Texas Instruments eyes India’s growing e-2W market for power supplies, MCUs

US-headquartered semiconductor giant Texas Instruments (TI) is eyeing the growing demand for its controllers and chip-based power supply solutions from the Indian automotive market, which is poised for significant growth and increased manufacturing capacities in the coming decade, both in conventional and electrified vehicle segments. While over 30 percent of Texas Instruments’ new product introductions… Continue reading Texas Instruments eyes India’s growing e-2W market for power supplies, MCUs

Texas Instruments eyes India’s growing e-2W market for power supplies, MCUs

US-headquartered semiconductor giant Texas Instruments (TI) is eyeing the growing demand for its controllers and chip-based power supply solutions from the Indian automotive market, which is poised for significant growth and increased manufacturing capacities in the coming decade, both in conventional and electrified vehicle segments. While over 30 percent of Texas Instruments’ new product introductions… Continue reading Texas Instruments eyes India’s growing e-2W market for power supplies, MCUs

To Build Electric Cars, Jaguar Land Rover Had to Redesign the Factory

Transforming a car manufacturing plant entering its seventh decade into a futureproof facility, ready for AI-powered autonomous driving, comes with natural challenges. Among them: 1960s architecture drawings—and the imperial system. “We had to survey everything and go out with the tape measure,” explains Dan Ford, site director at Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) site in Halewood,… Continue reading To Build Electric Cars, Jaguar Land Rover Had to Redesign the Factory

Honda announces year-end discounts of up to Rs 1.26 Lakh on select models

Honda dealerships across India are offering year-end discounts  that are massive discounts and benefits on its India line-up. Like last month, the Japanese brand is offering a seven-year/unlimited km extended warranty free of cost on select models, and has big cash discounts as well, among other benefits like accessories, exchange and loyalty bonuses, as well… Continue reading Honda announces year-end discounts of up to Rs 1.26 Lakh on select models

Autocar India awards 2025 set for December 10

The 2025 edition of the annual Autocar India Awards will be held on December 10, 2024, where we will announce the coveted Autocar Car of the Year and Bike of the Year winners. This year, we have 15 cars and 13 bikes gunning for the top award. For the top car and bike awards, all… Continue reading Autocar India awards 2025 set for December 10

Tata Motors leads India’s electric passenger vehicle market in November 2024 despite YoY decline

After a heady month of October 2024, when the electric passenger vehicle industry achieved record monthly retail sales of 11,165 units (up 47 percent YoY), November 2024 sales at 8,596 units (up 14 percent YoY) appear rather tepid in comparison. Nevertheless, they are 40 percent better than the 17-month low of 6,148 units in September… Continue reading Tata Motors leads India’s electric passenger vehicle market in November 2024 despite YoY decline

Mahindra renames electric SUV “BE 6” amid trademark dispute with IndiGo

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced a decision to rename its electric SUV from “BE 6e” to “BE 6” following a trademark dispute with InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the operator of IndiGo airlines. The disagreement arose after Mahindra unveiled its electric origin SUVs, the BE 6e and XUV 9e, on November 26, 2024. Mahindra has applied for… Continue reading Mahindra renames electric SUV “BE 6” amid trademark dispute with IndiGo

Jaguar TCS Racing unveils potent Jaguar I-Type 7 for ABB FIA Formula-E Championship

December 6 saw Jaguar TCS Racing unveil its all‑new ABB FIA Formula E World Championship contender – the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 – on the eve of it turning a wheel in Free Practice 1 at the Sao Paulo E‑Prix and marking the beginning of Jaguar TCS Racing’s 2024/25 World Championship campaign. Jaguar TCS Racing has… Continue reading Jaguar TCS Racing unveils potent Jaguar I-Type 7 for ABB FIA Formula-E Championship

Waymo is expanding robotaxi services to Miami, beginning operations in early 2025

As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its Waymo One service to new US cities. The latest on its service map is Miami, which will see a start of robotaxi testing operations next year before Waymo opens up public rides to all customers. ¡Hasta pronto, Miami! The world is still not completely sold on the… Continue reading Waymo is expanding robotaxi services to Miami, beginning operations in early 2025