Suzuki and Soracom to collaborate for IoT, EVs likely focus area

Soracom Inc, a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and Suzuki Motor Corporation, which offers products in multiple mobility categories including automobiles, motorcycles, and outboard motors, have signed an agreement to pursue applications of advanced IoT technologies in the field of mobility services. The move is driven by the rapid changes underway… Continue reading Suzuki and Soracom to collaborate for IoT, EVs likely focus area

CTEK Offers Winter Storage Tips For Smooth Spring Start Ups

CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As winter storms batter North America, drivers are only dreaming of hitting the open road with their classic car or convertible. These treasured vehicles are safely in the garage anxiously waiting for Spring. CTEK, the leading global brand in vehicle charging solutions, has some useful advice for wise winter storage… Continue reading CTEK Offers Winter Storage Tips For Smooth Spring Start Ups

Mahindra, JSW in fray for stake in VW Group’s India operations

The top brass of the Volkswagen Group has engaged with two major business groups in India to explore a potential partnership in the electrification space. Autocar Professional had exclusively reported earlier this week that the VW Group is ready to dilute its stake in its 100 percent local subsidiary Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd… Continue reading Mahindra, JSW in fray for stake in VW Group’s India operations

Singapore-based mobile adtech platform Novosol closes Series B round at $10mNovosol plans to expand across the Middle East and South Asia.

Singapore-based mobile advertising platform Novosol has closed its Series B round at $10 million. The company said it raised funding from prominent family offices in Singapore and the United Kingdom, according to a company statement. Novosol plans to use the new capital to fund expansion plans in key markets across the Middle East and South… Continue reading Singapore-based mobile adtech platform Novosol closes Series B round at $10mNovosol plans to expand across the Middle East and South Asia.

More EV launches in 2025-2026 may pose challenges in chip supply, says Skoda VW India exec

After wading through the pandemic-induced semiconductor shortage that led to significant cuts in vehicle production, the automotive industry might see some challenges in chip supply with the automakers accelerating their plans to launch many electric vehicle models in the market starting next year. Electric passenger vehicles uses almost twice as many chips as traditional internal… Continue reading More EV launches in 2025-2026 may pose challenges in chip supply, says Skoda VW India exec

More EV launches in 2025-2026 may pose challenges in chip supply, says Skoda VW India exec

After wading through the pandemic-induced semiconductor shortage that led to significant cuts in vehicle production, the automotive industry might see some challenges in chip supply with the automakers accelerating their plans to launch many electric vehicle models in the market starting next year. Electric passenger vehicles uses almost twice as many chips as traditional internal… Continue reading More EV launches in 2025-2026 may pose challenges in chip supply, says Skoda VW India exec

More EV launches in 2025-2026 may pose challenges in chip supply, says Skoda VW India exec

After wading through the pandemic-induced semiconductor shortage that led to significant cuts in vehicle production, the automotive industry might see some challenges in chip supply with the automakers accelerating their plans to launch many electric vehicle models in the market starting next year. Electric passenger vehicles uses almost twice as many chips as traditional internal… Continue reading More EV launches in 2025-2026 may pose challenges in chip supply, says Skoda VW India exec

More EV launches in 2025-2026 may pose challenges in chip supply, says Skoda VW India exec

After wading through the pandemic-induced semiconductor shortage that led to significant cuts in vehicle production, the automotive industry might see some challenges in chip supply with the automakers accelerating their plans to launch many electric vehicle models in the market starting next year. Electric passenger vehicles uses almost twice as many chips as traditional internal… Continue reading More EV launches in 2025-2026 may pose challenges in chip supply, says Skoda VW India exec

Scooter exports scale new high, TVS and Honda drive resurgence

India’s two-wheeler industry, which registered strong year-on-year growth of 26% in January 2024 with sales of 1.49 million units and 11% in cumulative April 2023-January 2024 wholesales (14.96 million units), is seeing an uptick in exports, which have been down for a long time mainly due to dampened market conditions in key global two-wheeler markets.… Continue reading Scooter exports scale new high, TVS and Honda drive resurgence

Exclusive: Volkswagen Group scouting for partners in India

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen Group is scouting for a partner in India, even as it seeks to expand its market penetration through its wholly-owned local subsidiary Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVIPL), which is steered by the Czech carmaker.  Sources say Volkswagen has been keen on partnering with another automaker in India and is… Continue reading Exclusive: Volkswagen Group scouting for partners in India