Global automotive supplier ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules (ZFFCN) expects to double its annual sales from actual USD4.4bn (Euro 4bn) to USD8.8bn (Euro 8bn) by 2029. Contrary to the situational decline in the global automotive market, ZFFCN is benefiting from a strong order intake of top tier OEM such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis. ZF Foxconn… Continue reading Branded Content: Celebrating 30 years of engineering excellence with ambitious plans for growth in India
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BharatBenz conferred with ‘Well-Known Trademark’ status
BharatBenz, the flagship brand of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, Germany, has been awarded the prestigious status of “Well-Known Trademark” by the Intellectual Property Office, India. This designation, under Indian trademark law, is reserved for brands with strong recognition and reputation within the market, providing BharatBenz with enhanced… Continue reading BharatBenz conferred with ‘Well-Known Trademark’ status
Suzuki Motorcycle India records highest-ever monthly sales in October
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, achieved a significant sales milestone in October 2024, with 1,20,055 units sold during the month. The company recorded its highest ever monthly sales, marking a robust 19% growth over 1,00,507 units sold in October 2023. SMIPL’s domestic sales surged to an… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India records highest-ever monthly sales in October
Legacy OEMs TVS, Bajaj, Hero outsell Top 10 two-wheeler EV startups in October
October 2024 was a mega month for the Indian electric two-wheeler industry, what with retail sales rocketing 85% year on year to over 139,000 units (October 2023: 75,164 units). As a result of buoyant festive season demand and attractive OEM discounts, e-two-wheeler retail sales hit their second-best monthly performance, narrowly missing March’s 140,333 units. The… Continue reading Legacy OEMs TVS, Bajaj, Hero outsell Top 10 two-wheeler EV startups in October
Legacy OEMs TVS, Bajaj, Hero outsell Top 10 two-wheeler EV startups in October
October 2024 was a mega month for the Indian electric two-wheeler industry, what with retail sales rocketing 85% year on year to over 139,000 units (October 2023: 75,164 units). As a result of buoyant festive season demand and attractive OEM discounts, e-two-wheeler retail sales hit their second-best monthly performance, narrowly missing March’s 140,333 units. The… Continue reading Legacy OEMs TVS, Bajaj, Hero outsell Top 10 two-wheeler EV startups in October
Royal Enfield unveils EV brand “Flying Flea”; Plans two launches by early 2026
Eicher Motors-owned Royal Enfield unveiled its electric motorcycle brand Flying Flea on Monday, January 4, 2024 and said that it plans to launch two electric models under the brand by early 2026. Flying Flea’s first two motorcycles, the classic-styled FF-C6 and the scrambler-styled FF-S6, will be in the market by early 2026, with the first… Continue reading Royal Enfield unveils EV brand “Flying Flea”; Plans two launches by early 2026
Royal Enfield unveils EV brand “Flying Flea”; Plans two launches by early 2026
Eicher Motors-owned Royal Enfield unveiled its electric motorcycle brand Flying Flea on Monday, January 4, 2024 and said that it plans to launch two electric models under the brand by early 2026. Flying Flea’s first two motorcycles, the classic-styled FF-C6 and the scrambler-styled FF-S6, will be in the market by early 2026, with the first… Continue reading Royal Enfield unveils EV brand “Flying Flea”; Plans two launches by early 2026
Suzuki to start e Vitara production from India in Spring 2025
Suzuki Motor Corp, which unveiled its first production-ready electric vehicle e Vitara, plans to start production of the vehicle from Maruti Suzuki India’s plant in Gujarat in March-April. Sales of e Vitara are expected to commence around 2025 summer in Europe, India, and Japan. “This is a very important milestone for us as one of… Continue reading Suzuki to start e Vitara production from India in Spring 2025
Škoda India to unveil Kylaq SUV via motion picture premiere on Jio Cinema
Škoda Auto India today said it will unveil its all-new Kylaq SUV through a motion picture directed by Indian filmmaker Rohit Shetty. This marks the first time a car will premiere on an over-the-top (OTT) platform in India, with the cinematic experience scheduled to go live on November 6, 2024, at 12:30 PM on Jio… Continue reading Škoda India to unveil Kylaq SUV via motion picture premiere on Jio Cinema
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles’ profits grow five times to Rs 1,787 crore on record sales in FY24
The impressive surge in volume performance, amplified by a substantial rise in bus sales and a significant tax credit windfall, propelled the net profit of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV)—the manufacturer of BharatBenz trucks—to ₹1,787 crore (approximately $212 million) for FY24, according to the company’s annual filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). This marks the… Continue reading Daimler India Commercial Vehicles’ profits grow five times to Rs 1,787 crore on record sales in FY24