TVS Motor Company announced that its Board of Directors has approved the elevation of Managing Director Sudarshan Venu to Chairman, effective August 25, 2025. Venu will serve as both Chairman and Managing Director following the transition. The appointment comes as current Chairman Sir Ralf Speth informed the board that he will not seek re-appointment as… Continue reading TVS Motor Elevates Managing Director Sudarshan Venu to Chairman Role
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TVS Motor Elevates Managing Director Sudarshan Venu to Chairman Role
TVS Motor Company announced that its Board of Directors has approved the elevation of Managing Director Sudarshan Venu to Chairman, effective August 25, 2025. Venu will serve as both Chairman and Managing Director following the transition. The appointment comes as current Chairman Sir Ralf Speth informed the board that he will not seek re-appointment as… Continue reading TVS Motor Elevates Managing Director Sudarshan Venu to Chairman Role
Suzuki Halts Swift Production in Japan as China Restricts Rare Earth Exports
Suzuki Motor suspended production of its Swift compact car in Japan due to parts shortages caused by China’s restrictions on rare earth exports, marking the first time Chinese export controls have directly affected a Japanese automaker. The production halt, which excludes the Swift Sport model, ran from May 26 through June 6. Suzuki will partially… Continue reading Suzuki Halts Swift Production in Japan as China Restricts Rare Earth Exports
Scrap or Sink: SIAM President Pushes for Bold Moves in Automotive Circular Economy
In a bid to reduce environmental footprint, strengthen economic resilience and global competitiveness, SIAM President Shailesh Chandra has outlined three specific interventions that he expects would promote a circular economy in the automotive industry — supportive policy framework to adopt bio-based and smart materials, incentives for vehicle scrapping and expansion of infrastructure for recycling. “First,… Continue reading Scrap or Sink: SIAM President Pushes for Bold Moves in Automotive Circular Economy
Nissan Motor India Implements Solar Power Systems Across Seven Dealerships
Nissan Motor India announced comprehensive sustainability initiatives on World Environment Day, installing grid-based solar electricity generation systems at seven dealerships across the country to power workshop and showroom operations entirely through renewable energy. The automotive manufacturer revealed these green initiatives on June 5, 2025, from its Gurugram headquarters as part of its broader environmental commitment… Continue reading Nissan Motor India Implements Solar Power Systems Across Seven Dealerships
India Requires Over 6,000 Acres for EV Infrastructure Development by 2030: Savills India
India will require between 5,760 and 6,852 acres of land by 2030 to support electric vehicle manufacturing, lithium-ion battery plants, and public charging infrastructure, according to a comprehensive report released by Savills India on World Environment Day. The real estate advisory firm estimates that this development will necessitate an investment of USD 7.5 to 9.0… Continue reading India Requires Over 6,000 Acres for EV Infrastructure Development by 2030: Savills India
India Requires Over 6,000 Acres for EV Infrastructure Development by 2030: Savills India
India will require between 5,760 and 6,852 acres of land by 2030 to support electric vehicle manufacturing, lithium-ion battery plants, and public charging infrastructure, according to a comprehensive report released by Savills India on World Environment Day. The real estate advisory firm estimates that this development will necessitate an investment of USD 7.5 to 9.0… Continue reading India Requires Over 6,000 Acres for EV Infrastructure Development by 2030: Savills India
Volvo reinvents seatbelts – again. Now they know your size
Volvo has invented a new type of seatbelt that could dramatically improve in-car safety – again. The firm, which pioneered the use of the three-point belt, has revealed a new ‘multi-adaptive safety belt’, which uses sensors to analyse an occupant’s height, weight, body shape and seating position and responds accordingly in the event of a crash. … Continue reading Volvo reinvents seatbelts – again. Now they know your size
Inside Alpine’s 20-year plan to become a proper Porsche rival
“The business case flies with the US, because [the US is] 40% of the market in [the E-segment]. So until we have it clearly, it’s a bit risky for us to push the button,” de Meo said. It also means sourcing a platform from outside Renault – likely Chinese partner firm Geely. The other global market that welcomed Audi was… Continue reading Inside Alpine’s 20-year plan to become a proper Porsche rival
Honda taps “world’s most efficient” ICE powertrain for hybrid blitz
The arrival of the two powertrains will coincide with a new platform that promises improvements in driver engagement, comfort and safety. For medium-sized cars, it will be 90kg lighter than the current structure and the bodies applied to the frame will bring a further 10% saving in mass. Cost-cutting is also a key directive in… Continue reading Honda taps “world’s most efficient” ICE powertrain for hybrid blitz