India Yamaha Motor has launched the new FZ-X at Rs 116,800 (ex-showroom Delhi), which is based on the standard FZ Series motorcycle. There is also a Bluetooth-equipped variant that costs Rs 120,000, due to its smartphone connectivity. Compared to the FZ, the new FZ-X bears very different styling. This is amply seen in the circular… Continue reading India Yamaha Motor launches new FZ-X at Rs 117,000
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Apollo Tyres unveils new brand identity, five-year strategic growth vision
Apollo Tyres today unveiled its new corporate identity and vision – ‘Driving Progress, Together’ – designed to set the strategic growth path for the next five years. As a parent company for both the Apollo Tyres and Vredestein Tyres product brands, Apollo Tyres says it “is committed to bringing together a global community and fostering… Continue reading Apollo Tyres unveils new brand identity, five-year strategic growth vision
Godrej & Boyce introduces Mobile Calibration Lab services for automotive and manufacturing industry
Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group has launched a new Mobile Calibration Lab Service in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala, aimed at providing on-site calibration service to customers in industries such as automobile, aerospace and manufacturing, having high volume of measuring equipment requiring high precision. The Mobile Calibration… Continue reading Godrej & Boyce introduces Mobile Calibration Lab services for automotive and manufacturing industry
GM to increase EV and AV investments by 75% to $35 billion till 2025
General Motors had announced it will increase its EV and AV investments from 2020 through 2025 to $35 billion (Rs 259,035 crore), representing a 75 percent increase from its initial commitment announced prior to the pandemic. The company says its enhanced commitment will accelerate its transformative strategy to become the market leader in EVs in… Continue reading GM to increase EV and AV investments by 75% to $35 billion till 2025
Magna to begin manufacturing Fisker Ocean SUV from November 2022
Electric vehicle manufacturer has signed a binding agreement supporting manufacturing with Magna International Inc. Along with the previously signed agreements on electric vehicle (EV) platform sharing and ADAS package, today’s news finalises the framework established between the two companies beginning in October 2020. Fisker and Magna also confirmed that production of the all-electric Fisker Ocean… Continue reading Magna to begin manufacturing Fisker Ocean SUV from November 2022
Bosch to supply fuel-cell components to Daimler Truck and Volvo Group JV
Fuel cells are finding their way onto the roads around the world. Bosch has won a major order for electric air compressors with integrated power electronics. These compressors govern the fuel-cell system’s oxygen supply. Bosch has signed a long-term agreement with cellcentric, the 50:50 joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, to supply this… Continue reading Bosch to supply fuel-cell components to Daimler Truck and Volvo Group JV
Renault Nissan runs flourishing parts export business from India
Biju Balendran, MD, RNAIPL: “Around 3,912 parts including seats, mufflers and steel parts are currently exported. We also export stamping parts to Egypt and Russia and bumpers to Egypt.” The Renault Nissan Alliance’s connect with India goes beyond the massive 480,000 vehicles per annum plant in Oragadam, Chennai, which also has a engine and gearbox… Continue reading Renault Nissan runs flourishing parts export business from India
Growing demand for EVs in India to impact supply chain dynamics
Electrification has emerged as one of the key megatrends and mature markets like Europe and China are taking significant steps to transition their vehicles to the electric era. In fact, Europe targets reducing emission by at least 55 percent by 2030 as part of the EU’s broader goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. India is behind the curve… Continue reading Growing demand for EVs in India to impact supply chain dynamics
Volvo Cars teams with SSAB for using fossil-free steel in auto industry
Volvo Cars is teaming up with Swedish steel maker SSAB to jointly explore the development of fossil-free, high-quality steel using Hybrit technology for the automotive industry. As part of the collaboration, Volvo Cars will be the first car maker to secure SSAB steel made from this technology and will be used for testing and for… Continue reading Volvo Cars teams with SSAB for using fossil-free steel in auto industry
Maxxis Tyres expands network to 3,000 outlets, to add 200 dealers in FY2022
Tyre manufacturer Maxxis India has announced plans to expand its dealer network by 5-7% by the end of this fiscal. The company added over 800 dealerships during the pandemic in FY2021, mainly with a view to enhance customer accessibility and the company’s footprint in rural India. At present, Maxxis has a total of over 3,000… Continue reading Maxxis Tyres expands network to 3,000 outlets, to add 200 dealers in FY2022