Tata Motors launches Safari facelift at Rs 16.19 lakh

Tata Motors has launched the Safari facelift, with prices starting at Rs 16.19 lakh for the base-spec Smart MT variant (introductory, ex-showroom, India). Like the Harrier facelift, the Safari also gets a revised exterior and interior as well as new features, but remains mechanically unchanged. Also See: Tata Harrier facelift launched at Rs 15.49 lakh Here’s the detailed price break… Continue reading Tata Motors launches Safari facelift at Rs 16.19 lakh

Raptee appoints former Ather and Ola Electric veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations

EV Motorcycle startup Raptee has appointed former Ola and Ather veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations. He will be heading Operations including manufacturing, quality, sourcing and supply chain. One of the pivotal roles will be to plan and roll out the products in the near future. Suresh will focus on constructing additional facilities to cater… Continue reading Raptee appoints former Ather and Ola Electric veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations

HMSI’s ‘Shine’ 125 cc motorcycles crosses 30 lakh customers in Western India

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI)’s  Brand ‘Shine’ in the 125cc motorcycle segment has crossed over 30 lakh customers in western India.  Leading from the front, HMSI achieved its first 15 lakh customers in over 11 years. Growing 2 times faster, the recent 15 lac customers were gained in just 6.5 years. This demonstrates HMSI’s… Continue reading HMSI’s ‘Shine’ 125 cc motorcycles crosses 30 lakh customers in Western India

Tata Harrier, Safari get 5 star GNCAP rating

Since 2014, several Tata Motors cars, including the Nano, Zest, Nexon, Altroz, Tiago, Tigor and the Punch, have been put through Global NCAP crash tests. Notable by their absence, however, were the carmaker’s flagship SUVs, the Harrier and Safari. Now though, with their facelifts, both Harrier and Safari have undergone the crash tests and have secured a full… Continue reading Tata Harrier, Safari get 5 star GNCAP rating

Raptee appoints former Ather and Ola Electric veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations

EV Motorcycle startup Raptee has appointed former Ola and Ather veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations. He will be heading Operations including manufacturing, quality, sourcing and supply chain. One of the pivotal roles will be to plan and roll out the products in the near future. Suresh will focus on constructing additional facilities to cater… Continue reading Raptee appoints former Ather and Ola Electric veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations

Raptee appoints former Ather and Ola Electric veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations

EV Motorcycle startup Raptee has appointed former Ola and Ather veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations. He will be heading Operations including manufacturing, quality, sourcing and supply chain. One of the pivotal roles will be to plan and roll out the products in the near future. Suresh will focus on constructing additional facilities to cater… Continue reading Raptee appoints former Ather and Ola Electric veteran C Suresh as Head of Operations

Suzuki Motor Corp stake in Maruti to increase to 58.19%, gets 1.23 crore new shares 

The Board of Maruti Suzuki India has approved the issuance of 1.23 crore equity shares of the company of face value of Rs 5 each  to Suzuki Motor Corporation at a price of Rs 10,420.85 as part of integrating Suzuki Motor Gujarat to itself. In a statement issued today to Bombay Stock Exchange, Maruti Suzuki India said:… Continue reading Suzuki Motor Corp stake in Maruti to increase to 58.19%, gets 1.23 crore new shares 

Kia displays EV9 military concept car at Korean defence expo

Kia is participating in Seoul ADEX (Aerospace & Defense Exhibition) 2023, Korea’s largest aerospace and defence industry exhibition, which is being held from October 17-22 at Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do. It is hosting over 550 companies from 34 countries. Kia’s exhibits include an EV9 military concept car, hydrogen fuel cell military drone concept and a medium-sized chassis.… Continue reading Kia displays EV9 military concept car at Korean defence expo

Demand for quality CV interiors sees Pinnacle Industries target Rs 1,000 crore revenue in FY2024

Pune-headquartered Tier-1 supplier of automotive seats and interior trims to the commercial vehicle (CV) segment, Pinnacle Industries, is confident about doubling its revenues in the ongoing fiscal. The company aims to register 100% revenue growth and touch the Rs 1,000 crore mark in FY2024. “While we exceeded Rs 500 crore in FY2023, we plan to… Continue reading Demand for quality CV interiors sees Pinnacle Industries target Rs 1,000 crore revenue in FY2024

Maruti Suzuki takes big lead in car and SUV exports in H1 FY2024

India’s domestic market sales of over 2 million passenger vehicles (cars, sedans and utility vehicles) in the first six months of FY2024 have got carmakers brimming with hope for a strong fiscal. What’s more, this segment’s positive export performance, amid a sea of red ink for the rest of the vehicle industry, is also encouraging… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki takes big lead in car and SUV exports in H1 FY2024