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Avatr 12: CATL, Changan and Huawei create new electric saloon

Avatar, the Chinese electric car maker newly founded Huawei, CATL and Changan, has unveiled its 12 saloon – and has plans to produce it in right-hand-drive. The upmarket five-door liftback is the second production model to be based on Avatr’s EP1 EV platform, after the 11 SUV launched in 2022. The 12 (pronounced ‘one-two’) is set for sale… Continue reading Avatr 12: CATL, Changan and Huawei create new electric saloon

Maruti Suzuki well on time for EVs, adoption to take off from 2025, says Shashank Srivastava

Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest car maker says that the company gave up on diesel a long time ago and it is well “on time” for its electric vehicles, as it expects the adoption rate to accelerate post 2025. The comment comes on the sidelines of the 63rd SIAM annual convention in National Capital post… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki well on time for EVs, adoption to take off from 2025, says Shashank Srivastava

Maruti Suzuki well on time for EVs, adoption to take off from 2025, says Shashank Srivastava

95% of car retailers upbeat on festive season, automakers expect a record season

95% of car retailers are confident of posting very healthy sales in the upcoming 33 days of peak festive period of Navaratri to Diwali, said Manish Raj Singhania, President of the Federation of Automotive Dealers Association. He informed that this was the key finding from the Association’s recent survey that FADA completed in August. “Dealers… Continue reading 95% of car retailers upbeat on festive season, automakers expect a record season

Auto Industry’s import dependence reduction falls short of expectations, says Minister Piyush Goyal

The auto industry has been able to reduce its import dependence, but it is still not at satisfactory levels, said Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, while addressing the 63rd annual convention organised by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). As per Goyal, the decrease in the percentage of imports is not consistent… Continue reading Auto Industry’s import dependence reduction falls short of expectations, says Minister Piyush Goyal

Ashok Leyland’s bus segment surges 2.5 times faster than medium and heavy commercial vehicles

Shenu Agarwal, MD and CEO of Ashok Leyland said that even though the medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) segment grew at a rate of 8–9% in the first five months of the fiscal year, the bus segment grew at a rate almost 2.5 times. He attributed it to the strong demand from both the government… Continue reading Ashok Leyland’s bus segment surges 2.5 times faster than medium and heavy commercial vehicles

Government’s vehicle scrapping policy will increase automobile sales by 18%: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, has stated that India’s automotive sales are likely to increase by 18% as a result of the government’s scrapping policy, which requires private diesel and gasoline vehicles older than ten years and buses older than fifteen years to be scrapped. This policy has come into effect… Continue reading Government’s vehicle scrapping policy will increase automobile sales by 18%: Nitin Gadkari

Sustainable Mobility takes centre stage at SIAM’s 63rd Annual Convention

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body representing leading automobile manufacturers of the country, commemorated its 63rd Annual Convention deliberating on the way ahead for Sustainable Mobility. At the 63rd SIAM Annual Convention, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi in his message mentioned that for over six decades, SIAM has been serving the Nation admirably. He… Continue reading Sustainable Mobility takes centre stage at SIAM’s 63rd Annual Convention

Uber India to offer mobility solutions to Indian Navy

Leading ridesharing app Uber has partnered with the Indian Navy to become its exclusive mobility partner to offer reliable, convenient, and safe transportation solutions for official travel and commute of naval officers, staff, and families across the country. Through this partnership, the Indian Navy will seamlessly integrate Uber’s ride-sharing technology via a seamless platform –… Continue reading Uber India to offer mobility solutions to Indian Navy