Category: US Motoring Press

Tata Motors gifts 24 Indian Olympians an Altroz each

Shailesh Chandra, President, PV Business, Tata Motors with the 24 athletes who missed winning a medal by a whisker. They now get an Altroz each. A fortnight after it announced that it would be gifting its premium Altroz hatchback to Indian athletes and Tokyo Olympians who missed winning by a whisker, the company today held… Continue reading Tata Motors gifts 24 Indian Olympians an Altroz each

Dr Pawan Goenka: ‘India’s component industry can compete globally.”

Every ACMA Convention in the recent past has had industry veteran Dr Pawan Goenka delivering his key growth pointers. This year too, he provided those and then some more.   “A lot has changed in the last 27 years in the Indian automotive industry. I would like to highlight three key points – we have come a… Continue reading Dr Pawan Goenka: ‘India’s component industry can compete globally.”

Sun Mobility launches MaaS business, may add more

When it comes to the business dynamics of the emerging electric vehicle industry in India, pioneer EV entrepreneur and Sun Mobility’s VC & o-founder Chetan Maini is among people who could know it better. After BaaS (Battery as a Service), aimed at addressing a key hurdle of battery cost in the adoption of EVs, Sun… Continue reading Sun Mobility launches MaaS business, may add more

Dependency on China must be completely eliminated: Amitabh Kant

While India’s automotive industry is a jewel in the country’s crown and accounts for upwards of 7.1 percent of the country’s GDP and 49 percent of the manufacturing GDP, it is still plagued by heavy import dependence on countries like China. In his address at the 61st ACMA annual convention, Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog,… Continue reading Dependency on China must be completely eliminated: Amitabh Kant

Ford reveals new return-to-office date, plans for salaried workers

Ford Motor Co. is pushing back its return-to-work date for salaried employees to next year as COVID-19 cases escalate. The automaker also told its employees Wednesday that it is introducing a short-term remote work option for some salaried employees whose jobs are not dependent on being on-site. This new remote option will allow those employees to work from anywhere… Continue reading Ford reveals new return-to-office date, plans for salaried workers

Oak Park’s Bollinger expands commercial lineup with Class 4, 5 EVs

Bollinger Motors Inc. said Wednesday it will sell Class 4 and Class 5 electric commercial trucks in addition to the Class 3 vehicles it unveiled last year in a move the Oak Park-based startup said would offer greater coverage to customers. Bollinger’s $125,000 B1 SUV and B2 pickup are among the anticipated crop of forthcoming… Continue reading Oak Park’s Bollinger expands commercial lineup with Class 4, 5 EVs

Nitin Gadkari: “OEMs should discourage diesel vehicle sales and focus on alternate fuels.’

Speaking at SIAM’s annual convention today, transport minister Nitin Gadkari lauded the role of India Auto Inc and apex industry body SIAM. He said: “The Indian automotive industry is a key driver of economic growth in the country. It is the largest employer, biggest exporter and contributes 7.1% to GDP. It employs an estimated 37… Continue reading Nitin Gadkari: “OEMs should discourage diesel vehicle sales and focus on alternate fuels.’

Localisation vital as Indian OEMs drive into electric avenue

Localisation and a sustainable EV push came across as the dominant theme at SIAM’s 61st Annual Convention, which was held virtually. Kenichi Ayukawa, president, SIAM and MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India said the key enablers to bring about a growth revival involves a “move further towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. SIAM and ACMA are working to further… Continue reading Localisation vital as Indian OEMs drive into electric avenue

Pricol to integrate HMI tech in its connected driver info systems

Pricol, one of India’s leading automotive component and precision engineered product manufacturers, has announced a strategic partnership with Candera, a leading Human-Machine Interface (HMI) tool provider and development partner for worldwide automotive and industrial customers. This strategic technology partnership will enable Pricol to get access to global HMI solutions for its range of next-generation Connected Driver Information… Continue reading Pricol to integrate HMI tech in its connected driver info systems