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‘We are now on a growth path, stay glued to Honda’s progress in India’: Toshio Kuwahara

At the world premiere of the all-new Elevate in India on June 6, we spoke to Toshio Kuwahara, President and CEO, Asian Honda Motor and Head of Regional Unit (Asia and Oceania), Honda Motor Company. The launch of this all-new SUV was a stamp of commitment to Honda’s plans and aspirations for India, he told… Continue reading ‘We are now on a growth path, stay glued to Honda’s progress in India’: Toshio Kuwahara

‘Creta will continue to be segment leader despite new competition’: Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India

Amid the mid-size SUV frenzy, the segment leader Hyundai Creta was the Number One SUV player in the industry in May 2023. The model was the biggest selling SUV last month, even higher than some of the mainstream sub-four metre affordable compact SUVs in the market — underscoring how the vehicle continues to rule the… Continue reading ‘Creta will continue to be segment leader despite new competition’: Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India

In Conversation with Mercedes Benz India’s Santosh Iyer

One in every four cars sold by Mercedes Benz India comes from the over Rs 1.5 crore price band, a category defined as the TEV or ‘top end vehicles’ by the company. Santosh Iyer, the MD and CEO of the German luxury carmaker’s Indian arm talks about how the company has doubled the TEV share… Continue reading In Conversation with Mercedes Benz India’s Santosh Iyer

In Conversation with Mercedes Benz India’s Santosh Iyer

Mahindra Thar 5-door to be globally unveiled in South Africa on August 15

Mahindra will unveil the long-awaited Thar 5-door at its annual Independence Day event this year. This will be the fourth instance where Mahindra will reveal a new product on August 15 – in 2020, the new Thar made its global debut; the XUV700’s world premiere followed in 2021; and last year, its born-electric concepts were unveiled in the UK. This year’s event will… Continue reading Mahindra Thar 5-door to be globally unveiled in South Africa on August 15

Bosch inks multi-year partnership with FIA WEC, 24 Hours of Le Mans

Following the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and to support the fast growing development of WEC (World Endurance Championship) following the participation of major manufacturers, Bosch and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) announce a multiyear partnership. “By teaming up with ACO, we continue to invest in our brand presence and will… Continue reading Bosch inks multi-year partnership with FIA WEC, 24 Hours of Le Mans

Hyundai begins rolling out compact Exter SUV ahead of July 10 launch

A fortnight before it launches the sub-compact Exter SUV, Hyundai Motor India has commenced production from its plant in Sriperumbudur. The first made-in-India Exter rolled off the assembly line on June 23 clad in the signature ‘Ranger-Khaki’ colour, which is exclusive to the Exter. According to the Chennai-based carmaker, the Exter production line deploys industry… Continue reading Hyundai begins rolling out compact Exter SUV ahead of July 10 launch

Tata Altroz sells over 200,000 units in 41 months since launch

The Tata Altroz, most recently in the news for being the latest Tata car to get the CNG treatment, has driven past the 200,000-unit sales milestone in the Indian market. Tata Motors’ premium hatchback, launched on January 22, 2020, has taken 41 months to notch the sales milestone. As of end-May 2023, the Altroz had clocked… Continue reading Tata Altroz sells over 200,000 units in 41 months since launch

MapmyIndia eyes soaring demand for vehicle IoT devices

Delhi-headquartered CE Info Systems, popularly known as MapmyIndia, is stepping up efforts to tap the market opportunity for connected vehicle devices such as GPS trackers, dashboard-mounted video recorders, as well as connected infotainment systems, which are witnessing a strong uptake in the aftermarket as tech-savvy consumers look to keep their vehicles up-to-date with the changing… Continue reading MapmyIndia eyes soaring demand for vehicle IoT devices

‘We also impart software skills which make students employable in sales, administrative roles’: Vinod Agarwal, President, ASDC

The Automotive Skills Development Council or ASDC which is India’s primary automotive skilling body is eyeing to fulfil the growing need for reskilling or upskilling of the existing manpower in the automotive ecosystem as it makes the shift towards electrification and vehicles increasingly equipped with advanced electronics driving safety systems. Vinod Agarwal, MD and CEO,… Continue reading ‘We also impart software skills which make students employable in sales, administrative roles’: Vinod Agarwal, President, ASDC