BMW Group has launched the all-new MINI Countryman in India. Locally-produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, the second-generation all-new MINI Countryman will be available in both petrol and diesel variants with deliveries beginning from June 2018 onwards. The two petrol variants include the MINI Countryman Cooper S and MINI Countryman Cooper S JCW Inspired while the diesel variant includes the MINI Countryman Cooper SD.

The all-new BMW X3 was launched in India combining outstanding driving dynamics with versatile usability and is ideal for an active, mobile lifestyle. Available in a locally-produced diesel variant, the all-new BMW X3 is now available at BMW dealerships.

The all-new BMW X3 was launched in India combining outstanding driving dynamics with versatile usability and is ideal for an active, mobile lifestyle. Available in a locally-produced diesel variant, the all-new BMW X3 is now available at BMW dealerships from today onwards. The petrol variant will be launched later in 2018.

The new BMW 3 Series Shadow Editions were launched in India. The two new variants underline the dynamic driving experience and modern appeal of the new BMW 3 Series. Locally-produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, the new BMW 3 Series Shadow Editions will be available in diesel and petrol options at all BMW dealerships across India.

As the Indian automotive industry is disrupted more and more, it needs to find innovative ways to combat the problems that are arising due to the transition phase. Continental, the world’s foremost technology solutions provider has been labouriously researching and developing intelligent solutions to ease the OEMs’ transitioning of vehicles to lower or zero emission applications. Be it ICE or BEV, Soorajith Radhakrishnan, Head of Powertrain solutions for Continental explains how the company is gearing up for both segments.

In February 2014, Toyota had to recall 1.9 million Prius cars globally to fix a hybrid control unit glitch that was causing the cars to automatically shut down and enter a limp-home failsafe mode. The global callback of Prius models was the biggest recall of the world's best-selling hybrid at that time.

Toyota Canada announced that the Toyota Mirai-- hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric powertrain technology--is coming to Canada this year. As Toyota kicked off its participation in the Montreal International Auto Show, the company confirmed it would launch starting with select fleets in Quebec, where the Mirai will take advantage of the province's clean hydroelectric power generation to offer drivers a remarkably clean, more sustainable alternative to the conventional automobile.

ASTM International’s committee on driverless automatic guided industrial vehicles has approved its first four standards. These standards provide consensus terminology as well as initial test methods and practices that will help manufacturers measure performance, including specific tasks for vehicles. Organisers believe that this technical foundation will support industry growth.

With rising disposable incomes and the growing demographic of people using vehicles in India, OEMs need to consider several factors to ensure complete safety and comfort.