Siemens itself is leveraging AI for internal efficiency acceleration, simplification of products by building copilots, and creating value with the “huge treasure of data” it has on industrial and energy sectors, Neike said. India is addressing infrastructure bottlenecks hindering its manufacturing growth and the country is well-placed to become one of the top manufacturing hubs… Continue reading India bridging infra gaps to be a global manufacturing hub: Siemens executives
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M&M’s Europe biz CEO Gurpratap Boparai steps down
Gurpratap S Boparai New Delhi: Gurpratap S Boparai has resigned as Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M) CEO of automotive business in Europe and CEO- MTBD (Mahindra Truck & Buses Division) & CE (Construction Equipment). His last working day at the company will be May 31, 2024. Boparai has “decided to pursue opportunities outside the Mahindra Group,”… Continue reading M&M’s Europe biz CEO Gurpratap Boparai steps down
‘‘Retrofitting can be a better option than investing in new commercial vehicles’’
What’s the size of the refitting (hybridisation of Diesel/CNG) market in India for CVs? Anshu Dewan: In India, the market is yet to realise its commercial potential and is currently at a nascent stage. As per the Transparency Market Research report, during 2021, around 975,000 vehicles inclusive of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers underwent retro-fitment and… Continue reading ‘‘Retrofitting can be a better option than investing in new commercial vehicles’’
Empowering India’s Green Agenda
India is grappling with the third-worst air quality globally and is home to 42 of the top 50 most polluted cities in the world. A recent UN report paints a stark picture of the global climate crisis, attributing much of the crisis to fossil fuel pollution. Embracing the urgent call to combat climate change, India… Continue reading Empowering India’s Green Agenda
Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs
In 2017, after taking charge of the Tata Group, Natarajan Chandrasekaran had mooted the ‘UniEVerse’ initiative, keeping sustainability at its core. As part of the plan, the group had Tata Motors at the heart of the EV ecosystem, working closely with sister companies like Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tata Digital, Tata… Continue reading Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs
Maruti Fronx tops new-model UV sales in FY2024, plenty of new SUV launches in FY2025
FY2024’s record sales of 4.21 million passenger vehicles comprising hatchbacks, sedans, utility vehicles and vans in India were powered by the utility vehicle (UV) segment, particularly SUVs which had a 50 percent share of the overall PV market. Utility vehicles accounted for 25,20,691 units (up 26% YoY) and 60% of entire PV sales in FY2024v.… Continue reading Maruti Fronx tops new-model UV sales in FY2024, plenty of new SUV launches in FY2025
Jaguar to stay in Formula E after reinvention as premium EV brand
Jaguar will remain in the Formula E World Championship until the end of 2030, saying that it will continue to accelerate its development of its new generation of electric road cars. The British brand has raced in the electric single-seater series since the 2016-17 season and will contests its 100th ePrix in Monaco this weekend. Jaguar… Continue reading Jaguar to stay in Formula E after reinvention as premium EV brand
BYD-owned Fangchengbao brings three new cars to Beijing show
Nascent BYD -owned brand Fangchengbao has revealed three radical new cars – the Bao 8, Super 3 and Super 9 – for the Beijing motor show. Fangchengbao was spun off from the Chinese giant in June last year, and its first model, the Bao 5 SUV, arrived in August. It’s a body-on-frame, range-extender 4×4 billed as a… Continue reading BYD-owned Fangchengbao brings three new cars to Beijing show
Maruti Suzuki targets sales of 6 lakh CNG vehicles in FY-25
As part of its strategy to push alternative fuels on the path to reducing carbon footprint, Maruti Suzuki is looking to sell over 6 lakh CNG vehicles in FY-25. The market leader is aiming to sell as many CNG vehicles this financial year as the rest of the market sold in FY-24. If the company… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki targets sales of 6 lakh CNG vehicles in FY-25
Tata Motors cars to offer Harman Ignite Store inside in-car infotainment systems
Tata Motors, which is India’s No. 3 passenger vehicle maker by volumes has deepened its association with Harman Automotive – a key technology supplier – that has been instrumental in enabling in-vehicle infotainment system over the last decade in its cars such as the Tiago, Tigor, Nexon, Punch, Harrier, and Safari. The automaker has adopted… Continue reading Tata Motors cars to offer Harman Ignite Store inside in-car infotainment systems