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Nissan to launch new all-electric minicar in Japan

Nissan Motor Co has announced that it plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric mini-vehicle in Japan in early FY2022. The EV is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and is being planned and developed by NMKV Co. NMKV is a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies engaged in product… Continue reading Nissan to launch new all-electric minicar in Japan

Industry leaders bet on collaboration and localisation at ACMA convention

The automotive industry, is quite literally, running out of chips. Assembly lines across the world slowed down as a result of the longer time required to procure these semiconductors. But the ordeal may not end any time soon and even 2022 may see some domino impact. However, localisation and collaboration may be the way out… Continue reading Industry leaders bet on collaboration and localisation at ACMA convention

Tata Motors gifts 24 Indian Olympians an Altroz each

Shailesh Chandra, President, PV Business, Tata Motors with the 24 athletes who missed winning a medal by a whisker. They now get an Altroz each. A fortnight after it announced that it would be gifting its premium Altroz hatchback to Indian athletes and Tokyo Olympians who missed winning by a whisker, the company today held… Continue reading Tata Motors gifts 24 Indian Olympians an Altroz each

Dr Pawan Goenka: ‘India’s component industry can compete globally.”

Every ACMA Convention in the recent past has had industry veteran Dr Pawan Goenka delivering his key growth pointers. This year too, he provided those and then some more.   “A lot has changed in the last 27 years in the Indian automotive industry. I would like to highlight three key points – we have come a… Continue reading Dr Pawan Goenka: ‘India’s component industry can compete globally.”

Sun Mobility launches MaaS business, may add more

When it comes to the business dynamics of the emerging electric vehicle industry in India, pioneer EV entrepreneur and Sun Mobility’s VC & o-founder Chetan Maini is among people who could know it better. After BaaS (Battery as a Service), aimed at addressing a key hurdle of battery cost in the adoption of EVs, Sun… Continue reading Sun Mobility launches MaaS business, may add more

Dependency on China must be completely eliminated: Amitabh Kant

While India’s automotive industry is a jewel in the country’s crown and accounts for upwards of 7.1 percent of the country’s GDP and 49 percent of the manufacturing GDP, it is still plagued by heavy import dependence on countries like China. In his address at the 61st ACMA annual convention, Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog,… Continue reading Dependency on China must be completely eliminated: Amitabh Kant

Nitin Gadkari: “OEMs should discourage diesel vehicle sales and focus on alternate fuels.’

Speaking at SIAM’s annual convention today, transport minister Nitin Gadkari lauded the role of India Auto Inc and apex industry body SIAM. He said: “The Indian automotive industry is a key driver of economic growth in the country. It is the largest employer, biggest exporter and contributes 7.1% to GDP. It employs an estimated 37… Continue reading Nitin Gadkari: “OEMs should discourage diesel vehicle sales and focus on alternate fuels.’

Localisation vital as Indian OEMs drive into electric avenue

Localisation and a sustainable EV push came across as the dominant theme at SIAM’s 61st Annual Convention, which was held virtually. Kenichi Ayukawa, president, SIAM and MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India said the key enablers to bring about a growth revival involves a “move further towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. SIAM and ACMA are working to further… Continue reading Localisation vital as Indian OEMs drive into electric avenue

Pricol to integrate HMI tech in its connected driver info systems

Pricol, one of India’s leading automotive component and precision engineered product manufacturers, has announced a strategic partnership with Candera, a leading Human-Machine Interface (HMI) tool provider and development partner for worldwide automotive and industrial customers. This strategic technology partnership will enable Pricol to get access to global HMI solutions for its range of next-generation Connected Driver Information… Continue reading Pricol to integrate HMI tech in its connected driver info systems