Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has confirmed that the company has begun construction of its proposed 2,50,000 cars per annum capacity third plant at Kharkhoda, Haryana, and said that “it is very much on track for its 2025 commissioning.” At this plant, Suzuki will make motorcycles on 100 acres while Maruti will make passenger cars… Continue reading Maruti’s Kharkhoda Plant construction in full swing
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Maruti Suzuki recalls 9,925 cars to fix possible defect in brake assembly
Maruti Suzuki India is recalling 9,925 units of its three models, Wagon R, Celerio and Ignis, to rectify a possible defect in the rear brake assembly pin, according to a regulatory filing by the company with BSE. “It is suspected that there is a possible defect in the rear brake assembly pin (‘Part’), which in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki recalls 9,925 cars to fix possible defect in brake assembly
October car retail to hit new peak of 3.85 lakh units, festive fervour saw sales of 8 cars per minute this month
October car retail to hit new peak of 3.85 lakh units, festive fervour saw sales of 8 cars per minute this month On an average eight Indians drove home their dream car every minute this October, which galvanised the Indian car market to scale a new peak and record its highest ever retail sales in a… Continue reading October car retail to hit new peak of 3.85 lakh units, festive fervour saw sales of 8 cars per minute this month
Maruti Suzuki to recalls 9,925 cars to fix possible defect in brake assembly
Maruti Suzuki India is recalling 9,925 units of its three models, Wagon R, Celerio and Ignis, to rectify a possible defect in the rear brake assembly pin, according to a regulatory filing by the company with BSE. “It is suspected that there is a possible defect in the rear brake assembly pin (‘Part’), which in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to recalls 9,925 cars to fix possible defect in brake assembly
Andhra’s two-wheeler sales dropped by 6.52 percent in H1FY23, spurring concern for state government
Andhra’s two-wheeler sales dropped by 6.52 percent in H1FY23, spurring concern for state government The Andhra Pradesh (AP) government seems to be in a pickle, with two-wheeler sales in the state falling by 6.52 percent during the first half of FY23, whereas the nationwide average improved by 26.05 percent over the same period, according to news agency… Continue reading Andhra’s two-wheeler sales dropped by 6.52 percent in H1FY23, spurring concern for state government
Girder installation near Anandnagar completed, to help smoothen traffic congestion in Mumbai
Girder installation near Anandnagar completed, to help smoothen traffic congestion in Mumbai The installation of a critical girder at the Anandnagar subway rail over bridge near Kopri along the Eastern Expressway was completed on Sunday, according to commissioner of MMRDA. He added that the project will result in the upgrade of the current 2+2 lane… Continue reading Girder installation near Anandnagar completed, to help smoothen traffic congestion in Mumbai
US car majors hit the brakes on driverless cars
Automakers and technology firms face a difficult road ahead in clearing regulatory hurdles to deploy autonomous vehicles (AVs) without human controls on public roads, reported new agency Reuters. These statements were made by industry officials and lawmakers. Ford Motor and Volkswagen announced earlier this week that they would close self-driving startup Argo AI, citing a… Continue reading US car majors hit the brakes on driverless cars
US car majors hit the brakes on driverless cars
Automakers and technology firms face a difficult road ahead in clearing regulatory hurdles to deploy autonomous vehicles (AVs) without human controls on public roads, reported new agency Reuters. These statements were made by industry officials and lawmakers. Ford Motor and Volkswagen announced earlier this week that they would close self-driving startup Argo AI, citing a… Continue reading US car majors hit the brakes on driverless cars
Magna’s 48 Volt hybrid transmission goes into production with Stellantis
Magna’s 48 Volt hybrid transmission hit the market on the Jeep Renegade, Compass e-Hybrid, Fiat 500 X and Tipo, the first models from Stellantis to be equipped with a 48-Volt hybrid system. The two companies have signed a multi-program agreement. Hybrid technologies are an important step on the path to lower emissions. Magna’s hybrid transmission… Continue reading Magna’s 48 Volt hybrid transmission goes into production with Stellantis
BorgWarner to supply electric motors for e-axles of European CV maker
BorgWarner’s HVH250 electric motor has been selected to power a European customer’s e-axle for light-duty commercial trucks. This e-axle is designed to equip new electric light commercial trucks ranging up to 7.5 tons as well as conversions of existing internal combustion engine powered fleets of city center delivery vehicles. Production is expected to begin early… Continue reading BorgWarner to supply electric motors for e-axles of European CV maker