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M&M’s Europe biz CEO Gurpratap Boparai steps down
Boparai played an important role in the company’s automotive business in Europe along with MTBD and CE, driving the divestment and all related activities at Peugeot Motorcycles and providing oversight to APF (Automobili Pininfarina). He has “decided to pursue opportunities outside the Mahindra Group,” as per an internal circular of the company accessed by ETAuto.
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Govt looks to revisit funding support for automotive testing agencies, says Dr. Hanif Qureshi
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Prices can't dampen EV sales as it steps on leasing pedal
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For Tesla, India can perhaps wait for now
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Cost of hybrid tech is high, Suzuki Japan working to make it affordable for India, says RC Bhargava
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Omega Seiki targets 30% revenue from exports in FY25; plans to enter West Asian, African markets
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Ultraviolette to scale up, looks to achieve cash flow breakeven this year
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Six new Pulsars, mass market e-Chetak, world’s first CNG bike: Bajaj Auto lines up many new launches this fiscal
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Ashok Leyland builds in-house software team for future M&HCVs, plans major ramp up
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Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout
The U.S. electric vehicle maker rolled out FSD, the most autonomous version of its Autopilot software, four years ago but has yet to make it available in China, its second-largest market globally, despite customer demand.
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149% surge in cases of mobile phone use while driving since Jan
"In recent months, the traffic police have observed a disturbing surge in use of mobile phones while driving. This concerning trend has prompted the unit to undertake stringent measures to ensure the safety of all road users," a senior traffic police officer said.
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India bridging infra gaps to be a global manufacturing hub: Siemens executives
Siemens executives affirm India's potential as a manufacturing powerhouse, with a focus on infrastructure development. Leveraging India's talent pool, Siemens aims to drive growth through AI innovation and strategic partnerships in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Self-healing roads may soon be a reality: NHAI
The technology allows asphalt, used to build roads, to self-heal and address the issue of potholes, one of the key reasons for road accidents and deaths in the country, they said. "We are considering ingenious and unconventional methods to improve durability and to address the issue of potholes," said a senior government official, who did not wish to be identified.
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M&M’s Europe biz CEO Gurpratap Boparai steps down
Boparai played an important role in the company’s automotive business in Europe along with MTBD and CE, driving the divestment and all related activities at Peugeot Motorcycles and providing oversight to APF (Automobili Pininfarina). He has “decided to pursue opportunities outside the Mahindra Group,” as per an internal circular of the company accessed by ETAuto.
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Indian economy remains in bright spot: Ministry of Finance
In contrast to a cautious assessment of the global scenario, the Indian economy continues to exhibit strong economic performance with broad-based growth across sectors, the Ministry of Finance asserted.
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Govt looks to revisit funding support for automotive testing agencies, says Dr. Hanif Qureshi
Under the NATRIP (National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure) project, which completed in March 2021, the government provided support in establishing homologation and testing centres at automotive testing agencies. After the project, these centers were thereon conceived to eventually become self-sustainable in terms of earning revenues. Dr. Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary, MHI on Saturday stated that there is a need for these agencies to expand in new areas and with that some kind of support shall be provided from the government again.
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Indian startup The ePlane to develop electric air taxi prototype by March 2025
The ePlane Company's Founder and CEO Satya Chakravarthy said it is developing an eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft and to begin with, it will be a three or four-seater plane which can be converted into an air ambulance.
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Tata Motors promotes annual maintenance contract
The campaign aims to create awareness on the benefits of an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) service, whilst spotlighting Tata Motors’ AMC service as an ideal solution that allows customers stress free operations through systematic maintenance of vehicles.
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Mercedes-Benz says US DOJ ended investigation into diesel emissions scandal
"With the DOJ's decision, we are taking another important step towards legal certainty in connection with various diesel proceedings," she said, confirming an earlier report in the German newspaper Handelsblatt about the DOJ decision.
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United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike in North Carolina
The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company on Friday evening, just before the expiration of the previous contract, which was enacted six years ago. It covers workers at various plants in North Carolina - where Daimler makes Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner and Western Star trucks - as well as distribution centers in Atlanta and Memphis, Tennessee.
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China aims to exert influence on Afghan mining sector via investments
Since the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, China has focused on the country's mineral resources through investment initiatives, aiming to exert influence. Chinese companies, particularly interested in sectors like oil, copper, and lithium, seek to deepen their presence. Bilal Karimi, Taliban's ambassador to China, vowed to attract Chinese investors during a meeting with the Taliban's Minister of Mines and Petroleum.
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Elon Musk heading to China for visit to Tesla's second-biggest market, sources say
Musk is seeking to meet senior Chinese officials in Beijing to discuss the rollout of Full-Self Driving (FSD) software in China and to obtain approval to transfer data collected in the country abroad to train algorithms for its autonomous driving technologies, one of the people said.
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Next-gen digital dashboards: How smart displays are transforming modern cars
Your car has a smart screen that could rival a cockpit — sensors, intuitive interfaces, phone integration and infotainment. Fasten your seatbelts
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Singur Tata Motors' Nano plant controversy remains key focus in Hooghly election chatter
Sixteen years post an anti-land acquisition movement that forced the Tata Nano car plant out of Singur, the issue of industrialization remains central in the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Two film celebrities, running for TMC and BJP, vow to rejuvenate industry in the region. Hooghly district, encompassing the Singur area, gained national attention in 2006-2007 during the anti-land acquisition movement against the former Left Front government.
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Wardwizard Innovations reports two-fold rise in PAT to INR 4.27 cr for Mar qtr
"In FY25, we shall be working effectively in enhancing our portfolio, expanding our presence as well as strengthening our R&D capabilities. We are further expected to launch newer models of electric vehicles, poised for even greater innovation and growth," he added.
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Hyundai, Kia join China's Baidu to develop connected cars
Under the memorandum of understanding signed in Beijing last week, the two South Korean carmakers and Baidu will join hands in a wide array of areas, including connectivity and self-driving technologies.
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UN chief launches initiative to ensure fair mineral sourcing for clean energy
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has unveiled a new initiative aimed at integrating fairness, sustainability, and human rights into the procurement and use of essential minerals for the clean energy transition.
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Earnings for Big Oil backpedal as natural gas prices tumble
Results at oil and gas firms are still retreating from record levels in 2022 that were boosted by a surge in demand after the COVID-19 pandemic and then when prices spiked after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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India's February oil imports rise amid shifts in global market dynamics
Russia continued to be the largest crude oil supplier to India, with shipments valued at USD 3.61 billion in February, despite a 19% decrease from January's USD 4.47 billion.