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SUV sales surge in India: 9.3 million units in 16 years

If there is one vehicle category which has made industry, in India and the world over, stand up and take notice then it is the Utility Vehicle (UV) or Sports UV (SUV) segment. Even the pandemic had far less of an impact on this segment as it did on others. The reason is not difficult… Continue reading SUV sales surge in India: 9.3 million units in 16 years

Mike Hawes: ‘Demand for green vehicles set to continue into 2022’

As the British automotive industry moves ahead with its initiatives to decarbonise road transport, the Chief Executive of the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says more EVs were registered in 2021 than the combined registrations in the last decade. How well prepared is the UK automotive industry to tackle the transition to electrification? With a… Continue reading Mike Hawes: ‘Demand for green vehicles set to continue into 2022’

Martin Schwenk: ‘I hope that the current level of GST on EVs remains’

Mercedes-Benz India’s MD and CEO Martin Schwenk says an increased level of consumer interest towards sustainable driving and EVs will see it accelerate its new model launch programme. He also offers five mantras to drive faster adoption of EVs in India.  How do you view EVs evolving in the passenger vehicle segment in India?There are… Continue reading Martin Schwenk: ‘I hope that the current level of GST on EVs remains’

Lucas TVS gets future-ready with 10 GWh gigafactory

Tamil Nadu has been in the news for the past couple of months what with the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave, a gaggle of electric scooter OEMs announcing plans for new plants in the state, growing number of EV dealers and various players entering EV charging infrastructure. While this is all about the EV ecosystem, the… Continue reading Lucas TVS gets future-ready with 10 GWh gigafactory

Suba Plastics looking to diversify to de-risk

On December 10, SIAM released November 2021’s wholesales numbers for India Auto Inc and the news is not good. There is a sea of red across vehicle segments and there is a decline both year-on-year as well as month-on-month. Despite November being a festive month, the passenger vehicle sector is down 19 percent and two-wheelers… Continue reading Suba Plastics looking to diversify to de-risk

Bajaj Auto redefines employee wellness with Utsah

Employees are the pivot of the recreational facility at the Akurdi office, a  unique concept in wellness where the intent is to keep them happy and content. Ravi Kyran comes early to work out of choice or, as he puts it, “as part of my personal preference”. When he arrives at the Bajaj Auto facility… Continue reading Bajaj Auto redefines employee wellness with Utsah

Bajaj Auto redefines empl oyee wellness with Utsah

Employees are the pivot of the recreational facility at the Akurdi office, a  unique concept in wellness where the intent is to keep them happy and content. Ravi Kyran comes early to work out of choice or, as he puts it, “as part of my personal preference”. When he arrives at the Bajaj Auto facility… Continue reading Bajaj Auto redefines empl oyee wellness with Utsah

Magna claims its new e-powertrain increases EV range by 145km

Magna’s EtelligentReach maximizes range and performance, comes to market on a new vehicle in 2022 Magna’s all-electric connected powertrain, the EtelligentReach, is set to debut on a new entrant vehicle in 2022. The complete system is comprised of two electric motors, inverters and gearboxes, and leverages advanced software to maximise vehicle range and driving dynamics. The… Continue reading Magna claims its new e-powertrain increases EV range by 145km

Turkey’s Togg to reveal new mobility solution at CES

Togg, Turkey’s first home-grown automotive brand, is to debut a high-concept, forward-thinking mobility solution at CES 2022 that brings together advanced electric, autonomous and connected technologies within one design sphere. Togg says it “will use CES 2022 to not only showcase its forward-thinking technologies and concepts but also announce its arrival on the world stage… Continue reading Turkey’s Togg to reveal new mobility solution at CES