We’ve officially crossed the invisible line between engineering and emotion. Between rubber and romance. Somewhere between ‘Check the tyres’ to ‘Handle with care, they’re catching feelings.
Kia Connect app users will now see a new “Drive Green” feature, launched by Kia India on 25 November 2025, aimed at promoting eco-friendly driving among EV owners. At present, the feature is available for the Kia Carens Clavis EV under the “New Services” tab on the app, with plans to roll it out to…
The Hyundai Motor Group and Michelin have signed a third memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance tyre technology tailored for future mobility, including electric and off-road vehicles. Hyundai Under this three-year collaboration, the companies will jointly develop tyres with extremely low rolling resistance to improve efficiency, as well as high-performance tyres designed for better handling…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to modernise 45 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state. Toyotabharat Under the deal, TKM will set up fully equipped automotive laboratories for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) technician courses, providing the latest training tools and aligning instruction with industry…
Continental is deepening its research into tyre-wear emissions with a vacuum-based, real-time particle collection system, developed in collaboration with the Technical University of Braunschweig. The system mounts a specially adapted vacuum device behind a driven wheel, capturing wear particles directly as they’re generated. Sensors positioned around the wheel and chassis then measure airborne particles in…
Tech giant Huawei has unveiled two new smart-vehicle brands, Qijing and Yijing, in partnership with Chinese automakers GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) and Dongfeng Motor Group. The move is part of Huawei’s broader “Harmony Intelligent Mobility” push under its Qiankun ecosystem. China Economic Review Huawei’s auto-business journey began with its Intelligent Automotive Solution Unit in 2019,…
JK Tyre has introduced what it describes as India’s first passenger-vehicle tyres with sensors embedded directly into the tyre structure. The new smart tyres, developed in-house and produced at JK Tyre’s Banmore facility in Madhya Pradesh, are said to continuously monitor key parameters such as air pressure, temperature, and potential air leaks. Available initially in…
Kia India has launched an industry-first “Plant Remote Over-The-Air” (OTA) software update feature for its connected vehicle lineup, marking a major step in factory-digitisation and customer readiness. The update capability will be available on Kia’s models equipped with the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (CCNC) system and allows vehicles to receive the latest software while still…
Marelli has inaugurated a new technical research and development facility in Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion of its engineering operations in India. The new centre, officially opened on 5 November 2025, is located at Embassy Manyata Tech Park and is designed to host around 350 engineers. With this addition, Marelli’s total R&D capacity in India…
Pirelli P Zero has collaborated with McLaren to equip the new McLaren W1 supercar with three bespoke tyre fitments, the P Zero R, P Zero Trofeo RS, and P Zero Winter 2, each developed using more than 50 % bio-based and recycled materials as verified by independent certification. This milestone is part of Pirelli’s material-innovation roadmap, which…
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