India’s domestic tractor market continued to gain traction in May 2025, with sales rising 9% year-on-year, reflecting strong rural sentiment and early arrival of good monsoon. According to the Tractor and Mechanization Association (TMA), domestic sales climbed to 90,500 units in May 2025, up from 82,948 units a year ago. On a month-on-month basis, too,… Continue reading Tractor Sales Maintain High Single-Digit Growth in May
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BYD Introduces Most Affordable EV Model in the United Kingdom
BYD Company Limited BYDDY, an EV manufacturer in China, has introduced its most affordable model in the United Kingdom as part of its broader strategy to surpass Tesla as the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer. The newly launched Dolphin Surf is the European version of BYD’s top-selling Chinese model, the Seagull, which recently saw its… Continue reading BYD Introduces Most Affordable EV Model in the United Kingdom
Renault to Launch Duster and Bigster Hybrids Within a Year of Petrol Variants
While we had reported earlier that hybrid variants of the new Renault Duster, and its three-row derivative, the Bigster, are under evaluation, we can now confirm that the Duster hybrid is expected to launch within 12 months of the petrol model. The Bigster is scheduled to arrive after the Duster’s launch, and will also get… Continue reading Renault to Launch Duster and Bigster Hybrids Within a Year of Petrol Variants
Dacia Bigster
The Bigster’s E-Tech hybrid system with a new engine may be a substantial upgrade on the Duster, but by and large the way it operates is very familiar. Because there is no clutch, it always sets off on the electric motor, and because that is reasonably powerful, at 50bhp, the engine might not fire up… Continue reading Dacia Bigster
Mitsubishi Research Institute and Astellas Announce Collaboration to Support Pharma Startups in Japan
Accelerating the Growth of Globally Active Drug-Discovery Startups from Japan TOKYO, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. (“MRI”) and Astellas Pharma Inc. (“Astellas”) today announced that they have agreed on a memorandum of understanding to provide drug-discovery startups in Japan with support in their efforts to go global. The pair aims to… Continue reading Mitsubishi Research Institute and Astellas Announce Collaboration to Support Pharma Startups in Japan
Olyzon Raises $5M in Seed Extension Funding
Olyzon, a NYC-based provider of an agentic CTV advertising platform, raised $5M in Seed extension funding. The round was led by Cassius Capital, with participation from Ventech, Eurazeo, and strategic angels including Greg Coleman (former President of Criteo), Tom O’Regan (former CEO of Madison Logic), Cédric Mao (founder of Epic12), and Christophe Parcot. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and… Continue reading Olyzon Raises $5M in Seed Extension Funding
Olyzon Secures $5M to Accelerate U.S. Growth of Agentic AI Platform for CTV Advertising
Seed extension led by U.S.-based Cassius Capital underscores momentum for AI-first adtech purpose-built for the Connected TV (CTV) era NEW YORK and PARIS, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Olyzon, The Agentic CTV Advertising Platform, today announced a $5M seed extension round led by Cassius Capital, with continued participation from Ventech, Eurazeo, and strategic angels including… Continue reading Olyzon Secures $5M to Accelerate U.S. Growth of Agentic AI Platform for CTV Advertising
Symbioz and Captur first to get Renault’s new full-hybrid system
The Symbioz and Captur crossovers have become the first Renault models to gain the French firm’s new full-hybrid powertrain. The E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 system, announced in May, gets a combined 158bhp from a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors (a 48bhp motor and a 20bhp ISG). Those motors draw energy from a 1.4kWh battery, which is recharged via regenerative breaking and… Continue reading Symbioz and Captur first to get Renault’s new full-hybrid system
Fiat draws on Multipla for Dacia Bigster rival due in 2027
Fiat’s forthcoming Dacia Bigster rival could channel the spirit of the cult-classic Multipla MPV when it arrives in 2027. The new SUV is one of two C-segment models that the Italian brand is set to launch in the next two years, alongside a rakish, raised hatchback. They were previewed by Panda-inspired SUV and Fastback concepts… Continue reading Fiat draws on Multipla for Dacia Bigster rival due in 2027
Alpine A290
The A290 takes the Renault 5’s interior and ramps it up a notch. We’ve only driven the leather-lined, range-topping GTS trim so far, but for a small car, this feels like a very special, expensive cabin. It’s a little dark, but the two-tone blue leather looks unusual but classy. While you can easily find some… Continue reading Alpine A290