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
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Brayley hits the acquisition trail buying Honda and Suzuki dealerships
Brayleys is celebrating the purchase of two Honda dealerships and a Suzuki business from Crown Motors. Paul Brayley, CEO of Brayleys cars and West Way, took to LinkedIn to announce the move. “It gives me great pleasure to welcome our new team members to the Brayleys family following our recent acquisition of two Honda… Continue reading Brayley hits the acquisition trail buying Honda and Suzuki dealerships
Toyota scandal raises questions about automaker’s testing compliance
NAGOYA — The newest scandal in Japan’s auto industry has shed light on Toyota Motor’s overconfidence in internal testing, underscoring a disregard for following government standards. Toyota, Mazda Motor, Honda Motor, Suzuki Motor and motorcycle maker Yamaha Motor have admitted to irregularities in testing, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said Monday. Deliveries of six… Continue reading Toyota scandal raises questions about automaker’s testing compliance
Maruti Suzuki to open pilot Biogas plant at Manesar facility investing INR 450 cr
The pilot plant is designed to produce 0.2 tons of biogas daily. The anticipated output is about 1 lac standard cubic meters of biogas in FY 2024-25. New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) commences a pilot Biogas plant at its Manesar facility in the fiscal year 2024-25, harnessing the untapped potential of in-house food… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to open pilot Biogas plant at Manesar facility investing INR 450 cr
Maruti Suzuki Pledges Rs 450 Crore Towards Renewable Energy Initiatives
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has announced a substantial investment of approximately INR 450 crores over the next three years, starting from FY 2024-25, to bolster its environmental sustainability initiatives. This significant financial commitment comes on the heels of the company’s INR 120.8 crore investment in renewable energy projects, including solar power and biogas, in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Pledges Rs 450 Crore Towards Renewable Energy Initiatives
Luscombe MG Leeds sells 5000th new MG vehicle
Just under four years since opening the showroom, Luscombe MG Leeds has sold its 5000th new MG vehicle. The showroom opened in June 2020, following a two-month delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the first nationwide lockdown. Since then, it has held a launch event for the MG3 Hybrid+ and hosted the flagship MG… Continue reading Luscombe MG Leeds sells 5000th new MG vehicle
Toyota HQ inspected over improper vehicle quality certification
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The transport ministry inspected Toyota Motor Corp.’s headquarters in Aichi Prefecture on Tuesday, a day after the company admitted to improperly obtaining vehicle quality certifications in a setback for the carmaker that has risen to the world’s No. 1 spot on its reputation for product reliability. Government inspectors are expected to examine… Continue reading Toyota HQ inspected over improper vehicle quality certification
Debate should be on strong hybrids vs ICEs, not hybrids vs EVs: Maruti Suzuki’s Rahul Bharti
Maruti Suzuki is doubling down on its stance on hybrid vehicles, with the brand’s executive director, corporate affairs, Rahul Bharti, saying that strong hybrids should be considered as a replacement for petrol and diesel models, and not as a competitor to EVs. “The debate is not between EV and strong hybrid. Both are excellent technologies.… Continue reading Debate should be on strong hybrids vs ICEs, not hybrids vs EVs: Maruti Suzuki’s Rahul Bharti
Japanese authorities examine certification discrepancies at Toyota HQ: Report
Japan’s transport ministry has officiated an on-site examination at Toyota Motor’s headquarters on Tuesday upon finding discrepancies in the company’s applications to certify certain models, Reuters noted. The fallout over vehicle certification tests arises from a safety test scandal at the company’s Daihatsu compact car unit, and has spread to other Japanese automakers, the newswire… Continue reading Japanese authorities examine certification discrepancies at Toyota HQ: Report
Toyota shipments halted by inadequate vehicle testing, shareholders call for a new Chairman
Toyota is once again facing scrutiny under Chairman Akio Toyoda’s leadership, and two of the Japanese automaker’s largest shareholders have seen enough. Following a recent report of misconduct regarding inadequate vehicle verification testing amid a previous wave of certification violations, the descendant of Toyota’s original founder is on the hot seat. The woes continue for… Continue reading Toyota shipments halted by inadequate vehicle testing, shareholders call for a new Chairman