Tata Motors celebrates sales milestone of 15 lakh trucks in ILMCV range

Tata Motors today announced a milestone of 15 lakh sales in the Intermediate, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles (ILMCV) segment, making it the only truck manufacturer in the country to achieve this milestone, the company claims. To commemorate this achievement, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer has unveiled new variants of the Tata SFC 407 Gold, Tata… Continue reading Tata Motors celebrates sales milestone of 15 lakh trucks in ILMCV range

Tata Motors celebrates sales milestone of 15 lakh trucks in ILMCV range

Tata Motors today announced a milestone of 15 lakh sales in the Intermediate, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles (ILMCV) segment, making it the only truck manufacturer in the country to achieve this milestone, the company claims. To commemorate this achievement, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer has unveiled new variants of the Tata SFC 407 Gold, Tata… Continue reading Tata Motors celebrates sales milestone of 15 lakh trucks in ILMCV range

TPEM and Rajasthan Solar Association partner to promote solar energy for EV charging

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, a subsidiary of Tata Motors and the Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote electric vehicles (EVs) and the use of solar energy for EV charging in Rajasthan.  Customers who have installed a solar power system at their home or place of business will be… Continue reading TPEM and Rajasthan Solar Association partner to promote solar energy for EV charging

Tata Curvv sells 8,218 units in two months since launch

The Tata Curvv SUV-coupé, which was first launched in its electric avatar on August 7, and followed by the petrol- and diesel-engined variants on September 2, has registered wholesales of 8,218 units, as per SIAM passenger vehicle industry data. While the Tata Curvv’s dispatches in August comprised 3,455 units, September numbers (4,763 units) were 38%… Continue reading Tata Curvv sells 8,218 units in two months since launch

Beyond viscosity: The rise of re-refined base oils and the push to cut carbon in auto lubricants

In the automotive lubricant world, the focus is often on friction reduction and viscosity—necessary elements to improve fuel efficiency. But, in the chemistry of lubricants, a quiet fundamental shift is unfolding, one that may reshape the industry’s impact on the environment. This development, centred on reducing lubricants’ cradle-to-grave carbon footprint, has drawn attention from industry… Continue reading Beyond viscosity: The rise of re-refined base oils and the push to cut carbon in auto lubricants

Beyond viscosity: The rise of re-refined base oils and the push to cut carbon in auto lubricants

In the automotive lubricant world, the focus is often on friction reduction and viscosity—necessary elements to improve fuel efficiency. But, in the chemistry of lubricants, a quiet fundamental shift is unfolding, one that may reshape the industry’s impact on the environment. This development, centred on reducing lubricants’ cradle-to-grave carbon footprint, has drawn attention from industry… Continue reading Beyond viscosity: The rise of re-refined base oils and the push to cut carbon in auto lubricants

A look at every car, SUV tested by Bharat NCAP so far

Introduced by the government last year, the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) has taken over the responsibility from Global NCAP to conduct crash tests and award scores to cars sold in the country. It hopes this would help buyers make an informed purchase decision. Since its inception on October 1, 2023, BNCAP has tested… Continue reading A look at every car, SUV tested by Bharat NCAP so far

New Gen Dzire to be launched on November 11

Maruti Suzuki’s next big launch for India is the all-new Dzire compact sedan, the prices for which will be announced on November 11. In an earlier story, we had confirmed that Dzire will go on sale in India after Diwali 2024.  New Maruti Dzire to look different from SwiftWith the new Dzire, Maruti will be… Continue reading New Gen Dzire to be launched on November 11

Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding round as robotaxi race heats up in the U.S.

A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar taxi drives along a street on March 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  Mario Tama | Getty Images Waymo has closed a $5.6 billion funding round to expand its robotaxi service in and beyond Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix, where it operates today. The autonomous vehicle venture is owned… Continue reading Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding round as robotaxi race heats up in the U.S.