Fatfish Group has acquired BNPL Next Limited for A$4.14 million ($3.2 million) while Foodpanda has partnered with three autonomous robot startups to advance the progress of driverless deliveries in Singapore. Fatfish Group acquires BNPL Fatfish Group Limited (FGL), an ASX-listed tech venture firm, has acquired BNPL Next Limited for a consideration of A$4.14 million ($3.2… Continue reading SEA Digest: Fatfish buys BNPL Next; Foodpanda partners robotics startups …
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M&M revamps its design set up, Create a new Global Design Organisation and ropes in Pratap Bose to lead it
Pratap Bose, Executive Vice President and Chief Design Officer In a move to put design at the centre of its future offerings from two wheelers to trucks, Mahindra & Mahindra, the maker of XUV and Thar sports utility vehicles, on Friday announced creating a new global design organisation for the automotive and farm equipment sector.… Continue reading M&M revamps its design set up, Create a new Global Design Organisation and ropes in Pratap Bose to lead it
Toyota Mirai breaks 1,000-kilometre range barrier for FCEVs
A Toyota Mirai has covered more than 1,000 kilometres on a single tank of fuel, surpassing previous long-distance achievements for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The journey, undertaken in France during Paris de l’hydrogène – an exhibition on hydrogen and renewable energies – started in Orly and covered 1,003 kilometres of public roads in the… Continue reading Toyota Mirai breaks 1,000-kilometre range barrier for FCEVs
Pratap Bose joins Mahindra Group as Chief Design Officer
It’s official. Pratap Bose has joined the Mahindra Group. The automaker has appointed Bose as the Executive Vice-President and Chief Design Officer to lead its newly formed Global Design organisation. He will operate out of the UK where the company will soon have its new Mahindra Advanced Design Centre (MADE) up and ready next month. Autocar India had, on May 6,… Continue reading Pratap Bose joins Mahindra Group as Chief Design Officer
@BMW: The first-ever BMW iX and the first-ever BMW i4: Joint global campaign plays to the rhythm of Coldplay’s new hit.001201
Munich. Local emission-free driving pleasure has never been greater than with the first-ever BMW iX and the first-ever BMW i4. The fitting soundtrack for the debut of the latest all-electric models is called “Higher Power” and comes from the British band Coldplay. You can hear the quartet’s latest single in the TV commercials filmed for… Continue reading @BMW: The first-ever BMW iX and the first-ever BMW i4: Joint global campaign plays to the rhythm of Coldplay’s new hit.001201
People Digest: Ex-Gojek exec joins Kumu, Credit Suisse names SE Asia lead
Philippine-based live-streaming startup Kumu has roped in a former executive of Indonesian tech giant Gojek to be its chief product officer, while Credit Suisse has named a new leader for its private banking team for Thailand and Vietnam. Ex-Gojek growth leader joins PH startup Kumu Crystal Widjaja, former chief of staff and SVP of Growth… Continue reading People Digest: Ex-Gojek exec joins Kumu, Credit Suisse names SE Asia lead
Tata Motors to supply 115 ambulances to Gujarat government
Tata Motors has supplied 25 Tata Winger Ambulances to the Health Department of Gujarat, as a part of the larger order to supply 115 ambulances to the state government of Gujarat. The vehicle inducting ceremony was held in Gandhinagar and saw dignitaries from the Gujarat State Cabinet including Nitin Patel, Deputy Chief Minister, Gujarat; Kishor… Continue reading Tata Motors to supply 115 ambulances to Gujarat government
@niche: Koenigsegg Announces Next-Generation Instant Firmware Over The Air System000945
Thu, Jun 10, 2021 11:30 CET IFOTA revolutionizes update process with unprecedented speed and seamlessnessKoenigsegg Automobile AB, the globally renowned manufacturer of ultra-performance megacars and one of the most vertically integrated car companies for in-house-developed components and technologies, announced further technological advancements of the Koenigsegg-developed Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) system. Koenigsegg’s current Firmware Over… Continue reading @niche: Koenigsegg Announces Next-Generation Instant Firmware Over The Air System000945
Archer Aviation reveals 2-seater demonstration aircraft, a “stepping stone” toward commercial operations
Archer Aviation unveiled its autonomous electric two-seater aircraft dubbed “Maker” on Thursday, which it will use for testing as it works towards certification of a larger piloted five-seater announced in March 2020. The aircraft unveiled on Thursday is not what would take to the skies should the company reach commercial operation in 2024. However, Archer’s… Continue reading Archer Aviation reveals 2-seater demonstration aircraft, a “stepping stone” toward commercial operations
Volkswagen U.S. CEO meets with EPA administrator on EVs
The largest German automaker has embraced electric vehicles after it came under fire for diesel emissions cheating. Volkswagen said in March it expects half of its U.S. sales by 2030 to be EVs and is spending tens of billions on EVs. By David Shepardson New Delhi: Volkswagen AG’s top U.S. executive met with the head… Continue reading Volkswagen U.S. CEO meets with EPA administrator on EVs