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Uefa finalises wireless rights deals for Champions League
LONDON: Uefa has announced that the first deals have been concluded in its sale of wireless rights for the Uefa Champions League seasons 2003-2006.
An official release informs that the rights have been awarded in Italy to 3 who will become the exclusive Official Uefa Champions League Mobile Operator in Italy. Vodafone has been awarded the rights on an exclusive basis in Spain, Greece, Hungary, Malta and Egypt. It also got non-exclusive rights in the UK, Germany, France, Holland, Portugal, Ireland and Switzerland.
Both Vodafone and 3 will bring the Uefa Champions League to their subscribers on mobile devices with a near-live and a post-match highlights service. Additionally a wealth of statistics and data will be made available to keep football fans informed at all times. Uefa’s extensive video archive of the last eleven seasons will also be made available for customers to revisit the great moments of the competition.
Uefa chief executive Gerhard Aigner said, “I am delighted to announce these first ever wireless rights deals for the Uefa Champions League. This is a great technological advancement and will bring the Uefa Champions League even closer to football fans around Europe. Alongside the traditional forms of communication, the new wireless rights ensure that the best club competition in the world will be available to fans at any time, via their mobile phone, wherever they may be.”
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Hyundai and TVS Motor partner to develop electric three wheelers
Joint development pact targets last mile mobility with localisation push
MUMBAI: Three wheels, one big ambition and a charge towards the future. Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a joint development agreement to co-create electric three-wheelers (E3Ws), aiming to crack India’s complex last-mile mobility puzzle. The collaboration moves beyond concept talk into execution mode, building on the E3W prototype first showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The goal now is clear, design, develop and commercialise a purpose-built vehicle tailored to Indian roads, riders and realities.
Under the agreement, Hyundai will lead design and co-development, bringing its global R&D muscle and human-centric engineering approach to the table. TVS Motor, meanwhile, will anchor the product on its electric platform, leveraging deep three-wheeler expertise and local market insight. It will also handle manufacturing and sales in India, with an eye on exports down the line.
The timing is strategic. India remains the world’s largest three-wheeler market, where affordability, durability and adaptability often outweigh sheer innovation. The upcoming E3W aims to strike that balance combining advanced technology with practical features such as adaptive ground clearance for monsoon-hit roads, improved thermal management for tropical climates, and flexible interiors suited for passengers, cargo or emergency use.
A key pillar of the partnership is localisation. Major components will be sourced and manufactured within India, a move expected to strengthen the domestic supply chain, create jobs, lower costs and improve after-sales support.
The shift from prototype to production will involve rigorous testing, certification and refinement to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations. Dedicated cross-functional teams from both companies are already in place to accelerate timelines.
At a broader level, the tie-up reflects a growing trend in mobility, global players partnering with local specialists to navigate emerging markets. For Hyundai and TVS, the bet is that combining scale with street-level insight could unlock a new chapter in sustainable urban transport, one that runs not just on electricity, but on relevance.
