Standing in one corner of Toyota’s booth at the Japan Mobility Show and in direct contrast to the stunning FT-Se electric sportscar concept is the old-school ladder-frame and ICE-powered IMV 0 concept. True to Toyota’s commitment to offer diverse products for diverse needs and applications, the IMV 0 is for those consumers who don’t need… Continue reading Exclusive: Toyota’s IMV 0 platform could spawn affordable version of Fortuner
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Toyota eyes capacity expansion in India
Toyota Motor Corporation, through its Indian vehicle manufacturing arm, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), is considering expanding its manufacturing capacity in India. Speaking to Autocar India on the sidelines of the Tokyo Motor Show, Yoichi Miyazaki, Member of the Board of Directors, Toyota Motor Corp, said: “After Covid, the market recovery is quite strong compared to… Continue reading Toyota eyes capacity expansion in India
Volvo to expand EX30 e-SUV production to Ghent plant
In a response to strong customer demand for the new fully electric EX30 SUV, Volvo Cars has decided that it will start building the new small SUV in its Ghent plant in Belgium from 2025, expanding production capacity. Production of the EX30 started earlier this year in Zhangjiakou, China and the first cars are scheduled… Continue reading Volvo to expand EX30 e-SUV production to Ghent plant
Volvo to expand EX30 e-SUV production to Ghent plant
In a response to strong customer demand for the new fully electric EX30 SUV, Volvo Cars has decided that it will start building the new small SUV in its Ghent plant in Belgium from 2025, expanding production capacity. Production of the EX30 started earlier this year in Zhangjiakou, China and the first cars are scheduled… Continue reading Volvo to expand EX30 e-SUV production to Ghent plant
Gulf Oil reports Rs 74.63 crore net profit in Q2FY24
Lubricants major Gulf Oil reported a net profit of Rs 74.63 crore during Q2FY24, a jump of 41.22% over Q2FY22 when registered Rs 52.14 crore. The company’s revenues on other hand stood at Rs 802.30 crores as against Rs 719.50 crores, translating into growth of 11.51%. Gulf Oil in a statement said that the reported quarter… Continue reading Gulf Oil reports Rs 74.63 crore net profit in Q2FY24
Renault to invest Euro 3 billion in ‘new international gameplan 2027’, India a part of it
India is expected to be one of the key hubs of Renault’s “New International Gameplan 2027” announced on Wednesday in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. As part of its vision to globalise the Renault brand outside of Europe, the French car maker has committed to an investment of Euro 3 billion for the coming four to… Continue reading Renault to invest Euro 3 billion in ‘new international gameplan 2027’, India a part of it
Renault reveals new Kardian SUV
Renault has finally revealed the new Kardian SUV after a series of teasers. This will be the smallest Renault SUV, and will be aimed at emerging marketing, like South America, among others. Renault Kardian debuts tweaked platform for emerging markets The Kardian SUV has been developed with the South American market in focus and is… Continue reading Renault reveals new Kardian SUV
Sona Comstar net profit up 38% at Rs 124 crore in Q2 FY24
Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar), a leading automotive technology company providing mission-critical systems and components for electrified and non-electrified powertrain segments, reported a 20.7% increase in its consolidated revenue at Rs 797 crore in the quarter ended September 30 (Q2 FY24). The company posted consolidated revenue of Rs 660 crore in the same quarter… Continue reading Sona Comstar net profit up 38% at Rs 124 crore in Q2 FY24
Q2 preview: Auto Inc to report high revenue and profitability improved prices & margin
Automobile manufacturers are likely to report good numbers for the September quarter of 2023-24 (Q2 FY24), on the backdrop of growth across segments and an offset by a marginal drop in overall two-wheeler (2W) volumes. From a demand perspective, 2QFY24 was a mixed bag as PV and CV continued to expand on a year on… Continue reading Q2 preview: Auto Inc to report high revenue and profitability improved prices & margin
Suzuki’s new Z-Series engine to launch in 2024
Suzuki’s new Z-Series engine is all set to make its debut in 2024, under the hood of the fourth-gen Swift. Codenamed Z12, the new motor is a 1.2 litre, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated unit that will replace the Swift’s current K-series 1.2 litre, 4 cylinder powerplant. Z-Series engine to improve mileage Detailed specifications are yet to be released, but… Continue reading Suzuki’s new Z-Series engine to launch in 2024