MUMBAI (NewsRise) — Indian two-wheeler makers Hero Motocorp and TVS Motor plan steep production cuts this month as they grapple with a parts shortage due to the new coronavirus epidemic in China. TVS Motor, a former partner of Japan’s Suzuki Motor, said production would drop 10% in February due to the shortage of certain components… Continue reading India’s bike makers slowed as coronavirus disrupts parts supply
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Mahindra to expand engine capacity in Ford plant
Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, M&M NEW DELHI: Mahindra & Mahindra will leverage Ford India’s manufacturing unit in Chennai to expand engine capacity for its vehicles, strengthening its alliance further with the American carmaker, M&M managing director Pawan Goenka said on Thursday. “So, the next expansion will happen in the Ford plant and by doing so… Continue reading Mahindra to expand engine capacity in Ford plant
Mahindra unveils $11,000 electric SUV as India goes green
NEW DELHI — Major Indian automakers touted their commitment to electric vehicles as Auto Expo 2020 opened to the public Friday, though each embraced a different strategy toward preparing for stronger emissions standards that take effect nationwide in April. Mahindra & Mahindra focused on affordability in India, unveiling an electric sport utility vehicle priced at… Continue reading Mahindra unveils $11,000 electric SUV as India goes green
Suzuki Motor to set up lithium ion battery recycling plant in India
Four months after it signed an MoU with the Gujarat government for setting up of a Rs 4930 crore lithium ion battery plant in Bacharaji, near Ahmedabad, the Suzuki Motor Corporation- (SMC) backed Automotive Electronics Power Pvt Ltd (AEPPL) is now also planning to set up a lithium ion battery recycling facility in the future. According to… Continue reading Suzuki Motor to set up lithium ion battery recycling plant in India
Toyota keeps China plant output stopped through February 16 as virus hits supply, logistics
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) on Friday said production at all of its China plants would remain suspended through Feb. 16, joining a growing number of automakers facing stoppages due to supply chain issues as the coronavirus spreads. FILE PHOTO: A Toyota logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in… Continue reading Toyota keeps China plant output stopped through February 16 as virus hits supply, logistics
Suzuki considers China supply options, third-quarter profit falls 11%
TOKYO (Reuters) – Suzuki Motor Corp (7269.T) said on Friday it was considering sourcing vehicle components from outside China, as the spread of a new coronavirus in the country threatens to disrupt vehicle production in its biggest market, India. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Suzuki Motor Corp. is pictured at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show… Continue reading Suzuki considers China supply options, third-quarter profit falls 11%
Maruti Suzuki targets sale of 1 million green cars at premiere of Concept Futuro-e
NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India vowed to introduce newer, greener and customer-friendly technologies as the market leaders showcased its first electric offering Concept Futuro-E at the Auto Expo on Wednesday. Maruti Suzuki embarked on ‘Mission Green Million’, where it aims to sell one million green vehicles in the next couple of years thereby strengthening its… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki targets sale of 1 million green cars at premiere of Concept Futuro-e
Renault’s Virat Khullar resigns to join Hyundai India
Prior to Renault India, Khullar has worked with Tata Motors for over six years as Head – Product Marketing where he was leading an 8 member team. NEW DELHI: French car manufacturers, Renault India‘s Vice President and Head Marketing Virat Khullar has resigned from his position to join as Director Marketing, Hyundai Motor India Limited,… Continue reading Renault’s Virat Khullar resigns to join Hyundai India
Volkswagen India to pull the plug on diesel Polo and Vento, focus only on larger diesels
by Sumantra B Barooah & Ujal Nair. 05 Feb 2020 At the recent unveil of the new Creta-rival midsize SUV concept, the Taigun, Volkswagen shared its strategy for its future in India and explains why it’ll move out of the lower part of the diesel vehicle market from April 1, 2020. It’s not yet a… Continue reading Volkswagen India to pull the plug on diesel Polo and Vento, focus only on larger diesels
Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e concept previews future Creta rival
Auto Expo 2020 has got off to a flying start, with the unveiling of the Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e concept. Deemed a design study, the radical Futuro-e showcases the styling future Maruti models are likely to employ. Importantly, the Futuro-e is also a statement of intent from Maruti to enter the midsize SUV segment. Designed by… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e concept previews future Creta rival