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According to Dr. Mathai, global connectivity penetration is somewhere around 30%, while for some countries like Japan it is as high as 90%. India's connected services are going to grow by almost 4X.New Delhi: To drive safe and connected mobility, 5G technology- the fifth generation of wireless communication networks- could be a big gamechanger in the automotive landscape in India, believes Dr Reji Mathai, Director, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).According…

Last Updated: January 09, 2024, 10:00 IST2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Fuel Efficiency Figures Revealed. (Photo: Shahrukh Shah/News18)Kia reveals fuel efficiency for Sonet facelift with diverse powertrain options. The updated model features design and tech upgrades, ensuring safety with ADAS.Kia Motors has unveiled the fuel efficiency figures for the highly anticipated Sonet facelift just days before its official price announcement.The updated model offers a range of engine and gearbox options, including the reintroduction of…

The German luxury car manufacturer BMW launched the all-new XM luxury SUV in India last year. It is currently the most expensive BMW SUV in the market and also the first-ever M model from BMW to feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The XM is the second standalone product under the M brand after the legendary M1. The SUVs have started arriving at dealerships across BMW’s establishments in India. Here is a video where a vlogger gives a proper walkaround of this plug-in hybrid XM SUV, which returns around 62 km per liter.…

The lifestyle off-roader, Jimny, from Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country’s largest carmaker, can be crowned as the most anticipated model of this year. The SUV was officially showcased for the first time at the 2023 Auto Expo in January, and ever since then, its launch has been highly anticipated. Every passing day brings forth new information about this SUV. Recently, another important piece of information about this SUV has come to light regarding the mileage. It has been reported that the Jimny’s ARAI certified…

High-ranking representatives of the testing agency have attested to the Ministry of Heavy Industries' approval of the testing, according to media reports.New Delhi: The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) intends to construct the nation's first hydrogen cylinder testing facility at the projected 110-acre Takwe Facility near Talegon in Pune, Maharashtra, as part of its path to establishing hydrogen testing infrastructure.High-ranking representatives of the…

As the shift towards electric vehicles (EV) continues, the automotive industry faces an urgent need for continuous upskilling and reskilling. Pune: Tata Technologies, a global engineering and product development digital services company, signed on Tuesday a a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to jointly develop certification programmes and courses through Tata Technologies’ e-learning Platform, i GET IT. This partnership aims to provide certification programmes for…

Electric vehicle (EV) and battery makers have been hit by recent rules on battery safety and local value addition as the shorter timeline to certify their products could affect short-term production as well as sales, according to multiple EV and battery makers. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways recently amended the AIS156 norms, a stringent testing and certification standard, to ensure better safety following a spate of fire-related incidents involving EVs in summer. “The new standards require a redesign of the…

BYD Atto 3 compact EV SUV price and availability The BYD Atto 3 has been launched in India for Rs 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The car will come with 8 years/1.6 lakh kilometres for the battery, 8 years/1.5 lakh kilometres for the motor and the motor controller, and 6 years/1.5 lakh kilometres for the vehicle. BYD will also provide a 3-year free 4G data subscription, 6-year roadside assistance, and 6 free maintenance services to its customers. The BYD Atto 3 will be available in four colour options – Boulder Grey, Parkour…

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has announced an extension of the deadline of recording the domestic value addition by the automakers for availing subsidies on EVs and hybrid vehicles to September 30. The change is implemented regarding the government’s Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (FAME) – II scheme, according to a report. For automakers to avail of the benefits under the FAME-II scheme, they are required to make their product using at least 50 percent of components that are locally…

Tata Motors launched the Nexon EV Prime, priced between Rs 14.99 lakh and Rs 17.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The model range replaces the older version and now comes with various additional features like multi-mode regen, cruise control, indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (iTPMS), smartwatch integrated connectivity feature, and an enhanced charging timeout of 110 seconds. The company is also extending these new features to over 22,000 existing Nexon EV owners, through a first of its kind software update from the company,…