News Dec 29, 2020 Govt proposes co-driver airbags mandatory on all cars The ministry has modified the standard requirements applicable to M1 category of vehicles to include passenger airbags as a standard fitment via a draft notification no. GSR 797 (E).
News Nov 20, 2020 Valeo launches compact electric powertrain for last mile connectivity in India This system based on 48V technology is an ideal solution to power the electrification needs of two (2W) and three wheelers (3W) that constitute the vast majority of motor vehicles in India.
News Nov 17, 2020 48V engine: A promising solution for eco-friendly commuting With the government keen to unleash the EV movement in India, mild hybrid solutions with 48V architecture can be a promising alternative, says Sharath Tengse
News Oct 16, 2020 Hyundai Motor exports over 2 lakh Creta from India Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) achieves fastest ‘Made-in-India’ with 3 Millionth Export Roll Out in 2020. Made in India cars exported from Chennai Plant to 88 countries in 4 continents
News Oct 08, 2020 MORTH defers new emission norms for CEVs and tractors to April 2021 The deferment for six months will definitely give some relief to these equipment manufacturers in preparing for the new emission regime.
News Sep 18, 2020 Ramp up R&D to reduce auto component imports: Amitabh Kant Niti Aayog CEO added that there is need for new synergies such as with IT industry in the areas of power electronics. India must look at using the first mover advantage for producing all components for electric vehicles, thus driving towards the path of being a future global leader.
News Aug 14, 2020 Government allows EV sale and registration without batteries This move is aimed at reducing upfront cost of the electric two and three wheelers compared to its ICE counterparts.
News Aug 11, 2020 Yokohama doubles tyre production capacity at Bahadurgarh plant The Japanese tyre maker has raised the production capacity to 1.6 mn tyres per year in India from 0.7 mn tyres a year
News Aug 07, 2020 Top 5 automotive safety trends to watch out for in India As per World Road Statistics report in 2018, India ranked first for road accidents deaths across the 199 countries. Thalavai Venkatesan of Continental Automotive India explains the five safety technologies that promise to boost road safety in India.