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VW and the software giant, Microsoft, has agreed onto a partnership that aims to develop the ‘Volkswagen Automated Cloud’. This strategic partnership will lead to one of the most dedicated automotive industry clouds for all future Volkswagen digital services and mobility offerings.

And Yes! Another step towards better sustainability rate in terms of fuel consumption. We are living in a time when inventional in electric vehicles are happening every time. And the developments are at its full swing.

Both automakers and the government are all gala about the development of the e-vehicle infrastructure in the country. The development of such a vision is a priority for both.

With the world transforming into a more sustainable place to live, Maharashtra government plans to bring Rs 25,000-crore investment for the manufacturing of the e-vehicles and the other infra required to sustain it.

Rupee is becoming a sinking ship when compared to the dollar prices. It has now reached to an all time high of rupees 72 against a dollar. And this has raised a concern around the automakers.

The foreign automakers - Toyota and Mercedes Benz _ to be specific plans to raise the prices of the models keeping in mind that the India rupee has a falling value in the international market.

FCA on Thursday launched and brand new variant of its SUV offering - the Jeep Compass. The new edition has been named as limited plus. And this new edition is now loaded with features.

To begin with, it has a 8.4-inch UConnect infotainment screen, selective automatic headlamps, 18-inch dual-tone polished-aluminum alloy wheels, six airbags, rain-sensing wipers and electrochromic auto-dimming IRVM.

The home grown automobile giant - Tata Motors - went live with tit’s new SUV’s archietectural design, which is inspired from the 'OMEGARC' (Optimal Modular Efficient Global Advanced Architecture) platform taken from Land Rover's D8 architecture.

The new SUV is named ‘Harrier’ which was commended as tata H5X was showcased at the 2018 Auto-Expo which was held in Greater Noida.

The  automobile giant - Jaguar Land Rover India has introduced new connectivity features across the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Discovery SUVs in its line-up. These new connectivity features brings a pack of convenience to the customers.

The host of features are called Protect, Remote Premium and Secure Tracker. These features are listed in the InControl package that the company offers.

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and AUDI AG (Audi) announced they have entered into a multi-year patent cross-licensing agreement, covering a broad range of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) components and technologies. Under the new partnership, the world’s fifth-largest auto-making group and the German premium car maker will make joint efforts in developing FCEVs, to lead the automotive industry to a more sustainable future.

Having tasted success with the mid-size premium JEEP North American SUV specialist Chrysler has confirmed its plan to launch a sub-4 metre SUV and a three row mid-size SUV in the Indian market to widen its consumer base.

The sub-4 metre SUV will take on the likes of Suzuki Vitara and Ford EcoSport, while the three row SUV will sit above the existing Jeep Compass and may take on Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavor.

As we all know that India is gearing up for the next big revolution in the automotive landscape by 2030- Electric Vehicles. This step has been taken by the Government of India in order to reduce vehicular pollution and over-dependence on fossil fuels.