Bridgestone India enlists 93 female apprentices for roles within its manufacturing operations

Bridgestone India, as part of an upskilling initiative in manufacturing, has inducted 93 women apprentices in the company’s manufacturing operations at Pune. These apprentices are being trained to carry out duties on the shop floor, such as operating machines and in the Quality Assurance department. Inducted as per the Government of India’s National Apprenticeship Promotion… Continue reading Bridgestone India enlists 93 female apprentices for roles within its manufacturing operations

‘Customers are excited to drive EVs now’: Jyoti Malhotra

Swedish carmaker Volvo is observing robust demand for its all-electric offerings in India, and is on track to become a BEV-only player by 2030, with EV contribution already touching a fourth of its overall sales in H1 CY23. After meeting success with the introduction of its XC40 Recharge all-electric crossover, Swedish carmaker Volvo is set to… Continue reading ‘Customers are excited to drive EVs now’: Jyoti Malhotra

‘Customers are excited to drive EVs now’: Jyoti Malhotra

Swedish carmaker Volvo is observing robust demand for its all-electric offerings in India, and is on track to become a BEV-only player by 2030, with EV contribution already touching a fourth of its overall sales in H1 CY23. After meeting success with the introduction of its XC40 Recharge all-electric crossover, Swedish carmaker Volvo is set to… Continue reading ‘Customers are excited to drive EVs now’: Jyoti Malhotra

Ashok Leyland signs MoU with CSB Bank for vehicle financing

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of Hinduja Group and leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with CSB Bank to enter into a strategic vehicle financing partnership for its customers. This MoU will enable both Ashok Leyland and CSB Bank to offer customised financial solutions for buyers. Under this partnership, CSB… Continue reading Ashok Leyland signs MoU with CSB Bank for vehicle financing

Ashok Leyland signs MoU with CSB Bank for vehicle financing

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of Hinduja Group and leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with CSB Bank to enter into a strategic vehicle financing partnership for its customers. This MoU will enable both Ashok Leyland and CSB Bank to offer customised financial solutions for buyers. Under this partnership, CSB… Continue reading Ashok Leyland signs MoU with CSB Bank for vehicle financing

Hero Electric enters premium EV bike market under A2B brand

Hero Electric, today has shared its plans to create differentiated brands for market categories. In line with that strategic vision, the company disclosed that it will enter the premium e-bike segment in India through the A2B brand. “While the Hero Electric brand continues to be the bedrock of our basic E-mobility thrust, we intend to… Continue reading Hero Electric enters premium EV bike market under A2B brand

High inventory, pile-up of entry-level models worry dealers ahead of festive season 

As dealerships look to sell off cars in the upcoming festive season, they’re running into two major problems. The first is passenger vehicle inventory build-up is expected to reach a four year high by the end of August, and the second is that almost 60 percent of new car stocks are entry-level cars, where demand… Continue reading High inventory, pile-up of entry-level models worry dealers ahead of festive season 

Royal Enfield is Number One mid-size bike brand in UK and South Korea; Number Two in Thailand

At a time when global brands Triumph and Harley Davidson are entering the Indian market to challenge Royal Enfield’s dominance, the maker of Bullet Motorcycle is aggressively expanding its share in the rival’s home turf — the UK and the US. Royal Enfield was the largest selling mid-size motorcycle brand in the UK — the… Continue reading Royal Enfield is Number One mid-size bike brand in UK and South Korea; Number Two in Thailand

Royal Enfield is Number One mid-size bike brand in UK and South Korea; Number Two in Thailand

At a time when global brands Triumph and Harley Davidson are entering the Indian market to challenge Royal Enfield’s dominance, the maker of Bullet Motorcycle is aggressively expanding its share in the rival’s home turf — the UK and the US. Royal Enfield was the largest selling mid-size motorcycle brand in the UK — the… Continue reading Royal Enfield is Number One mid-size bike brand in UK and South Korea; Number Two in Thailand

Saietta and HCLTech develop VCU for EVs in Asia, Saietta VNA to make in India from Q3 2023

Saietta Group, the British electric drivetrain (eDrive) specialist, has completed the development of an all-new Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), that has been co-developed with HCLTech specifically for three- and four-wheeled lightweight electric vehicles (LEVs) in Asia. The addition of the VCU to Saietta’s existing portfolio of motor, controller and transmission products enhances the company’s ability to… Continue reading Saietta and HCLTech develop VCU for EVs in Asia, Saietta VNA to make in India from Q3 2023