Volvo Cars to promote Jyoti Malhotra as MD for India operations

During his previous stints, Malhotra has worked with Fiat India, Maruti Suzuki, and most recently with Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) as vice president sales. New Delhi: Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Cars is to promote Jyoti Malhotra as managing director of its Indian operations from his current role as director, sales, marketing and PR. Malhotra… Continue reading Volvo Cars to promote Jyoti Malhotra as MD for India operations

Suzuki to offer hybrid-powered models for all ‘kei’ minicars

TOKYO — Suzuki Motor will aim to equip all of its minivehicles with simple hybrid systems in a few years, Nikkei has learned, as the automobile industry weathers a storm of change amid intensifying competition. The Japanese automaker also plans to develop fuel-efficient high-performance hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles. Japan’s signature miniature vehicles, known as… Continue reading Suzuki to offer hybrid-powered models for all ‘kei’ minicars

Future Jeep compact SUV could use Citroen platform, powertrains

Top: With the Renegade difficult to bring in, Jeep will base its upcoming compact SUV on the PSA CMP platform (above).. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and PSA Group officially merged last month to create Stellantis, the fourth largest automotive group in the world with 14 car brands (including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Opel/Vauxhall), under its umbrella. Three of… Continue reading Future Jeep compact SUV could use Citroen platform, powertrains

Cruiser Motorbikes to Stimulate Revenue Pools, Technological Innovations at the Core of Key Manufacturers: Fact.MR

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fact.MR’s recently published report on the global motorcycle market forecasts an optimistic outlook for 2021 compared to 2020. Despite a pandemic-induced recession, the market has rebounded well since the fourth quarter, and is likely to remain stable throughout the current year. Projections for the forthcoming decade are pegged at… Continue reading Cruiser Motorbikes to Stimulate Revenue Pools, Technological Innovations at the Core of Key Manufacturers: Fact.MR

Indian automakers make profits surpassing pre-COVID levels

MUMBAI — Indian auto companies witnessed a sharp recovery in earnings in the last quarter of 2020, as the festival season boosted sales despite an economic slowdown and rising cases of COVID-19. The top three auto manufacturers — Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra — all posted profits for the first time since the pandemic hit in… Continue reading Indian automakers make profits surpassing pre-COVID levels

New Magnite brings the buzz back in Nissan showrooms

Nissan Motor India, which has little to show in terms of passenger vehicle market share, has reasons for cheer with its latest offering in the compact SUV space – Nissan Magnite – drawing huge consumer interest. The budget-friendly crossover, which undercuts rivals by as much as Rs 190,000, ex-showroom, is seeing customers queuing for this… Continue reading New Magnite brings the buzz back in Nissan showrooms

@Honda: CMC Continues after Milestone Achievement

January 29, 2021 – Motorcycle manufacturers in CMC (Connected Motorcycle Consortium) signed an agreement in December 2020 to continue cooperation 2021 onwards to further enhance motorcycle safety and assure that motorcycles maintain their role in future mobility. BMW Motorrad, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., KTM AG, Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Triumph Design… Continue reading @Honda: CMC Continues after Milestone Achievement

@Suzuki: Jan 28, 2021 Maruti Suzuki Financial Results Q3 (October-December) and 9M (April-December) FY 2020-…

New Delhi: The Board of Directors of Maruti Suzuki India Limited today approved the financial results for the period October-December 2020 (Quarter 3, FY 20-21) and April-December 2020 (9M, FY 20-21). These results have to be viewed in the context that in the previous year FY 2019-20, sales volume declined by 16% for the Company… Continue reading @Suzuki: Jan 28, 2021 Maruti Suzuki Financial Results Q3 (October-December) and 9M (April-December) FY 2020-…