Bajaj Auto takes charge of Triumph India dealer network, plans expansion to 120 cities Bajaj Auto and its partner Triumph Motorcycles have announced the transfer of the British bikemaker’s India sales and marketing operation to the Pune-based OEM. This follows the inking of the strategic partnership between the two companies in January 2020 under which… Continue reading Bajaj Auto takes charge of Triumph India dealer network, plans expansion to 120 cities
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Neogen Chemicals signs agreement with MUIS to acquire manufacturing technology license for electrolytes
Neogen Chemicals signs agreement with MUIS to acquire manufacturing technology license for electrolytes Neogen Chemicals, a Bromine-based and Lithium-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, has signed an agreement with MU Iconic Solutions Corporation (MUIS), Japan, to acquire manufacturing technology license for electrolytes in India, with a planned mix of upto 3000 MT per annum. The electrolytes will… Continue reading Neogen Chemicals signs agreement with MUIS to acquire manufacturing technology license for electrolytes
VIDA partners with Lucknow Super Giants for IPL
VIDA, the mobility brand of motorcycle and scooter manufacturer Hero MotoCorp, has partnered with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to become their official electric-mobility partner, for the IPL 2023. As the official electric-mobility partner of the LSG, the VIDA logo will be prominently visible on the player helmets and caps throughout the 2023 season of the Indian… Continue reading VIDA partners with Lucknow Super Giants for IPL
Sona Comstar inaugurates second largest manufacturing plant in Chakan
Auto component manufacturer Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar), has inaugurated its second-largest manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. With a production capacity of roughly 11.8 million gears, and an estimated investment of Rs 231 crores, the new plant will manufacture driveline products for electric vehicle (EV) and non-EV applications. The plant will be critical in… Continue reading Sona Comstar inaugurates second largest manufacturing plant in Chakan
Sona Comstar inaugurates second largest manufacturing plant in Chakan
Auto component manufacturer Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar), has inaugurated its second-largest manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. With a production capacity of roughly 11.8 million gears, and an estimated investment of Rs 231 crores, the new plant will manufacture driveline products for electric vehicle (EV) and non-EV applications. The plant will be critical in… Continue reading Sona Comstar inaugurates second largest manufacturing plant in Chakan
EV industry sells 1 million units in FY23
The electric vehicle industry reported sales of 1152021 electric vehicles in FY23, as per the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV). This includes E-Buses, E-Cars, E-Three-wheelers, and E-two-wheelers, a press release stated. As per the data sourced from manufacturers, 120,000 low-speed (LS) E-scooters, 285,443 (LS) E rickshaws, and around 50,000 (LS) E-cycles were also… Continue reading EV industry sells 1 million units in FY23
CNG vehicle sales surge by 46% to over 650,000 units in FY2023
Demand for alternative fuel vehicles in India is on the upswing and clearly seen in the increasing sales of CNG-powered vehicles. Given the favourable price arbitrage of CNG versus petrol and diesel, retail sales of CNG vehicles, across four sub-segments, crossed the 650,000-unit mark for the first time in a fiscal in FY2023. Cumulative sales… Continue reading CNG vehicle sales surge by 46% to over 650,000 units in FY2023
MG Motor teams up with Gamer MortaL for its Upcoming Smart Comet EV
MG Motor India has partnered with gamer MortaL (Naman Mathur), for the auto maker’s forthcoming Smart EV Comet. MG Motor India aims to enhance its mobility experience with this auto-tech proposition, the press release stated. The upcoming Comet EV, which is futuristic and smart to meet urban mobility needs. Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer, MG… Continue reading MG Motor teams up with Gamer MortaL for its Upcoming Smart Comet EV
Under the skin: The genius of the Lamborghini Revuelto’s gearbox
Since they hit the mainstream in the early 2000s, dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) have travelled a long a curious curve of driver acceptance. Initial joy that they were so much more compelling than the torque-converter slushers and automated manuals they replaced eventually gave way to a yearning for manuals as the novelty wore off. However, it’s… Continue reading Under the skin: The genius of the Lamborghini Revuelto’s gearbox
Exclusive: Royal Enfield plots new factory in Tamil Nadu, revs up for global ride and EV foray
Exclusive: Royal Enfield plots new factory in Tamil Nadu, revs up for global ride and EV foray Chennai-based midsize motorcycle major Royal Enfield plans to set up a new factory in Tamil Nadu to cater to its growing global ambition and also diversification into electric vehicles. According to several people in the know, the company… Continue reading Exclusive: Royal Enfield plots new factory in Tamil Nadu, revs up for global ride and EV foray