India lost more than 1,55,600 lives in road crashes in 2022, the second highest ever. Last year, the unfortunate road accident causing the death of Cyrus Mistry, one of India’s renowned business leaders, reignited a debate around the poor state of India’s roads, identified by the World Bank as the world’s deadliest. The United Nations… Continue reading The three ‘Es’ of safety
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BYD launches fifth sub-brand Fangchengbao
Electric vehicle carmaker BYD has officially announced a new sub-brand – Fang Cheng Bao. As the fifth generation of BYD’s brand matrix, the new sub-brand aims to “offer a series of unique, professional-grade new energy vehicle models to meet the increasingly personalised needs of consumers.” Fang Chung Bao joins BYD’s brand matrix following the Dynasty series,… Continue reading BYD launches fifth sub-brand Fangchengbao
BYD launches fifth sub-brand Fangchengbao
Electric vehicle carmaker BYD has officially announced a new sub-brand – Fang Cheng Bao. As the fifth generation of BYD’s brand matrix, the new sub-brand aims to “offer a series of unique, professional-grade new energy vehicle models to meet the increasingly personalised needs of consumers.” Fang Chung Bao joins BYD’s brand matrix following the Dynasty series,… Continue reading BYD launches fifth sub-brand Fangchengbao
BYD launches fifth sub-brand Fangchengbao
Electric vehicle carmaker BYD has officially announced a new sub-brand – Fang Cheng Bao. As the fifth generation of BYD’s brand matrix, the new sub-brand aims to “offer a series of unique, professional-grade new energy vehicle models to meet the increasingly personalised needs of consumers.” Fang Chung Bao joins BYD’s brand matrix following the Dynasty series,… Continue reading BYD launches fifth sub-brand Fangchengbao
Tata Motors aims to capture PV, EV, CV demand in FY2024 amid growing competition
Tata Motors, which made a comprehensive presentation on its Investor Day on June 7, 2023, seems to be ticking all the right boxes when it comes to the present and future growth roadmap of its passenger vehicle (PV), electric vehicle (EV) and commercial vehicle businesses. This even as the competition grows across vehicle segments in… Continue reading Tata Motors aims to capture PV, EV, CV demand in FY2024 amid growing competition
HPCL undertakes pilot study on E27 fuel and ethanol-blended diesel
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has announced a groundbreaking pilot study on vehicles using E27 fuel and ethanol-blended diesel fuel. With this, HPCL becomes the first oil marketing company in India to initiate such a comprehensive research program, in line with the ‘Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India by 2025’, which aims to promote the… Continue reading HPCL undertakes pilot study on E27 fuel and ethanol-blended diesel
Automotive brands see value surge in latest India market study
India, whose economy and business growth continues to show remarkable resilience amidst global turmoil, remains a strong investment destination. The automotive industry, comprising vehicle and component manufacturers, contributes 8% of the country’s total exports and accounts for 7.1% of India’s GDP, is a key driver of growth. Vehicle manufacturers had a good CY2022 with sales… Continue reading Automotive brands see value surge in latest India market study
TVS Credit secures Rs 480 crores investment from Premji Invest to fuel growth strategies
TVS Credit Services, a prominent NBFC in India, has announced the successful raise of Rs. 480 crores in equity capital from Premji Invest. In this transaction, Premji Invest will acquire a 9.7% equity stake in TVS Credit for Rs. 737 crores through a combination of primary and secondary investments. The primary capital raised will be… Continue reading TVS Credit secures Rs 480 crores investment from Premji Invest to fuel growth strategies
Toyota Kirloskar Motor eyes growth in emerging markets, opens showroom in Aizawl
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, which recorded domestic market sales of 19,379 units and 90% year-on-year growth in May 2023, is targeting growth from emerging markets across India. Today, the car and SUV maker a new dealership – Zote Toyota in Aizawl, Mizoram – which is its 21st customer touchpoint in the North-East region of the country. The… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor eyes growth in emerging markets, opens showroom in Aizawl
‘We aim to have a stronger presence in the SUV segment’: Kunal Behl, VP, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India
Japanese carmaker’s Indian arm Honda Cars India (HCIL) is betting big on its upcoming SUV – Honda Elevate – which was recently unveiled in New Delhi. The company pins strong hopes from the SUV, which is expected to retain loyalists, as well as bring new customers into the Honda family. Kunal Behl, VP, Marketing &… Continue reading ‘We aim to have a stronger presence in the SUV segment’: Kunal Behl, VP, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India