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Citroen India sells 230 C5 Aircross SUVs in April

French carmaker Citroen, which embarked on its India journey with introduction of the C5 Aircross SUV in April with over 1,000 claimed pre-bookings, has sold 230 units in its first month. Autocar Professional has learnt that the company had produced an estimated 280 vehicles at its plant in Tamil Nadu last month, out of which 230… Continue reading Citroen India sells 230 C5 Aircross SUVs in April

CII, ACMA and BCIC urge Karnataka CM to lift lockdown on industry

Chief Minister of Karnataka, B S Yediyurappa seen here with Kamal Bali, former Chairman, CII – Karnataka, T R Parasuraman, President, Bangalore and Satish Machani, Chairman, ACMA – Karnataka. With the state of Karnataka, which is an automotive and software hub, having extended its lockdown to June 7, major industry bodies CII, ACMA and the… Continue reading CII, ACMA and BCIC urge Karnataka CM to lift lockdown on industry

Mercedes-Benz India adds new CKD model to line-up, introduces new GLA

In what is the first big automobile launch over the past month, Mercedes-Benz India has introduced the 2021 GLA in the country at prices starting from Rs 42.10 lakh, ex-showroom. In addition, the German luxury carmaker has also introduced its 35 series in India which debuts on the new GLA in the form of the… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India adds new CKD model to line-up, introduces new GLA

Mercedes-Benz to use green steel in vehicles in 2025

Mercedes-Benz and all its steel suppliers are working to reduce CO2 emissions in the steel supply chain on the way to producing green steel. Mercedes-Benz has become the first car manufacturer to take an equity stake in Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel (H2GS) as a way to introduce CO2–free steel into series production. Together with… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to use green steel in vehicles in 2025

Pricol plans new capacities in NCR, Satara and Sri City

Vikram Mohan, Managing Director of Pricol, is confident that the company will maintain its growth momentum this fiscal.  Businesses are in place along with two new plants in north and south India that will be set up to cater to growing demand and newer products. “I was worried last March and April with Covid but… Continue reading Pricol plans new capacities in NCR, Satara and Sri City

Maruti, Hero restart operations in challenging Covid landscape

India’s leading bike and car manufacturers have resumed operations at a time when the second wave of Covid has caused a fresh round of lockdowns in many states. It now remains to be seen how the demand dynamics pan out with Hero MotoCorp and Maruti Suzuki now beginning to crank up output gradually at their plants. … Continue reading Maruti, Hero restart operations in challenging Covid landscape

Hyundai India to shut plant for 5 days, Renault-Nissan workers likely to go on strike

Amidst the growing Covid crisis in Tamil Nadu, Hyundai Motor India and Renault- Nissan India are facing temporary factory closures in Chennai due to unrest amongst the workforce. While the state government has allowed automakers to continue manufacturing following safety protocols, according to the workers it is understood the OEMs do not meet Covid-related safety norms. In… Continue reading Hyundai India to shut plant for 5 days, Renault-Nissan workers likely to go on strike

Hero Lectro’s new sales and distribution strategy targets presence in 80 multi-brand outlets

Hero Lectro, the EV division of Hero Motors Company (HMC) is working on a new sales and distribution strategy to bolster the market presence of its newly launched e-cargo vehicles aimed at last-mile logistics segment in India. The company is creating new sales channels for its E Cargo vehicles across 10 cities initially, with a… Continue reading Hero Lectro’s new sales and distribution strategy targets presence in 80 multi-brand outlets