As new global competition embarks on their India journey, Royal Enfield, the undisputed, mid-size motorcycle leader is spreading wings globally and in turn will challenge the likes of Harley-Davidson and Triumph in their own home turf. With the highest ever annual capex, the maker of the fabled Bullet motorcycle is readying itself for a product… Continue reading ‘We were running and also changing shoes at the same time’: B Govindarajan
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‘We were running and also changing shoes at the same time’: B Govindarajan
As new global competition embarks on their India journey, Royal Enfield, the undisputed, mid-size motorcycle leader is spreading wings globally and in turn will challenge the likes of Harley-Davidson and Triumph in their own home turf. With the highest ever annual capex, the maker of the fabled Bullet motorcycle is readying itself for a product… Continue reading ‘We were running and also changing shoes at the same time’: B Govindarajan
Premium SUVs drive Maruti Suzuki to pole position in Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh bracket
Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest carmaker has swiftly turned into a primary choice for car upgraders in India – i.e. Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh segment. A small car specialist, which has over 61% segment share in the sub-Rs 10 lakh category – with its new range of premium hatchbacks, SUVs, and MPVs,… Continue reading Premium SUVs drive Maruti Suzuki to pole position in Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh bracket
GM sells over 526,000 vehicles in China in Q2 CY2023
GM has posted 9% sales growth in Q2 CY2023 (April-June 2023) including record new energy vehicle (NEV) sales of over 115,000 units for the quarter, and achieved a strong mainstream market presence led by the Buick Electra E5 and E4. In Q1 CY2023, GM had sold 462,000 vehicles in China. GM says it is on track… Continue reading GM sells over 526,000 vehicles in China in Q2 CY2023
BMW Motorrad’s new CE 02 urban runabout is an eParkourer
BMW Motorrad has taken the covers off its new CE 02, another e-vehicle for urban operations. It comes around two years after the CE 04 was rolled out and it’s neither an e-scooter nor an e-motorcycle. The company bills it as the ‘eParkourer’, a dynamic partner for a new kind of mobility and provides great… Continue reading BMW Motorrad’s new CE 02 urban runabout is an eParkourer
BMW Motorrad’s new CE 02 urban runabout is an eParkourer
BMW Motorrad has taken the covers off its new CE 02, another e-vehicle for urban operations. It comes around two years after the CE 04 was rolled out and it’s neither an e-scooter nor an e-motorcycle. The company bills it as the ‘eParkourer’, a dynamic partner for a new kind of mobility and provides great… Continue reading BMW Motorrad’s new CE 02 urban runabout is an eParkourer
Antolin leads AI-based systems project to help optimise in-vehicle experience
Antolin is leading a pioneering project based on Artificial Intelligence that aims to improve the user experience during the journey. With the collaboration of a renowned team of Spanish experts in neurology, psychology, cognitive knowledge, the study of emotions and computer systems, the company will research the development of intelligent systems capable of determining cognitive… Continue reading Antolin leads AI-based systems project to help optimise in-vehicle experience
Some Jeep plants to run 7 days per week; other Stellantis facilities on summer shutdown
Several Stellantis plants producing popular Jeep SUVs will be running seven days per week in the coming months. The company said the moves would affect its Warren Truck, Detroit Assembly Complex-Jefferson — formerly known as Jefferson North — and Kokomo (Indiana) Engine plants. “Due to high demand for the Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer and Jeep Grand… Continue reading Some Jeep plants to run 7 days per week; other Stellantis facilities on summer shutdown
Triumph Motorcycles receives 10,000 bookings for Speed 400 and Scrambler 400, production to be ramped up
Within 10 days of unveiling its mid-size bikes Speed 400 and Scrambler 400, British Motorcycle Maker Triumph Motorcycles has received over 10,000 bookings in India and its alliance partner Bajaj Auto has stated the production will be ramped up to this “unprecedented demand”. The Speed 400 was announced at Rs. 2.33 lacs at the India… Continue reading Triumph Motorcycles receives 10,000 bookings for Speed 400 and Scrambler 400, production to be ramped up
Royal Enfield reignites Bullet legacy, readies plan to protect turf
It is a well-known adage for anyone familiar with branding and marketing: Legacy can’t be bought; it has to be earned and built over time. Throughout its history and performance, iconic British motorcycle brand Royal Enfield that is now owned and managed by the Eicher Group has successfully created its own legacy in India and… Continue reading Royal Enfield reignites Bullet legacy, readies plan to protect turf