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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

Mid-size mania: Indian car market’s new battleground

Honda Cars India premiered its much-awaited global SUV Elevate in the national capital this month. The unveil marked yet another alternative from an automaker that wants to regain relevance in the Indian market. This is an indicator of how the wind is blowing towards mid-size SUVs. The launch fills a critical gap in the portfolio… Continue reading Mid-size mania: Indian car market’s new battleground

Kia design boss: “the post-SUV is coming”

It can be hard to cut through the guff when car brands put a name to their future design strategy. Modern Solid, Sensuous Sportiness and the like – vague terms cooked up in the great marketing microwave in a bid to draw a clean link between every product in a brand’s line-up. And now there’s… Continue reading Kia design boss: “the post-SUV is coming”

Mahindra XUV700 waiting period decreases by 4 months

The XUV700 is not just among Mahindra’s top-selling SUVs since its launch in 2021, but it has also always had a long waiting period. As we’d reported last month, the XUV700 had a waiting period that stretched up to 13 months, however, that’s now dropped by 3-4 months. Mahindra XUV700 waiting periodThe entry-level MX and AX3 trims have the least… Continue reading Mahindra XUV700 waiting period decreases by 4 months

Quantron AG introduces Employee Stock Option Plan and appoints new Supervisory Board member

German company Quantron, a system provider of clean battery and hydrogen-powered e-mobility for commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans, has introduced an Employee Stock Option Plan and appointed a new supervisory board member Mohamed Oun. The company held an extraordinary general meeting on June 22, 2023, the main focus of which was the… Continue reading Quantron AG introduces Employee Stock Option Plan and appoints new Supervisory Board member

EV startup Orxa Energies opens new facility in Bengaluru; Aims to launch maiden e-bike by year end

Orxa Energies, an electric motorcycle startup, has inaugurated its new facility for electric vehicle manufacturing and battery assembly at Bommasandra Industrial Area in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Spread across 1 acre, the new facility currently has the capacity to manufacture 20,000 electric bikes, branded Mantis. It also accommodates research and development activities, Mantis assembly stations, battery assembly lines,… Continue reading EV startup Orxa Energies opens new facility in Bengaluru; Aims to launch maiden e-bike by year end