R Ramakrishnan – Global Head, Customer Care, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors and Pranav Bhanage, CEO of Petronas Lubricants (India). Petronas Lubricants (India) and Tata Motors have announced their new partnership, making the lubes major a strategic lubricants partner for Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles. Speaking on this partnership, Giuseppe Pedretti, Regional Managing Director – Asia for… Continue reading Petronas becomes Tata Motors’ lubes partner for CVs
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Greaves Retail inaugurates first AutoEVmart in Kerala
Greaves Retail, the retail arm of Greaves Cotton, has inaugurated its AutoEVmart, its multi-brand EV retail store in Thiruvananthapuram, its first in the state. This is part of the company’s ongoing investment in various e-mobility initiatives comprising superior electric 2W/3W, vehicle finance, and a national network of after-sales and retail. The company has three outlets in… Continue reading Greaves Retail inaugurates first AutoEVmart in Kerala
Piaggio plans flex fuel engines for India 3-wheelers by 2025
Piaggio is at an advanced stage of developing India-specific flex fuel engines for its three-wheeler range. Work is underway at its R&D centres across Pontadera headquarters in Italy and will be ready for India by 2025. Diego Graffi, Chairman and MD, Piaggio India, told Autocar Professional, “We already have global Piaggio R&D teams on standby for development… Continue reading Piaggio plans flex fuel engines for India 3-wheelers by 2025
CEAT’s SportDrive promises plenty
CEAT has launched an ultra-high-performance tyre range – CEAT SportDrive and CEAT SportDrive SUV for the luxury car segment in India. Originally introduced in 2017, the product has been customised for Indian roads. SportDrive tyres have been developed specifically for the luxury sedans and SUVs in the Indian automotive market and has been crafted to ensure superior control… Continue reading CEAT’s SportDrive promises plenty
India Auto Inc drives towards strong FY2023, Q1 wholesales soar 55 percent
There is a growing feel-good mood and optimism among automakers in India. June 2022 wholesales for India Auto Inc at 1,611,300 units are a strong 24% year-on-year increase (June 2021: 1,301,602) with all vehicle segments in the black. The first quarter (April-June 2022) FY2023 numbers better that growth. With overall wholesales of 4,935,870 units, India Auto… Continue reading India Auto Inc drives towards strong FY2023, Q1 wholesales soar 55 percent
April-June 2022 sales point to strong revival: SIAM
The Q1 FY23 vehicle sales numbers are out and suggest a strong demand revival in the first quarter (April-June 2022) augurs well for a robust FY23. According to data released by SIAM, all vehicle segments across categories are in the black, with SUVs particularly holding the passenger vehicle segment strong and M&HCVs, considered the barometer… Continue reading April-June 2022 sales point to strong revival: SIAM
CNG price hits Rs 80 a kg, up by 62% in 18 months
As July 12 turned into July 13, the CNG-using motorist of both personal and commercial vehicles has just been dealt another wallet-busting blow. The price of the eco-friendly fuel has been hiked by Rs 4 per kg in Mumbai, the 10th price increase over 18 months. Since February 2021, CNG price has risen by 62%… Continue reading CNG price hits Rs 80 a kg, up by 62% in 18 months
Mahindra Electric opens dealership in Nepal
Mahindra Electric Mobility has opened a new dealership in Birtamode, Province 1, Nepal. This is Mahindra Electric’s sixth dealership in Nepal since the Treo was launched in October 2021 under their distributor, Agni Energy. The dealership was inaugurated by Pabitra Mahatra Parsai – Mayor of Birtamode Municipality, Prakash Sibakoti – Chairman of Birtamode Chamber of… Continue reading Mahindra Electric opens dealership in Nepal
Hyundai unveils ADAS-equipped new Tucson for India
Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the second-generation Tucson for India. The SUV will play the interim role of being the company’s flagship offering before the all-electric Ioniq 5 comes to market later this year. The new Tucson will be assembled at the Chennai plant and will go on sale closer to the festive season. The… Continue reading Hyundai unveils ADAS-equipped new Tucson for India
Renault and Vitesco to develop power electronics for electric and hybrid powertrains
Andreas Wolf, CEO, Vitesco Technologies and Gilles Le Borgne, EVP Engineering, Renault Group. (Photo: Yves Forestier) The Renault Group and Vitesco Technologies, a leading international manufacturer of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, have signed a strategic partnership for the joint development and the production of power electronics in a so-called ‘One Box’ for electric and… Continue reading Renault and Vitesco to develop power electronics for electric and hybrid powertrains