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Renault’s new global growth strategy puts India in driver’s seat
Under its ‘Future Ready’ strategy, the French automaker plans to turn India into a global manufacturing and export hub with a target to launch four new models by 2030
Gigastamping, advanced steels to define next phase of vehicle lightweighting: Gestamp’s Miguel Angel Ferrandez
The top R&D executive of Gestamp explains how new blank-joining technologies, gigastamping and advanced steels are reshaping vehicle design as automakers pursue electrification, safety and faster development cycles.
Renault targets 23% jump in sale volumes by 2030 from overseas push
The French carmaker will rely largely on in-house technology and partnerships, particularly with Geely, to expand in markets such as South America and South Korea.
West Asia conflict disrupts shipment of 2,000 Hyundai vehicles, Gulf-bound cargo: Report
Nearly 4,000 containers have also been rerouted as uncertainty over key maritime routes slows export logistics from Tamil Nadu ports
Software-defined manufacturing: Rise of the factory operating system model
It abstracts decision-making to a unified software platform while the operational technology layer becomes an execution layer.
Hyundai’s ₹45,000 crore bet puts Chennai at centre of growth cycle
Hyundai Motor India is accelerating the digital transformation of its manufacturing operations at its plant in Sriperumbudur near Chennai, introducing AI-powered inspection systems, robotics and real-time production monitoring to improve quality and efficiency.
DTICI appoints Radhakrishnan Kodakkal as MD and CEO
Kodakkal brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience spanning technology, engineering and research and development across multinational organisations
EV companies take corporate route to amp up sales
Electric carmakers are targeting corporate buyers with steep discounts and incentives ahead of the fiscal year-end, leveraging tax benefits such as 40 per cent accelerated depreciation on EVs.
How IIT Kanpur helped shape the new Renault Duster
The premiere engineering institute has been instrumental in the testing and development of the aerodynamics and wind-noise performance of the new Duster at its all-encompassing wind tunnel facility.
Breaking barriers in MotoGP: Inside Aprilia Racing’s AI-driven data strategy and women in motorsport tech
In this ETAuto International Women’s Day special, Elena De Cia, Control Strategies and Support Data Models Manager at Aprilia Racing, reflects on the changing gender mix in engineering teams and the gradual rise of women in motorsport’s technical roles.