Recent media reports said that Ford was rethinking its India strategy on account of the shift in the US political climate that’s pushing its companies to produce locally. Another factor, according to reports, is the investment needed to make its Tamil Nadu plant operation-worthy again. However, when contacted, Ford said that the reports were untrue… Continue reading Ford says reports on India return delay untrue
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Ola Electric enters motorcycle market with Roadster X series starting at ₹74,999
Ola Electric, India’s largest EV manufacturer, announced its entry into the electric motorcycle segment with the launch of the Roadster X series on February 5, 2025. The new series includes five variants with prices ranging from ₹74,999 to ₹1,54,999, with deliveries scheduled to begin in mid-March. The top-end Roadster X+ 9.1kWh variant, featuring the 4680… Continue reading Ola Electric enters motorcycle market with Roadster X series starting at ₹74,999
Nissan calls off merger talks with Honda: Report
Nissan has cancelled merger discussions with Honda. This effectively puts on hold what would have been the world’s number three automaker, Reuters reported. Nissan shares fell more than 4% before trade was suspended by Tokyo Stock Exchange, following the report by Nikkei. Honda shares were up around 8%, in signs of relief about the deal… Continue reading Nissan calls off merger talks with Honda: Report
Sterling Tools Reports 0.15% Increase in PAT in Q3FY25 at Rs 13.60 Crore
Sterling Tools Ltd (STL), an automotive fastener manufacturer, reported a profit after tax of Rs 13.6 crore for the third quarter of FY25, up from Rs 13.58 crore during the same period previous year. The company’s consolidated total income grew by 12.3% year-over-year to Rs 262.7 crore in Q3 FY25, compared to Rs 234.0 crore… Continue reading Sterling Tools Reports 0.15% Increase in PAT in Q3FY25 at Rs 13.60 Crore
Explained: Technical highlights of Tata Motors’ Gen-2 acti.ev platform
With four layers spanning the vehicle chassis, powertrain, E/E architecture, and the cloud, Tata’s EV-specific gen-2 platform offers top-notch safety, efficiency gains, and seamless connectivity. Tata Motors, which switched to its second-generation EV-specific platform – acti.ev – with the introduction of the Tata Punch EV in January 2024, is realising the benefits of the various… Continue reading Explained: Technical highlights of Tata Motors’ Gen-2 acti.ev platform
Car-Care major Jopasu India eyes future growth with continued product innovation, robust sales strategy
In this conversation, Akshay Jogdand, National Sales Head, Jopasu India, talks about the car-care major’s future product and distribution roadmap in the country. Homegrown car-care brand Jopasu India, is eyeing future growth with its continued innovation and a robust sales strategy. At the recently-concluded Auto Expo 2025 – The Components Show – in New Delhi,… Continue reading Car-Care major Jopasu India eyes future growth with continued product innovation, robust sales strategy
TVS NTorq sells 1.88 million units since launch seven years ago
TVS Motor Co, which is having a strong run in the scooter market in the current fiscal with sales of 13,30,260 units, up 23% YoY, in April-December 2024, has two key products driving this growth – its flagship Jupiter and the NTorq 125. The NTorq 125, TVS Motor Co’s vehicle of entry into the 125cc… Continue reading TVS NTorq sells 1.88 million units since launch seven years ago
AI and Data Science: JK Tyre’s Strategy for Enhanced Operations
Tyre major JK Tyre,which recently set up its Digital & Analytics Centre of Excellence for achieving improved analytics, said it will leverage the higher level of analytics using artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance its operations across both customer engagement and manufacturing. Anshuman Singhania, MD of the company, during a post-result conference call, said, “We are… Continue reading AI and Data Science: JK Tyre’s Strategy for Enhanced Operations
Yamaha R15 Production Reaches One Million Units
India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd said it has manufactured one million units of the R15 motorcycle at its Surajpur facility. The model, launched in 2008, has maintained consistent sales with 90% of units sold in the domestic market, while the remainder serves export markets. The model has undergone four major updates since its introduction.… Continue reading Yamaha R15 Production Reaches One Million Units
BorgWarner keen to explore battery-tech localisation for CVs in India
American Tier-1 major BorgWarner, which is a prominent player in the commercial vehicle (CV) segment, is betting big on the electrification demand within the segment. The company, which is ready with its futuristic products for the market, is also keen to explore localisation of the battery technology in India. At the recently-concluded Auto Expo 2025… Continue reading BorgWarner keen to explore battery-tech localisation for CVs in India