length, the company said in an exchange filing.  “TVS Motor Company Limited… Continue reading TVS Motor Co’s Singapore arm increases stake in Killwatt to 49%

India’s battery manufacturing capacity seen at 110-120 GWh by 2027-28, says Heavy Ind Secy

India’s installed battery manufacturing capacity is projected to increase up to 120 GWh in the next three to four years to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles and grid-scale storage in the country, according to Hanif Qureshi, additional secretary at the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Industry sources estimate that this battery manufacturing capacity addition… Continue reading India’s battery manufacturing capacity seen at 110-120 GWh by 2027-28, says Heavy Ind Secy

Allcargo Supply Chain accelerates growth with expansion and diversification plans

Allcargo Supply Chain (ASPL), the contract logistics business arm of Allcargo Group, is poised for significant growth as it expands its operations to meet the evolving needs of the market. Currently operating in 6 million sqft of space, ASPL aims to add an additional 3 million sqft within the next 2-3 years as part of… Continue reading Allcargo Supply Chain accelerates growth with expansion and diversification plans