National permit registration jumped 51% in April-December’ 22 to 10.36 lakh units In what could be an indication of a strong sustained demand for commercial vehicles, the number of trucks registered for national permits reached an estimated 10.36 lakh between April and December 2022, representing a nearly 51% increase over the same period in 2021,… Continue reading National permit registration jumped 51% in April-December’ 22 to 10.36 lakh units
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Head of Sales and Head of Marketing at Skoda Auto quits
Czech carmaker Skoda Auto India has seen series of top of level exits. The head of sales, Ajay Raghuvanshi and head of marketing of the company Tarun Jha have put in their papers, say people in the know. Autocar Professional learns, the same was communicated to the dealer partners this week. This would mean that… Continue reading Head of Sales and Head of Marketing at Skoda Auto quits
Head of Sales and Head of Marketing at Skoda Auto quits
Czech carmaker Skoda Auto India has seen series of top of level exits. The head of sales, Ajay Raghuvanshi and head of marketing of the company Tarun Jha have put in their papers, say people in the know. Autocar Professional learns, the same was communicated to the dealer partners this week. This would mean that… Continue reading Head of Sales and Head of Marketing at Skoda Auto quits
Okinawa Autotech opens R&D Centre in Italy, to unveil electric cruiser soon
Okinawa Autotech, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, has inaugurated its first research and development centre in Italy, in association with its joint venture partner Tacita. The company plans to invest 25 million euros (Rs 220 crore) over the next three years in the new facility. The new Centre of Technology will be headed… Continue reading Okinawa Autotech opens R&D Centre in Italy, to unveil electric cruiser soon
Okinawa Autotech opens R&D Centre in Italy, to unveil electric cruiser soon
Okinawa Autotech, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, has inaugurated its first research and development centre in Italy, in association with its joint venture partner Tacita. The company plans to invest 25 million euros (Rs 220 crore) over the next three years in the new facility. The new Centre of Technology will be headed… Continue reading Okinawa Autotech opens R&D Centre in Italy, to unveil electric cruiser soon
Dhoot Transmission to set up new factory in the UK
Dhoot Transmission, the Maharashtra-based manufacturer of wiring harness, automotive switches, electronic sensors and controllers, connectors and terminals, automotive cables and power cords for OEMs, has announced plans to set up a new factory in the UK. Parkinson Harness Technology, Dhoot Transmission’s international subsidiary which currently rents two sites in Boston, plans to bring its workforce… Continue reading Dhoot Transmission to set up new factory in the UK
Volta Trucks confirms first production orders for over 300 all-electric CVs
Sweden-headquartered Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced a strong start to 2023 by confirming customer production orders for the first 300 manufacturing slots of its full-electric Volta Zero, with an associated revenue of more than 85 million euros (Rs 747 crore). Series production Volta Zeros are due to start… Continue reading Volta Trucks confirms first production orders for over 300 all-electric CVs
Volta Trucks confirms first production orders for over 300 all-electric CVs
Sweden-headquartered Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced a strong start to 2023 by confirming customer production orders for the first 300 manufacturing slots of its full-electric Volta Zero, with an associated revenue of more than 85 million euros (Rs 747 crore). Series production Volta Zeros are due to start… Continue reading Volta Trucks confirms first production orders for over 300 all-electric CVs
USA’s largest used car retailer to use UVeye vehicle inspection tech
CarMax, the largest retailer of used cars and one of the largest used-car wholesalers in the USA, is partnering with UVeye of Israel to provide AI-enhanced condition reports for buyers of vehicles sold at auction. UVeye, an innovative vehicle inspection and safety company, has developed contact-free, vehicle inspection systems equipped with thermal sensors. The company’s… Continue reading USA’s largest used car retailer to use UVeye vehicle inspection tech
Editors briefing: Is it too late for UK to go electric?
In the latest episode of the Autocar Business Editors Briefing, the team reacts to the news of Britishvolt collapse and considers whether it’s already too late for the British car industry to prepare for electrification. We also discuss the boom in sales enjoyed by luxury marques over the past few years and evaluate whether the bubble could… Continue reading Editors briefing: Is it too late for UK to go electric?