Indian two-wheeler manufacturers like Bajaj Auto, Royal Enfield, TVS Motor Co and Hero MotoCorp are fast increasing their global manufacturing footprint as a strategic move to target specific growth markets, which will also act a buffer to inclement market conditions in other regions. With two-wheeler exports in some key African markets coming under pressure once… Continue reading Indian 2W OEMs target Brazil as a strategic global growth market
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Honda Prelude global unveil in 2026
Honda has announced that the new Prelude, which was previewed as a concept sometime back, will go into production for a global debut by 2026. The Prelude is the second moniker being resurrected by Honda in recent times; the first was the popular Integra. The Japanese manufacturer has started testing the Prelude at multiple locations… Continue reading Honda Prelude global unveil in 2026
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado explored for India, may be launched in 2025
The recently unveiled Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is set to arrive in India in the second half of next year, Autocar India can confirm. This latest-generation SUV made its global debut last year and is being introduced slowly in international markets. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado will sit below the LC300 in India The new Land… Continue reading Toyota Land Cruiser Prado explored for India, may be launched in 2025
Ferrari LaFerrari successor revealed as F80
Ferrari has revealed the F80 hypercar, which is the successor of the LaFerrari. It is the Italian marque’s most powerful road car to date with a 1,200hp hybrid V6 powertrain that combines technology from the company’s Le Mans-winning 499P, along with that of its Formula 1 cars. Interestingly, the F80 has been revealed just weeks… Continue reading Ferrari LaFerrari successor revealed as F80
Role of AI and IoT in last-mile logistics
In the ever-changing world of logistics, last-mile delivery has evolved into the most costly and challenging component of the supply chain. The last mile in any delivery process involves shipping the goods from a distribution hub to the customer. These days, IoT and artificial intelligence are considered as main enablers for improving last-mile logistics. They… Continue reading Role of AI and IoT in last-mile logistics
Mainstream car TV’s future is perilous in a way it hasn’t been before
And on that bombshell, Amazon’s motoring show has come to an end. Which means there’s no The Grand Tour or Top Gear to watch, nor a clear prospect of either returning, for the first time in yonks. There have been times we’ve been without either show in the past two decades, but this time feels… Continue reading Mainstream car TV’s future is perilous in a way it hasn’t been before
‘We want to develop EV technology in-house’: ANEVOLVE’s Sunil Kaul
Tier 1 major Anand Group’s EV arm – ANEVOLVE – which began operations in January 2023 with a range of EV-specific components under its Korean and Japanese JVs is eyeing the four-wheeler market with its upcoming electric drive units and 3-in-1 modules. Managing Director Sunil Kaul speaks to Autocar Professional. How is ANEVOLVE handling the… Continue reading ‘We want to develop EV technology in-house’: ANEVOLVE’s Sunil Kaul
‘We want to develop EV technology in-house’: ANEVOLVE’s Sunil Kaul
Tier 1 major Anand Group’s EV arm – ANEVOLVE – which began operations in January 2023 with a range of EV-specific components under its Korean and Japanese JVs is eyeing the four-wheeler market with its upcoming electric drive units and 3-in-1 modules. Managing Director Sunil Kaul speaks to Autocar Professional. How is ANEVOLVE handling the… Continue reading ‘We want to develop EV technology in-house’: ANEVOLVE’s Sunil Kaul
Two-wheeler exports increase 16% in H1 FY2025 to 1.95 million units
The Indian two-wheeler industry, which comprises motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, is currently witnessing a good run, both in the domestic and export markets. In the domestic market, between April and September 2024, 1,01,64,980 units – or a little over 10 million units – were dispatched to dealers across the country, registering strong 16.31% YoY growth… Continue reading Two-wheeler exports increase 16% in H1 FY2025 to 1.95 million units
Maruti Suzuki takes huge lead in car, SUV exports in H1 FY2025, Volkswagen is the new No. 3
Even though passenger vehicle leader Maruti Suzuki India’s domestic market wholesales at 844,614 units were down 3% YoY in April-September 2024, the company is riding a wave of export demand. In the first-half of FY2025, Maruti Suzuki has shipped a total of 147,063 PVs, up 12% YoY. This number is 52% of its record export… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki takes huge lead in car, SUV exports in H1 FY2025, Volkswagen is the new No. 3