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Mahindra Appoints Pratap Bose to lead its new Global Design Organization

The Global Design organization will comprise of the recently announced Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (M.A.D.E), which is being set up in Coventry in the West Midlands, U.K and the existing Mahindra India Design Studio (M.I.D.S). The Global Design Organization will harness the world-class talent pool and expand its global technology footprint. In this role, Pratap… Continue reading Mahindra Appoints Pratap Bose to lead its new Global Design Organization

Alfa Romeo and AM Solutions partner for automated post-processing of 3D printed race car parts

The Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN Formula One team has partnered with AM Solutions, the Italian 3D printing subsidiary of the Rösler Group, to bolster the post-processing of its 3D printed race car components. The racing team will acquire three S1 systems from AM Solutions in a bid to bring greater automation, economic efficiency, and repeatability… Continue reading Alfa Romeo and AM Solutions partner for automated post-processing of 3D printed race car parts

To Infinity, and Beyond: Ohio State University Builds AV Cybersecurity Platform for Long-Term Research on NVIDIA DRIVE

Researchers at The Ohio State University are aiming to take autonomous driving to the limit. Autonomous vehicles require extensive development and testing for safe widespread deployment. A team at The Ohio State Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is building a Mobility Cyber Range (MCR) — a dedicated platform for cybersecurity testing — in a self-driving… Continue reading To Infinity, and Beyond: Ohio State University Builds AV Cybersecurity Platform for Long-Term Research on NVIDIA DRIVE

Microchip shortage halts production, but not at Jeep’s new Detroit plant

Detroit — Stellantis NV is extending downtime at some of its plants, but its newest in Detroit is churning out the three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Mack Assembly Plant is the first new auto assembly plant in the city in 30 years. The brightly lit, 3 million-square-foot factory began production in March and is operating on three shifts five days… Continue reading Microchip shortage halts production, but not at Jeep’s new Detroit plant

@FCA: Dodge Partners With Universal Pictures on ‘F9,’ Opening Nationwide June 25

June 11, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Dodge, which has been a part of Universal Pictures’ groundbreaking, blockbuster “Fast & Furious” franchise since its inception, announced today its promotional partnership with Universal Pictures for “F9,” which arrives in U.S. theaters June 25. In support of the film’s release, Dodge is launching a multi-tier marketing campaign,… Continue reading @FCA: Dodge Partners With Universal Pictures on ‘F9,’ Opening Nationwide June 25

Forex reserves cross $600 billion mark for first time

MUMBAI: The country’s foreign exchange reserves crossed the $600 billion mark for the first time after increasing by $6.842 billion in the week ended June 4, RBI data showed on Friday. The reserves surged to a record $605.008 billion in the reporting week, helped by a rise in foreign currency assets (FCA), a major component… Continue reading Forex reserves cross $600 billion mark for first time

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

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 

Carsharer Virtuo Raises $96M

The online carsharing company is receiving a $60 million Series C and $36 million in asset financing, with AXA Venture Partners leading the equity round. Photo via Depositphotos. Virtuo, a carsharing startup based in France, has raised $96 million to invest in its technology and expand to more European markets, according to a report by… Continue reading Carsharer Virtuo Raises $96M