Continental has announced the production of its 200 millionth radar sensor, cementing its position as a market leader with over 20 percent share in automotive safety technology. The company also revealed it has secured major series orders from various vehicle manufacturers worth approximately €1.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, with production scheduled to… Continue reading Continental Achieves 200 Million Radar Sensor Milestone, Secures €1.5 Billion in New Orders
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Uno Minda to Invest ₹200 Crore in New Two-Wheeler Alloy Wheel Facility in Haryana
Uno Minda Limited, a leading automotive technology supplier, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility for two-wheeler alloy wheels in Bawal, Haryana with an investment of approximately ₹200 crore. The company’s Board of Directors has approved the project, which will have an installed production capacity of 1.5 million alloy wheels annually. The investment… Continue reading Uno Minda to Invest ₹200 Crore in New Two-Wheeler Alloy Wheel Facility in Haryana
NXP’s New Imaging Radar Processors Set to Transform Autonomous Driving Technology
NXP Semiconductors unveiled its third-generation S32R47 imaging radar processors today, designed to address the demanding requirements of Level 2+ to Level 4 autonomous driving systems. The new processors, built on 16 nm FinFET technology, deliver up to twice the processing power of previous generations while improving system cost and power efficiency. The S32R47 family enables… Continue reading NXP’s New Imaging Radar Processors Set to Transform Autonomous Driving Technology
Bosch Pushes Forward with Ambitious Strategy 2030 Despite Market Headwinds
The Bosch Group is forging ahead with its ambitious Strategy 2030 despite facing significant market headwinds in 2024, as the technology giant reported a 1.4 percent decline in sales revenue to 90.3 billion euros. The company saw its EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) from operations drop to 3.1 billion euros, resulting in an EBIT… Continue reading Bosch Pushes Forward with Ambitious Strategy 2030 Despite Market Headwinds
Kia India Expands Carens Lineup with New Carens Clavis
Kia India has introduced the Carens Clavis, the newest addition to its Carens range, aimed at customers looking for a versatile, feature-rich, and spacious family vehicle. The Carens Clavis can be booked nationwide across Kia dealerships and online, with deliveries expected to follow soon. It combines functionality with modern styling and a tech-forward interior, and… Continue reading Kia India Expands Carens Lineup with New Carens Clavis
Bosch Launches €250 Million Fund to Support Global Deep-Tech Startups
Bosch, one of Europe’s largest corporate venture capital investors, announced today the launch of a new €250 million fund through its subsidiary Bosch Ventures. The announcement comes as the company continues its bold commitment to providing venture capital to startups worldwide despite current economic turbulence. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert… Continue reading Bosch Launches €250 Million Fund to Support Global Deep-Tech Startups
FEV Develops New EV-battery – system Sets Benchmark in Comprehensive Safety and Performance Tests
FEV and Mahindra have jointly developed a new high energy density lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery system for Mahindra’s Electric Origin SUVs, following extensive safety and performance testing. The system passed comprehensive international safety evaluations, including fuel fire, nail penetration, and rollover tests. The battery system comes in two variants with capacities of 59 kWh… Continue reading FEV Develops New EV-battery – system Sets Benchmark in Comprehensive Safety and Performance Tests
New Range Rover Velar EV to embrace ethos of axed ‘Road Rover’
Earlier details of the EMA programme suggested it was being engineered to host a range-extender system that used a small petrol engine as a generator for a traction battery but it remains to be seen if JLR deems this a viable option. While an exact launch date for the new Velar has not been officially… Continue reading New Range Rover Velar EV to embrace ethos of axed ‘Road Rover’
Indian Companies Improve Risk Management Capabilities, ICICI Lombard Index Shows
Indian companies have strengthened their approach to managing risks, according to the latest Corporate India Risk Index (CIRI) released by ICICI Lombard. The 2024 index shows a score of 65, up from 64 in 2023, indicating improved risk handling across multiple sectors despite ongoing economic uncertainties and technological disruptions. The fifth edition of the index,… Continue reading Indian Companies Improve Risk Management Capabilities, ICICI Lombard Index Shows
Tech Talk: How to safely ‘puncture’ a tyre at 140kph
Autonomous and semi-autonomous cars bring with them new methods of safety testing. What happens, for example, if a tyre deflates suddenly when the car is doing the driving rather than the human and how well will it cope? US firm Koala Technologies has developed a new piece of equipment that enables a road tester to… Continue reading Tech Talk: How to safely ‘puncture’ a tyre at 140kph