Toyota drops C SUV project for India

Close on the heels of announcing a new plant in Bidadi, Bengaluru, Toyota Kirloskar, the Indian subsidiary of the world’s largest carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation, has decided to drop the C SUV project scheduled for 2026.  To create space for this new product, Toyota Kirloskar had decided to expand the capacity at the factory with… Continue reading Toyota drops C SUV project for India

Maruti Ertiga sales cross a million units in India, last 100,000 units sold in just 8 months

The Maruti Ertiga MPV has achieved sales of a million units (10 lakh) in the domestic market. Launched on April 16, 2012, Maruti Suzuki India’s first crack at the MPV segment has taken 143 months or 11 years and nine months to achieve this big number. As accurately predicted on June 26, 2023 by Autocar Professional, the Ertiga… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga sales cross a million units in India, last 100,000 units sold in just 8 months

Maruti Ertiga sales cross a million units in India

The Maruti Ertiga MPV has achieved sales of a million units (10 lakh) in the domestic market. Launched on April 16, 2012, Maruti Suzuki India’s first crack at the MPV segment has taken 142 months or 11 years and eight months to achieve this big number. As accurately predicted on June 26, 2023 by Autocar Professional, the Ertiga… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga sales cross a million units in India

Valeo gets top ISO/SAE 21434 certification for automotive cybersecurity

Valeo has received its ISO/SAE 21434 certificate, the benchmark standard for automotive cybersecurity. The certificate was delivered by UTAC at a signing ceremony at Valeo’s headquarters in the presence of Florent Halbot, Valeo’s Vice President Cybersecurity and CISO, and Connor McCormack, UTAC’s Chairman and CEO.  ISO/SAE 21434 certification is the reference standard for automotive cybersecurity.… Continue reading Valeo gets top ISO/SAE 21434 certification for automotive cybersecurity

Renault’s new midsized SUV is Symbioz

Renault has announced the name of its new C-segment midsized family SUV: Symbioz. The name is borrowed from the French word ‘symbiose’, derived from the ancient Greek ‘symbiosis’, meaning ‘living together’. It is a word that is similar in many languages: ‘symbiosis’ in English, ‘simbiose’ in Spanish and ‘simbiosi’ in Italian, making the name Symbioz easy… Continue reading Renault’s new midsized SUV is Symbioz

Bosch Group’s 91-billion-euro sales in 2023 driven by growth in Europe, N America, India and Japan

The Bosch Group met its expectations despite the challenges of the 2023 business year. According to preliminary figures, the supplier of technology and services generated sales of 91.6 billion euros and grew 8 percent. “For Bosch, 2023 was tougher than expected. Through a supreme effort, we were able to increase our sales and improve our margins. We… Continue reading Bosch Group’s 91-billion-euro sales in 2023 driven by growth in Europe, N America, India and Japan

‘India is a key part of our global engineering footprint’: SKF Group global CTO

Swedish bearings manufacturing major SKF Group, a leading Tier-1 player across industries such as automotive and aerospace, is witnessing a heightened level of developmental work originating out of India. Its Global Technical Centre India (GTCI), located in Bengaluru, is conducting advanced engineering and product adaptation activities for local and global markets. The GTCI is also… Continue reading ‘India is a key part of our global engineering footprint’: SKF Group global CTO

Norton Motorcycles appoints Brian Gillen as Chief Technology Officer

Norton Motorcycles, a part of the TVS Motor Company Group, has announced the appointment of Brian Gillen as its Chief Technology Officer. Bringing a wealth of experience from his tenure at Magneti Marelli and, most recently, MV Agusta, where he served as R&D Director for over 15 years, Brian Gillen joins Norton with expertise in… Continue reading Norton Motorcycles appoints Brian Gillen as Chief Technology Officer

Norton Motorcycles appoints Brian Gillen as Chief Technology Officer

Norton Motorcycles, a part of the TVS Motor Company Group, has announced the appointment of Brian Gillen as its Chief Technology Officer. Bringing a wealth of experience from his tenure at Magneti Marelli and, most recently, MV Agusta, where he served as R&D Director for over 15 years, Brian Gillen joins Norton with expertise in… Continue reading Norton Motorcycles appoints Brian Gillen as Chief Technology Officer

Branded Content: Tested Like Samsonite with Karun Chandhok

Over its 112-year long history, Samsonite has established itself as an industry leader and a purveyor of high-quality luggage and travel accessories. However, contemporary travel is a lot more than just getting on a plane with a suitcase; modern travel is an experience unto itself. Be it rugged build quality, nifty functionality or sleek design,… Continue reading Branded Content: Tested Like Samsonite with Karun Chandhok