Tata Tiago hits 5 lakh unit sales milestone

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, announced that the Tiago has achieved a significant milestone of 500,000 sales mark. The celebration commenced with a symbolic roll-out at the Sanand facility in Gujarat, which is the home ground for the Tiago.   The last 1 lakh units sold have come within a span of 15 months. Vinay Pant, Head-Marketing,… Continue reading Tata Tiago hits 5 lakh unit sales milestone

Maruti Suzuki begins export of Fronx

Maruti Suzuki, India’s passenger vehicle market leader has initiated exports of its newly launched sporty compact SUV, Fronx. The first batch of 556 vehicles was shipped from Mundra, Mumbai and Pipavav Ports to destinations in Latin America, Middle East and Africa. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India , said, “The newly launched Fronx… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki begins export of Fronx

SMEV ropes in Sanjay Kaul to lead advocacy for the sector, suspends present constitution temporarily

The SMEV will suspend all operational actions until such time a new structure is fashioned under the guidance of Kaul. Kaul has interests in the EV sector has actively been promoting international investments in the sector in India. The move comes in the wake of the crisis in the EV sector since the last year… Continue reading SMEV ropes in Sanjay Kaul to lead advocacy for the sector, suspends present constitution temporarily

India Auto Inc retails up 10% in June, first-half sales 53% of CY2023

Apex automobile retail body FADA (Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India) today released its sales numbers for June 2023, reflecting the real-world market scenario. While the 18,63,868 units sold across five vehicle segments – two- and three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and tractors – constitute 9.57% year-on-year growth (June 2022: 17,01,105 units), month-on-month retails… Continue reading India Auto Inc retails up 10% in June, first-half sales 53% of CY2023

Battery Smart secures US$ 33 million in Pre-Series B funding

The company’s existing investors, Tiger Global and Blume Ventures, as well as new investors, The Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and British International Investmen took part in the Pre-Series B funding round (BII). Battery Smart, a network for swapping batteries, said on Thursday that it had raised US$ 33 million (around Rs 272 crore) in a… Continue reading Battery Smart secures US$ 33 million in Pre-Series B funding

Battery Smart secures US$ 33 million in Pre-Series B funding

The company’s existing investors, Tiger Global and Blume Ventures, as well as new investors, The Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and British International Investmen took part in the Pre-Series B funding round (BII). Battery Smart, a network for swapping batteries, said on Thursday that it had raised US$ 33 million (around Rs 272 crore) in a… Continue reading Battery Smart secures US$ 33 million in Pre-Series B funding

Vitesco Technologies displays its 48-volt electric drive, which caters to 80% of EV content for e2w OEMs

The Regensburg-based German automotive supplier for drivetrain and powertrain technologies and Tier 1 component manufacturer, today unveiled its 48-volt electric drive, claiming to have met 80 percent of the content requirements for electrified vehicles in the country. The company unveiled its 48-volt powered electric scooter for fully electric three- and four-wheel vehicles at its Talegaon… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies displays its 48-volt electric drive, which caters to 80% of EV content for e2w OEMs

Vitesco Technologies displays its 48-volt electric drive, which caters to 80% of EV content for e2w OEMs

The Regensburg-based German automotive supplier for drivetrain and powertrain technologies and Tier 1 component manufacturer, today unveiled its 48-volt electric drive, claiming to have met 80 percent of the content requirements for electrified vehicles in the country. The company unveiled its 48-volt powered electric scooter for fully electric three- and four-wheel vehicles at its Talegaon… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies displays its 48-volt electric drive, which caters to 80% of EV content for e2w OEMs

ZF inks long-term supply pact with Volta Trucks

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division and Volta Trucks, the all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, have announced a long-term agreement, for some of the core systems and components in the all-electric Volta Zero. “Agile, new truck manufacturers like Volta Trucks need strong partners in their supplier base helping them to reduce R&D costs… Continue reading ZF inks long-term supply pact with Volta Trucks

Valeo’s new wiper blade made from natural, renewable and recycled materials

Valeo has launched Canopy, the first wiper designed to reduce CO2 emissions by 61% compared to a Valeo wiper blade representative of the majority of wiper blades commercialised in the European market. The company says the performance has been verified by Bureau Veritas. Valeo Canopy’s rubber blade is made of more than 80% natural, renewable or… Continue reading Valeo’s new wiper blade made from natural, renewable and recycled materials