Bengaluru-based VST Supercars Pvt. Ltd., the official dealer for Porsche in Karnataka, has opened a new showroom in Whitefield. The 3S facility (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) aims to enhance customer accessibility, offer world-class service, and provide a personalized ownership experience. The showroom features the all-new Macan EV, Porsche’s latest all-electric SUV. The facility was… Continue reading Porsche Opens New Showroom in Bengaluru, Showcasing All-Electric Macan EV
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Autocar Professional’s March 15, 2025 Edition is out!
As software becomes the new measure of performance, this issue captures how traditional barriers to entry are falling away and creating new avenues for women in engineering, R&D, and innovation. Despite these positive developments, progress remains slow. Women represent just 10% of the automotive manufacturing workforce, lagging behind other sectors like IT-enabled services (36%) and… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s March 15, 2025 Edition is out!
India in The Race to Be Among Mercedes-Benz Maybach’s Top 5 Markets: Daniel Lescow
Mercedes-Benz’s ultra-luxury division Maybach views India as a strong contender to enter its top five global markets. Daniel Lescow, Head of Mercedes-Maybach at Mercedes-Benz Group AG highlighted the immense potential of the Indian market, emphasizing its rapid expansion and evolving customer base. Speaking about Maybach’s growing footprint in India, Lescow noted that the brand experienced… Continue reading India in The Race to Be Among Mercedes-Benz Maybach’s Top 5 Markets: Daniel Lescow
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Concludes Women’s Day Events, Highlights Workforce Inclusivity
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) recently concluded its International Women’s Day 2025 celebrations with two events focused on inclusivity and increasing women’s representation in the automotive industry. Held at the company’s manufacturing facility in Bidadi on March 12 and March 16, the events saw participation from over 700 women employees. On March 12, a session… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor Concludes Women’s Day Events, Highlights Workforce Inclusivity
Honda to Buy Batteries from Toyota’s US Plant to Avert Tariff Risks: Report
Honda Motor will purchase batteries for its hybrid vehicles from Toyota Motor’s plant USA, in a bid to curtail tariff risks under the Trump Administration, Reuters reported citing the Nikkei newspaper. Nikkei said that from fiscal 2025, Honda will use Toyota’s batteries manufactured in the USA for roughly 400,000 vehicles, which will be enough for… Continue reading Honda to Buy Batteries from Toyota’s US Plant to Avert Tariff Risks: Report
Eicher Trucks and Magenta Mobility Launch 100 Eicher Pro X Electric Trucks
Eicher Trucks and Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), has partnered with Magenta Mobility to supply the newly launched Eicher Pro X small electric truck. The collaboration begins with an initial order of 100 units, with the first batch featuring a 1.7-tonne payload set for deployment across key markets, including Mumbai, Delhi NCR,… Continue reading Eicher Trucks and Magenta Mobility Launch 100 Eicher Pro X Electric Trucks
Omega Seiki and Clean Electric Launch Rs 3.55 Lakh Electric Three-Wheeler with 300 km Range
Omega Seiki Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with Clean Electric, has launched the Omega Seiki NRG, an electric passenger three-wheeler designed to offer an extended driving range. Priced at Rs 3.55 lakh (ex-showroom), the vehicle is claimed to deliver a range of over 300 km on a single charge. It is equipped with a 15 kWh… Continue reading Omega Seiki and Clean Electric Launch Rs 3.55 Lakh Electric Three-Wheeler with 300 km Range
Daimler Truck’s Battery-Electric Truck Sales Increase 17% in 2024
Daimler Truck, the parent company of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), announced its financial results for 2024, reporting a strong performance despite weakened demand in key markets such as Europe and Asia. The company highlighted a notable 17% increase in sales of battery-electric trucks, alongside a 12% rise in Free Cash Flow of its Industrial… Continue reading Daimler Truck’s Battery-Electric Truck Sales Increase 17% in 2024
Hyundai Motor Wins 18 iF Design Awards in 2025
Hyundai Motor Company and its Robotics LAB have secured 18 iF Design Awards for 2025, demonstrating the company’s commitment to innovative design across various sectors. The awards span eight disciplines and 12 categories, including automotive, product concepts, industry, service design, interior architecture, user experience, campaigns, publishing, and branding. “This recognition from iF Design Award is… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Wins 18 iF Design Awards in 2025
Billion Electric Mobility Appoints Sanjeev Kulkarni as CEO
Billion Electric Mobility (BillionE), an E-Mobility-as-a-Service (eMaaS) platform, has appointed Sanjeev Kulkarni as its new Chief Executive Officer. Previously serving as Chief Operating Officer, Kulkarni brings over three decades of experience in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, specializing in business expansion, product development, and strategic execution. With a background that includes leadership roles at… Continue reading Billion Electric Mobility Appoints Sanjeev Kulkarni as CEO