The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing India’s auto component manufacturing industry, has called upon the Haryana State government to reconsider reservation of employment for locals in private enterprises. The ‘Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill’ that mandates 75 percent reservation of factory and other blue-collar jobs in the… Continue reading ACMA urges Haryana to reconsider mandate for 75% reservation for local employment
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The future is connected
The role of technology has gained tremendous significance in the 21st century and many industries, businesses and communities have experienced this digital disruption first-hand. The year 2020 has been an example of how crucial technology has become in today’s ‘socially distant’ reality. The internet during this period has played a pivotal role in ensuring that… Continue reading The future is connected
Maruti Vitara Brezza breezes to 600,000 sales in five years
The Maruti Vitara Brezza, the game-changing SUV which was launched at the Auto Expo in March 2016, has zipped past the landmark 600,000-unit sales mark. The sales journey to this has taken five years. The Brezza had surpassed the half-a-million or 500,000 sales milestone in January 2020, which means the next 100,000 sales have come… Continue reading Maruti Vitara Brezza breezes to 600,000 sales in five years
Women in the Indian automotive ecosystem
It was sometime in 2012 when a manager from Nissan Motor Company had visited India to check out what women wanted in their cars. The Japanese automaker had carried out a study with potential customers in Delhi, Mumbai and parts of Gujarat. “Women in India want more features like parking sensors and sound systems, greater… Continue reading Women in the Indian automotive ecosystem
Benelli India opens 40th showroom in Pune, gets first Benelli Cafe in the country
Benelli, a leading worldwide manufacturer of premium bikes and Adishwar Auto Ride India Mahavir Group, has launched their 40th exclusive showroom, in Pune. The showroom also showcases India’s first Benelli Cafe, which the company says is a uniquely designed setup that serves a variety of delicacies and coffee. The cafe has been designed with a Benelli theme, allowing… Continue reading Benelli India opens 40th showroom in Pune, gets first Benelli Cafe in the country
Shailesh Chandra: ‘Our entire passenger vehicle portfolio can go electric.’
Tata Motors’ tryst with electric vehicles began in 2006 with an electric Indica. Fifteen years later, it is leading the passenger vehicle segment of the small but growing EV industry. A few days before the Nexon EV celebrated its first launch anniversary, Shailesh Chandra, President – PVBU, Tata Motors spoke about scaling up the business, growth prospects… Continue reading Shailesh Chandra: ‘Our entire passenger vehicle portfolio can go electric.’
Omega Seiki Mobility opens its first dealership in New Delhi region
Electric three-wheeler manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility has partnered OHM Automotives and opened a new dealership in New Delhi, which is also its first dealership in the region. Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Union Minister of State Micro Small & Medium Enterprise/Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fishes was the Chief Guest at the dealership launch event. Pratap Chandra Sarangi… Continue reading Omega Seiki Mobility opens its first dealership in New Delhi region
Ian Podkamien: ‘A single Vayyar sensor can easily provide 10-15 different elements to a carmaker, which results in huge savings.’
The Head of Automotive at Vayyar Imaging, the Israel-headquartered 4D imaging radar company, talks about the company’s innovative Radar-on-Chip technology, improving in-vehicle safety, replacing multiple sensors and helping manufacturers provide unique safety functionalities. Vayyar Imaging has established multiple partnerships with Tier 1s such as Valeo, Aisin and Brose. What is the progress of these partnerships?Vayyar… Continue reading Ian Podkamien: ‘A single Vayyar sensor can easily provide 10-15 different elements to a carmaker, which results in huge savings.’
Nishant Arya: ‘The Scrappage Policy will give a fillip to both the CV and logistics industries.’
The New Delhi-based JBM Group has businesses across the automotive value chain with dedicated verticals for components, buses, EVs and EV aggregates, charging infra, AI and renewables. Executive Director Nishant Arya spoke about the impact of the Union Budget 2021 on the CV industry, import duty on certain auto parts, India’s EV market and more. The Scrappage… Continue reading Nishant Arya: ‘The Scrappage Policy will give a fillip to both the CV and logistics industries.’
Tata Motors expands Tiago range with new XTA variant
Tata Tiago gets AMT option in the form of the XTA, which is priced at Rs 599,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). Tata Motors has launched the new XTA variant of its Tiago hatchback, at a starting price of Rs 599,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). By adding an AMT variant to the XT trim of the existing Tata Tiago., the… Continue reading Tata Motors expands Tiago range with new XTA variant