Analysis: Why Ford faces a daunting future in India

The American brand is facing the biggest crisis of its 25-year existence in India as it stares at a product drought for the next 2-3 years, with no new models in the offing. With the launch of the Figo automatic in July and the imminent launch of the EcoSport facelift, seen in numerous spy photos in Autocar India,… Continue reading Analysis: Why Ford faces a daunting future in India

Innovative solutions needed to cope with chip crisis: ACMA chief

Sunjay Kapur: “The chip shortage will have an impact across industries and not just automotive which buys only seven percent of the total output.” Sunjay Kapur, the new President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), drives home the point that the semiconductor crisis extends beyond the auto sector alone.  “The chip shortage… Continue reading Innovative solutions needed to cope with chip crisis: ACMA chief

BYD reveals new electric trucks at ACT Expo in California

BYD has unveiled two battery-electric heavy-duty trucks – the Gen3 8TT and 6F – vehicles at the ACT Expo in Long Beach, California. The Gen 3 8TT and 6F feature cabs styled by Wolfgang Josef Egger, the renowned former Audi chief designer. The cabs offer improved aerodynamics and energy efficiency. The trucks come standard with… Continue reading BYD reveals new electric trucks at ACT Expo in California

Hero MotoCorp donates 70 two-wheelers to Haryana Government for front line workers

L-R: Dr. Veena Singh, DG – Health Services, Haryana and Bharatendu Kabi – head, CSR and Corp Comm, Hero MotoCorp at the flag off as part of Project ‘Corona Warriors on Wheels’ on Friday. Hero MotoCorp, one of the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturers has donated over 70 two-wheelers to Haryana government for front line workers… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp donates 70 two-wheelers to Haryana Government for front line workers

Valvoline Cummins sets out to upskill two-wheeler and truck mechanics

Valvoline Cummins, which is engaged in the production, distribution and marketing of lubricants, grease and other allied products in India, has launched an upskilling initiative for two-wheeler and heavy truck mechanics, christened ‘Bike Xpert’ and ‘Truck Xpert’ respectively. The company says both programmes aim to develop and upskill the network of independent mechanic workshops and service providers,… Continue reading Valvoline Cummins sets out to upskill two-wheeler and truck mechanics

Tata Motors targets South India for speedy sales, opens  70 new showrooms

Tata Motors is making very speedy moves on the passenger vehicle retail front. Close on the heels of opening eight new outlets in Ahmedabad, Gujarat recently, the company has inaugurated 70 new sales outlets across South India in a single day. Spread across 53 cities, these showrooms have been strategically mapped to key emerging markets… Continue reading Tata Motors targets South India for speedy sales, opens  70 new showrooms

Tech that can alleviate EV range anxiety

In a populous country like India, environmental pollution becomes a paramount issue. With most vehicles running on non-renewable fuel, it chokes up the air and degrades the air quality, which is a pertinent environmental issue today. Hence, electric vehicles (EV) are a brilliant alternative to reduce the local pollution concentration in major cities. While EVs… Continue reading Tech that can alleviate EV range anxiety

Omega Seiki to launch electric SCV with 250km range this month

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), the electric vehicle manufacturing company of the Anglian Omega Group, is all set to launch its first electric four-wheeler, a small commercial vehicle (SCV) in September. In an exclusive conversation with Autocar Professional, Uday Narang, founder, Omega Seiki Mobility said, “We already have different variants of three- wheelers in the market. We… Continue reading Omega Seiki to launch electric SCV with 250km range this month

Nissan and Waseda University’s recycling tech helps recover rare-earth elements from EV motors

Nissan Motor Co and Japan’s Waseda University today announced the start of testing in Japan of a jointly developed recycling process that efficiently recovers high-purity rare-earth compounds from electrified vehicle motor magnets. The testing is aimed at enabling practical application of the new process by the mid-2020s. Most motors in electrified vehicles use neodymium magnets,… Continue reading Nissan and Waseda University’s recycling tech helps recover rare-earth elements from EV motors