Lumax to localise HVAC panel for global carmaker in India 

Lumax Industries, one of India’s leading Tier-1 component manufacturers, is currently working with a leading global OEM to localise the carmaker’s  Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning panel (HVAC) product line. It is also in advanced stages of talks with other OEMs for similar products. It is believed that the carmaker is Japanese.   Lumax’s HVAC panel business, which has been delayed due to the pandemic, is likely to go on stream from the second… Continue reading Lumax to localise HVAC panel for global carmaker in India 

Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose among finalists for 2021 World Car Person of the Year

India’s and Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose is among the top five finalists for the 2021 World Car Person of the Year award. The five names were announced today when 93 World Car Awards (WCA) jurors from 28 countries collectively voted for the finalists by secret ballot. KMPG tabulated the vote results. To be eligible, award… Continue reading Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose among finalists for 2021 World Car Person of the Year

Nitin Gadkari discusses postponing CAFE Phase 2 norms with SIAM delegation

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari met the SIAM delegation today. (Photo: Nitin Gadkari/Twitter) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today held talks with apex industry body, the Society of India Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), which has urged postponement of implementation of CAFE Phase II regulations to April 1, 2024. SIAM has said that the automotive industry… Continue reading Nitin Gadkari discusses postponing CAFE Phase 2 norms with SIAM delegation

February tractor sales robust on strong rural cash flow

The momentum in the tractor market as we enter the last month of the FY2021. In February, most key tractor makers posted healthy growth both sequentially as well as annually on the back of robust demand and strong cash flows in rural markets. Mahindra & MahindraMahindra & Mahindra’s February tractor sales are up 24 percent… Continue reading February tractor sales robust on strong rural cash flow

India Kawasaki launches new Ninja 300 at Rs 318,000

India Kawasaki Motors (IKM) has launched the new BS-VI compliant Model Year 2022 Ninja 300 at Rs 318,000 (ex-showroom). The company claims the speed machine, now with updated graphics, has not lost any power in the transition to BS VI. The new 296cc fuel injected parallel-twin engine develops 38.46hp.   The new bike is unmistakably… Continue reading India Kawasaki launches new Ninja 300 at Rs 318,000

Log 9’s ultra-fast battery technology promises full charge in under 15 minutes

Bangalore-headquartered deep-tech start-up Log 9 Materials has launched what it says is a first-of-its-kind rapid charging battery technology for electric vehicles, which is capable of fully charging EV batteries in under 15 minutes. The company has utilised its expertise and know-how of supercapacitor technology and Graphene material to develop the battery, which makes the new technology far superior… Continue reading Log 9’s ultra-fast battery technology promises full charge in under 15 minutes

Tata Motors delivers 100 Safaris in Delhi-NCR in a day

Tata Motors, which has received a strong market response to the recently launched new Safari, has delivered 100 units of its new flagship in the key Delhi-NCR region. The company says most of the customers have chosen the XZA+ trim with Royal Blue and Orcus White standing out as the colour of preference. Launched at… Continue reading Tata Motors delivers 100 Safaris in Delhi-NCR in a day

Hyundai breaks ground on first overseas fuel cell system plant in Guangzhou

HTWO Guangzhou, which will open in the second half of 2022, will initially produce 6,500 fuel cell systems per year. Hyundai Motor Group has announced it held a virtual groundbreaking ceremony for HTWO Guangzhou, the Group’s first fuel cell system facility outside of Korea. The investment advances the Group’s global hydrogen leadership and supports its… Continue reading Hyundai breaks ground on first overseas fuel cell system plant in Guangzhou

Toyota Yaris voted European Car of the Year 2021

The Toyota Yaris has been named Car of the Year 2021. The Yaris was named the winner in a ceremony hosted at the Palexpo exhibition centre in Geneva, on the eve of when the Geneva International Motor Show would have been held. For the second year running, the show was cancelled owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The Yaris supermini,… Continue reading Toyota Yaris voted European Car of the Year 2021