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Kia India crosses 500,000 dispatch mark from Anantapur plant in Andhra
Automaker Kia India said it has crossed five lakh units in terms of dispatch across domestic and export markets from its Anantapur plant in Andhra Pradesh.
 "Kia India crosses 500,000 dispatch mark from Anantapur plant in Andhra")
The $8.5 billion TVS Group splits to grow: What's changed structure-wise?
A rare amicable family settlement has accommodated the third and fourth generations' ambitions
 "The $8.5 billion TVS Group splits to grow: What's changed structure-wise?")
Red lights on green mobility as govt picks EVs over charging networks
By focusing on EV production over charging networks, the government may have delayed the mass adoption of clean energy transport
 "Red lights on green mobility as govt picks EVs over charging networks")
Carmakers to ramp up production by 18-20% as semiconductor shortage eases
If companies end up manufacturing vehicles according to plan, production is likely to exceed the pre-Covid volumes of Q4FY20
 "Carmakers to ramp up production by 18-20% as semiconductor shortage eases")
Maha: 200 EV charging stations to be set up in Aurangabad by year-end
'The charging stations will come up at fuel pumps, malls, bus stands, railway stations, business complexes and other locations'
 "Maha: 200 EV charging stations to be set up in Aurangabad by year-end")
Skoda's brand-new luxury SUV, Kodiaq, stands tall among seven-seaters
Skoda's brand-new luxury SUV, Kodiaq, stands tall among seven-seaters
 "Skoda's brand-new luxury SUV, Kodiaq, stands tall among seven-seaters")
JLR partners NVIDIA for next gen driving systems, AI-enabled services
Jaguar Land Rover said it has inked a multi-year strategic partnership with NVIDIA, to jointly develop and deliver next-generation automated driving systems plus AI-enabled services
 "JLR partners NVIDIA for next gen driving systems, AI-enabled services")
EVRE to set up EV charging facilities in collaboration with GoMechanic
Charging Infratech firm EVRE will set up charging facilities in collaboration with tech-enabled car servicing platform GoMechanic, according to a statement released on Wednesday.
 "EVRE to set up EV charging facilities in collaboration with GoMechanic")
1 in every 4 cars will have 5G connectivity by 2025, says Report
One in 4 cars will have 5G connectivity by 2025 that will make better use of real-time data transfer and fast cloud-car communication, among other improvements, a new report has shown.
 "1 in every 4 cars will have 5G connectivity by 2025, says Report")
Flattish so far, market for three-row, seven-seater SUVs heats up
With prices starting from Rs 899,000, Kia launches the Carens
 "Flattish so far, market for three-row, seven-seater SUVs heats up")
Renault Kiger earns 4-star adult safety rating in Global NCAP crash test
Automaker Renault on Tuesday said its sub-four metre compact SUV Kiger has received four-star safety rating for adult occupant safety by Global NCAP, the foremost global car assessment programme.
 "Renault Kiger earns 4-star adult safety rating in Global NCAP crash test")
Kia launches the new Carens with a starting price tag of Rs 8.99 lakh
Automaker Kia India on Tuesday launched its fourth product -- Carens -- in the domestic market, with the introductory price ranging between Rs 8.99 lakh and Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
 "Kia launches the new Carens with a starting price tag of Rs 8.99 lakh")
Statsguru: Six charts explain India's uneven economic recovery
A key reason for lower than expected inflation projections could be weak demand
 "Statsguru: Six charts explain India's uneven economic recovery")
Suzuki, Tata Motors, M&M, Bajaj among 20 cos selected under auto PLI scheme
New entrants like Hop Electric Manufacturing Private Limited, Ola Electric Technologies Private Limited have also been selected under new non-automotive investor
 "Suzuki, Tata Motors, M&M, Bajaj among 20 cos selected under auto PLI scheme")
Can battery swapping power EVs for the long term in a cost-effective way?
Batteries can be charged away from swapping points, allowing more freedom in setting up swap facilities
Tesla recall: Heat pump won't defrost windshield fast enough
The latest in a series of recent recalls covers certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles
 "Tesla recall: Heat pump won't defrost windshield fast enough")
Tata Motors launches Altroz Dark with price starting at Rs 7.96 lakh
This extension is aimed at expanding customer base and introducing premium styling and popular features, Tata Motors said in a statement
 "Tata Motors launches Altroz Dark with price starting at Rs 7.96 lakh")
Shift in mobility trends with focus on electric, hybrid vehicles: Study
India is witnessing a shift in mobility trends with more and more consumers expressing interest in electrified and hybrid vehicles, as per Deloitte's Global Automotive Consumer Study 2022.
 "Shift in mobility trends with focus on electric, hybrid vehicles: Study")
Ralf Dieter Speth to replace Venu Srinivasan as TVS Motor chairman
Speth had worked in companies like BMW, Premier Auto Group and Linde among others
 "Ralf Dieter Speth to replace Venu Srinivasan as TVS Motor chairman")
Passenger vehicle sales still facing brunt of chip shortage, says FADA
According to the FADA data, if the overall sales figure is compared with the January 2020 figure, when automobile companies sold 1.76 million units, the decline is over 18 per cent.
