The two-millionth vehicle produced was the South African-specification Baleno. Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG), Suzuki Motor Corporation’s subsidiary for automobile production in India, has achieved cumulative automobile production of 2 million units. The company notched the production milestone on August 20, 2022. SMG was set up in March 2014 as Suzuki’s first 100 percent Suzuki-investment automobile… Continue reading Suzuki’s Gujarat plant crosses 2 million units production milestone
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Toyota-led tech group expels Hino Motors
The Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) has expelled Hino Motors (Hino) in light of Hino’s misconduct concerning certification testing. Toyota is a shareholder in Hino Motors. Since its establishment in April 2021, the CJPT has been working in the field with its partners to accelerate the spread of CASE, thereby aiming to contribute in… Continue reading Toyota-led tech group expels Hino Motors
Vinkesh Gulati: ‘Today, dealers are mature enough to handle future challenges’
Vinkesh Gulati took over as President of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India (FADA) in September 2020 at the height of the pandemic. In a freewheeling interview, the data-driven automobile dealer tells us about the challenges, the gains and a few misses in his two-year term. He hands over the baton to Manish… Continue reading Vinkesh Gulati: ‘Today, dealers are mature enough to handle future challenges’
How myTVS is reshaping the aftermarket landscape
G Srinivasa Raghavan is clearly a man in a hurry. As the Managing Director of TVS Automobile Solutions whose aftermarket brand, myTVS, is well known across the country, he is now keen on taking the story to the next level. The company’s digital arm, Ki Mobility Solutions, is an important part of this transition while… Continue reading How myTVS is reshaping the aftermarket landscape
TVS increases scooter market share to 24%, Okinawa grabs 2.5%
As two-wheeler OEMs gear up for the festive season in India, which begins later this month, the marked uptick in their wholesale numbers for both scooters and motorcycles also reflects a mood of cautious optimism. In the April-July 2022 period, a total of 5,105,836 two-wheelers were despatched, up 39% YoY. This comprised 16,87,062 scooters (up… Continue reading TVS increases scooter market share to 24%, Okinawa grabs 2.5%
New Brezza and Grand Vitara drive up Maruti Suzuki’s pending orders to 387,000 units
Passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki India currently has a ‘problem’ of plenty. The company has new vehicle bookings of 387,000 units. This number was around 280,000 units in Q1 FY2023, but strong customer demand for the new Brezza compact SUV, launched on June 30 at Rs 799,000, and the midsized Maruti Grand Vitara, unveiled… Continue reading New Brezza and Grand Vitara drive up Maruti Suzuki’s pending orders to 387,000 units
Tata Motors increases UV market share to 19 percent
Tata Motors continues to expand its market share in the utility vehicle (UV) market. The company, which took the lead in Q1 FY2023 (April-June 2022) with wholesales of 97,943 UVs, continues to stay on top, ahead of Maruti Suzuki India and Mahindra & Mahindra. In a span of just four months, the company has jumped… Continue reading Tata Motors increases UV market share to 19 percent
Cleantechnica: Indonesia Wants To Be A Manufacturing Superpower 002191
The United States is desperate to move the supply chain for electric vehicles — especially battery materials — back onshore after 50 years of offshoring every facet of American manufacturing, mostly to China. The new Inflation Reduction Act is a big step forward on the path to reconstituting domestic production. But other countries want in… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Indonesia Wants To Be A Manufacturing Superpower 002191
Best used executive cars 2022
Executive cars are about so much more than simply getting to work and back: the best ones will deliver performance, good fuel economy, excellent ride comfort and style all in one package, while also serving as a family runabout and long-distance chariot in some cases. Their breadth of talent is wider than almost any other… Continue reading Best used executive cars 2022
Logistics experts train focus on sustainability at SIAM Conclave
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the eighth SIAM Automotive Logistics Conclave on August 18. The conclave on the overall theme of ‘Automotive Logistics: Transitioning towards a Sustainable Future’ saw a sharpened focus on exploring new frontiers for transportation of vehicles. In a world impacted by climate change, vehicle and automotive industry goods transportation is among the… Continue reading Logistics experts train focus on sustainability at SIAM Conclave