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Renault Triber scores four stars in 2021 Global NCAP crash test

In Global NCAP’s latest round of Safer Cars for India crash tests and the first in CY2021, the made-in-Chennai Renault Triber seven-seater SUV has scored a strong four-star rating for adult occupants and three stars for child occupants.  Renault’s compact crossover, which was launched in India in August 2019, was tested in its most basic safety… Continue reading Renault Triber scores four stars in 2021 Global NCAP crash test

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 707 units in production-hit May

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced sale of just 707 units in May 2021, a month which has seen plenty of restrictions and sporadic lockdowns in several parts of the country. Even before the state-wide lockdown was declared in Karnataka, TKM had already announced its annual maintenance shutdown at its plant in Bidadi, starting on April… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 707 units in production-hit May

Exports power Bajaj Auto sales in May, buffer difficult India market conditions

Cumulative April-May 2021 exports at 401,815 motorcycles constitute 68% of Bajaj Auto’s total sales, indicating the company is buffered against difficult domestic market conditions. Once again exports have proved to be a winner for the Pune-based Bajaj Auto. Even as demand in the domestic market has dwindled due to Covid-induced lockdowns in several States across… Continue reading Exports power Bajaj Auto sales in May, buffer difficult India market conditions

Covid powers digital bookings for Royal Enfield bikes

Chennai-based Royal Enfield has seen a huge surge in digital bookings for its motorcycles after the launch of its ‘Royal Enfield App’ last August. “Today, 50 percent of our enquiries are routed through digital platforms, up from around 20 percent earlier, and the conversion from digital enquiries has also doubled,” Shubhranshu Singh, Global Head of… Continue reading Covid powers digital bookings for Royal Enfield bikes

Autocar Professional’s Software & Simulation Special is out!

The past year has been a deep dive into the world of technology. People from all works of life have been combining the common thread of digitisation. Nothing manifests this better than the reach of simulation. That’s exactly why the June 1 issue is a celebration of the powers of virtual reality with a ‘Software… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s Software & Simulation Special is out!

Maruti Suzuki looks to strengthen presence in SUV market

Shashank Srivastava: “We identify what we call the red spots (where other OEMs have presence), white spots (totally new space) and the blue spots (partially catered to by other OEMs)”. The SUV market is on the rise, and it is expected to clock a healthy growth rate at least for the next 3-4 years. The… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki looks to strengthen presence in SUV market

Renault Triber sells over 75,000 units in 21 months

The Renault Triber has notched a new sales milestone – 75,000 units and counting. Launched on August 28, 2019, the seven-seater SUV has given the French carmaker a new charge in the Indian market. From a utility vehicle market share of 1.57% in FY2019, Renault India closed FY2021 with 4.79% UV market share. And it has… Continue reading Renault Triber sells over 75,000 units in 21 months