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Hyundai Motor Group’s connected car services reach 10M global service subscribers

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Hyundai Motor Group surpassed 10 million global connected car service subscribers this month. Connected car services utilize wireless networks to enable in-vehicle infotainment systems and smartphone applications that provide customers with convenient access to their vehicles.

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This Engineer Is Helping to Make India a Global Semiconductor Hub

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When Tushar Sharma was a young boy growing up in Jamnapaar, India, a densely populated area outside of Delhi, he never imagined that someday he would meet the country’s prime minister. The initiative aims to improve the country’s reliance on hardware infrastructure and to become a global hub for electronics manufacturing and design.

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Global component firm ZF seeks India partners | Autocar Professional

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German Tier I component and tech solutions specialist, ZF, is revamping its global supply business model to enhance its focus on India. This includes prioritising localisation efforts, which indicates a desire for more made-in-India components than relying solely on imports.

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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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bp ventures makes 1st direct investment in India; $13M in EV ride-hailing & charging company BluSmart

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bp ventures has made its first direct investment in India, investing $13 million in integrated EV ride-hailing and charging company BluSmart. bp ventures led a $25 million Series A round that also saw support from Mayfield India Fund, 9Unicorns and Survam Partners, alongside other existing investors.

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Half of Renault Nissan R&D work in India caters to global operations | Autocar Professional

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Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India – the global R&D arm of Renault Nissan Alliance in the country is executing almost 50% of its work for international operations. The company is working on several dozen global projects from hard-core product development to software solutions.

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Mahindra and Ford agree to develop midsize and compact SUV, EV and connected car solutions

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The two companies signed five new memoranda of understanding (MoU) that further strengthen their strategic alliance and accelerate the development of key products for consumers in India and emerging markets. Building on the collaboration, Mahindra and Ford also announced plans to co-develop a suite of connected car solutions for consumers.

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