Tag: Suzuki

Toyota hopeful of good times returning with Covid on the wane

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is betting big on the Innova Crysta and Fortuner to keep the momentum going once the lockdown is lifted and normal business resumes. It is also working towards reducing the order-to-lead times on these two models.  “While sentiment at the higher end may remain muted, we anticipate good demand in the… Continue reading Toyota hopeful of good times returning with Covid on the wane

Haryana CM opens Oxygen PSA generation plants donated by Maruti Suzuki in 3 hospitals

For the sustainability of these manufacturing operations and to ensure that needy hospitals in the country are made aware of this opportunity, a website, http://oxygengenerator.co.in, has been created to spread this information and channelise enquiries and orders so that manufacturing and deliveries can be planned for the future, the release added. New Delhi: Haryana Chief… Continue reading Haryana CM opens Oxygen PSA generation plants donated by Maruti Suzuki in 3 hospitals

Maruti Suzuki India making efforts to enhance production of oxygen generators

“Maruti Suzuki decided to involve itself in scaling up production of oxygen generators by small scale units to help overcome the critical shortage of oxygen. We have, in less than a month, increased output levels by more than 10 times,” Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) India Chairman R C Bhargava said. The country’s largest carmaker Maruti… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki India making efforts to enhance production of oxygen generators

Shradha Suri appointed chairperson and MD of Subros

Shradha Suri: “I shall further strengthen and build market leadership across all business segments, with the support of our JV partners Denso Corp, Suzuki Motor Corp, our stakeholders and customers.” Subros Ltd, the leading company in the design and manufacture of thermal products for passenger cars and commercial vehicles in India, has appointed Shraddha Suri… Continue reading Shradha Suri appointed chairperson and MD of Subros

Local lockdowns temper India’s economic activity in April

Auto sales published by companies such as Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. and Hero MotoCorp Ltd. on the first day of every month serve as an indicator of demand. NEW DELHI: India’s economic activity showed signs of beginning to cool off in April as several states resorted to lockdowns to control a deadly second wave of… Continue reading Local lockdowns temper India’s economic activity in April

ARAI Academy’s global conference sees experts push for industry-academia partnership

Growing level of collaboration between India Auto Inc and academia can only power a new dynamic for industry. (Image: Franchise India) On May 24 and 25, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) Academy organised a two-day virtual conference on ‘Automotive Research & Development’ wherein Autocar Professional’s executive editor, Sumantra Barooah, moderated a panel discussion.… Continue reading ARAI Academy’s global conference sees experts push for industry-academia partnership

Maruti, Hero restart operations in challenging Covid landscape

India’s leading bike and car manufacturers have resumed operations at a time when the second wave of Covid has caused a fresh round of lockdowns in many states. It now remains to be seen how the demand dynamics pan out with Hero MotoCorp and Maruti Suzuki now beginning to crank up output gradually at their plants. … Continue reading Maruti, Hero restart operations in challenging Covid landscape

Honda pauses Indian auto production amid virus surge

MUMBAI — Honda Motor suspended auto manufacturing operations in India on Friday, broadening a production shutdown in the country as a massive coronavirus outbreak shows no sign of abating. The Japanese automaker moved up planned maintenance at its plant in the northwestern state of Rajasthan, which will remain shut down until May 18. The company already… Continue reading Honda pauses Indian auto production amid virus surge

Suzuki and Honda shut production in India to free up oxygen

MUMBAI — Surging COVID-19 infections have forced Suzuki, Honda and Toyota to temporarily idle production in India as the government urges manufacturers to redirect industrial-use oxygen for medical use.  Maruti Suzuki will shut down two auto plants in Manesar and Gurugram from Saturday through May 9 to free up oxygen used for manufacturing. The plants will… Continue reading Suzuki and Honda shut production in India to free up oxygen