Bharat Mobility 2025: BMW Group India to launch multiple models On January 8, BMW Group India announced that it will present a host of new launches from BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad. BMW will launch the all-new BMW X3 in India. BMW will also showcase the all-electric i7, X7, 5 Series Long Wheelbase, BMW M5, BMW M,4 and BMW M2. MINI India will launch a special MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Pack. BMW Motorrad will launch the new BMW R 1300 GS Adve...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

Nemak to adjust EV battery housing production plans in Mexico and Germany On January 2, it was announced that Nemak will have adjustment in its operations related to battery housing production for EVs. As part of this shift, Nemak has postponed the launch of new production facilities in Mexico and Germany, originally planned to support this program. The company stated that this decision aligns resources and investments with market dynamics and cl...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

BMW expands Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW) project across key production plants On November 25, BMW announced that it has been expanding its tested automated vehicle driving in factories since 2022 as part of the iFACTORY initiative. Currently operational in Dingolfing, it is now being extended to Leipzig, with plans to expand to additional locations. The pilot project known as “Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW)” ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/25

Nikkiso’s subsidiary opens hydrogen fueling station in California On October 28, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (CE&IG) Group, a consolidated subsidiary of Nikkiso Co. Ltd., which handles industrial special pumps and other products, announced the opening of a new hydrogen fueling station for a U.S. bus company in California. In the U.S. and South Korea in particular, CE&IG Group has been getting orders for hydrogen stations for commerc...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

Paris MS 2024: Skyworth, China presents new models On October 14, Skyworth Auto announced that it had presented four new energy models. It has launched two new models for the first time at Paris Motor Show. The new models are SKYWORTH Q and Skyworth Hongtu (HONGTU). SKYWORTH Q (concept car) is based on the AE platform. It is a crossover model. Its appearance adopts an aerodynamic optimization design. SKYWORTH HONGTU is a VAN model specially built...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

BMW Motorrad, India launches CE 02 electric motorcycle On October 1, BMW Motorrad launched the all-new BMW CE 02 electric motorcycle in India, priced at INR 449.9 thousand. Developed in Munich, Germany, and produced in collaboration with TVS Motor Company in Hosur, India, the BMW CE 02 is powered by two air-cooled lithium-ion batteries with a total energy capacity of 3.9 kWh. The motorcycle delivers a maximum power output of 11 kW and 55 Nm of to...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/01

Sharp to unveil "LDK+" EV concept model at Sharp Tech-Day event On September 6, Sharp announced that it will unveil its LDK+ EV concept model, at Sharp Tech-Day'24 "Innovation Showcase" event to be held in Tokyo from September 17 to 18.  This concept model was planned and developed in collaboration with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) based on an EV open platform, with the cooperation of Folofly Corporation. LDK+ is an EV that views the inter...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/09

BMW Motorrad India launches CE 04 electric scooter for INR 1.49 million On July 24, BMW Motorrad India launched the BMW CE 04 premium electric scooter for INR 1.49 million. The urban electric scooter will be available as a completely built-up unit (CBU) while the deliveries to commence from September 2024. It comes with a liquid-cooled electric motor which is mounted in the frame between the battery and the rear wheel and delivers a maximum outpu...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/24

BMW Motorrad India to launch locally manufactured CE 04 electric scooter On July 16, BMW Motorrad India opened the pre-launch bookings for its premium electric scooter CE 04. The first electric offering from BMW Motorrad India will be officially launched on July 24, 2024. The CE 04 has a futuristic design, advanced technology, and eco-friendly performance.  Based on BMW India's press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/16

BMW Group India, car sales increased by 21% in first half of the year On July 2, BMW Group India announced that it delivered 7,098 cars (BMW and MINI) and 3,614 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) in the first half of 2024 (January – June), displaying a 21% increase in car sales (BMW + MINI) in the first half. BMW sold 6,734 units and MINI 364 units. In BMW Group India electric vehicles, over 397 units of fully electric BMW and MINI cars were sold in t...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/03

