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• Hyundai unveils new Alcazar SUV with advanced tech features, including NFC Digital Key and enhanced connectivity

  Hyundai Motor India Limited has unveiled the new HyundaiAlcazar, a premium 6 and 7 seater SUV with advanced technology features. The SUV includes a Digital Key with NFC, over 70 connected car features, Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control, and 270+ voice commands, offering enhanced safety, comfort, and connectivity for an improved driving experience.

  

• Uber invests in UK startup Wayve to speed up self-driving projects

  Among the main challenges is that self-driving software systems have lacked humans' ability to predict and assess risk quickly, especially when encountering unexpected incidents or "edge cases" where autonomous vehicles get stuck because they cannot work out what to do.

  

• Govt scraps GPS tracker fee for public vehicle owners

  The Delhi government has exempted commercial passenger vehicle owners from paying the annual fee for vehicle location tracking devices. This move, benefiting approximately 1.5 lakh public vehicle owners, aims to reduce their financial burden while enhancing passenger safety. The National Informatics Centre will now handle real-time vehicle tracking and monitoring using these devices.

  

• Prawaas 4.0: Tata Motors demonstrates safe, smart and sustainable mass mobility solutions

  Tata Motors showcased its latest mass mobility solutions at Prawaas 4.0, including the new Tata Ultra EV 7M electric bus. Featuring zero emissions, advanced safety features, and fast charging, the bus is designed for urban environments. Tata Motors continues to lead in sustainable transport with various electric, CNG, and alternative fuel vehicles.

  

• Veera Vahana and Exponent Energy unveil world's first 15-minute charging intercity electric bus - Veera Mahasamrat EV

  Veera Vahana has collaborated with Exponent Energy to introduce the world's first 15-minute charging intercity bus, the Veera Mahasamrat EV. Equipped with a 320 kWh battery, it offers a sustainable alternative to diesel buses on long routes. The initiative begins on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad route with four 1 MW charging stations.

  

• Ashok Leyland unveils GARUD 15M: India's first front engine multi-axle bus chassis

  Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja Group, has introduced India’s first front engine multi-axle bus chassis, GARUD 15M, at Prawaas 4.0. Designed for long-distance travel, it features 42 sleeper berths, the highest GVW in its category, and advanced comfort and safety features. Commercial launch is set for Q4 FY25.

  

• Varroc appoints Dr. Karl-Heinz Glander as Head of R&D for Business II

  Varroc has appointed Dr. Karl-Heinz Glander as the Head of R&D for Business II. Dr. Glander, based in Germany, will oversee the development of advanced automotive technologies such as ADAS and DMS. His role aims to strengthen Varroc's innovation and competitive edge. He brings 20 years of experience in the automotive sector.

  

• Questions about the safety of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system are growing

  Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system is under scrutiny following incidents where the technology performed unsafe maneuvers. Analyst William Stein's tests found the system lacking, and a fatal crash in Seattle has raised further concerns. Federal regulators are investigating the safety of Tesla's automated driving systems.

  

• Ather Energy collaborates with Google to provide real-time EV charging station information

  Ather Energy has partnered with Google to provide real-time information on fast-charging stations for electric two-wheelers in India. Users can now find Ather Grid chargers on Google Maps with live status updates, improving the convenience of charging and promoting wider adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

  

• Encouraging only a single tech not the right strategy for India: Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava

  Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava, at the company's 43rd annual general meeting, emphasised the need for various fuel technologies to meet India's Net Carbon Zero Emission target. Maruti Suzuki is focusing on hybrids, CNG, biogas, and hydrogen fuel while planning to launch its first EV model soon and significantly expand exports by 2030.

  

• Volvo is sticking with Uber to win the autonomous driving 'marathon'

  One of Volvo's partners in the development of next generation autonomous technology is Uber. However, the controversial tech firm's efforts have been beset by development issues including the crash of an autonomous XC90 test car in Arizona.