Will Okinawa’s voluntary recall of 3215 Praise scooters set a precedent ?

Okinawa Autotech’s voluntary recall of 3,215 units of its Praise Pro scooters on Saturday, a first in the Indian EV industry, may well set a precedent for other automakers to up their game, as consumers increasingly opt for electric vehicles to cope with rising fuel costs. In a statement, the company said the broad scope of… Continue reading Will Okinawa’s voluntary recall of 3215 Praise scooters set a precedent ?

Overall auto sales in slow lane in FY22: SIAM

India’s overall domestic sales across all vehicle categories in FY2022 stood at 17,513,596 units, registering a 6 percent year-on-year decline compared to 18,620,233 units sold in FY2021, SIAM sais in its monthly update on vehicle wholesale numbers. While the passenger vehicle (PV), commercial vehicle (CV) as well as three-wheeler segments have registered an uptick in… Continue reading Overall auto sales in slow lane in FY22: SIAM

Tata’s new service initiative promises plenty

Tata’s new service for PVs comes to customers’ doorsteps Tata Motors has announced a new service initiative called EzServe, a  two-wheeler-based service concept that aims to provide a hassle-free service experience to customers at their doorstep. EzServe offers numerous benefits to the customer, including carrying out basic service, quick repairs, and resolution of concerns at their… Continue reading Tata’s new service initiative promises plenty

TVS Srichakra to launch tyres specially designed for EVs

TVS Srichakra which manufactures the TVS Eurogrip brand will soon launch tyres specifically for electric two-wheelers. Called E Torq, the company says the tyre offers low rolling resistance, a key requirement for EVs.  It made these tyres by using special compounds that give the product better grip and low deformation, as well as a special tread… Continue reading TVS Srichakra to launch tyres specially designed for EVs

Vimal Sumbly joins TVS Motor as Premium Business Head

Vimal Sumbly, till recently Asia-Pacific Head of Royal Enfield, has joined TVS Motor Company as Premium Business Head. He will be responsible for steering the premium two-wheeler space which includes a host of brands. The emphasis on premium is interesting because it marks a definite path for TVS Motor going forward and the emphasis being… Continue reading Vimal Sumbly joins TVS Motor as Premium Business Head

Yamaha launches MT-15 V2.0 at Rs 1.60 lakh

Yamaha has launched the MT-15 Version 2.0 priced at Rs 1.60 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The street naked gets some cosmetic and mechanical changes with this update. The Japanese manufacturer also revealed the R 15M World GP 60th Anniversary Edition, which is priced at Rs 1.88 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0Starting with the mechanicals, the… Continue reading Yamaha launches MT-15 V2.0 at Rs 1.60 lakh

Skoda plans larger global role for India

When Christian Schenk tells you that there could be a crisis happening anytime “on the dimensions you haven’t thought of before”, it is based on firsthand experience.  The Skoda Auto Board Member for Finance and IT was actually in Russia just a fortnight before it declared war on Ukraine and the world has been in… Continue reading Skoda plans larger global role for India