JK Tyre & Industries has inaugurated India’s first precision tyre buffing and grinding machine dedicated to “wet grip on worn tyres” (WGWT) testing, at the NATRAX (National Automotive Test Tracks) facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. The new equipment complies with the international regulation ECE R117, which mandates the evaluation of tyre braking performance in wet…
Hankook Tire is expanding its brand presence beyond tyres by collaborating on lifestyle products, including sneakers, camping chairs, and art-gaming projects. The company’s latest move reflects its ambition to engage younger audiences and elevate the tyre brand into broader lifestyle territory. Chosunbiz The Korean tyre maker has partnered with fashion labels, outdoor brands, and gaming…
Bridgestone Middle East & Africa (MEA) has partnered with major fleet operators in the United Arab Emirates to bolster road safety and enhance tyre-management practices. During the recent Baker Hughes Overland Transportation Safety & HSE Event in Dubai, Bridgestone delivered a keynote on tyre safety and introduced digital fleet tools tailored for heavy-vehicle operations under…
Tesla, Inc. has named Sharad Agarwal, former head of Lamborghini India, as its new country lead for India operations. Agarwal takes charge amid Volvo-style structural changes: previously, Tesla’s India operations were managed remotely by its China/SEA region team. Under his leadership, Tesla is looking to establish a stronger on-ground presence, sharpen its strategy locally, and…
Nokian Tyres has introduced its next-generation smart tyre solution, Intuitu 2.0 Smart Pressure Assistant, developed for the Soil King VF tractor tyre range. The smart system uses integrated sensors inside the tyres to detect actual operating weight and working conditions, and then delivers tyre pressure recommendations via a mobile application. This streamlines a process that…
Lummus Technology and InnoVent Renewables have taken a significant step in advancing tyre-waste recycling by signing a Master Cooperation Agreement (MCA) to deploy InnoVent’s continuous tyre pyrolysis technology globally. Hydrocarbon Processing Under the terms of the agreement, Lummus will become the exclusive global licensor of InnoVent’s proprietary pyrolysis process. The process is designed to convert…
Mercedes‑Maybach (the ultra-luxury arm of Mercedes‑Benz) has issued a recall of 386 units of the S-Class Maybach (generation W223) and 1 unit of the standard S-Class in India. The affected cars were produced between 29 April 2021 and 27 January 2024 (for the Maybach) and on 21 April 2021 (for the S-Class). HT Auto The…
Qualcomm has reported a strong performance for its third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with total revenue rising 10 percent year-over-year to $10.1 billion, thanks to robust growth in its automotive and IoT segments. The chipmaker’s results, shared by Investing.com, show that diversification beyond smartphones is paying off. The company’s automotive revenue surged 31 percent,…
Chinese automaker BYD recorded a nearly five-fold increase in European sales in one month, signalling strong momentum in the continent’s electric and hybrid vehicle market. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reported that BYD’s new-car registrations across Europe rose to approximately 24,963 units, up from about 5,000 units a year earlier. Within the European Union…
Chinese robotaxi developers are gaining momentum globally, placing pressure on established players like Waymo as the push for driverless vehicles becomes a global strategic priority. Business Standard Key Chinese companies such as Baidu Inc. (via its Apollo Go service), WeRide Inc., and Pony.ai Inc. are expanding beyond China into markets like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and…
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