Collaboration, not competition to foster EV ecosystem

Among the business segments with the fiercest competition worldwide is the automotive industry, one which has led to the survival of the fittest. But when it comes to the electric vehicle ecosystem, for a country like India, it is not competition, but cooperation that will unlock the next phase of growth, believes Shreyas Shibulal, founder… Continue reading Collaboration, not competition to foster EV ecosystem

Hyundai India launches i20 N Line at Rs 984,000

SS Kim, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India with the new i20 N Line. Ten days after Hyundai Motor India revealed the sportier ‘N Line’ version of its popular B+ segment hatchback – the i20 – the company has launched the model with introductory pricing that starts from Rs 984,000 (ex-showroom India). On the outside,… Continue reading Hyundai India launches i20 N Line at Rs 984,000

IIT Madras-born Grinntech sets out on an EV-charging mission

After emerging from its incubator in the Indian Institute of Technology Madras Research Park in September 2020, Grinntech, an investor-backed start-up is now eyeing speedy growth. Specialising in lithium-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage systems, the company recently closed bridge funding round of US$ 2 million. With adoption of electric vehicles beginning to take… Continue reading IIT Madras-born Grinntech sets out on an EV-charging mission

Continental to reveal sustainable concept tyre at IAA Mobility

Along with the sustainable concept tyre, Continental will also use of recycled PET bottles in its tyre production (pictured above). Continental is set to commemorate its 150th anniversary at IAA Mobility next week by presenting what it says are “groundbreaking answers to crucial questions about the future of mobility.” ‘Safe. Connected. Convenient. Driving the future… Continue reading Continental to reveal sustainable concept tyre at IAA Mobility

Kia sells 217,204 units in August, sees flat growth

Kia has announced total global sales of 217,204 units in August 2021, which marks a 0.1 percent increase year over year. The Sportage and Seltos SUV models led Kia’s global sales in August, selling 32,388 and 20,561 units respectively. The Rio subcompact sedan (also known as Pride in some markets) was third with 17,769 units.… Continue reading Kia sells 217,204 units in August, sees flat growth

Stellantis is killing it in customer satisfaction: How it shocked everyone

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US asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles

Detroit — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla’s Autopilot system detects and responds to emergency vehicles parked on highways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made the detailed request in an 11-page letter sent to the electric car maker that was dated Tuesday. The letter is part of a wide-ranging… Continue reading US asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles

New Defender V8 Bond Edition is spy-themed limited-run special

Land Rover‘s SV Bespoke division has revealed the Defender V8 Bond Edition to mark the off-roader’s appearance in the forthcoming 007 film No Time to Die. Limited to 300 examples worldwide, the special edition is available in both the three-door 90 and longer-wheelbase, five-door 110 forms. Based on the recently launched 518bhp Defender V8, it’s powered by a 5.0-litre supercharger… Continue reading New Defender V8 Bond Edition is spy-themed limited-run special

Hot Wheels offers enthusiasts chance to have toy of their car made

Hot Wheels is giving one car owner the chance to have their car made immortalised as a toy. The toy-car maker is asking owners of customised cars to enter the Hot Wheels Legends event to be in with a chance of having their car turned into a 1:64 scale model that will be released in… Continue reading Hot Wheels offers enthusiasts chance to have toy of their car made