The 2022 edition of Campaign India’s PR Awards saw public relation (PR) agencies handling media communications for automotive clients ace the coveted awards that are held annually to identify and honour local excellence in the field of communication. Out of a total of 83 winners at the fourth season of the awards, seven represented public… Continue reading Seven auto PR firms ace Campaign India’s PR Awards 2022
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In Conversation with Audi India’s Balbir Singh Dhillon
German luxury carmaker Audi has completed 15 years in India and is more optimistic than ever before about the growth prospects offered by India’s premium car market and the growing attraction of customers towards more sustainable electrified vehicles. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head, Audi India talks about the company’s bold steps of moving completely away from… Continue reading In Conversation with Audi India’s Balbir Singh Dhillon
Tata Motors No. 1 CV OEM in H1 FY2023 but loses market share in 3 sub-segments
Tata Motors No. 1 CV OEM in H1 FY2023 but loses market share in 3 sub-segments India’s commercial vehicle industry, which typically sees cyclical growth, is seeing revival of demand after a torrid two years of sales declines. From a high of over a million units in FY2019 (10,07,219 units), the double whammy of a… Continue reading Tata Motors No. 1 CV OEM in H1 FY2023 but loses market share in 3 sub-segments
BMW Group to build EVs in North America
BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment in the US to expand Plant Spartanburg and the company’s manufacturing footprint in North America. BMW Group Chairman of the Board of Management, Oliver Zipse, has announced US$1.7 billion worth of investment in its US operations, including $1 billion to prepare for the… Continue reading BMW Group to build EVs in North America
Ola eyes full-service electric mobility with motorcycle debut by end of next year
Ola eyes full-service electric mobility with motorcycle debut by end of next year Bengaluru-based Ola Electric, while unveiling its latest mass-market scooter Ola S1 Air, reaffirmed its plans to emerge as a full-service electric vehicle maker. The Bengaluru-based brand will widen its two-wheeler portfolio with entry into motorcycles by the end of next year and then cars by… Continue reading Ola eyes full-service electric mobility with motorcycle debut by end of next year
Supreme Court directs GM India to pay 50 percent salary to Talegaon plant workers
Supreme Court directs GM India to pay 50 percent salary to Talegaon plant workers In a major shot in the arm for over 1,000 protesting workers of General Motors India’s Talegaon plant, the Supreme Court of India, on Friday, upheld the directive of Mumbai High Court and the Pune Industrial Court to the US car… Continue reading Supreme Court directs GM India to pay 50 percent salary to Talegaon plant workers
Ola launches entry-level S1 Air e-scooter at Rs 79,999
Ola Electric today revealed the latest avatar of its electric scooter – the S1 Air – and priced it at Rs 84,999, with an introductory pricing of Rs 79,999 for those who book the S1 Air on or before Diwali (October 24, 2022). Built on the same Ola S1 platform, the Ola S1 Air is… Continue reading Ola launches entry-level S1 Air e-scooter at Rs 79,999
Bajaj Auto maintains 3W goods carrier leadership, Piaggio closes in, M&M revs up
Of the nearly 11 million (1,09,88,305 units) overall sales at India Auto Inc in the first six months of FY2023, three-wheelers accounted for 196,612 units or just a 1.78% share but this vehicle segment is seeing growing demand, particularly in view of the shift towards electric mobility and lower cost of ownership. The three-wheeler segment is… Continue reading Bajaj Auto maintains 3W goods carrier leadership, Piaggio closes in, M&M revs up
Ola Electric to launch new mass-market e-scooter today
Ola Electric has reworked its product and pricing strategies and October 22, 2022 is the day when its new e-scooter launch will take place around 2.00pm. What we know so far: – Model name: Ola Air– Range on single charge: 100km (IDC)– Hub motor output: 4.5kw– Performance: 0-40kph: 4.3sec– Battery capacity: 2.5kwh– Display: 7-inch touchscreen– Prices: From Rs 79,999 Ola… Continue reading Ola Electric to launch new mass-market e-scooter today
FIFA 2022 to use Hyundai hybrid and battery vehicles
Hyundai Motor Company is the official sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2022. The South Korean auto major has announced that it will help the world’s biggest football tournament achieve its carbon neutral goal by providing eco-friendly vehicles for 50 percent of the event’s passenger transportation. This marks the first time in the history of the competition to have eco-friendly vehicles… Continue reading FIFA 2022 to use Hyundai hybrid and battery vehicles