Suzuki to shut down auto plant in Thailand by 2025

TOKYO — Suzuki Motor on Friday announced it will close a subsidiary’s auto plant in Thailand by the end of 2025 amid sluggish sales in the country and the automaker’s decision to focus on global production sites with more promising markets. Suzuki Motor Thailand (SMT) was established in 2011, following the Thai government’s announcement in… Continue reading Suzuki to shut down auto plant in Thailand by 2025

Maruti Fronx fires past 150,000 sales in 15 months since launch

The Maruti Fronx compact SUV, sold from the company’s premium Nexa model channel, continues to fire on all cylinders. The Baleno-based model has raced past the 150,000-unit wholesales mark in a scant 13 months after launch on April 24, 2023. Having sold 134,735 units in FY2024, Maruti Suzuki India dispatched 14,286 units of the Fronx… Continue reading Maruti Fronx fires past 150,000 sales in 15 months since launch

Japanese carmakers found to cheat in safety tests

Japanese transport ministry officials enter Toyota Motor Corp’s headquarters for an on-site investigation over certification irregularities in Toyota, central Japan, June 4, 2024. [Photo/Agencies] A vehicle safety test scandal in Japan widened on Monday, as five local carmakers were found to have submitted incorrect or manipulated data when they applied for certification of some of… Continue reading Japanese carmakers found to cheat in safety tests

Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

As the automotive sector undergoes a transformative shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles, reducing vehicle weight has become paramount for optimising energy consumption and extending battery range. Moreover, OEMs are also pushing the envelope to stretch every ounce of the costly fuel when it comes to enhancing the efficiency of conventional ICE vehicles. Optimising vehicle… Continue reading Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

As the automotive sector undergoes a transformative shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles, reducing vehicle weight has become paramount for optimising energy consumption and extending battery range. Moreover, OEMs are also pushing the envelope to stretch every ounce of the costly fuel when it comes to enhancing the efficiency of conventional ICE vehicles. Optimising vehicle… Continue reading Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

As the automotive sector undergoes a transformative shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles, reducing vehicle weight has become paramount for optimising energy consumption and extending battery range. Moreover, OEMs are also pushing the envelope to stretch every ounce of the costly fuel when it comes to enhancing the efficiency of conventional ICE vehicles. Optimising vehicle… Continue reading Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

As the automotive sector undergoes a transformative shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles, reducing vehicle weight has become paramount for optimising energy consumption and extending battery range. Moreover, OEMs are also pushing the envelope to stretch every ounce of the costly fuel when it comes to enhancing the efficiency of conventional ICE vehicles. Optimising vehicle… Continue reading Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

As the automotive sector undergoes a transformative shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles, reducing vehicle weight has become paramount for optimising energy consumption and extending battery range. Moreover, OEMs are also pushing the envelope to stretch every ounce of the costly fuel when it comes to enhancing the efficiency of conventional ICE vehicles. Optimising vehicle… Continue reading Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

As the automotive sector undergoes a transformative shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles, reducing vehicle weight has become paramount for optimising energy consumption and extending battery range. Moreover, OEMs are also pushing the envelope to stretch every ounce of the costly fuel when it comes to enhancing the efficiency of conventional ICE vehicles. Optimising vehicle… Continue reading Lightweighting: a key engineering mantra

SIAM champions sustainable mobility at "Viksit Bharat" conference on World Environment Day 2024

SIAM is leading the charge towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2070 and advancing the Viksit Bharat initiative by 2047 with several key decarbonisation initiatives. New Delhi: The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) hosted an international conference titled “Integrating Mission LiFE in the Automobile Industry: Transitioning Towards Viksit Bharat” in New Delhi, aligning with the… Continue reading SIAM champions sustainable mobility at "Viksit Bharat" conference on World Environment Day 2024