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Honda Amaze crosses 500,000 sales, Tier 2 and 3 markets now account for bulk of demand

L-R: Takuya Tsumura, president & CEO, Honda Cars India; Yuichi Murata, Director, Marketing and Kunal Behl, VP, Marketing & Sales Honda Cars India has announced its Amaze sedan has registered cumulative sales of 500,000 units in the domestic market since its rollout in April 2013. The Amaze crossed 200,000 sales in June 2016, a little over… Continue reading Honda Amaze crosses 500,000 sales, Tier 2 and 3 markets now account for bulk of demand

Nissan to invest in Japanese lithium-ion battery maker

Nissan Motor has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc, a company engaged in the automotive lithium-ion batteries business. Nissan will acquire all the common shares of Vehicle Energy Japan held by INCJ, Ltd. and subscribe to common shares issued by Vehicle Energy Japan. Following… Continue reading Nissan to invest in Japanese lithium-ion battery maker

MoRTH likely to mandate rear seatbelt reminders in cars

The picture is representational The move comes after the lack of awareness, particularly highlighted from the non-usage of rear seatbelts that claimed the life of former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry on September 4. The tragic road accident involving the death of former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry in the afternoon hours of Sunday, has… Continue reading MoRTH likely to mandate rear seatbelt reminders in cars

Grupo Antolin and biometric major TrinamiX join forces for face authentication in vehicles

Grupo Antolin and BASF subsidiary trinamiX are collaborating on biometric solutions for more secure and comfortable vehicle access Grupo Antolin, global supplier of technological solutions for car interiors, and TrinamiX GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE and a leader in biometric solutions, join forces to break new ground for the automotive industry. They… Continue reading Grupo Antolin and biometric major TrinamiX join forces for face authentication in vehicles

Ampere EV dealership in Siliguri open for business

Ampere, the electric two-wheeler scooter brand under Greaves Electric Mobility, the electric mobility business of Greaves Cotton Ltd, has announced the launch of its new EV dealership in Siliguri. This new retail outlet strengthens the brand’s presence in West Bengal. Shankar Roy, Zonal Head-Greaves Electric Mobility, said the store will offer all Ampere products along with… Continue reading Ampere EV dealership in Siliguri open for business

VW India opens all-women dealership in Coimbatore

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has set up its first ’All-Women City Store’ in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu as part of an initiative to champion women talent in the automotive workforce and promote diversity, equity and inclusivity across the organisation. The OEM has established the all-women dealership in partnership with Ramani Cars which will focus on upskilling… Continue reading VW India opens all-women dealership in Coimbatore