Deliveries of the Tork Motors Kratos-R motorcycle have finally begun, and 20 bikes were handed over to customers from the company’s headquarters in Pune. Tork had initially announced that they would begin delivering units of their Kratos and Kratos-R motorcycles in April. However, with the supply shortages that have been plaguing the automotive industry as a whole,… Continue reading Tork Motors begins deliveries of Kratos, Kratos R electric motorcycles
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Tata Motors wins DTC order for 1,500 electric buses
This is the largest order to date for electric buses by Delhi Transport Corporation Tata Motors has bagged an order for the supply of 1,500 electric buses from Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) under the larger tender by Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL). As per the contract, Tata Motors will supply, operate and maintain air-conditioned, low-floor, 12-metre… Continue reading Tata Motors wins DTC order for 1,500 electric buses
Brakes India outlines de-risking plan
One major lesson that the pandemic taught the automotive OEMs and suppliers is to be ready for whatever may come. Keeping this in mind, many companies have brainstormed on de-risking strategies in order to make sure their operations go smoothly even if one part of the whole system comes to a complete halt. One among those… Continue reading Brakes India outlines de-risking plan
M&M offers manual transmission for Scorpio’s 4WD variants
In a departure from the earlier XUV700’s strategy of offering 4WD only in automatic variants, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Thursday introduced the Scorpio-N, Z4 Diesel Manual Transmission FWD targeted at adventure seekers pricing it at Rs 16.44 lakh whereas the Z4 Diesel Automatic Transmission entry level FWD is priced at Rs. 18.4 lakh respectively. Interestingly M&M as part… Continue reading M&M offers manual transmission for Scorpio’s 4WD variants
Grand Vitara bookings suggest preference for strong-hybrid
Almost 54 percent of the 13,000 pre-bookings that Maruti Suzuki has received for the Grand Vitara are for the two strong-hybrid variants – Zeta and Alpha CVT. The company had commenced bookings of its 4.3-metre-long SUV on July 16. While diesel still commands a dominating 51 percent share of the total industry volumes in this… Continue reading Grand Vitara bookings suggest preference for strong-hybrid
SIAM’s 2022 CSR Conclave: best practices and learnings for India Auto Inc
Apex industry body, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) recently held its sixth annual CSR Conclave on the theme of ‘CSR Rewired: Post-Covid 19 Scenario’. The virtual conclave highlighted varied perspectives on health and sanitation, skills development, road safety, and environmental rejuvenation. This year’s event saw an emphasis on sharing of best practices and learnings from… Continue reading SIAM’s 2022 CSR Conclave: best practices and learnings for India Auto Inc
Yamaha increases investment in autonomous driving tech firm
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Peter Solc to replace Zac Hollis at Skoda India from September 2022
Skoda India will soon see a leadership change as Peter Solc is slated to replace Zac Hollis, the brand’s Director, Sales and Marketing. The transition would take place from September 1, 2022. Solc is currently serving as the Brand Director at Skoda in Russia. Zac Hollis, who took over the realm at Skoda India in… Continue reading Peter Solc to replace Zac Hollis at Skoda India from September 2022
OSM revs up with electric LCVs, new plants
Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has begun deliveries of its three-tonne electric light commercial vehicle, M1KA 3.0, from its Faridabad plant. The third in its kitty, this facility has a capacity of 2,600 units. M1KA 3.0 is priced upwards of Rs 20 lakh and will be up against rivals in the internal combustion engine (ICE) space… Continue reading OSM revs up with electric LCVs, new plants
Last EcoSport rolls out from Ford’s Chennai unit
Ford’s EcoSport assembly line The curtains have come down on Ford India’s India innings with the last unit of the Ecosport compact SUV, built for export markets, rolling off the production line its Maraimalai Nagar facility. This brings to a close the US carmaker’s stint of making cars and SUVs in India for domestic and export… Continue reading Last EcoSport rolls out from Ford’s Chennai unit