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Tata launches first heavy CNG trucks

Tata Motors today introduced what it claims to be the country’s first CNG-powered M&HCVs in the 28 and 19 tonne categories. Introduced as a part of the Signa platform, the all-new CNG trucks offer the optimal combination of low operational costs, high durability and multiple-use applications that result in higher profitability, the company said in… Continue reading Tata launches first heavy CNG trucks

Two-wheeler sales in the fast lane

Hero Moto Corp has reported that its domestic sales for August increased by 4.55 percent. The company sold 4,50,740 units during the month, up from 4,31,137 units in August 2021. Sales of motorcycles increased last month to 4,30,799 units from 4,20,609 units the year before, while sales of scooters decreased to 31,809 units from 33,270… Continue reading Two-wheeler sales in the fast lane

Hyundai sells 334,794 units worldwide in August, India share grows to 15 percent

Hyundai Motor has reported global sales of 334,794 units in August 2022, an 11.6% increase year-over-year (August 2021: 300,004). Of this Hyundai Motor India accounted for 49,510 units, which accounts for 14.78% of the Korean carmaker’s global sales last month. Hyundai Motor India’s contribution percentage-wise improves when seen in terms of overseas markets. In markets… Continue reading Hyundai sells 334,794 units worldwide in August, India share grows to 15 percent

SKF plans 50 percent increase in its capex over next three years

Bucking its capex trend of the previous 4-5 years, SKF India –a leading supplier of bearings to auto and other sectors — now plans to increase it by 40-50 percent over next three years. The investment plan will see introduction of new products, plant capacity enhancement and increasing localisation. The company usually invested around Rs 150 crore annually as… Continue reading SKF plans 50 percent increase in its capex over next three years

Astron Aerospace’s near-zero-emission rotary engine could extend life of ICEs

Twin-stacked Omega 1 engines output 320bhp and 340lb ft yet weigh just under 32kg. Radical ideas for internal combustion engines aimed at replacing the four-stroke piston engines we have today have come and gone, but that hasn’t stopped new ideas from surfacing. One that has been garnering a fair bit of attention this year is… Continue reading Astron Aerospace’s near-zero-emission rotary engine could extend life of ICEs

TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak ride surging wave of EV demand in April-August 2022

TVS iQube with 19,446 units and Bajaj Chetak with 11,815 units in the first five months of FY2023 race past their cumulative sales in the first 27 months (January 2020-March 2022) since launch. As demand for electric two-wheelers maintains a strong growth trajectory in India, ICE two-wheeler and electric scooter rivals Bajaj Auto and TVS… Continue reading TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak ride surging wave of EV demand in April-August 2022

Ceat awarded five-star BEE rating for its car and SUV tyres

Ceat’s SportDrive range for SUVs (above), along with SecuraDrive for SUVs and premium sedans, and CrossDrive, has received BEE’s five-star rating under the Star Labelling programme for tyres. Ceat Tyres has announced that it has started conforming to the new BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) tyre rating norms and has already received 5-star ratings for its… Continue reading Ceat awarded five-star BEE rating for its car and SUV tyres

MM Forgings makes strategic investment in Abhinava Rizel

One of the many products made by Abhinava Rizel. Source: company website As part of its transformation strategy to become a leading player in the growing electric vehicle (EV) segment, MM Forgings (MMF) has made an investment to secure an 88 percent equity shareholding in Abhinava Rizel. In a stock marlet filing, MMF will provide… Continue reading MM Forgings makes strategic investment in Abhinava Rizel

CEAT is awarded 5-star ratings for several categories of passenger car tyres

CEAT Tyres has announced that they have started conforming to the new BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) tyre rating norms and have already received 5-star ratings for their premium platform of passenger car tyres. This development follows the government of India’s recently launched Star Labelling Programme for tyres meeting the regulatory standard. This is administered… Continue reading CEAT is awarded 5-star ratings for several categories of passenger car tyres