The next big thing after consumer electronics, computers, and mobile phones is the Internet of Things (IoT) which connects all of them in a homogenous way so that they can talk to each other. Ashish Gulati elaborates on Telematics services.

The new Simatic range is specially designed for industrial applications, with practical functions and protection against operating errors.

Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, announces the launch of the Vento Preferred that comes equipped with premium new features and a navigation device.

At EICMA, the Milan Bicycle and Motorcycle Exhibition, Bosch will be unveiling its mySPIN smartphone integration system for two-wheelers. Since both BMW and Bosch will be focusing on two-wheeler connectivity during this event, Bosch will be showcasing its smartphone integration solution in a BMW motorcycle TFT instrument cluster. “mySPIN for two-wheelers enables riders to bring their smartphone content to the motorcycle.

The company's graphic processing capabilities are at the core of most automotive megatrends. For more than two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With a singular focus on this field, NVIDIA offers specialised platforms for the gaming, professional visualisation, data centre and automotive markets.

Keeping drivers safe, comfortable and entertained is the essence of this rapidly growing future in auto sector. India joins the race to fast track connectivity developments.

The 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hannover will see a firm focus on the megatrends of the future: digitisation and electric mobility. The event offers three high-caliber congresses on these forward-looking topics at the ‘New Mobility World Logistics’.

The Pune-based Tork Motorcycle is planning to launch T6X, a battery-powered motorcycle with a range of 100 km (as claimed by the company) in the next two months. A first of its kind initiative in commercial motor cycle segment in India, the company is hopeful of getting the ARAI certification shortly and commence sales in Pune, Delhi and Bengaluru followed by Mumbai and Hyderabad. The bike which has a top speed of 85 kmph will be positioned against a typical 125cc bike priced at Rs 55,000.

The Japan-based electronics company Panasonic has acquired all the outstanding shares of the Germany based automotive embedded software company OpenSynergy. This acquisition helps Panasonic to strengthen its position in automotive business which is a high growth area, particularly in the areas of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS).