Creta sells 80,476 units in April-November but Ertiga, Brezza closing in fast

Top 5 UVs (356,717 units) contributed 41% to total UV sales of 870,894 units (April-November 2021). Ertiga Just 6,550 units behind leader Creta and Brezza 7,527 units behind. When the top five models in a specific vehicle sub-segment account for 41% of total sales and also for nearly 20% of total passenger vehicles sales in… Continue reading Creta sells 80,476 units in April-November but Ertiga, Brezza closing in fast

Bosch appoints Dr Markus Heyn as chairman of Mobility Solutions business

There is a top-level change at the helm of Robert Bosch GmbH effective January 1, 2022.   Harald Kroeger (54), the Board of management member responsible for systems integration in the Mobility Solutions business sector and for the Cross Domain Computing Solutions, Chassis Systems Control, Automotive Electronics, Bosch eBike Systems, and Automotive Steering divisions, as well… Continue reading Bosch appoints Dr Markus Heyn as chairman of Mobility Solutions business

India to see 70 vehicle scrappage centres by 2026

With the government announcing the Vehicle Scrappage Policy earlier this year, there is new momentum in this field and Maharashtra too is mulling its own scacppage policy.  As is known, the Mahindra Group has the first-mover advantage with its Cero Recycling which began vehicle scrappage and recycling operations a few years ago. On November 23, 2021, Maruti Suzuki… Continue reading India to see 70 vehicle scrappage centres by 2026

Cooper Corp displays advanced engines at Pune Defence Expo  

Cooper Corporation, one of India’s leading manufacturers of engines, auto components and gensets, recently showcased its varied range of advanced engines at the Defence Exhibition 2021. The exhibition was organised by the Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Engineering Equipment), Pune on December 14 at CQA(EE), Aundh Camp to demonstrate the evolution of QA and defence manufacturing over… Continue reading Cooper Corp displays advanced engines at Pune Defence Expo  

Fuel Delivery start-up begins operations in Pune

The Fuel Delivery has launched its operations in Pune, which becomes its fourth market after Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Bangalore. The company aims to deliver high-quality, pilferage-free diesel to diverse sectors including infrastructure development, hospitality and healthcare, corporate offices and IT parks, manufacturing and industries, shopping malls, warehouses, agriculture and mining machinery. According to Rakshit… Continue reading Fuel Delivery start-up begins operations in Pune

Tata Motors and Maharashtra to set up scrapping facility

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra, through the Industries, Energy and Labour Department, Government of Maharashtra, with an intent to support setting up a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Maharashtra. The MoU was signed at the Conference on Investment Opportunities in Highway, Transport and Logistics in… Continue reading Tata Motors and Maharashtra to set up scrapping facility

Hyundai Motor India’s SS Kim to return to Korea, Unsoo Kim to take charge

There is change at the helm of Hyundai Motor India, the country No. 2 passenger vehicle manufacturer. The Korean carmaker today announced the appointment of Unsoo Kim as its new Managing Director from January 1, 2022. S S Kim, the current Managing Director, has been elevated to a global role at Hyundai Motor Company headquarters… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India’s SS Kim to return to Korea, Unsoo Kim to take charge

Gurgaon-based start-up launches multi-brand EV showroom

Gurgaon-based start-up Mad About Wheels (MAW), a multi-brand electric vehicle and solutions services provider has launched its first experience store christened ‘Byjli’ in Gurgaon. The start-up says the EV experience store will provide sales and aftersales services under one roof. The BYJLI franchise network will be owned by MAW, where it will appoint dedicated dealers… Continue reading Gurgaon-based start-up launches multi-brand EV showroom

Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger appointed ZF’s new chairman

German Tier 1 supplier ZF has announced the appointment of Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger as its new chairman, who will succeed Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen at the turn of the year, having been a member of the ZF supervisory board since 2008 and its chairperson for the last four years. The company says Dr. Hiesinger is a… Continue reading Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger appointed ZF’s new chairman