JK Tyre has developed and launched a range of EV-specific smart radial tyres for all categories of buses, trucks, LCVs and passenger vehicles in India. Designed and developed by its engineers from the global technology centre – Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence (RPSCOE) – the tyres have been engineered specially to the unique needs of… Continue reading Growing EV market sees JK Tyre launch radials for ePVs, eCVs
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Sundram Fasteners plans Rs 350 crore investment over five years
Sundram Fasteners plans to invest Rs 350 crore over a period of five years on manufacturing advanced automotive technology components such as powertrain sub-assemblies for electric vehicles (EVs) and select internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The investments proposed to be made in this direction are expected to provide a major thrust to the company’s exports… Continue reading Sundram Fasteners plans Rs 350 crore investment over five years
Nissan India exports its millionth car
Nissan Motor India has recorded a key export milestone: shipment of its millionth vehicle manufactured at the Renault-Nissan Automotive India plant in Chennai. The export journey to the million-units milestone has taken a little less than 12 years. The carmaker first despatched its made-in-India cars overseas on October 5, 2010, when 3,866 cars made their way… Continue reading Nissan India exports its millionth car
Ford India recalls BS6 diesel Ecosport, Figo, Aspire and Freestyle models
American carmaker Ford may have wrapped up its operations in India but, as assured, the brand continues to offer service, parts and warranty support. Ford has now issued a recall for select BS6 diesel models of the EcoSport, Figo, Aspire and Freestyle over issues with emission norms compliance. Ford has cited issues with compliance to emission norms and efficiency of the diesel particulate… Continue reading Ford India recalls BS6 diesel Ecosport, Figo, Aspire and Freestyle models
BYD enters Japanese EV market with three models
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has announced its entry into Japan’s passenger vehicle market. BYD Auto Japan, a branch of BYD Company in Japan, has debuted three models – the BYD Atto 3, BYD Dolphin and BYD Seal. While the ATTO 3 is expected to go on sale in January 2023, the Dolphin and Seal… Continue reading BYD enters Japanese EV market with three models
One in four of Maruti’s outstanding bookings for newer models
The all-new Brezza has 70,000 outstanding bookings A quarter of Maruti Suzuki’s outstanding order book of 3.5 lakh units is from its newly-launched models including the Brezza at 70,000 units and the mid-size SUV unveiled 10 days ago, the Grand Vitara which has pre-booking order for 20,000 units. Along with higher trims, these and other… Continue reading One in four of Maruti’s outstanding bookings for newer models
CESL to expand EV charging reach on 16 highways
Convergence Energy Services (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) under Ministry of Power has dteremined the prices for setting up 810 electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) across 16 Expressways and National Highways covering 10,275 kilometres across the country. The selected corridors include busy routes such as the Mumbai-Pune highway, Ahmedabad-Vadodara Highway, Delhi-Agra… Continue reading CESL to expand EV charging reach on 16 highways
Ramkrishna Forgings bags four contracts
Ramkrishna Forgings has won four new contracts worth Rs 388 crore from companies in Europe and North America during Q1FY23. Importantly, one of the new orders involves differential housing cases, thereby enabling the component major to move up the value chain and diversify its product portfolio, the company’s top leadership noted. Lalit Khetan, whole time director & CFO… Continue reading Ramkrishna Forgings bags four contracts
Ola signs PLI pact with Heavy Industries Ministry for local battery cell manufacturing
Ola Electric has today signed the agreement under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme by the government of India to manufacture advanced cells in India. Ola Electric is the only Indian EV company selected by the government under its ambitious Rs 80,000 crore cell PLI scheme, receiving the maximum capacity of 20 GWh for its… Continue reading Ola signs PLI pact with Heavy Industries Ministry for local battery cell manufacturing
Visteon records robust Q2, $3.1 billion in new business in H1
Automotive electronics major Visteon has reported net sales of $848 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 42%, driven by new product launches and positive pricing due to incremental costs recoveries related to semiconductor shortages. Total industry production was flat while vehicle production at Visteon’s top customers increased 6% in the same period. The company’s sales… Continue reading Visteon records robust Q2, $3.1 billion in new business in H1