Gurugram-based vehicle service and repair startup GoMechanic has raised ₹105 crore in a Series-B funding led by Chiratae Ventures and Sequoia Capital with Orios Venture Partners also participating in the fundraise. GoMechanic’s current investors include Sequoia Capital, Orios Ventures Partners, Snapdeal founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, and angel investor Dhianu Das. It had raised… Continue reading Car services startup GoMechanic snags funding from Chiratae, Sequoia
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Austrian sensor maker AMS secures 59.9% Osram stake
FILE PHOTO: The Logo of Austrian sensor specialist AMS is seen on their factory in Unterpremstaetten, Austria October 3, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger MUNICH (Reuters) – Austrian sensor maker AMS (AMS.S) on Thursday said it had secured a 59.9% stake in German lighting group Osram (OSRn.DE), reaching a 55% minimum threshold but falling short of a… Continue reading Austrian sensor maker AMS secures 59.9% Osram stake
@Hyundai: The Veloster N: A Driver-Friendly High-Performance Car
The Veloster N is a fun car, making the driving experience a pleasure for many. Proudly polished at the harsh tracks of the Nürburgring Nordschleife (northern course of the long-distance circuit at Nürburg, Midwestern Germany), the high-performance car feels comfortably home on the race circuit. The N Cup, a one-make race featuring exclusively the Veloster… Continue reading @Hyundai: The Veloster N: A Driver-Friendly High-Performance Car
Bosch is finally making LiDAR sensors for autonomous cars
Sponsored Links Bosch Bosch says it’s developed production-ready LiDAR sensors for use in vehicles. It’s hoping to keep costs down by making them at scale. That way, it might be able to offer them at a lower price and bolster more widespread adoption of autonomous driving systems. LiDAR is the final piece of the sensor… Continue reading Bosch is finally making LiDAR sensors for autonomous cars
@Tata: Tata Motors Limited today announced its sales in the domestic & international market, for the month of December 2019
1 January, 2020 Ready for an exciting product offensive as we transition to BSVI Tata Motors Limited today announced its sales in the domestic & international market, for the month of December 2019, which stood at 46,903 vehicles, compared to 54,439 units during December 2018. Domestic Sales Performance: Dec ’19 Dec ’18 % Change… Continue reading @Tata: Tata Motors Limited today announced its sales in the domestic & international market, for the month of December 2019
Great Wall Motors confirms India entry, to introduce Haval brand
2020 has opened with the news of another Chinese automaker confirming its plans for an entry into India, and first into the thriving SUV market. Great Wall Motors, China’s largest SUV and pickup manufacturer, today confirmed plans for the India market through a visual tweet. Great Wall Motors, which has four brands Haval, Wey, Ora and Great Wall… Continue reading Great Wall Motors confirms India entry, to introduce Haval brand
Bentley’s first electric car will arrive in 2025 at the earliest
Sponsored Links Bentley EXP 100 GT concept electric vehicle Bentley By Ronan Glon Now that it’s back in the black, Bentley is busily planning its move into the electric car segment. The company’s chief executive shed light on how his team will link the past and the future. When it comes to new products, company… Continue reading Bentley’s first electric car will arrive in 2025 at the earliest
Prajwal Sabnis and Ranjita Ravi: ‘Electric motorcycle Mantis will stay true to the spirit of motorcycling’
Prajwal Sabnis and Ranjita Ravi, co-founders of the Bangalore-based start-up Orxa Energies, speak about their in-house designed and developed e-motorcycle, Mantis, which employs battery swapping technology, is likely to be priced at par with performance IC-engined motorcycles. Will the Mantis be able to hold its own as established industry majors get on the e-motorcycle bandwagon?… Continue reading Prajwal Sabnis and Ranjita Ravi: ‘Electric motorcycle Mantis will stay true to the spirit of motorcycling’
NIO unveils new EVs, 100kWh advanced battery enables 600km range
Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO recently showcased its new models as well as a new 100kWh liquid-cooled thermostatic battery pack and 20kW DC Power Home. The company says the deliveries of the 100kWh battery pack are estimated to begin in Q4 of CY2020, which will enable over 600 kilometres NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) range.… Continue reading NIO unveils new EVs, 100kWh advanced battery enables 600km range
Nissan (already) reshuffles its board to replace Jun Seki, who has resigned
After the surprise resignation of his number 3 Jun Seki, gone to Nidec, Nissan already has a plan B. To replace him on the board of directors, the name of Hideyuki Sakamoto is advanced. He was appointed director last June. He is responsible for manufacturing and the supply chain within the group. The name of… Continue reading Nissan (already) reshuffles its board to replace Jun Seki, who has resigned