Aug 31 (Reuters) – India’s biggest car maker Maruti Suzuki (MRTI.NS) warned on Tuesday its vehicle production in September will tumble by 60% due to a chip shortage, joining a slew of global automakers facing a pandemic-led paucity of critical components. Maruti had flagged a partial production impact in August, but the output cut in… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 1:36 PM UTCMaruti production to halve in Sept as chip shortage hits India’s top car makerIndia’s biggest car maker Maruti Suz…
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Napino Group partners Enedym for cost-slashing magnet-less e-motors
The Gurgaon-based Napino Group has partnered Canada’s Enedym to manufacture complete motor solutions for the electric two-wheelersegment in India, which is poised to become a US$ 9 billion (Rs 66,609 crore) market by 2027. Under the agreement, Napino will license Enedym’s patented Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) technology, which will be supplied for electric two-wheelers –… Continue reading Napino Group partners Enedym for cost-slashing magnet-less e-motors
ACMA’s Vinnie Mehta: ‘Chip shortage a reality we have to deal with’
The global semiconductor shortage does not seem to get addressed any time soon. According to Vinnie Mehta, director general, ACMA, its impact may continue even in 2022. The SIAM and ACMA annual conventions held last week reiterated the need for increasing localisation, particularly with regard to electronic and semiconductor components, where India is a big… Continue reading ACMA’s Vinnie Mehta: ‘Chip shortage a reality we have to deal with’
Maruti Suzuki to hike prices for the third time this year
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has today confirmed an upcoming price hike beginning September 2021, across its entire model range. This will be the third price increase from the passenger vehicle market leader, a move which could see other players following suit. While the company had earlier, in June, announced the plan to hike prices in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to hike prices for the third time this year
Made-in-India Suzuki Swift gets zero stars in Latin NCAP crash test
The New Car Assessment Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean (Latin NCAP) has crash-tested the made-in-India Suzuki Swift. The hatchback scored a disappointing zero stars in the crash test. The Swift that was crash tested by Latin NCAP was equipped with two airbags. As per Latin NCAP, the results are valid for both,… Continue reading Made-in-India Suzuki Swift gets zero stars in Latin NCAP crash test
Maruti Suzuki invites startups under 6th cohort of MAIL initiative
According to the carmaker, the winning startups will get an opportunity to undertake a paid Proof of Concept (PoC) with the Company. These selected startups will be closely mentored by industry experts in the domestic and international startup ecosystem. New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) on Friday said it is welcoming applications for the… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki invites startups under 6th cohort of MAIL initiative
Industry leaders bet on collaboration and localisation at ACMA convention
The automotive industry, is quite literally, running out of chips. Assembly lines across the world slowed down as a result of the longer time required to procure these semiconductors. But the ordeal may not end any time soon and even 2022 may see some domino impact. However, localisation and collaboration may be the way out… Continue reading Industry leaders bet on collaboration and localisation at ACMA convention
Renault India, Nissan Motor and Suzuki Motorcycle enter the list of top advertisers in auto sector : TAM AdEx
TAM AdEx overview of half yearly advertising in the auto sector states that between H1 ’19 – H1’21, ‘Auto Sector’ had the highest share of TV Ad Volumes i.e. 4.8 percent during H1’19. It was at the 7th position as compared to other sectors, in H1 ‘19, and dropped to the 9th position in H1’20… Continue reading Renault India, Nissan Motor and Suzuki Motorcycle enter the list of top advertisers in auto sector : TAM AdEx
Localisation vital as Indian OEMs drive into electric avenue
Localisation and a sustainable EV push came across as the dominant theme at SIAM’s 61st Annual Convention, which was held virtually. Kenichi Ayukawa, president, SIAM and MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India said the key enablers to bring about a growth revival involves a “move further towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. SIAM and ACMA are working to further… Continue reading Localisation vital as Indian OEMs drive into electric avenue
Mindset change and trust will strengthen bonding between OEMs, dealers
Rajeev Chaba, President & MD, MG Motor India, said it was time for dealers to “speak up” and share their views to make sure that their voices are heard. “We must have agreements due to certain rules/regulations. Yet, we trust you unless you give us a reason not to do so.” He was speaking at a… Continue reading Mindset change and trust will strengthen bonding between OEMs, dealers