TI Clean Mobility (TICMPL), a subsidiary of Tube Investments of India, has announced its entry into the largest electric small commercial vehicle (eSCV) segment in the country with its fourth EV platform, the company informed on Monday. Until now, TI Clean Mobility had a presence in electric three-wheelers, electric tractors and electric heavy commercial vehicles. As per… Continue reading Tube Investments forays into e-SCV, augments R&D capacity via acquisition of 50% stake in Jayem Automotive
Category: US Motoring Press
Roewe D7 electric saloon could come to UK as an MG
Roewe, the brand that rose from the remnants of Rover, has confirmed its recently unveiled D7 saloon will be built in a new wing of the manufacturing base established by parent company SAIC in Zhengzhou, China. Set for sale in China by the end of 2023, the electric D7 is the first production model from… Continue reading Roewe D7 electric saloon could come to UK as an MG
Dacia partners Prodrive to enter Dakar rally in 2025
Dacia has announced that it will compete in the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) – and therefore the famed Dakar rally – from 2025. It will do so in a prototype 4×4 co-developed with British specialist Prodrive, maker of the Hunter T1+ that finished second in the 2023 running of the Dakar. Dacia has not said how… Continue reading Dacia partners Prodrive to enter Dakar rally in 2025
Supermarkets inflated fuel prices by 6p per litre, CMA confirms
Drivers paid on average 6p per litre more for fuel last year as supermarkets took advantage of weakened competition and inflated pump prices, a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) report has found. CMA chief Sarah Cardell, who said supermarkets were usually the cheapest place to buy fuel and market anchors, said the rising of prices would have… Continue reading Supermarkets inflated fuel prices by 6p per litre, CMA confirms
Industry digest: “Forgetting the customer is a dangerous game”
Procurement and supplier management. Not really topics to set most people’s hearts racing, but subjects that are now becoming key skills requirements for leaders in the automotive industry. The capability of digital technology to connect the customer directly with the brand has transformed and disrupted long-established business relationships in new car sales, remarketing and through… Continue reading Industry digest: “Forgetting the customer is a dangerous game”
Harley Davidson launches X440 at Rs 2.29 lakh to Rs 2.69 lakh to challenge Royal Enfield
Harley Davidson – the US premium bike maker has launched the much-awaited X440 mid-size motorcycle developed in alliance with Hero MotoCorp, at an aggressive price of Rs 2.29 lakh to Rs 2.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The Harley-Davidson X440 marks Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson’s foray into the 440cc segment for the first time in India. Co-developed by… Continue reading Harley Davidson launches X440 at Rs 2.29 lakh to Rs 2.69 lakh to challenge Royal Enfield
‘This is the first time we are serious in India’: Jochen Zeitz, CEO, Harley-Davidson
The Hero-Harley alliance has unveiled its much-awaited 440 cc bike which will take on Royal Enfield in the fast-growing Indian market. The announcement was made on Monday, almost three years after entering into a partnership. Jochen Zeitz, CEO and Chairman of the board of Harley-Davidson said that the company’s 440 cc bike will expand the… Continue reading ‘This is the first time we are serious in India’: Jochen Zeitz, CEO, Harley-Davidson
Eicher delivers first batch of Intercity 13.5m AC sleeper buses to Vijayanand Travels
Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles, announced its first deliveries against a prestigious order of 50 Eicher intercity 13.5m AC sleeper buses to Vijayanand Travels (VTPL). These state-of-the-art buses are a combination of the body-building arm of VECV’s Hosakote factory and fully speced Eicher 13.5m full-air suspension bus chassis. Designed… Continue reading Eicher delivers first batch of Intercity 13.5m AC sleeper buses to Vijayanand Travels
KwikFix Auto partners with Cashfree to offer flexible EMI options to customers
KwikFix Auto has announced a collaboration with Cashfree to offer flexible EMI options to its customers, making the process of purchasing essential car parts such as tyres, batteries, and accessories convenient. The partnership aims to reduce the tendency of vehicle owners to delay essential purchases due to monthly budget constraints, thereby enhancing road safety during… Continue reading KwikFix Auto partners with Cashfree to offer flexible EMI options to customers
KwikFix Auto partners with Cashfree to offer flexible EMI options to customers
KwikFix Auto has announced a collaboration with Cashfree to offer flexible EMI options to its customers, making the process of purchasing essential car parts such as tyres, batteries, and accessories convenient. The partnership aims to reduce the tendency of vehicle owners to delay essential purchases due to monthly budget constraints, thereby enhancing road safety during… Continue reading KwikFix Auto partners with Cashfree to offer flexible EMI options to customers