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
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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
CCI slaps Rs 200 crore penalty on Maruti Suzuki for curbing discounts
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 200 crore on Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) for implementing a Discount Control Policy whereby dealers were restrained from offering discounts to the customers beyond those prescribed by MSIL. As per the CCI release, the order against Maruti is on account of indulging… Continue reading CCI slaps Rs 200 crore penalty on Maruti Suzuki for curbing discounts
CCI slaps Rs 200 crore penalty on Maruti Suzuki
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 200 crore on Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) for implementing a Discount Control Policy whereby dealers were restrained from offering discounts to the customers beyond those prescribed by MSIL. As per the CCI release, the order against Maruti is on account of indulging… Continue reading CCI slaps Rs 200 crore penalty on Maruti Suzuki
India’s antitrust body fines Maruti Suzuki $27 million over dealer discount policy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2019 started looking into allegations that Maruti forces its dealers to limit the discounts they offer, effectively stifling competition among them and harming consumers who could have benefited from lower prices if dealers operated freely, Reuters had reported. By Aditi Shah and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI: India’s antitrust… Continue reading India’s antitrust body fines Maruti Suzuki $27 million over dealer discount policy
Tata Motors previews new Punch micro-SUV ahead of festive season launch
Eighteen months after Tata Motors unveiled the HBX Concept at the Auto Expo 2020 in Greater Noida, the company today revealed the production-ready model, called Tata Punch. The latest Tata SUV is slated for a national launch this festive season. The Tata Punch micro-SUV, which bears a close resemblance to the HBX concept (below right),… Continue reading Tata Motors previews new Punch micro-SUV ahead of festive season launch
Lada Niva: the 1970s Russian icon still going strong in 2021
In sensible driving situations and over short distances, though, it’s not half as arduous and exhausting to pilot as you might expect. There’s power steering, electric windows, air conditioning and even self-cancelling indicators (how very bourgeois), so once you’ve got over the ever-disorienting sensation of shifting with your right hand and the ever so slightly… Continue reading Lada Niva: the 1970s Russian icon still going strong in 2021
Maruti Ertiga best-selling UV in July but Hyundai Creta tops FY2022’s first four months
There’s plenty of action underway in the hottest vehicle segment in India, one which is seeing a flurry of new product launches, stiff competition and plenty of tech-driven creature comforts, all with a view to draw the value-conscious buyer. Here’s a quick look at the Top 5 UVs in July and also the Top 10… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga best-selling UV in July but Hyundai Creta tops FY2022’s first four months