Renault Group has decided to make the ‘Fireman Access’ patents freely available to the entire automotive industry. Car manufacturers and parts suppliers can now obtain a free licence for this innovation through the open collaborative platform at www.renault/universalpatent.com . In return, as part of this collaborative principle, licensees agree that any upgrades will be made available to other members… Continue reading Renault makes EV fire safety innovation available to global industry
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Gabriel India Partners with TracTive for Advanced Suspension Technology
In a move to strengthen its automotive suspension capabilities, Gabriel India Ltd entered into a Technical Assistance Agreement with Netherlands-based TRACTIVE SUSPENSION BV (TracTive) on February 21, 2025. The agreement grants Gabriel India exclusive rights to manufacture, sell, and distribute TracTive’s proprietary suspension adjustment technologies in the Indian market. This collaboration aims to enhance GIL’s… Continue reading Gabriel India Partners with TracTive for Advanced Suspension Technology
Madhya Pradesh plans subsidies for electric vehicles in EV Policy 2025
In a major push towards the adoption of electric vehicles, the Madhya Pradesh government has proposed subsidies on various EV categories in its EV Policy 2025. These range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10 lakh for electric vehicles including cars, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cycles and commercial vehicles. The government has published the draft of this five-year… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh plans subsidies for electric vehicles in EV Policy 2025
India to cap investment in EV charging for tariff relief as Tesla entry looms: Report
India’s EV policy that offers import tax cuts for foreign auto firms investing in the country, will restrict them from using funds spent on charging infrastructure for such relief, increasing their car manufacturing, Reuters reported citing a government document. Last year the government announced a policy aimed at wooing Tesla to make electric vehicles in… Continue reading India to cap investment in EV charging for tariff relief as Tesla entry looms: Report
Maruti Suzuki to Phase Out Ciaz by April 2025
Amid declining sales and a market shift toward SUVs, Maruti Suzuki is set to discontinue the Ciaz mid-size sedan. Autocar Professional has learned that production will cease by March 2025, with sales expected to end by April. While Maruti Suzuki has denied the suggestion in an official statement—terming it “incorrect”—multiple industry sources confirmed the development.… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Phase Out Ciaz by April 2025
Fronx and Jimny 5-Door shipments to Japan power Maruti Suzuki export growth story
Maruti Suzuki continues to expand its lead over Hyundai Motor India in passenger vehicle exports. As per the latest industry exports data released by SIAM for the first 10 months of the current fiscal, Maruti Suzuki has shipped 272,423 units, up 20% YoY, and is ahead of Hyundai Motor India (136,886 PVs) by 135,537 units… Continue reading Fronx and Jimny 5-Door shipments to Japan power Maruti Suzuki export growth story
Bajaj Chetak stays in the lead after first 3 weeks of February
With 21 days of February 2025 over, Bajaj Auto and its Chetak have maintained the lead they had in the first two weeks in Week 3 (February 14-21). As per the latest retail sales data on the Vahan website, the Bajaj Chetak has sold 15,509 units which gives it a current 27% market share for… Continue reading Bajaj Chetak stays in the lead after first 3 weeks of February
Bajaj Chetak stays in the lead after first 3 weeks of February
With 21 days of February 2025 over, Bajaj Auto and its Chetak have maintained the lead they had in the first two weeks in Week 3 (February 14-21). As per the latest retail sales data on the Vahan website, the Bajaj Chetak has sold 15,509 units which gives it a current 27% market share for… Continue reading Bajaj Chetak stays in the lead after first 3 weeks of February
Bajaj Chetak stays in the lead after first 3 weeks of February
With 21 days of February 2025 over, Bajaj Auto and its Chetak have maintained the lead they had in the first two weeks in Week 3 (February 14-21). As per the latest retail sales data on the Vahan website, the Bajaj Chetak has sold 15,509 units which gives it a current 27% market share for… Continue reading Bajaj Chetak stays in the lead after first 3 weeks of February
Toyota Taisor sells 25,306 units, has 12% share of TKM’s UV sales
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is firing on all cylinders in the current fiscal year and it’s thanks to strong demand for most of its utility vehicles. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor compact SUV, the rebadged version of the Maruti Fronx, has just driven past the 25,000-unit mark in the domestic market. As per the latest… Continue reading Toyota Taisor sells 25,306 units, has 12% share of TKM’s UV sales