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TOPSY-TURVY WORLD

Till a few weeks ago, the world was focused on Russia and China — the former for its inexplicable aggression unleashed on Ukraine while the latter was in the news for the stringent lockdown imposed in Shanghai.  Today, the war continues except that Russia does not seem to show any signs of vulnerability despite being… Continue reading TOPSY-TURVY WORLD

Suzuki to pull out of MotoGP racing and EWC at end of 2022

Suzuki is to terminate its participation in MotoGP as well as its factory participation in the World Endurance Championship at the end of the 2022 season. (Image: Suzuki-motogp.com) Suzuki Motor Corporation and MotoGP rights company Dorna have come to an agreement to terminate Suzuki’s participation in the MotoGP championship, which has been the pinnacle of… Continue reading Suzuki to pull out of MotoGP racing and EWC at end of 2022

Ashok Leyland targets long-haul truckers with new Ecomet Star 1815

Ashok Leyland has launched the Ecomet Star 1815 truck in 17.5 T GVW category. As per the company, the truck has best-in-class payload capacity and delivers superior mileage. The Ecomet Star 1815 is targeted at long haul customers seeking higher payload and a faster turnaround time. Sanjeev Kumar, Head, MHCV, Ashok Leyland, said, “Ashok Leyland… Continue reading Ashok Leyland targets long-haul truckers with new Ecomet Star 1815

Cars24 revs up strategy to optimise used car demand

Along with achieving higher ease of business with a phygital model for buying and selling used cars, Gurugram-based start-up Cars24 is now bullish on the refurbishment of its inventory. In late 2021, the company invested close to Rs 50 crore in setting up seven mega refurbishment labs (MRLs) that will turnaround 2,000-3,000 cars every month.… Continue reading Cars24 revs up strategy to optimise used car demand

M&HCV and LCV goods carriers deliver the goods in strong Q1 FY2023

One of the heartening takeaways from the industry wholesales numbers for Q1 FY2023, released by apex body SIAM on July 13, has been the revival of demand for the Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry. Sales and demand for the CV industry follow a cyclical pattern and after four years of growth (FY2016 to FY2019), FY2020… Continue reading M&HCV and LCV goods carriers deliver the goods in strong Q1 FY2023

OEMs eye Mobility-as-a-Service potential for pre-owned cars

Acland says there is potential to attach a host of mobility services or mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) programmes now on offer and create a longer-term relationship with the customers On July 6, 2022, Toyota Kirloskar Motor opened a first-of-its-kind company-owned Toyota Used Car Outlet (TUCO) in Karnataka, aiming to redefine the pre-owned vehicle segment and only retail fully-refurbished Toyota… Continue reading OEMs eye Mobility-as-a-Service potential for pre-owned cars

BMW Motorrad India headed for record sales in 2022, trio of 310s to power growth

With the third member of the 310 series – the G310 RR – joining the BMW Motorrrad India portfolio on July 15, expect the two-wheeler arm of the BMW Group to accelerate growth in India. The first two siblings – the G310 R and G310 S – have been the company’s best-selling products right since… Continue reading BMW Motorrad India headed for record sales in 2022, trio of 310s to power growth

Apollo Tyres launches all-terrain Vredestein Pinza in Europe

Apollo Tyres is launching its first dedicated all-terrain tyre, the Vredestein Pinza, in Europe. The result of a five-year global R&D programme, the company says “the Pinza has been designed to be the most capable off-road Vredestein tyre ever, while at the same time offering superior standards of on-road grip, traction, rolling resistance and refinement.… Continue reading Apollo Tyres launches all-terrain Vredestein Pinza in Europe

Volkswagen Group’s EV sales up 27% to 217,100 in first-half year

The Volkswagen Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles by 27 percent in the first six months year-on-year and thus successfully continued its global electric offensive. Despite supply bottlenecks, a temporary stop of production in Europe and Covid-related lockdowns in China, 217,100 BEVs have been handed over to customers in the first half year, up… Continue reading Volkswagen Group’s EV sales up 27% to 217,100 in first-half year