February 8, 2020, Mumbai: In December 2019, it was decided that Mr. Anand Mahindra will transition to the role of Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of M&M Ltd. with effect from 1st April 2020, in order to comply with Regulation 17(1B) of the Listing Regulations. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. today announced that pursuant to the… Continue reading @Mahindra: Anand Mahindra to continue to be the Executive Chairman, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. till his original term of appointment as approved by the shareholder…
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Mahindra unveils $11,000 electric SUV as India goes green
NEW DELHI — Major Indian automakers touted their commitment to electric vehicles as Auto Expo 2020 opened to the public Friday, though each embraced a different strategy toward preparing for stronger emissions standards that take effect nationwide in April. Mahindra & Mahindra focused on affordability in India, unveiling an electric sport utility vehicle priced at… Continue reading Mahindra unveils $11,000 electric SUV as India goes green
Varroc Group’s Tarang Jain: ‘Our strategy has been to increase the lighting business.’
The Aurangabad-based Varroc Engineering, a global Tier 1 auto component group, is betting big on its global lighting business as it looks to adapt to the global EV megatrend in the automotive world. Speaking to Autocar Professional’s Nilesh Wadhwa, Tarang Jain, Managing Director at Varroc Group, says the company is investing 250 million euros (Rs… Continue reading Varroc Group’s Tarang Jain: ‘Our strategy has been to increase the lighting business.’
@Ford: Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes as Company Continues Transformation
Jim Farley becomes chief operating officer, reporting to President and CEO Jim Hackett. Farley will be responsible for all global markets and automotive operations, Ford Smart Mobility and autonomous vehicles Hau Thai-Tang takes on an expanded role in delivering great products, services and experiences for Ford customers. He will continue to lead Product Development… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes as Company Continues Transformation
Ford shakes up top management, promises faster turnaround
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Friday shook up its top management, naming strategy chief Jim Farley as chief operating officer and promising skeptical investors the company will kick a slow-moving turnaround into a higher gear. FILE PHOTO: Jim Farley, President, Global Markets, Ford Motor Company, speaks during the Lincoln presentation at the… Continue reading Ford shakes up top management, promises faster turnaround
@Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS to Start Sales of the New Super Height Kei Wagon eK X space and eK space on March 19
TOKYO, Feb 7, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) has announced the first full redesign of the eK space in roughly six years, in addition to the launch of the new eK X space (pronounced eK “cross” space), a crossover model with SUV flavor. These models will go on sale at MMC… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS to Start Sales of the New Super Height Kei Wagon eK X space and eK space on March 19
GM trumpets flexible EV architecture, starting with Cadillac EV to be unveiled in April
General Motors outlined its EV strategy yesterday at the company’s Capital Markets Day. GM President Mark Reuss confirmed that the first vehicle to use GM’s next-generation electric architecture will be badged as a Cadillac. It will be unveiled in April. Reuss emphasized that GM’s flexible architecture can be applied to a wide array of segments.… Continue reading GM trumpets flexible EV architecture, starting with Cadillac EV to be unveiled in April
Asia Digest: Moovby raises $500k; SSTL launches to shape SG’s space frontier
Malaysia’s first peer-to-peer (P2P) car-sharing platform Moovby announced that it has secured $500,000 from angel investors and strategic partners. In a separate development, Singapore Space and Technology Limited (SSTL) has officially been launched to develop the country’s space and related high technology industries. Malaysia’s P2P car-sharing platform Moovby raises $500k Malaysia’s first peer-to-peer (P2P) car-sharing… Continue reading Asia Digest: Moovby raises $500k; SSTL launches to shape SG’s space frontier
Toyota To Introduce Tiny EV With Standardized Reusable Battery
According to the Japanese media, Toyota will unveil later this year a new ultra-compact electric vehicle, probably a single- or two-seater. The key feature for the new model is expected to be a standardized battery pack, envisioned for second-life as a home energy storage. We don’t know details yet, but it seems that once the… Continue reading Toyota To Introduce Tiny EV With Standardized Reusable Battery
Lyft: Generalization in Autonomous Vehicle Development
By: Emil Praun, Principal Engineer and Michael Benisch, Engineering Director A common challenge when deciding which autonomous problems to solve first is how to balance breadth versus depth. Going broad means expanding the Operational Design Domain (ODD) of situations that an autonomous vehicle (AV) can handle. Example situations include operating on highways and city streets,… Continue reading Lyft: Generalization in Autonomous Vehicle Development