Industrial and automotive supplier, Schaeffler India announced the appointment of Aashish Bhatia as President, Automotive Technologies (Automotive OE business). In his role, Aashish Bhatia will be responsible for developing and executing the strategy of the Automotive OE business, with a focus on driving growth and ensuring its continued success. Bhatia will be based at the… Continue reading Schaeffler India appoints Aashish Bhatia as President, Automotive Technologies
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FAME Rationalisation: Government banking on attractive financing for last mile mobility
With the upfront FAME cash subsidy being rationalised, the Government of India’s US $1 billion tripartite partnership with the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and SIDBI, is banking on affordable financing rates for the last mile mobility to facilitate the transition to zero-emission mobility. Autocar Professional has learned that the Government of India’s US$… Continue reading FAME Rationalisation: Government banking on attractive financing for last mile mobility
Hero Karizma XMR patent images reveal production-spec design
The build up to the launch of the upcoming Hero Karizma XMR 210 has been peppered with spy shots, and even the production-spec motorcycle being exclusively previewed to dealers. Now, a recent design patent has given us another glimpse of what the Karizma will look like once launched. While the photo that emerged from the dealer preview predominantly… Continue reading Hero Karizma XMR patent images reveal production-spec design
Mercedes-Benz India to launch new GLC on August 9
Mercedes-Benz India has begun accepting bookings at Rs 1.5 lakh for the second-gen GLC SUV ahead of its launch on August 9, 2023. Some Mercedes-Benz dealers had opened bookings unofficially a month ago for the new GLC, which has already been spotted undergoing testing in India. New Mercedes GLC: India powertrain detailsThe new GLC in India will be sold as… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India to launch new GLC on August 9
Altigreen appoints Ajoy Lall as Senior Vice President – Manufacturing and Kiran Menon as Vice President – Finance
Electric vehicle manufacturer Altigreen has appointed Ajoy Lall and Kiran Menon as Senior Vice President –Manufacturing and Vice President – Finance, respectively, at its corporate office in Bengaluru. Both Lall and Menon will report to the CFO, Shalendra Gupta. Ajoy Lall joins Altigreen after a career spanning 35 years working with Tata Motors as Vice President– Operations… Continue reading Altigreen appoints Ajoy Lall as Senior Vice President – Manufacturing and Kiran Menon as Vice President – Finance
Indian Army expands fleet, adds Mahindra Scorpio Classic SUVs
The Indian Army has placed a top-up order of 1,850 units of the Mahindra Scorpio Classic SUV. This is the second lot of the Scorpio Classic that the Army has ordered – in January this year, Mahindra received an order to deliver 1,470 units to the Indian Army. Mahindra Scorpio for the Indian Army: what’s different? The first lot of Scorpio… Continue reading Indian Army expands fleet, adds Mahindra Scorpio Classic SUVs
Renault India announces nationwide monsoon camp for customers
Renault India has announced the commencement of a nationwide after-sales service initiative, ‘Renault Monsoon Camp’. The Monsoon Camp will be held at all Renault dealership facilities across India from July 17 to 23, 2023. The primary objective of organising the Monsoon Camp is to ensure optimal performance of the vehicles which is imperative during the monsoon season. The… Continue reading Renault India announces nationwide monsoon camp for customers
Skoda reveals sketches of refreshed Scala hatchback and Kamiq SUV
Skoda Auto has released the first official exterior sketches previewing the refreshed versions of its Scala compact model and Kamiq city SUV. The Czech carmaker has given both models progressive design and technology enhancements as well as features from higher vehicle classes. The new Scala and Kamiq will be celebrating their digital world premieres on… Continue reading Skoda reveals sketches of refreshed Scala hatchback and Kamiq SUV
Bookings open for the New Range Rover Velar in India
Bookings for the New Range Rover Velar have been opened in India. The New Range Rover Velar is available in Dynamic HSE with two powertrain options – the 2.0 l petrol engine delivering a power of 184 kW and 365 Nm torque and a 2.0 l Ingenium diesel engine delivering a power of 150 kW… Continue reading Bookings open for the New Range Rover Velar in India
Bookings open for the New Range Rover Velar in India
Bookings for the New Range Rover Velar have been opened in India. The New Range Rover Velar is available in Dynamic HSE with two powertrain options – the 2.0 l petrol engine delivering a power of 184 kW and 365 Nm torque and a 2.0 l Ingenium diesel engine delivering a power of 150 kW… Continue reading Bookings open for the New Range Rover Velar in India