Suzuki to halt auto production at two plants in central Japan

TOKYO — Suzuki Motor will temporarily halt production at two of its three auto plants in Japan due to a shortage of semiconductors, Nikkei has learned, a sign of the growing headache the supply squeeze is causing the industry. The decision comes amid continuing shortages of computer chips, as well as concerns over delays in procuring some parts. The Japanese automaker… Continue reading Suzuki to halt auto production at two plants in central Japan

PV sales set to grow in FY2022 but will still be a ‘catch up’ year

The financial year that just ended saw the domestic passenger vehicle market still driving in negative territory with a fall of a little over 2 percent in sales volume. But the financial year that has just started is expected to see it drive into growth territory, at a fairly healthy pace. Investment information and credit… Continue reading PV sales set to grow in FY2022 but will still be a ‘catch up’ year

R C Bhargava: ‘Industry will require several government policy initiatives to reach sustainable double-digit growth.’

In a comprehensive interview, industry veteran and Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India, R C Bhargava speaks on the industry’s role in propelling India ahead, Maruti Suzuki’s strategies to remain successful, why electrification is not a strong case for India yet, and more.      Would you say the most important announcement in the 2021 Union Budget,… Continue reading R C Bhargava: ‘Industry will require several government policy initiatives to reach sustainable double-digit growth.’

@Honda: Honda: Agreement Reached to Standardize Swappable Batteries for Electric Motorcycles

TOKYO, Mar 29, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles (Consortium) has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The Consortium was established by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,… Continue reading @Honda: Honda: Agreement Reached to Standardize Swappable Batteries for Electric Motorcycles

@Honda: Agreement Reached to Standardize Swappable Batteries for Electric Motorcycles

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.Suzuki Motor CorporationYamaha Motor Co., Ltd. March 26, 2021 – The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles (Consortium) has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The Consortium was established by… Continue reading @Honda: Agreement Reached to Standardize Swappable Batteries for Electric Motorcycles

Capital Calls: Tata Motors hits leadership pothole

Tata Motors is struggling to get a grip on the steering wheel. Ex-Daimler executive Marc Llistosella will no longer be joining the $15 billion owner of Jaguar Land Rover as chief executive of its Indian business in July due to “personal reasons”, the company revealed on Friday. Llistosella was to be the fifth boss in… Continue reading Capital Calls: Tata Motors hits leadership pothole

@Suzuki: Dec 23, 2020 Maruti Suzuki Enclave – Affordable, world-class homes for employees …

New Delhi / Gurugram : Maruti Suzuki completed a housing township of affordable modern eco-friendly houses for its employees in Dharuhera here today and handed over the first batch of houses to its employees. The remaining apartments out of a total of 360 are expected to be ready for possession in a staggered manner. One… Continue reading @Suzuki: Dec 23, 2020 Maruti Suzuki Enclave – Affordable, world-class homes for employees …

@Suzuki: Dec 09, 2020 Maruti Suzuki launches India’s first multi-financier, online car financing platform in…

• Now choose a car and get a loan on the NEXA website • One-stop convenience for customers, with the option to compare loan offerings from multiple financiers, enabling them to make an informed choice • India’s first OEM to offer an online, end-to-end, real time car finance service with multi financing options New Delhi… Continue reading @Suzuki: Dec 09, 2020 Maruti Suzuki launches India’s first multi-financier, online car financing platform in…

@Suzuki: Dec 01, 2020 Maruti Suzuki sales in November 2020

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited posted total sales of 153,223 units in November 2020. This is a growth of 1.7% over November 2019. Total sales include domestic sales of 138,956 units and 5,263 units for other OEMs. In addition, the Company exported 9,004 units in November 2020. The Company remains committed to the health,… Continue reading @Suzuki: Dec 01, 2020 Maruti Suzuki sales in November 2020