SkyDrive Reaches Basic Agreement with Suzuki to Build eVTOL Aircraft, Aiming to Start Operation in Spring 2024 by Utilizing Suzuki Group’s Plant

PARIS and TOYOTA, Japan, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SkyDrive Inc. (hereinafter “SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, announced at Paris Air Show 2023 on June 19 that the company had signed a basic agreement with Suzuki Motor Corporation (hereinafter “Suzuki”) for cooperation in manufacturing “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL aircraft (*2). Logos: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M105850/202306166391/_prw_PI1fl_U99Vm2eA.png?_ga=2.266065487.1997240702.1686531031-1438572707.1685531252 … Continue reading SkyDrive Reaches Basic Agreement with Suzuki to Build eVTOL Aircraft, Aiming to Start Operation in Spring 2024 by Utilizing Suzuki Group’s Plant

SkyDrive Reaches Basic Agreement with Suzuki to Build eVTOL Aircraft, Aiming to Start Operation in Spring 2024 by Utilizing Suzuki Group’s Plant

PARIS and TOYOTA, Japan, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SkyDrive Inc. (hereinafter “SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, announced at Paris Air Show 2023 on June 19 that the company had signed a basic agreement with Suzuki Motor Corporation (hereinafter “Suzuki”) for cooperation in manufacturing “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL aircraft (*2). Logos: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M105850/202306166391/_prw_PI1fl_U99Vm2eA.png?_ga=2.266065487.1997240702.1686531031-1438572707.1685531252 … Continue reading SkyDrive Reaches Basic Agreement with Suzuki to Build eVTOL Aircraft, Aiming to Start Operation in Spring 2024 by Utilizing Suzuki Group’s Plant

Maruti Suzuki opens bookings for Invicto at Rs 25,000

Maruti Suzuki has opened bookings for its new Invicto MPV for Rs 25,000, and customers can book it either on Maruti Suzuki’s website or through the Nexa chain of dealerships. The Invicto is a badge-engineered sibling of the Toyota Innova Hycross, and though the price announcement is on July 5, we expect it to be the first Maruti model… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki opens bookings for Invicto at Rs 25,000

@BMW: 24H SPA EWC Motos: Another podium for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team at its home race at Spa-Francorchamps.002776

Spa-Francorchamps. The tension within the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team finally evaporated after 24 intensive hours of racing at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (BEL); Markus Reiterberger (GER), Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) and Jérémy Guarnoni (FRA) again finished on the podium with the #37 BMW M 1000 RR at round two of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship… Continue reading @BMW: 24H SPA EWC Motos: Another podium for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team at its home race at Spa-Francorchamps.002776

Maruti Suzuki takes early lead in UV sales in April-May, Mahindra drives ahead of Tata Motors

Two months into the fiscal year, the utility vehicle (UV) segment, which includes SUVs and MPVs, continues to be the bulwark of the overall passenger vehicle segment in India. With cumulative wholesales of 363,563 units in April-May 2023, UVs accounted for 54.61% of total PV sales of 665,625 units, improving upon the 51.50% they had… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki takes early lead in UV sales in April-May, Mahindra drives ahead of Tata Motors

Double-digit growth in PV, 2- and 3-wheeler sales in May 2023

With the economy ticking along in good gear and consumer sentiment keeping pace, dispatches of two- and three- wheelers and of cars and SUVs from vehicle manufacturers to their showrooms across India maintained double-digit growth in May 2023. As per the wholesales numbers released by apex industry body SIAM, combined sales of these three segments… Continue reading Double-digit growth in PV, 2- and 3-wheeler sales in May 2023

Double-digit growth in PV, 2- and 3-wheeler sales in May 2023

With the economy ticking along in good gear and consumer sentiment keeping pace, dispatches of two- and three- wheelers and of cars and SUVs from vehicle manufacturers to their showrooms across India maintained double-digit growth in May 2023. As per the wholesales numbers released by apex industry body SIAM, combined sales of these three segments… Continue reading Double-digit growth in PV, 2- and 3-wheeler sales in May 2023

Double-digit growth in PV, 2- and 3-wheeler sales in May 2023

With the economy ticking along in good gear and consumer sentiment keeping pace, dispatches of two- and three- wheelers and of cars and SUVs from vehicle manufacturers to their showrooms across India maintained double-digit growth in May 2023. As per the wholesales numbers released by apex industry body SIAM, combined sales of these three segments… Continue reading Double-digit growth in PV, 2- and 3-wheeler sales in May 2023

Bookings for Maruti Suzuki Invicto to commence on June 19

Maruti Suzuki will commence bookings for its upcoming Invicto MPV from June 19, the carmaker has confirmed. The Maruti Invicto will be a badge-engineered sibling of the Toyota Innova Hycross, and will be the carmaker’s first model that will be priced above Rs 20 lakh in our market. This will also be Maruti’s third MPV following the Ertiga and XL6. Maruti Invicto… Continue reading Bookings for Maruti Suzuki Invicto to commence on June 19

Toyota to face governance challenge at shareholder meeting

The world’s top car maker has become a target in recent years for activists and green investors, who say it has been slow to roll out battery electric vehicles (EVs). Toyota faces an unprecedented challenge at its annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, with some pension funds voting against Chairman Akio Toyoda on governance issues, while… Continue reading Toyota to face governance challenge at shareholder meeting