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

Cruiser Bikes Market to Reach $101.98 Bn, Globally, by 2030 at 5.5% CAGR: Allied Market Research

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Cruiser Bikes Market by Engine Capacity (Less Than 500cc, 501cc to 1000 cc and More Than 1000cc), Price (Low, Mid and High) and Application (Daily Commute and Touring): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2030.” According to the report, the global… Continue reading Cruiser Bikes Market to Reach $101.98 Bn, Globally, by 2030 at 5.5% CAGR: Allied Market Research

SIAM debates sustainable mobility and ‘Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2021’

The apex automotive body, SIAM had organised a webinar on ‘Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2021: Its Features and Implementation Planning’. Divided into three sessions, the webinar touched on the key issue like policy framework, best practices in material recycling, Extended Producers Responsibility and models related to environmentally sound management of ELVs recycling including the roles and responsibilities of… Continue reading SIAM debates sustainable mobility and ‘Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2021’

Hybridization and Electric Vehicle Segments to Boost Global Powertrain Industry, Finds Frost & Sullivan

For further information on this analysis, Global Powertrain Outlook 2021, please visit: http://frost.ly/66d “Conventional ICE-powered vehicles face intense competition from powertrain electrification, resulting in lower cost and increased range. Further, with the declining trend of ICE-powered vehicles sales, EVs (BEVs and PHEVs) and even full hybrid electric vehicles (FHEVs) are likely to grow at an impressive… Continue reading Hybridization and Electric Vehicle Segments to Boost Global Powertrain Industry, Finds Frost & Sullivan

Japan automakers take bonding to next level

When Suzuki and Daihatsu decided to participate in a consortium involving Toyota, Isuzu and Hino last month, it marked yet another significant step by Japan’s automakers to deepen their bonding. Toyota is the lead participant in the latest drive with a 60 percent stake where the initial focus was to hone efforts on new trends… Continue reading Japan automakers take bonding to next level

Indian auto industry voluntarily recalls 376,536 vehicles this year, more than double of 2019

The Indian auto industry saw its highest recalls of 1,000,467 units and 932,449 units in 2015 and 2016 respectively, largely due to technical issues facing General Motors India and Honda Cars India. Mumbai: The Indian auto industry voluntarily recalled 376,536 vehicles till August 11 this year, compared with 380,615 units in the entire 2020, as… Continue reading Indian auto industry voluntarily recalls 376,536 vehicles this year, more than double of 2019

Autocar Professional’s August 15 edition tracks India Auto Inc’s progress

As the tricolour is unfurled from the ramparts of the Red Fort, India completes 75 years of independence. A milestone no doubt in India’s tryst with destiny but it is also an occasion to take stock of how much India Auto Inc has driven ahead in the journey towards self-reliance or Atmanirbharta. In this 56-page… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s August 15 edition tracks India Auto Inc’s progress

XUV700 begins Mahindra’s offensive to reclaim leadership in SUVs

By 2026, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) looks to launch 23 new vehicles. Of these, nine will be SUVs. This strategy reflects the OEM’s new thrust for its automotive business to be a leading player again in its core area of SUVs. In India’s booming utility vehicle market, M&M currently has a 15% market share, behind Maruti Suzuki… Continue reading XUV700 begins Mahindra’s offensive to reclaim leadership in SUVs

Not a right time to implement next stage of emission norms: Maruti Suzuki

Auto industry body SIAM has also sought postponement of CAFE Phase II regulations, which are set to come into force from next year, to April 1, 2024 but are yet to hear from the government regarding the demand. New Delhi: The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has said the implementation of the next… Continue reading Not a right time to implement next stage of emission norms: Maruti Suzuki

EV shift puts engine jobs on chopping block in Japan and Germany

TOKYO — For decades, the internal combustion engine has powered cars and household incomes worldwide. Now, the future of jobs making thousands of engine components looks as murky as that of the technology itself. Driven in part by government policy, the global shift to electric vehicles will affect hundreds of thousands of automotive jobs in… Continue reading EV shift puts engine jobs on chopping block in Japan and Germany