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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

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Car variants that are connected feature-rich contribute as much as 45% of sales of a particular model, according to industry estimates. Connected cars are becoming the mainstream choice for many new car buyers in India fuelled by rising disposable incomes and an influx of new models. They are aware, tech-savvy and aspirational.

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Brakes India and ADVICS plan JV for advanced braking systems production in India – ET Auto

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Based out of the southern part of India, the company will be set up with an investment of over INR 500 crores employing more than 300 people over the next few years. A green field project, this JV entity will be funded by both Brakes India and ADVICS with a 51:49 shareholdings respectively.

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CEO’s Take On 2024: Demand for feature-rich, safe, connected and electric vehicles to drive auto parts industry, says Bosch India chief – ET Auto

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Guruprasad Mudlapur, President- India, Bosch Group, and Managing Director, Bosch Limited Edited excerpts: Q: After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto component industry’s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? The automotive industry is in transition.

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Decoding how connected vehicles can catalyse safer, sustainable mobility – ET Auto

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New Delhi: In today’s increasingly transformative world of mobility, the connected vehicles platform ( CVP ) has emerged as a cornerstone of innovation, rapidly transforming how fleet owners interact with vehicles and the ecosystem. Insurance companies can leverage connected vehicles data to assess fleet usage more accurately.

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German transportation major FlixBus enters India – ET Auto

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New Delhi: FlixBus , a global travel-tech leader offering the world’s largest bus network across 42 countries, has arrived in India, the second biggest bus market in the world. The routes will include 59 stops and more than 200 connections in total, a company release said.

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Volkswagen Tiguan L unveiled at 2024 Beijing Auto Show. Will it come to India?

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The Tiguan L Pro is set for release in China as a 5-seater, while the India-spec model will feature seven seats. Meanwhile, for the Chinese market, the VW Tigaun L gets connected car technology, advanced level-2 ADAS, powered front seats, 360-degree cameras, and an immersive Head-Up Display. Will it come to India?

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

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Minda, CMD, Uno Minda Edited excerpts: Q: After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto component industry ‘s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? The past two years have seen a remarkable transformation in the Indian auto and auto component industry.

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