Rajeev Chaba, President & MD, MG Motor India, said it was time for dealers to “speak up” and share their views to make sure that their voices are heard. “We must have agreements due to certain rules/regulations. Yet, we trust you unless you give us a reason not to do so.” He was speaking at a… Continue reading Mindset change and trust will strengthen bonding between OEMs, dealers
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CCI slaps Rs 200 crore penalty on Maruti Suzuki for curbing discounts
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 200 crore on Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) for implementing a Discount Control Policy whereby dealers were restrained from offering discounts to the customers beyond those prescribed by MSIL. As per the CCI release, the order against Maruti is on account of indulging… Continue reading CCI slaps Rs 200 crore penalty on Maruti Suzuki for curbing discounts
CCI slaps Rs 200 crore penalty on Maruti Suzuki
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 200 crore on Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) for implementing a Discount Control Policy whereby dealers were restrained from offering discounts to the customers beyond those prescribed by MSIL. As per the CCI release, the order against Maruti is on account of indulging… Continue reading CCI slaps Rs 200 crore penalty on Maruti Suzuki
India’s antitrust body fines Maruti Suzuki $27 million over dealer discount policy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2019 started looking into allegations that Maruti forces its dealers to limit the discounts they offer, effectively stifling competition among them and harming consumers who could have benefited from lower prices if dealers operated freely, Reuters had reported. By Aditi Shah and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI: India’s antitrust… Continue reading India’s antitrust body fines Maruti Suzuki $27 million over dealer discount policy
Tata Motors previews new Punch micro-SUV ahead of festive season launch
Eighteen months after Tata Motors unveiled the HBX Concept at the Auto Expo 2020 in Greater Noida, the company today revealed the production-ready model, called Tata Punch. The latest Tata SUV is slated for a national launch this festive season. The Tata Punch micro-SUV, which bears a close resemblance to the HBX concept (below right),… Continue reading Tata Motors previews new Punch micro-SUV ahead of festive season launch
Lada Niva: the 1970s Russian icon still going strong in 2021
In sensible driving situations and over short distances, though, it’s not half as arduous and exhausting to pilot as you might expect. There’s power steering, electric windows, air conditioning and even self-cancelling indicators (how very bourgeois), so once you’ve got over the ever-disorienting sensation of shifting with your right hand and the ever so slightly… Continue reading Lada Niva: the 1970s Russian icon still going strong in 2021
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