“A compact vehicle is the best solution as an electric vehicle,” says Toshihiro Suzuki, President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, as its local unit gears up to launch a mid-size electric SUV, the E-Vitara, this year to enter the fledgling electric vehicle market. The top management stated that Maruti Suzuki wants to gauge feedback from the E-Vitara,… Continue reading Compact vehicles best suited for EVs – says Toshihiro Suzuki
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India to be exports hub for EVs for Suzuki, says President Toshihiro Suzuki
Giving a shot in the arm for India’s attempts to emerge as a global manufacturing destination, Toshihiro Suzuki, President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, today said his company will make India its global hub for the production of electric and hybrid vehicles. India is already one of Suzuki’s largest production bases for internal combustion engine-based cars, and… Continue reading India to be exports hub for EVs for Suzuki, says President Toshihiro Suzuki
Father recognized India’s true potential forty years ago – Toshihiro Suzuki
Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, today paid tribute to his father’s foresight in betting on India in the 1980s, pointing out that he was one of the few people to see the country’s growth potential early on. “Forty years ago, no one could have visualized the true potential of the Indian market,” said… Continue reading Father recognized India’s true potential forty years ago – Toshihiro Suzuki
Father recognized India’s true potential forty years ago – Toshihiro Suzuki
Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, today paid tribute to his father’s foresight in betting on India in the 1980s, pointing out that he was one of the few people to see the country’s growth potential early on. “Forty years ago, no one could have visualized the true potential of the Indian market,” said… Continue reading Father recognized India’s true potential forty years ago – Toshihiro Suzuki
Porsche mulls new ICE Macan amid drop in sales
While the primary focus for extending ICE production has been the Cayenne, sources within Porsche suggest that a new ICE Macan is being reconsidered as part of a “range of product scenarios”. “The reception to the new Macan [Electric] has been positive, but we are yet to see its long-term performance, given uncertain market conditions,”… Continue reading Porsche mulls new ICE Macan amid drop in sales
Audi S5
With 362bhp, the new S5 is no particular step up from what went before. The old S4 had 349bhp before it got a diesel engine and the rival BMW M340i has 369bhp but, as we will see, that’s plenty for an enjoyably quick sports saloon. Despite being very slightly down on power and a good… Continue reading Audi S5
BPCL awards contract for 1,400 EV fast chargers to Lubi Industries
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has selected Lubi Industries to install 1,400 fast DC electric vehicle chargers across its retail outlets in India. The contract includes manufacturing, supply, installation, and commissioning of 60kW DC chargers. The project aims to expand India’s EV charging infrastructure, which currently lags behind the growing number of electric vehicles on… Continue reading BPCL awards contract for 1,400 EV fast chargers to Lubi Industries
TyrePlex secures Rs 20 crore funding led by PeerCapital
TyrePlex, a leading B2B tyre marketplace in India, has raised ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million) in its latest funding round. The round was led by PeerCapital, with participation from Titan Capital Winners Fund, Sattva Family Office, and existing investors, including 100 Unicorns. The funds will support TyrePlex’s plans to expand its operations across 25… Continue reading TyrePlex secures Rs 20 crore funding led by PeerCapital
EET Hydrogen and ENKA sign contract for UK’s first large-scale low-carbon hydrogen plant
Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen has signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with ENKA to develop its flagship low-carbon hydrogen production plant (HPP1) at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The project is expected to play a key role in advancing the UK’s hydrogen industry as part of the HyNet Cluster… Continue reading EET Hydrogen and ENKA sign contract for UK’s first large-scale low-carbon hydrogen plant
REVEALED: India’s Top 25 SUVs and MPVs in CY2024
If the passenger vehicle industry in India hit its best-ever annual wholesales of 4.27 million units I CY2024, up 4% YoY (CY2023: 4.10 million units), then it is thanks to the unabating demand for utility vehicles, which comprise SUVs and MPVs. The UV sub-segment continues to be the shining star and helped buffer the sizeable… Continue reading REVEALED: India’s Top 25 SUVs and MPVs in CY2024