Tata AutoComp to invest Rs 500 crore in dual-clutch transmission plant in Chakan

The movers and shakers in any business are those who spot an emerging trend or a ‘white space’ in an existing market and make their move ahead of their rivals to gain the first-mover advantage. Driving in traffic-choked urban India is a tiring affair for most people, given the need to need to frequently change… Continue reading Tata AutoComp to invest Rs 500 crore in dual-clutch transmission plant in Chakan

Indian Oil’s aluminium-air battery manufacturing JV readies itself for manufacturing rollout

Indian Oil’s aluminium-air battery manufacturing JV readies itself for manufacturing rollout IOC Phinergy, a joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) and Israel’s Phinergy, which specialises in hybrid lithium-ion and aluminium-air/zinc-air battery systems, is working to develop a blueprint for establishing facilities in India, even as real-world tests on vehicles provided by Mahindra & Mahindra… Continue reading Indian Oil’s aluminium-air battery manufacturing JV readies itself for manufacturing rollout

Suzuki Jimny gets extended five-door body variant

Suzuki has revealed a five-door variant of its smallest SUV and plans to launch the model in Africa, Australia, India and Latin America later this year.  The five-door Suzuki Jimny is based on the same ladder-frame chassis as the existing three-door model, but it’s slightly larger to accommodate the two additional side doors. It measures 3985mm long,… Continue reading Suzuki Jimny gets extended five-door body variant

Maruti Suzuki aspires to leadership position in SUVs in FY24; eyes 45 percent PV market share

Maruti Suzuki aspires to leadership position in SUVs in FY24; eyes 45 percent PV market share Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest car maker, is planning to grab the number one position in the SUV space in FY24 led by a new range of products unveiled at the AutoExpo 2023. With a plan to outpace the… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki aspires to leadership position in SUVs in FY24; eyes 45 percent PV market share

Maruti Suzuki reveals 5-door Jimny SUV, Fronx SUV-coupe at Auto Expo 2022

A day after it took the covers off its first electric vehicle concept, the eVX, at Auto Expo 2023, passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki India has had the global debut of the Jimny 5-door SUV as well as the sporty Fronx SUV-coupe. Bookings for both models have opened in the Indian market. The surging… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki reveals 5-door Jimny SUV, Fronx SUV-coupe at Auto Expo 2022

SPARECARE appoints Naveen Chauhan as Co-Founder and CEO

Naveen Chauhan has joined as Co-Founder and CEO at SPARECARE, a start-up aiming to transform the Automotive After-Sales Spare Parts Industry which struggles with inflated levels of Spare Parts Inventory, continual generation of Slow and Dead Stocks, Operational gaps and mismatches in stocks eating up to 50 percent of the spare parts margins. SPARECARE was… Continue reading SPARECARE appoints Naveen Chauhan as Co-Founder and CEO

Maruti Suzuki charges up India fleet with concept electric SUV

NEW DELHI — India’s largest automaker, Maruti Suzuki, unveiled the concept version of its first electric vehicle on Wednesday, but said that the company’s shift to a more eco-friendly fleet would also include cars that run on compressed natural gas or fuels blended with ethanol. “Electric vehicles alone can’t be the solution for achieving carbon neutrality… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki charges up India fleet with concept electric SUV

New Suzuki eVX concept previews 342-mile electric crossover

Suzuki has provided a first look at its maiden electric car with the eVX concept, an S-Cross-sized crossover aiming to “carry forward the brand’s 4×4 legacy”. Revealed at Auto Expo 2023 in Delhi, India, the concept car features a 60kWh battery, allowing it to drive 550km (342 miles) between recharges, according to the Indian MIDC… Continue reading New Suzuki eVX concept previews 342-mile electric crossover

Korean firm plans $2.5B in new solar panel plants in Georgia

The Cartersville plant will fulfill one of the aims of the climate change and health care bill that Biden signed in August. A South Korean solar panel maker will invest more than $2.5 billion to build factories in Georgia, hiring 2,500 new employees and making components usually manufactured outside the United States, the company announced… Continue reading Korean firm plans $2.5B in new solar panel plants in Georgia