Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has rolled out its 5 millionth Access 125 from its Kherki Dhaula plant situated in Gurugram, Haryana. Access 125 was the first scooter in the 125 cc segment at the time of its launch in 2007. Commenting on the occasion, Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director, Suzuki… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India rolls out the 5 millionth Access 125 from its Gurugram plant
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SUVs and MPVs to cost more by 2% following the GST cess increase
The GST council met for its 50th meeting on Tuesday and decided to bring all Utility Vehicles (UVs) under the 22 percent cess bracket, an increase of 2 percent, doing away with the differential rate of compensation cess. The decision means that Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and Multi Utility Vehicles (MUVs) will fall under the… Continue reading SUVs and MPVs to cost more by 2% following the GST cess increase
‘We are extremely interested in bringing semiconductor industries to the state, expect big- ticket announcements in a year’: DR TRB Rajaa
With the rising significance of semiconductor chips in an era of connected vehicles and devices, Tamil Nadu – considered the Detroit of India, is close to announcing big-ticket investments in the state. Dr TRB Rajaa, the Minister of Industries of Tamil Nadu told Autocar, “‘We are extremely interested in bringing semiconductor industries to the state,… Continue reading ‘We are extremely interested in bringing semiconductor industries to the state, expect big- ticket announcements in a year’: DR TRB Rajaa
CNG car sales witness slowdown in first-half CY2023, decline 5 percent
India’s market for CNG-powered cars and SUVs has expanded with the launch of the Hyundai Exter mini-SUV on July 10. Of the 22 CNG passenger vehicles sold in India, it is only the second compact SUV to get the CNG treatment after the Maruti Brezza. The launch comes at a time when retail sales in… Continue reading CNG car sales witness slowdown in first-half CY2023, decline 5 percent
Mandatory AC norms of commercial vehicles to be rolled out from January 1, 2025
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has mandated the installation of air conditioning systems in the cabins of motor vehicles belonging to categories N2 and N3, from vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2025. Trucks are classified into three categories based on their Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). N1 trucks have a GVW of 3.5… Continue reading Mandatory AC norms of commercial vehicles to be rolled out from January 1, 2025
Mandatory AC norms of commercial vehicles to be rolled out from January 1, 2025
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has mandated the installation of air conditioning systems in the cabins of motor vehicles belonging to categories N2 and N3, from vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2025. Trucks are classified into three categories based on their Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). N1 trucks have a GVW of 3.5… Continue reading Mandatory AC norms of commercial vehicles to be rolled out from January 1, 2025
Hyundai eyeing ‘good NCAP rating’ for Exter, says COO Tarun Garg
Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) is confident of its newly launched Exter micro-SUV achieving either a 4- or 5-star safety rating in voluntary crash testing. The Exter is the sole product in the entry-SUV segment to come with six airbags as standard and an Electronic Stability Control system (offered as optional right from the base trim) – features that Hyundai says… Continue reading Hyundai eyeing ‘good NCAP rating’ for Exter, says COO Tarun Garg
‘Can’t understand why companies are falling head over heels to contract manufacture ageing western ICE motorcycle brands in India’: Bhavish Aggarwal
Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of the country’s largest electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric, has mocked legacy players Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto for their recent announcement of entering the mid-size motorcycles with the global iconic brands Harley and Triumph respectively. Using the Twitter platform, Aggarwal tweeted, “I can’t understand why some companies are falling head… Continue reading ‘Can’t understand why companies are falling head over heels to contract manufacture ageing western ICE motorcycle brands in India’: Bhavish Aggarwal
VehicleCare secures undisclosed Pre-Series A funding led by JITO Angel Network
VehicleCare, an online platform for auto service and damage repair, has secured undisclosed pre-Series A funding from JITO Angel Network (JAN), promoted by JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF). The funds will be used for bolstering VehicleCare’s proprietary technology, marketing campaigns, and driving consumer acquisition. Commenting on the latest funding round, Arvind Verma, Founder of… Continue reading VehicleCare secures undisclosed Pre-Series A funding led by JITO Angel Network
Schaeffler India appoints Hardevi Vazirani as Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler India has pointed Hardevi Vazirani as Director of Finance, and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 13, 2024. In this position, Vazirani will succeed Satish Patel, who is retiring from the company on February 12, 2024, after a career spanning three decades. Vazirani has held various leadership roles in Schaeffler across… Continue reading Schaeffler India appoints Hardevi Vazirani as Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer