German auto giant Volkswagen AG’s Cheif Executive Officer Herbert Diess has tested positive for the coronavirus and is currently quarantined at his residence. Although infected Diess is continuing his work from home. While a VW spokeswoman Nicole Mommsen said, “He has been available for all phone calls and meetings,” The CEO has not shown any… Continue reading VW CEO Herbert Diess in Quarantine – CarToq.com
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Drayton Motors acquires Cropleys Suzuki in Boston Lincolnshire
Drayton Motors has announced its acquisition of Cropleys Suzuki in Boston, Lincolnshire. This adds to its current portfolio of three Kia dealerships in Boston, Grantham and Louth, one Maxus dealership in Louth and two Autohub Used Car operations in Gainsborough and Louth. Drayton Motors Director, Darren Bradford, said: “Cropleys Suzuki is a well-established business with… Continue reading Drayton Motors acquires Cropleys Suzuki in Boston Lincolnshire
Suzuki Innovation Centre at IIT Hyderabad to address mobility challenges in India, Japan
Suzuki Innovation Centre (SIC) is yet another milestone for IITH to play an important role in strengthening the India-Japan relationship. Hyderabad: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), Japan, the parent company of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the biggest automaker in the country, signed a 3-year contract to start Suzuki Innovation… Continue reading Suzuki Innovation Centre at IIT Hyderabad to address mobility challenges in India, Japan
Stretched Toyota Century Is JDM Opulence With V12 And Honda Paint – newsconcerns
Our fascination for the Toyota Century runs deep, especially if we’re talking about the second generation. It was the company’s first and last car to come from the factory with a majestic V12 engine. The JDM-only sedan has been serving as the quintessential flagship since 1967 when the first-gen model was launched. This Mk2 arrived… Continue reading Stretched Toyota Century Is JDM Opulence With V12 And Honda Paint – newsconcerns
SsangYong sale brings down the curtain on Mahindra saga
It’s finally all over for Mahindra & Mahindra and SsangYong Motor. With the Korean SUV maker now in the hands of a consortium led by Edison Motors, its 10-year innings with its Indian owner has officially come to an end. M&M had already made it known a couple of years ago that it would cap… Continue reading SsangYong sale brings down the curtain on Mahindra saga
Naveen Soni takes over as President of Lexus India
Naveen Soni takes over as President of the Lexus brand at Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) from January 1. He succeeds PB Venugopal who will move over to a senior role in product planning. Soni has been spearheading sales and service in his capacity as Senior Vice President through 2020 and 2021 when the pandemic caused… Continue reading Naveen Soni takes over as President of Lexus India
10 Coolest Cars You Didn’t Know Existed (But You Should) – HotCars
Since the invention of the wheel, there have been some remarkable automotive creations that very few people know of, like the unassuming Lamborghini-powered Audi S6 saloon, BMW’s saving grace, the Isetta, some underloved supercars like the Aston Martin One-77, and even an Audi Q7 with a diesel V12 under its hood. All of these are… Continue reading 10 Coolest Cars You Didn’t Know Existed (But You Should) – HotCars
Auto sales preview: Demand muted across segments in Dec
In the case of passenger vehicles, Nomura sees industry-wide volumes fall 1 per cent. “We expect Maruti Suzuki’s domestic PV volumes (ex, Toyota and LCV) to be down 13 per cent YoY. The company’s overall volume is likely to be down 5 per cent YoY on higher exports,” it said. NEW DELHI: December is ending… Continue reading Auto sales preview: Demand muted across segments in Dec
SUV sales surge in India: 9.3 million units in 16 years
If there is one vehicle category which has made industry, in India and the world over, stand up and take notice then it is the Utility Vehicle (UV) or Sports UV (SUV) segment. Even the pandemic had far less of an impact on this segment as it did on others. The reason is not difficult… Continue reading SUV sales surge in India: 9.3 million units in 16 years
Weak rural demand dents several large-cap stocks in 2021
Some of the stocks in that category are ITC, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, HUL and Maruti Suzuki. New Delhi: Even as Indian equity markets gave handsome returns in 2021, many large-cap companies have failed to display healthy performances. Market participants believe large-cap stocks are safe as they have low risks associated with them and they… Continue reading Weak rural demand dents several large-cap stocks in 2021