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‘Bharat NCAP can afford to be more adventurous’: David Ward, Executive President, Towards Zero Foundation

The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme or BNCAP vehicle crash assessment protocol which has been proposed in India for several years but is yet to see its implementation in the market can afford to be more adventurous, as it is not a regulatory standard. That is the word coming in from David Ward, Executive President,… Continue reading ‘Bharat NCAP can afford to be more adventurous’: David Ward, Executive President, Towards Zero Foundation

Indian two-wheeler safety standards one of the most evolved in the world: Vinay Harney, TVS Motor

When it comes to safety features in two-wheelers, India has one of the most evolved standards globally, said Vinay Harney, President, New Product Development of TVS Motor. According to Harney, the onus of providing affordable and reliable safety features lies largely on the manufacturers, as Indian riding conditions are the most unique in the world.… Continue reading Indian two-wheeler safety standards one of the most evolved in the world: Vinay Harney, TVS Motor

‘Consumers are prioritising safety’: Rajendra Petkar

As consumers are prepared to spend more money on safety, it is becoming a higher priority for them, according to Rajendra Petkar, Chief Technology Officer of Tata Motors, who says that “this emphasis and recognition comes to consumers purely due to the fact that safe mobility continues to challenge us”. Talking at the Autocar Professional… Continue reading ‘Consumers are prioritising safety’: Rajendra Petkar

Saint-Gobain signs Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in India with Vibrant Energy

Saint-Gobain has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in India with Vibrant Energy – a portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group (MAM-GIG) – to provide wind-solar electricity to 6 local Saint-Gobain sites. The 20-year PPA will begin delivery in 2024 and bring the renewable electricity share in India to 65% in 2025. Under… Continue reading Saint-Gobain signs Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in India with Vibrant Energy

JK Tyre expects “strong double digit” growth in FY24 amid robust domestic demand and improving exports

JK Tyre, which witnessed a 22% jump in consolidated revenues at Rs14,681 crore during FY2023 on back of robust domestic demand in key segments- commercial and passenger vehicle tyres- expect to hit “strong double digit” growth in FY24. Speaking at a post result conference call Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director, JK Tyre said, “We hope to see… Continue reading JK Tyre expects “strong double digit” growth in FY24 amid robust domestic demand and improving exports

‘We need multiple solutions to fix the road safety epidemic’: Thomas Broberg, Senior Technical Advisor, Safety, Volvo Cars

There is a need for several solutions to address the issues of road safety in India. Stressing the importance of collaboration between industry, academia, and government agencies, Thomas Broberg, Senior Technical Advisor, Safety, Volvo Cars Safety Centre mentioned how initiatives around joint awareness and dialogue, are integral as preventive measures for accidents. As part of the… Continue reading ‘We need multiple solutions to fix the road safety epidemic’: Thomas Broberg, Senior Technical Advisor, Safety, Volvo Cars

Tesla reinitiates talks for new factory proposal in India- Report

Reuters has learnt from a person in the know that in today’s discussions with Indian government officials, US Automaker Tesla has suggested establishing a factory in the country, to make electric cars for export as well as domestic sale. The proposition comes after the country refused to accept the automaker’s request to reduce import tax… Continue reading Tesla reinitiates talks for new factory proposal in India- Report

Pricol files for objection in CCI against Minda Corp

Coimbatore-based auto component maker Pricol said it has filed an objection with the competition regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) against Minda Corporation Ltd over the acquisition of a 24.5 percent stake in the company. “We would like to inform that the Company has filed a preliminary objection against the Minda Corporation Limited’s (Minda) application… Continue reading Pricol files for objection in CCI against Minda Corp

Jaguar Land Rover reduces breakeven point to three lakh units, company on course for four lakh units’ volumes in FY24

In a bid to protect itself from the volume’s volatility in the future, Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has brought down the breakeven point to three lakh units annually. The break-even point has almost halved from close to the six lakh units range it had at the end of FY19. With wholesale volumes of… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover reduces breakeven point to three lakh units, company on course for four lakh units’ volumes in FY24