Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has today confirmed an upcoming price hike beginning September 2021, across its entire model range. This will be the third price increase from the passenger vehicle market leader, a move which could see other players following suit. While the company had earlier, in June, announced the plan to hike prices in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to hike prices for the third time this year
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Taigun 1.0L to see more demand than 1.5L: VW India’s Ashish Gupta
With less than a month to go for the Volkswagen Taigun’s official launch on September 23, the German carmaker is readying the marketplace for its first product under the India 2.0 project. On August 18, Volkswagen India commenced series production of the midsize SUV at its Chakan plant in Pune and also opened pre-bookings. The powertrain options… Continue reading Taigun 1.0L to see more demand than 1.5L: VW India’s Ashish Gupta
New BH series to enable seamless vehicle transfer across States, UTs
In a move that will bring much-needed relief to motorists moving from one Indian state to another, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles – Bharat Series (BH-series). A vehicle with the BH mark will not require a new registration mark when the owner shifts… Continue reading New BH series to enable seamless vehicle transfer across States, UTs
Made-in-India Suzuki Swift gets zero stars in Latin NCAP crash test
The New Car Assessment Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean (Latin NCAP) has crash-tested the made-in-India Suzuki Swift. The hatchback scored a disappointing zero stars in the crash test. The Swift that was crash tested by Latin NCAP was equipped with two airbags. As per Latin NCAP, the results are valid for both,… Continue reading Made-in-India Suzuki Swift gets zero stars in Latin NCAP crash test
Indian Oil joins World Hydrogen Council, ramps up hydrogen supply capabilities
Indian Oil Corporation, the largest oil marketing company in the country, has become a member of the World Hydrogen Council. This global CEO-led coalition, which is working to accelerate the energy transition through hydrogen, now counts 123 companies representing a variety of sectors – from utilities, chemical producers, energy companies and engineers to mobility providers… Continue reading Indian Oil joins World Hydrogen Council, ramps up hydrogen supply capabilities
ASDC and Hero MotoCorp join forces to bridge skill gap at dealerships
The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) and Hero MotoCorp, India’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, have partnered to bridge the digital skills gap in the country’s auto dealerships. As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between ASDC and Hero MotoCorp, this partnership aims to do Dealership Staff Training with Hero MotoCorp in an Apprenticeship… Continue reading ASDC and Hero MotoCorp join forces to bridge skill gap at dealerships
ACMA appoints Sunjay Kapur president, Shradha Suri Marwah as VP for FY2022
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing India’s auto component manufacturing industry, has appointed Sunjay J Kapur, Chairman, Sona Comstar as President and Ms. Shradha Suri Marwah, Chairperson and Managing Director, Subros as Vice-President, ACMA for the 2021-22 session. Announcing the appointments, Director General, ACMA, Vinnie Mehta, said, “We are… Continue reading ACMA appoints Sunjay Kapur president, Shradha Suri Marwah as VP for FY2022
Branded Content: SM Auto and Proventia partner for TREM IV and TREM V-compliant non-road exhaust aftertreatment systems
India-based SM Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd (SMA), a leading automotive component system manufacturer, has announced a technical collaboration with Proventia OY, Europe’s leading non-road emission control company. The two companies will design, validate and manufacture advanced exhaust after-treatment (EAT) emission control systems for the Indian agricultural and construction vehicle segments. The Finland-based Proventia OY, founded in… Continue reading Branded Content: SM Auto and Proventia partner for TREM IV and TREM V-compliant non-road exhaust aftertreatment systems
Mahindra First Choice Wheels opens 75 stores in a day
Mahindra First Choice Wheels (MFCW), one of India’s leading multi-brand pre-owned car retailers, has launched 75 new franchise stores on a single day across India. With this addition, MFCW now has a network of over 1,100 stores in India. The new stores have been added across 19 states of the country – Kerala, Karnataka, Jammu & Kashmir,… Continue reading Mahindra First Choice Wheels opens 75 stores in a day
Mumbai unveils multi-pronged climate action plan
With Mumbai being one of the high risk cities to the worst impacts of climate change, Cabinet Minister of Environment, Tourism & Protocol Aaditya Thackeray today launched the first ever Climate Action Plan dedicated to the city. The programme aims to ensure better future planning and growth keeping in tune with climate adaptation, mitigation and… Continue reading Mumbai unveils multi-pronged climate action plan