Amara Raja Batteries has taken the next step in their business model by concentrating equally in both lead acid batteries and newer mobility needs (lithium-ion). The company, which in 2021 announced strategic plans, said that they will expand their growth model in lead acid batteries and also establish a new energy SBU encompassing lithium cell… Continue reading Amara Raja charged up for the future
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India’s scooter market bounces back after four years with strong Q1 FY2023 numbers
With wholesale numbers for India Auto Inc across segments – passenger vehicles, two- and three-wheelers and commercial vehicles – returning strong year-on-year growth in the first three months of FY2023, the mood in the industry is cautiously optimistic. Admittedly, the Q1 numbers are on a low year-ago total but the fact of the matter is… Continue reading India’s scooter market bounces back after four years with strong Q1 FY2023 numbers
Autocar Professional’s South India Special is out!
The July 15 2022 issue of Autocar Professional is a ‘South India Special’. The southern part of the country, be it Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana or Andhra Pradesh have been attracting big ticket investment from key auto manufacturers. The Chennai-Bangalore industrial corridor is a key automotive hub in the country now. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s South India Special is out!
Global and China Flying Car Industry Report 2022 Featuring Major Flying Car Suppliers & OEMs Deploying Flying Cars
DUBLIN, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global and China Flying Car Industry Research Report, 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. A flying car is a three-dimensional vehicle. Broadly speaking, it is a low-altitude intelligent autonomous transportation tool carrying cargo or people, namely electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL). It features electric vertical take-off… Continue reading Global and China Flying Car Industry Report 2022 Featuring Major Flying Car Suppliers & OEMs Deploying Flying Cars
Maruti Suzuki launches new S-Presso, banks on higher fuel efficiency for sales
Maruti Suzuki claims the new S-Presso offers enhanced fuel-efficiency of 25.30kpl in Vxi(O)/Vxi+(O) AGS, 24.76kpl in Vxi/Vxi+ MT and 24.12kpl in Std/Lxi MT. (File photo) Having sold over 200,000 S-Presso cars since the vehicle’s launch on September 30, 2019, Maruti Suzuki today launched the new S-Presso, priced at Rs 425,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the standard model equipped… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki launches new S-Presso, banks on higher fuel efficiency for sales
Suzuki to pull out of MotoGP racing and EWC at end of 2022
Suzuki is to terminate its participation in MotoGP as well as its factory participation in the World Endurance Championship at the end of the 2022 season. (Image: Suzuki-motogp.com) Suzuki Motor Corporation and MotoGP rights company Dorna have come to an agreement to terminate Suzuki’s participation in the MotoGP championship, which has been the pinnacle of… Continue reading Suzuki to pull out of MotoGP racing and EWC at end of 2022
OEMs eye Mobility-as-a-Service potential for pre-owned cars
Acland says there is potential to attach a host of mobility services or mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) programmes now on offer and create a longer-term relationship with the customers On July 6, 2022, Toyota Kirloskar Motor opened a first-of-its-kind company-owned Toyota Used Car Outlet (TUCO) in Karnataka, aiming to redefine the pre-owned vehicle segment and only retail fully-refurbished Toyota… Continue reading OEMs eye Mobility-as-a-Service potential for pre-owned cars
OEMs’ production numbers up 25 percent in Q1
The picture is representational Sales for passenger vehicle showed an uptick in the June 2022 sales released by SIAM enabling companies like Skoda and Tata Motors to record some of their best monthly figures. However, SIAM’s figures suggest that production too has seen a significant rise in the numbers as the auto sector prepares for… Continue reading OEMs’ production numbers up 25 percent in Q1
India Auto Inc drives towards strong FY2023, Q1 wholesales soar 55 percent
There is a growing feel-good mood and optimism among automakers in India. June 2022 wholesales for India Auto Inc at 1,611,300 units are a strong 24% year-on-year increase (June 2021: 1,301,602) with all vehicle segments in the black. The first quarter (April-June 2022) FY2023 numbers better that growth. With overall wholesales of 4,935,870 units, India Auto… Continue reading India Auto Inc drives towards strong FY2023, Q1 wholesales soar 55 percent
South Africa Motor Vehicle Market Report 2022: Used Vehicle Price Increases Outpace New Car Prices Due to Semi-Conductor Shortages and Global Logistic Bottlenecks
DUBLIN, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Motor Vehicle Industry in South Africa 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. South Africa has the biggest vehicle market by sales and exports in Africa. While sales of new and used vehicles and accessories recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, workshop revenue was still below that of… Continue reading South Africa Motor Vehicle Market Report 2022: Used Vehicle Price Increases Outpace New Car Prices Due to Semi-Conductor Shortages and Global Logistic Bottlenecks