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Hero MotoCorp eyes highest annual production in last 4 years, aims for 30% sales via digital by 2030

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, is looking forward to producing above 6.5 million units in the ongoing financial year 2023-2024, on the back of a healthy marriage season and the approaching festive season. This is the highest manufacturing target set by the company in the last four years.  “As the world’s largest two-wheeler… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp eyes highest annual production in last 4 years, aims for 30% sales via digital by 2030

Steep drop in intercity sleeper bus services after the recent Maha Samruddhi Expressway incident

Following the poignant bus accident at Mumbai-Nagpur Maha Samruddhi Express earlier in July in which 25 passengers were trapped and charred to death has already started impacting the business of inter-city travellers who avail long-distance bus services. The driver, his assistant and eight passengers only survived the ordeal. According to industry body Bus Operators Confederation of… Continue reading Steep drop in intercity sleeper bus services after the recent Maha Samruddhi Expressway incident

‘Luxury vehicle buyers are still value conscious’: Vikram Pawah, CEO, BMW India

Nearly all luxury carmakers in India have posted record growth between January-June 2023 period. Both BMW and Mercedes-Benz, for instance, had their best-ever half-yearly and quarterly sales, while Audi posted 97 percent year-on-year growth in the same period, albeit on a low base. Even Volvo recorded 33.13 percent growth in the first half of the year. But what’s at the root of this exponential growth?… Continue reading ‘Luxury vehicle buyers are still value conscious’: Vikram Pawah, CEO, BMW India

‘Luxury vehicle buyers are still value conscious’: Vikram Pawah, CEO, BMW India

Nearly all luxury carmakers in India have posted record growth between January-June 2023 period. Both BMW and Mercedes-Benz, for instance, had their best-ever half-yearly and quarterly sales, while Audi posted 97 percent year-on-year growth in the same period, albeit on a low base. Even Volvo recorded 33.13 percent growth in the first half of the year. But what’s at the root of this exponential growth?… Continue reading ‘Luxury vehicle buyers are still value conscious’: Vikram Pawah, CEO, BMW India

Yulu enters Gurugram for last-mile mobility and delivery 

Bajaj Auto-backed Yulu, a shared electric 2-wheeler mobility player, has launched its mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) offering in Gurugram, Haryana. The Gurugram launch marks its entry into its fourth city, as the company continues to grow its shared fleet — which currently stands at around 25,000 vehicles — in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi.   Commenting on the… Continue reading Yulu enters Gurugram for last-mile mobility and delivery 

Yulu enters Gurugram for last-mile mobility and delivery 

Bajaj Auto-backed Yulu, a shared electric 2-wheeler mobility player, has launched its mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) offering in Gurugram, Haryana. The Gurugram launch marks its entry into its fourth city, as the company continues to grow its shared fleet — which currently stands at around 25,000 vehicles — in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi.   Commenting on the… Continue reading Yulu enters Gurugram for last-mile mobility and delivery 

Yulu enters Gurugram for last-mile mobility and delivery 

Bajaj Auto-backed Yulu, a shared electric 2-wheeler mobility player, has launched its mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) offering in Gurugram, Haryana. The Gurugram launch marks its entry into its fourth city, as the company continues to grow its shared fleet — which currently stands at around 25,000 vehicles — in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi.   Commenting on the… Continue reading Yulu enters Gurugram for last-mile mobility and delivery 

Yulu enters Gurugram for last-mile mobility and delivery 

Bajaj Auto-backed Yulu, a shared electric 2-wheeler mobility player, has launched its mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) offering in Gurugram, Haryana. The Gurugram launch marks its entry into its fourth city, as the company continues to grow its shared fleet — which currently stands at around 25,000 vehicles — in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi.   Commenting on the… Continue reading Yulu enters Gurugram for last-mile mobility and delivery 

EU set to ban chrome plating from 2024 over cancer concern

Chrome plating is set to be banned, potentially forcing car makers to rethink one of the most exploited materials for giving cars a premium look. The ban has been proposed as a result of health issues associated with the creation of hexavalent chromium, which is a known carcinogen. In particular, it is a source of… Continue reading EU set to ban chrome plating from 2024 over cancer concern