The ‘Made-in-India’ Jimny five-door SUV has been unveiled in Japan today, where it bears the Jimny Nomade name. Suzuki Motor Corporation will officially launch the Jimny Nomade on April 3 in Japan. The Jimny five-door, which was first showcased at the Auto Expo 2023 in India, is currently the second most exported model from Maruti Suzuki… Continue reading Made-in-India Jimny unveiled in Japan ahead of April 3 launch
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Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Sunil Bohra, Group Chief Financial Officer, Uno Minda
Homegrown Tier-1 major Uno Minda, which is a key player in the areas of lighting, switches, seating systems, as well as sunroofs, and electric drivetrains, is eyeing strong growth in the future, led by a growing kit value-per-vehicle. The company, which already sees its kit value in electric two-wheelers reach up to Rs 40,000 per… Continue reading Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Sunil Bohra, Group Chief Financial Officer, Uno Minda
Stellantis claims new tech could slash battery costs by 2030
Claims of revolutionary breakthroughs in EV battery technology come and go on a frequent basis. But it looks as though Stellantis has turned a corner with lithium-sulphur technology, which promises to halve the cost per kWh, improve rapid-charging speed by 50% and weigh significantly less. Stellantis says the new batteries are “targeted” to power its… Continue reading Stellantis claims new tech could slash battery costs by 2030
Renault shoots for EV range record with new Filante concept
The Renault Filante Record 2025 has been created as a “laboratory on wheels” to push the boundaries of energy efficiency in EVs and uses new technology and materials that will trickle down into future production cars. Fitted with a special 87kWh battery pack and weighing just 1000kg, the Filante Record 2025 has the goal of setting new… Continue reading Renault shoots for EV range record with new Filante concept
Made-in-India Jimny unveiled in Japan
The ‘Made-in-India’ Jimny five-door SUV has been unveiled in Japan today. The Jimny five-door, which was first showcased at the Auto Expo 2023 in India, is currently the second most exported model from Maruti Suzuki in FY2025. The Jimny five-door is exclusively manufactured at Maruti Suzuki’s plant in Gurugram, Haryana. It has a strong legacy… Continue reading Made-in-India Jimny unveiled in Japan
Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Sunil Bohra, Group Chief Financial Officer, Uno Minda
Homegrown Tier-1 major Uno Minda, which is a key player in the areas of lighting, switches, seating systems, as well as sunroofs, and electric drivetrains, is eyeing strong growth in the future, led by a growing kit value-per-vehicle. The company, which already sees its kit value in electric two-wheelers reach up to Rs 40,000 per… Continue reading Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Sunil Bohra, Group Chief Financial Officer, Uno Minda
Readywire’s new ERP tools can boost operational efficiency at auto dealerships
With automotive dealership businesses somewhat lagging in terms of their affinity towards digital processes and systems, the back-office efficiency is often hindered due to slow and tedious manual processes which are paper-led as well as fragmented. To enhance the process efficiency by up to 37%, Readywire, a Hyderabad-based IT solutions provider aims to overhaul dealership… Continue reading Readywire’s new ERP tools can boost operational efficiency at auto dealerships
Hero MotoCorp sells 12,188 Harley X440 and Mavrick 440 bikes in April-December, up 77%
Motorcycle and commuter bike market leader Hero MotoCorp’s diversification into the premium middleweight motorcycle segment is beginning to pay off. The company, which manufactures the Harley-Davidson X440 and the X440-based Hero Mavrick 440, has sold 12,188 units of these two models in the April-December 2024 period. This constitutes a year-on-year increase of 77% (April-December 2024:… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp sells 12,188 Harley X440 and Mavrick 440 bikes in April-December, up 77%
Honda Motorcycle sees sharp increase in revenue, profit for FY24 as motorcycle volumes surge
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), the Indian subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, has accelerated its growth in FY24, narrowing the gap with market leader Hero MotoCorp and leading profit expansion among major two-wheeler manufacturers. According to Ministry of Corporate Affairs filings, the maker of Activa reported a 46% rise in net profit to Rs… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle sees sharp increase in revenue, profit for FY24 as motorcycle volumes surge
BMW M3 CS Touring gets 542bhp and carbonfibre aplenty
The BMW M3 CS Touring has been revealed as an even hotter, track-focused version of the brand’s smaller performance estate, bringing extra power and a significant reduction in weight. By replacing the bonnet, front splitter, front air intakes, side mirror caps and rear diffuser with carbonfibre components, BMW has shed some 15kg from the M3 Touring, bringing… Continue reading BMW M3 CS Touring gets 542bhp and carbonfibre aplenty