Toyota India launches Hyryder at Rs 15.11 lakh

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has launched its first midsize SUV, the Hyryder, with prices starting from Rs 15.11 lakh, going up to Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Toyota has, for now, only announced prices for the top four variants – the stong-hybrid and the mild-hybrid AWD variants. Prices for the remaining mild-hybrid variants will be announced in a… Continue reading Toyota India launches Hyryder at Rs 15.11 lakh

Suzuki Motor Corporation signs agreements with two IIMs

IIMA and Suzuki will collaborate to conduct research on strategic business diversification, business portfolio restructuring, and new market entry strategies. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has signed agreements with the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (or IIMA) and Kozhikode ( IIMK), respectively to further develop its Indian business. In a press note, the company said: We… Continue reading Suzuki Motor Corporation signs agreements with two IIMs

Tata Motors sells 17,150 EVs in April-August, 90% of entire FY2022 EV tally

Sustained demand for Nexon and Tigor EVs gives Tata Motors a strategic advantage over its passenger vehicle rivals. But the EV market is set to see new rivals, starting with the Mahindra XUV400 . Tata Motors’ electric drive is gathering pace and how. The market leader in the electric passenger vehicle (ePV) space has, in… Continue reading Tata Motors sells 17,150 EVs in April-August, 90% of entire FY2022 EV tally

Suzuki Motor Corp partners with IIM-A for academic, industry project

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) on Thursday said it has signed a partnership agreement with Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), Japan, for research, advisory and student projects. New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) on Thursday said it has signed a partnership agreement with Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), Japan, for research, advisory… Continue reading Suzuki Motor Corp partners with IIM-A for academic, industry project

Back to school with CTEK

Ensure you can get to school on-time CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With the new school-year and college term just begun, CTEK is advising parents and students to make sure their car batteries are in top form ready for the school run, and for added peace of mind if youngsters are driving themselves off… Continue reading Back to school with CTEK

Two-wheeler sales in the fast lane

Hero Moto Corp has reported that its domestic sales for August increased by 4.55 percent. The company sold 4,50,740 units during the month, up from 4,31,137 units in August 2021. Sales of motorcycles increased last month to 4,30,799 units from 4,20,609 units the year before, while sales of scooters decreased to 31,809 units from 33,270… Continue reading Two-wheeler sales in the fast lane

Lumax Industries mulls greenfield expansion in western India

Lumax Industries, a key supplier of lighting products, is in the process of  evaluating its regional capabilities in line with its strong order book. The company has orders worth over Rs1,000 crore from both car and two-wheeler players, of which 90 percent is from new businesses. Of the new business, about 30 percent is from… Continue reading Lumax Industries mulls greenfield expansion in western India

Auto Sales in August 2022: Buoyed by festive season, vehicle dispatches grow across segments

Representative Image New Delhi: August brings a sense of joy across the country, as it is also synonymous with the beginning of the festive season across the states of India. In August 2021, the country was slowly moving out of the COVID-induced lockdown challenges, but the vehicle demand-supply balance was unequal. The long-standing semiconductor shortages… Continue reading Auto Sales in August 2022: Buoyed by festive season, vehicle dispatches grow across segments

It’s an August month as carmakers rev up despatches for festive season

As expected, August 2022 has turned out to be quite an august month for the passenger vehicle industry in India. As per the wholesale numbers announced by 10 of the 16 PV manufacturers in the fray, a total of 317,072 units constitutes 29% year-on-year growth (August 2021: 246,504). Of these 10, three OEMs – Honda… Continue reading It’s an August month as carmakers rev up despatches for festive season

Maruti Suzuki’s August wholesales increase 30%, April-August 22%

In FY2022, Maruti Suzuki rolled out 16,22,331 units, up 15% (FY2021: 14,10,774). Between April-July 2022, it has produced 634,133 units. August 2022 output is likely around 175,000 units.   India’s passenger vehicle market leader has announced its wholesales numbers for August 2022. While the 134,166 units in the domestic market indicate 30% year-on-year growth (August 2021:… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s August wholesales increase 30%, April-August 22%