I see a brand new Ashok Leyland truck, gleaming under the sunny sky, ready to conquer the Indian highways. Its powerful presence evokes a sense of reliability and progress. Ashok Leyland will follow a proactive approach to navigate emerging global and industry trends including electrification and supply chain challenges as it remains in hunt to… Continue reading Ashok Leyland looks at proactive approach to navigate emerging industry trends: Chairman Hinduja
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
India’s auto sector is seeing a huge churn at the top levels
New Delhi: As the automotive sector in India undergoes rapid transformation driven by new entrants, emerging business models, and the shift to electric and digital technologies, senior-level hiring activity has surged over the past few years. New-age players and diversification efforts by legacy firms are fuelling a wave of CXO-level transitions, often drawing leadership talent… Continue reading India’s auto sector is seeing a huge churn at the top levels
China Quietly Issues Rare Earth Quotas
China quietly issues 2025 rare earth mining quotas, signalling tighter control over the strategic sector. China has quietly issued its first 2025 rare earth mining and smelting quotas without the typical public statement, sources with knowledge of the matter said this week, another sign of Beijing tightening its control over the crucial sector. The quotas… Continue reading China Quietly Issues Rare Earth Quotas
Porsche warns workers of cost-cuts amid ‘serious’ situation
Porsche has warned of fresh cost cuts, adding to 1,900 job losses announced earlier, as parent Volkswagen plans to axe 35,000 roles by 2030. German sportscar-maker Porsche told employees Friday to prepare for another round of cost-cutting in the latest blow to the country’s embattled auto sector. Any further steps would come on top of… Continue reading Porsche warns workers of cost-cuts amid ‘serious’ situation
Shareholders in Jeep owner Stellantis back new CEO
Stellantis shareholders give strong backing to new CEO Antonio Filosa, a company veteran who recently succeeded Carlos Tavares. Shareholders in US-European auto giant Stellantis, owner of Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot, on Friday gave their overwhelming approval to new CEO Antonio Filosa, a company veteran who last month succeeded Carlos Tavares in the job. His nomination… Continue reading Shareholders in Jeep owner Stellantis back new CEO
US to WTO: Auto duty levied on national security grounds
The US has rejected India’s claim that American tariffs on auto and auto parts qualify as safeguard measures under the WTO (World Trade Organisation) rules, and asserted that the duties are imposed on national security grounds. It has added that, on these grounds, India has no basis to propose retaliatory tariffs against these duties. India… Continue reading US to WTO: Auto duty levied on national security grounds
India, UK likely to unveil Free Trade Agreement next week, including EVs
India and the UK are likely to finalise a free trade deal next week, offering duty-free access to Indian EVs and textiles, and easing UK goods exports. India and Britain are expected to seal a long-awaited free trade deal next week, two Indian government sources said, granting Indian textiles and electric vehicles some duty-free access… Continue reading India, UK likely to unveil Free Trade Agreement next week, including EVs
Delhi’s MCD’s electric vehicle fleet gathers dust
The fleet was procured in 2018 by the erstwhile South Delhi Municipal Corporation and includes 75 EVs, of which 32 were procured in the first batch and 43 in the second. New Delhi: At a time when Delhi govt is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable mobility and preparing to roll out the revamped Electric Vehicle… Continue reading Delhi’s MCD’s electric vehicle fleet gathers dust
Why future of customer service is experience-driven, not transactional
While artificial intelligence and automated systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated across industries, in luxury automotive, the human element remains irreplaceable. I recently witnessed a moment that perfectly encapsulated the evolution happening in luxury customer service. A customer walked into one of our service centres, not for a repair or routine maintenance, but simply because he… Continue reading Why future of customer service is experience-driven, not transactional
Wheels India bets big on exports biz; makes inroads in construction, tractor segments
I inspect a truck wheel with a digital caliper, ensuring quality on our automated production line. European expansion is underway. Wheels India Ltd, a leading manufacturer of wheels for trucks, agricultural tractors, and passenger vehicles, is betting big on its exports business and has made inroads in the construction and tractor segments, a top official… Continue reading Wheels India bets big on exports biz; makes inroads in construction, tractor segments