Chennai-based Ashok Leyland’s total domestic wholesales for its commercial vehicles in September 2024 stood at 16041 units, a 12% decline in comparison to 18,193 units during the corresponding month of the previous year. The M&HCV segment witnessed a drop of 15%, to 10,210 units during September 2024, as against 11,960 units in September 2023. Furthermore,… Continue reading Ashok Leyland’s domestic YoY wholesales slide by 12% in September 2024
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Greaves Cotton studying retrofitting of EVs, yet to take a call
Greaves Cotton Ltd., which holds a nearly 60% market share in the three-wheeler diesel engine business, has been looking at the viability of offering electric retrofitting kits for existing three-wheelers that run on its ICE-based powertrains, but is yet to take a final call on their launch. The concept of retrofitting involves replacing a vehicle’s internal combustion… Continue reading Greaves Cotton studying retrofitting of EVs, yet to take a call
Electric car and SUV sales in September lowest in 19 months: 5,733 units
Mirroring the trend in global electric passenger vehicle market, particularly Europe which saw BEVs (battery electric vehicles) record their largest YoY decline since January 2017 – of 36% in August – demand for electric cars, SUVs and MPVs in India fell to a 19-month low of 5,733 units in September 2024. This is a year-on-year… Continue reading Electric car and SUV sales in September lowest in 19 months: 5,733 units
Electric car and SUV sales in September lowest in 19 months: 5,733 units
Mirroring the trend in global electric passenger vehicle market, particularly Europe which saw BEVs (battery electric vehicles) record their largest YoY decline since January 2017 – of 36% in August – demand for electric cars, SUVs and MPVs in India fell to a 19-month low of 5,733 units in September 2024. This is a year-on-year… Continue reading Electric car and SUV sales in September lowest in 19 months: 5,733 units
BMW CE 02 priced at Rs 4.50 lakh
The BMW CE 02 launched in India at Rs 4.50 lakh, is one of the most expensive electric two-wheelers currently on sale, second only to its older sibling the CE 04, which was launched earlier this year. It is manufactured at TVS’s Hosur plant BMW CE 02 launch details Powered by two 1.96kWh batteries that… Continue reading BMW CE 02 priced at Rs 4.50 lakh
BMW CE 02 priced at Rs 4.50 lakh
The BMW CE 02 launched in India at Rs 4.50 lakh, is one of the most expensive electric two-wheelers currently on sale, second only to its older sibling the CE 04, which was launched earlier this year. It is manufactured at TVS’s Hosur plant BMW CE 02 launch details Powered by two 1.96kWh batteries that… Continue reading BMW CE 02 priced at Rs 4.50 lakh
Toyota Kirloskar Motor registers 14% growth in September 2024
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has continued its upward sales trend with a 14% increase in wholesale figures for September 2024 compared to the same period last year. The company sold a total of 26,847 units during the month, comprising 23,802 domestic sales and 3,045 exports. In September 2023, TKM sold 23,590 units. In the first… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor registers 14% growth in September 2024
Ashok Leyland signs MoU with FlixBus India
Ashok Leyland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with FlixBus India for inter-city mobility through technology and innovation in high-capacity vehicles. Under this partnership, FlixBus’s operating bus partners will have access to Ashok Leyland’s advanced chassis and after-sales services, ensuring seamless operations across the country. Ashok Leyland and FlixBus will provide travel options while empowering local bus… Continue reading Ashok Leyland signs MoU with FlixBus India
EXCLUSIVE: Jalaj Gupta steps down; Venkat Srinivas is new head of Mahindra Trucks and Buses, and Construction Equipment businesses
Jalaj Gupta, the head of Business at Mahindra Trucks & Buses and Construction Equipment Business, has resigned. Autocar Professional learns that Venkat Srinivas, the vertical head of commercial vehicles (ICE and EV), will take over from Jalaj Gupta as the new head. These changes will be effective November 1, 2024, with a transition from October… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Jalaj Gupta steps down; Venkat Srinivas is new head of Mahindra Trucks and Buses, and Construction Equipment businesses
Honda India Foundation felicitates top performing students of ‘Honda Ki Pathshala’
Japanese automaker Honda’s CSR arm – Honda India Foundation organised the felicitation ceremony to acknowledge top performers of ‘Honda Ki Pathshala’ – its initiative that supports education for underpriviledged children in India through its various schools across the country. The event was held at the Honda Samajik Vikas Kendra – the foundation’s multi-skill development facility,… Continue reading Honda India Foundation felicitates top performing students of ‘Honda Ki Pathshala’