In an increasingly technology-intensive automotive industry, where market trends, preferences may be comparable to shifting sands, being innovative and agile is more crucial for industry players now than ever before. That may be easier said than done, more so in a hypercompetitive scenario, which India is also witnessing at least in some segments. Collaboration is also therefore becoming the name of the game.
Given India’s continued rising status as an engineering and manufacturing hub, and an attractive market too, global biggies are rolling out new initiatives to tap the India opportunity and also strengthen the local ecosystem. From the country’s top two carmakers — Suzuki and Hyundai, to the leading luxury car OEM Mercedes-Benz and tech major KPIT Technologies, all are taking the collaboration route to achieve technology excellence for a sustainable future.
Here is this week’s AutoTech newsletter
Big Moves in Mobility Innovation
Maruti Suzuki & SMC Launch Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence
Aiming to shape the future of Indian mobility and automotive R&D, Maruti and Suzuki Motor Corporation unveil a new Centre of Excellence in India.
Hyundai Partners with IIT Delhi for Mobility Tech CoE
Hyundai doubles down on future mobility with its new Centre of Excellence at IIT Delhi—focusing on EVs, AI, and sustainable transport.
KPIT x Mercedes-Benz R&D India
A deep collaboration to push boundaries in software-defined vehicles and automotive OS development. Details Here
Google’s Gemini AI to Power Cars Next
From phones to dashboards—Google’s Gemini AI is making its way into connected cars, watches, and tablets.
Global Forces Shaping Auto Tech
Trade Tensions Stall Pony.ai’s Robotaxi Dreams
Trump-era trade tensions dampen investor sentiment for autonomous startup Pony.ai’s international expansion.
Continental Rebrands as ‘Aumovio’
At Auto Shanghai, Continental reveals its new identity—Aumovio—to lead future mobility innovations.
AI & Testing Tech on the Rise
India Leads APAC in AI Adoption
India emerges as a front-runner in AI and sustainability tech, according to Autodesk’s latest report.
Dummies Aren’t Dumb: Inside ADAS Testing
They might not talk, but crash-test dummies are vital for developing safer autonomous systems.
🚀 Editor’s Pick of the Week
KPIT + Mercedes-Benz India: A milestone moment in India’s evolution toward next-gen vehicle software platforms.
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