How Osamu Suzuki redefined the art of frugal manufacturing

Frugal engineering became a fashionable term thanks largely to Carlos Ghosn, the former CEO of Renault-Nissan. However, it was the late Osamu Suzuki who truly was the father of frugality which he practised with relentless passion for decades at Suzuki Motor Corporation. The kind of costing efficiencies generated as a result helped this small carmaker… Continue reading How Osamu Suzuki redefined the art of frugal manufacturing

Osamu Suzuki, who transformed the small Japanese manufacturer into global force, dies at 94

Osamu Suzuki, the transformative leader who built Suzuki Motor Corporation into a global automotive powerhouse during his more than four decades at the helm, died of lymphoma on December 25, 2024. He was 94 years old. His death was announced by Suzuki Motor Corporation. When Suzuki joined the company in 1958 through marriage to founder… Continue reading Osamu Suzuki, who transformed the small Japanese manufacturer into global force, dies at 94

@Toyota: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Presents its 2025 motorsport team setups in Japan

<SUPER GT> GT500 Class The team will compete again in 2025 with the GR Supra GT500. Support will be provided to 6 teams and 6 cars through Toyota Gazoo Racing Development (TGR-D). Sasha Fenestraz will join the team as a new member. Team Vehicle No. Driver Tires TGR TEAM ENEOS ROOKIE ENEOS X PRIME GR… Continue reading @Toyota: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Presents its 2025 motorsport team setups in Japan

Why Tata Motors stock is falling? 4 key reasons driving the decline

Updated On Dec 25, 2024 at 03:37 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Tata Motors carries significant weight in the Nifty Auto index, ranking second with a 15.31% contribution. Tata Motors, once a star performer on Dalal Street, has hit a rough patch in recent months. The company’s stock,… Continue reading Why Tata Motors stock is falling? 4 key reasons driving the decline

Tata Punch and Hyundai Creta to top SUV sales in CY2024

As calendar year 2024 draws to a close, countdown to the Top 10 SUVs and utility vehicles has begun. After the first 11 months, the Tata Punch and the Hyundai Creta are leading the chart with 186,958 units and 174,311 units. Although December 2024 wholesales have yet to be counted, the Punch’s strong lead of… Continue reading Tata Punch and Hyundai Creta to top SUV sales in CY2024

Musashi Auto Parts diversifies into EV parts, targets 2W, 3W OEMs

The rapid growth of the Indian electric vehicle industry, particularly the two- and three-wheeler segments, is seeing a number of component suppliers bet big on this zero-emission vehicle sector. The latest is Japanese Tier-1 component supplier Musashi Auto Parts India (MAP-ID).  MAP-ID, which is a leading supplier of transmission gears, shafts, and differential assemblies to… Continue reading Musashi Auto Parts diversifies into EV parts, targets 2W, 3W OEMs

Musashi Auto Parts diversifies into EV parts, targets 2W, 3W OEMs

The rapid growth of the Indian electric vehicle industry, particularly the two- and three-wheeler segments, is seeing a number of component suppliers bet big on this zero-emission vehicle sector. The latest is Japanese Tier-1 component supplier Musashi Auto Parts India (MAP-ID).  MAP-ID, which is a leading supplier of transmission gears, shafts, and differential assemblies to… Continue reading Musashi Auto Parts diversifies into EV parts, targets 2W, 3W OEMs

Musashi Auto Parts diversifies into EV parts, targets 2W, 3W OEMs

The rapid growth of the Indian electric vehicle industry, particularly the two- and three-wheeler segments, is seeing a number of component suppliers bet big on this zero-emission vehicle sector. The latest is Japanese Tier-1 component supplier Musashi Auto Parts India (MAP-ID).  MAP-ID, which is a leading supplier of transmission gears, shafts, and differential assemblies to… Continue reading Musashi Auto Parts diversifies into EV parts, targets 2W, 3W OEMs

German FAZ: A mega merger against the backlog008431

The car crisis continues to spread. After the announced job cuts at Volkswagen and the fall of car king Carlos Tavares at Stellantis, the next big bang is now coming from Japan. Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi signed an agreement in principle for merger talks on Monday: Three of the largest manufacturers in the auto nation… Continue reading German FAZ: A mega merger against the backlog008431