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
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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
Chip shortage may dampen auto industry’s festive fervour: ED, M&M
“Besides, resurgence of a COVID third wave continues to be of concern. This upcoming festive season will be very strong from the demand point of view but pretty uncertain from the supply side,” Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director, M&M, said. New Delhi: The ongoing global chip crisis may douse the approaching festive season sparkles as the… Continue reading Chip shortage may dampen auto industry’s festive fervour: ED, M&M
India takes diplomatic route to drive Motown out of the chip mess
SIAM had requested the MEA to highlight the shortages through Indian embassies in Germany, the US, Japan and Taiwan so that global suppliers in these countries allocate adequate volumes to Indian automakers. Diplomacy has moved into top gear as the chips are down – more literally than you think – in India’s Motown. New Delhi… Continue reading India takes diplomatic route to drive Motown out of the chip mess
Hino and Isuzu race for electric trucks as Chinese rivals encroach
TOKYO — Isuzu Motors and Hino Motors are making forays into no-emission light trucks next year as Japan trails other major automobile markets in embracing electrified fleets. The Japanese commercial vehicle producers are eyeing business with shipping and logistics companies while fighting the growing presence of Chinese rivals, which offer competitive prices. Hino intends to roll… Continue reading Hino and Isuzu race for electric trucks as Chinese rivals encroach
Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Electric MOU to develop hydrogen fuel cell package for power generation
Under the agreement, Hyundai Motor will supply PEMFC fuel cell systems and provide technical support while Hyundai Electric will develop and commercialize a fuel cell-based power generation package which includes mobile generators and AMP supply systems. Hyundai Electric will also explore a variety of business models for marketing the new package in Korea and abroad,… Continue reading Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Electric MOU to develop hydrogen fuel cell package for power generation