Bridgestone India, part of the Bridgestone Corporation, has announced the appointment of Hiroshi Yoshizane as Managing Director. Yoshizane will succeed Stefano Sanchini, who will be appointed as the Vice President of Consumer Replacement for Europe. Yoshizane moves to his new role from Bridgestone Japan where he has served various leadership positions. He last served as Executive Vice… Continue reading Bridgestone India appoints Hiroshi Yoshizane as MD
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Tata Motors Partners with UN-Backed LeadIT initiative to bolster transition towards net zero emissions
Tata Motors has partnered with the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), a global alliance launched by the governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019. As a member of LeadIT, Tata Motors will be able to harness the power of global best practices, influence policy-making, and together with… Continue reading Tata Motors Partners with UN-Backed LeadIT initiative to bolster transition towards net zero emissions
Okaya EV announces price reductions across product line-up
Okaya EV has announced a reduction in prices across its entire range of electric scooters, making electric mobility more accessible to the masses. The company aims to encourage the adoption of EVs and promote sustainable transportation options across the country. Effective immediately and valid until February 29, 2024, customers can avail themselves discounts of up… Continue reading Okaya EV announces price reductions across product line-up
Okaya EV announces price reductions across product line-up
Okaya EV has announced a reduction in prices across its entire range of electric scooters, making electric mobility more accessible to the masses. The company aims to encourage the adoption of EVs and promote sustainable transportation options across the country. Effective immediately and valid until February 29, 2024, customers can avail themselves discounts of up… Continue reading Okaya EV announces price reductions across product line-up
Spark Minda bags big order from global Japanese player to make Smart Vehicle Access Systems
Minda Corporation, the flagship company of Spark Minda has been awarded a significant order for a leading 2w OEM in India to manufacture Smart Key Systems. The awarded products will be manufactured at Spark Minda’s state-of-the-art facility in Pune. The partnership is in Phase 1 which is for manufacturing. Speaking about this partnership, Aakash Minda,… Continue reading Spark Minda bags big order from global Japanese player to make Smart Vehicle Access Systems
Renewables will comprise 65% of India’s energy needs says RK Singh: ANI
Roughly 44% of the country’s needs currently come from non-fossil fuels and is likely to reach 65% by 2030, ANI reported citing Union Minister RK Singh. This is significantly higher than what the country pledged in 2021 at the COP 21 Summit. The COP26 Pledge in Glasgow entailed reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity… Continue reading Renewables will comprise 65% of India’s energy needs says RK Singh: ANI
Maruti Suzuki’s SUV and MPV production jumps 100% to 58,226 units in January 2024
Maruti Suzuki India, which is witnessing surging consumer demand for its range of SUVs and MPVs, has ramped up production to meet the wave of bookings coming its way. The passenger vehicle market leader manufactured a total of 200,767 passenger vehicles in January 2024, an increase of 13% year on year (January 2023: 178,429 units).… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s SUV and MPV production jumps 100% to 58,226 units in January 2024
How JLR overcame financial gloom to boom again
JLR, formerly Jaguar Land Rover, is booming again after shaking off an extended period of financial gloom that started in China over five years ago and was compounded by the Covid crisis. The company reported its highest quarterly profit in six years for the three months ending December 31 and posted an nine-month profit margin… Continue reading How JLR overcame financial gloom to boom again
New Aston Martin Vantage brings 656bhp V8 and new interior
The aluminium chassis has been extensively revised as well, in the name of improved rigidity and engagement. The front cross-member has been moved rearwards to make the front suspension mounting points more rigid, for example, and the new engine bay brace is both lighter and stiffer. Aston also claims the rear end is up to… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vantage brings 656bhp V8 and new interior
Maruti Suzuki’s Rahul Bharti expects Red Sea Crisis to have some bearings on costs: PTI
Maruti Suzuki might see an increase in costs on the back of rerouting of vessels due to the Red Sea Crisis, a senior company official informed PTI. The carmaker which exported roughly 2.7 lakh cars in the previous calendar year, stated that it does not expect the Red Sea Crisis to have a significant impact… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Rahul Bharti expects Red Sea Crisis to have some bearings on costs: PTI