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ParkMate: Making a DaSH for it
Dhananjaya Bhardwaj, CEO & Co-Founder, ParkMate, tells TURN OF SPEED about everything that went into developing ParkMate, working around its safety aspects, and making it a hit within months of its launch.
Dhananjaya Bhardwaj, CEO & Co-Founder, of Moradabad-based startup, ParkMate, an app-based Autotech, on all that has gone into developing it, and using a hybrid system that employs both, tech and manpower, in an unorganized sector to ease parking woes. Read on… TOS: How is ParkMate different from the other Pay & Park services that we have been using over the years? DB: ParkMate offers its DaSH (Drop…
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Technological Transformation
From software defined vehicles to high-performance electric drivetrains, the world of auto is on the cusp of a major high-tech revolution. We certainly are living in very interesting times.
With a torrent of technological advancements in the 21st Century, it sure is a tremendously exciting time for the auto industry. On National Technology Day, here’s what movers and shakers from the world of auto and tech, both, legacy and new-age, have to say about emerging technologies and the way the future of everything auto is…
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Hyundai Exter – All you need to know
The Hyundai Exter will offer three powertrain options and five trim levels.
South Korean auto giant Hyundai’s newest micro SUV, the Exter, is all set to further strengthen HMI’s position in the country. It will take on homegrown OEM, Tata Motors’ Punch as well as French car manufacturer’s Citroen C3. Considering Hyundai already sells a wide range of SUVs in the country, the Exter, like the other…
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MaXX Eloquent
TURN OF SPEED caught up with Ajay Saran Sharma, Vice President, Design & Head, M.I.D.S., who ‘MaXX’ed eloquent on the process of designing a CV product such as the Bolero MaXX HD.
Mahindra launched their powerful pick-up trucks, the Bolero MaXX HD recently, along with MaXX City variants with extremely competitive pricing. With different variants and load bed options, Mahindra continues to bring class-leading products to the CV market. We caught up with Ajay Saran Sharma, Vice President, Design & Head, M.I.D.S., who shared valuable insights on…
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Lexus in not just a car, it is an experience: Naveen Soni
Naveen Soni, President, Lexus India, tells TURN OF SPEED about their new initiatives, expansion plans, and how they’re on track towards strengthening their position in the APAC market.
Lexus, the luxury wing of Japanese car manufacturer, Toyota, is celebrating its sixth anniversary in India. What better time to ask Naveen Soni, President, Lexus India, about their new model line-up, new buyers, expansion plans, and all that is underway to strengthen their position in the APAC market. TOS: Lexus has a good mix of models…
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Lights, Cycle, Action!
Khushi Pandey is on a mission- to fit lights onto as many cycles as she can so that cyclists are not runover by vehicles on foggy nights. Respect.
On a foggy December night, Kailashnath Tiwari, 79, who was cycling back home from work in Aminabad (near Lucknow), late in the evening, met his end when a car rammed into his cycle. He died on the spot. “The accident happened because of dense fog; there was barely any visibility that night,” recalls his granddaughter,…
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Auto Expo- The Motor Show 2023: A Rundown (2W)
High speed scooters and motorcycles, also in electric avatars, provided an impetus to Auto Expo- The Motor Show 2023.
At the Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023, several two-wheeler brands showcased their range of products, however, the big names such as Hero MotoCorp, Honda, Suzuki, Royal Enfield, Bajaj and Kawasaki gave the event a miss. A handful of start-ups participated and displayed their line-up. Here are a few scooters and motorcycles that set…
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Auto Expo- The Motor Show 2023: A Rundown
Despite a bunch of EVs and SUVs being unveiled and launched at the Auto Expo- The Motor Show 2023, several big car manufacturers stayed away from the event this year. Hardly surprising then, that the usual buzz and fanfare that the event has, over the years, come to be associated with, was missing. Here’s a rundown on what piqued our interest…
India’s popular auto extravaganza, Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023, returned after a hiatus of three years and despite a few shiny new products on display, it seemed to have lost much of its sheen. The three German luxury car manufacturers, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi, were conspicuous by their absence; more so because in…
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Carmakers take the connected tech road to customers
In a country where tech walks the talk, a high level of in-vehicle connectivity has become a must-have and carmakers are pulling out all the stops to ensure that their customers are connected seamlessly to the ‘Cloud’ and pampered with a host of intuitive features.
With cars becoming an extension of a person and his/her personality, the need to stay connected 24/7 has become a war cry for buyers and vehicle manufacturers are doing all they can to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. And that effort calls for a lot of connected technology inside a vehicle that keeps…
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Times – Digital
We’re living in dizzying times when car companies and their sales and service teams are making a big push towards all things Digital, well almost.
As cars are getting smarter, car manufacturers are going the whole hog to lure new buyers with the latest technologies and clearly, digital, is the way forward. At least, that is what the top guns at car companies say. And so, their sales and marketing teams are upping the ante and conceptualizing newer ways of enticing…
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