Last month, the Volkswagen Group celebrated the 10th anniversary of its kit of parts for building cars more efficiently. Modularer Querbaukasten (MQB), which translates as Modular Transverse Matrix, wasn’t the first platform-led approach taken by a manufacturer, but it marked the beginning of a trend. Now it has become a regular occurrence for new platforms… Continue reading Under the skin: why engineers love shared vehicle architectures
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M&HCV and LCV goods carriers deliver the goods in strong Q1 FY2023
One of the heartening takeaways from the industry wholesales numbers for Q1 FY2023, released by apex body SIAM on July 13, has been the revival of demand for the Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry. Sales and demand for the CV industry follow a cyclical pattern and after four years of growth (FY2016 to FY2019), FY2020… Continue reading M&HCV and LCV goods carriers deliver the goods in strong Q1 FY2023
OEMs’ production numbers up 25 percent in Q1
The picture is representational Sales for passenger vehicle showed an uptick in the June 2022 sales released by SIAM enabling companies like Skoda and Tata Motors to record some of their best monthly figures. However, SIAM’s figures suggest that production too has seen a significant rise in the numbers as the auto sector prepares for… Continue reading OEMs’ production numbers up 25 percent in Q1
Tata Elxsi doubles Q1 hiring on push from EVs and software focus in vehicles
Tata Elxsi, a leading provider of design led technology services including to the auto sector, added 771 employees during April-June (Q1FY23) period. This is more than double from the previous quarter (Q4FY22) taking its total staff strength to over 10,000, partly on back of impressive gains from large deals and engagements in electric vehicles and ssoftware-definedvehicles. Tata Elxsi reported a net profit… Continue reading Tata Elxsi doubles Q1 hiring on push from EVs and software focus in vehicles
Matt Prior: Ram ride reveals Range Rover’s resistance
After three days, perhaps it doesn’t look as big as it did on day one. But the sheer size of the Ram pick-up truck outside my house (full feature soon) is really something to behold. I know American pick-ups like this aren’t meant for us – although, to my mild surprise, I find there is… Continue reading Matt Prior: Ram ride reveals Range Rover’s resistance
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Indian EV ride-hailing firm BluSmart eyes $250m fundraiseBluSmart looking o finalise deals with impact funds and PE investors in the next two months
The chief executive of Indian ride–hailing start-up BluSmart Electric Mobility has said it is close to raising $250 million from investors including BP’s venture capital division. BluSmart, which runs an all-electric vehicle (EV) fleet, was expecting to finalise deals with impact funds and private equity investors within the next two months, Anmol Jaggi said. “Bp Ventures already has a stake in BluSmart and will be one of the… Continue reading Indian EV ride-hailing firm BluSmart eyes $250m fundraiseBluSmart looking o finalise deals with impact funds and PE investors in the next two months
Petronas becomes Tata Motors’ lubes partner for CVs
R Ramakrishnan – Global Head, Customer Care, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors and Pranav Bhanage, CEO of Petronas Lubricants (India). Petronas Lubricants (India) and Tata Motors have announced their new partnership, making the lubes major a strategic lubricants partner for Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles. Speaking on this partnership, Giuseppe Pedretti, Regional Managing Director – Asia for… Continue reading Petronas becomes Tata Motors’ lubes partner for CVs
Piaggio plans flex fuel engines for India 3-wheelers by 2025
Piaggio is at an advanced stage of developing India-specific flex fuel engines for its three-wheeler range. Work is underway at its R&D centres across Pontadera headquarters in Italy and will be ready for India by 2025. Diego Graffi, Chairman and MD, Piaggio India, told Autocar Professional, “We already have global Piaggio R&D teams on standby for development… Continue reading Piaggio plans flex fuel engines for India 3-wheelers by 2025