Navistar releases 2023 Sustainability Report On June 6, Navistar released its 2023 Sustainability Report.  This year's report illustrates Navistar's sustainability efforts as part of the company's vision to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility with its main area of strategic focus on decarbonization. The report also shines a light on how Navistar is solidifying its commitment to sustainability through circular business practices and env...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/07

Group14 signs silicon battery material deals with five EV and cell manufacturers On June 4, Group14 Technologies, the world's largest global manufacturer and supplier of next-generation silicon battery materials, announced the signing of five multi-year binding offtake agreements for a a minimum commitment of over USD 300 million with three leading electric vehicle (EV) and two consumer electronic (CE) cell manufacturers across Europe, Asia, and ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

BMW hands over BMW CE 02 electric motorbike to first customer in Thailand Announced on April 22, 2024, BMW Motorrad Southeast Asia and Importers APAC have officially delivered the BMW CE 02 in Thailand, handed over to this electric motorcycle’s first customer in the world. Premiered at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show 2024, the BMW CE 02 features futuristic design and cutting-edge technology, crafted for city living under the concept...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/26

Navistar surpasses 100 EV-authorized dealers in U.S., Canada On April 17, Navistar announced that it now has more than 100 EV authorized dealers in 41 U.S. states and seven of 10 Canadian Provinces.  With many more locations in process, Navistar will have more than 30% of its dealer locations ready to support the sale and service of both International and IC Bus EVs in the two countries. Navistar currently offers the all-electric International e...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/20

Pioneer supplies premium sound system for LEXUS GX Pioneer Corporation (Pioneer) announced that its premium sound system has been adopted as a standard installation system in the all new Lexus GX. This system introduces Pioneer’s in-vehicle acoustic technologies and speaker units that incorporate technologies of TAD, its high-end audio brand. In addition, it realizes lightweight and compact size by ensuring optimal box capacity of sub-woofer fo...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/29

BMW Group Thailand set to launch 6 new car models in 2024; 1,604 BEVs registered in 2023 Announced on February 27, 2024, BMW Group Thailand recently held the Annual Press Conference 2024. The group proudly celebrated its leadership position as the No. 1 brand in the Thai premium automotive segment for the 4th consecutive year, supported by strong registration numbers in 2023 across its brands: BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad.  In 2024, the group aim...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/01

MapmyIndia wins order worth USD 50 million from Hyundai-Kia for India OEM business On January 19, CE Info Systems (MapmyIndia) announced that it won a new order worth USD 50 million for Hyundai and Kia Cars OEM Business in India. The OEMs have obtained licensing of CE Info (MapmyIndia) Map and connected services contents including real-time and predictive traffic, mobile SDK, online search, and call center maps, for embedded connected navigation ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/22

BMW launches electrification strategy in Mexico BMW has reinforced its commitment to electromobility in Mexico by announcing the launch of 8 electric models in the country, including brands BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad. The electric models offered are BMW i4, iX, iX1, iX3, i5, i7, MINI Cooper SE and BMW Motorrad CE 04. Diego Camargo, CEO of BMW Group Mexico announced the upcoming arrival of the BMW iX2 model also. In addition to the electric models...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/20

TVS Motor Company commences production of BMW Motorrad CE 02 electric motorcycle On October 6, TVS Motor Company announced that the production of the BMW CE 02 has started at the Hosur manufacturing plant. The CE 02 will be a fully electric motorcycle from Motorrad. TVS announced the roll out of 150,000 unit of BMW Motorrad’s 310cc series of motorcycles from the plant. Based on TVS Motors press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/06

TVS Motor and BMW Motorrad discussing expansion of partnership beyond India On August 16, TVS Motor Company and BMW Motorrad celebrated 10 years of their strategic partnership. Director & CEO, of TVS Motor Company stated that the parties are in discussions to expand their manufacturing network beyond India to cater to future growth under this partnership, which includes the recently unveiled BMW CE 02.TVS Motor’s Hosur manufacturing plant produ...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/16