Despite the push towards full electrification, India’s automobile market currently reflects a similar adoption of both EVs and hybrid vehicles. While electric vehicles (EVs) have a wider range of models available, their market share stands at only 2.5%, even as hybrid technology is gaining traction as a practical alternative to EVs in India. At Autocar… Continue reading Hybrids Are An Essential Part of Electrification Journey, Say Experts
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German Manager Magazin: VW, Mercedes and BMW lose the connection004087
According to a study, German carmakers are lagging behind the majority of competitors on the global market. The sales of the world’s leading 16 car companies rose by 1.6 percent last year, as the consulting company EY announced on Sunday in Stuttgart. However, the three German car manufacturers together made a sales of 2.8 percent.… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: VW, Mercedes and BMW lose the connection004087
SIAM Hosts 19th Styling & Design Conclave and 17th Automotive Design Challenge
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) successfully organized the 19th SIAM Styling & Design Conclave alongside the 17th Automotive Design Challenge (ADC). The event, themed “Innovating Today, Inspiring Tomorrow’s Mobility,” focused on the evolving landscape of vehicle styling and design. The conclave served as a platform for automobile designers, industry experts, and academicians… Continue reading SIAM Hosts 19th Styling & Design Conclave and 17th Automotive Design Challenge
Plug-In Hybrids Hold Promise for India’s Cities, But Price Tag Holds Them Back
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) could play a crucial role in India’s urban mobility landscape, offering the convenience of electric cars with the added security of an internal combustion engine. However, a lack of targeted incentives and high upfront costs continue to prevent these vehicles from entering the mainstream Indian market. At the Future Powertrain… Continue reading Plug-In Hybrids Hold Promise for India’s Cities, But Price Tag Holds Them Back
Maruti Suzuki Appoints Sunil Kakkar as Whole-time Director
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), India’s leading automobile manufacturer, announced today the appointment of Sunil Kakkar as an Additional Director and Whole-time Director, designated as Director (Corporate Planning), effective April 1, 2025. The decision, approved by the company’s Board of Directors during a meeting held on March 26, 2025, marks a significant step in MSIL’s… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Appoints Sunil Kakkar as Whole-time Director
Maruti Suzuki’s Tapan Sahoo, Sunil Kakkar assume new roles
Updated On Mar 26, 2025 at 04:20 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Caption: Dr Tapan Sahoo and Sunil Kakkar New Delhi: As part of its strategy to grow across digital domains in the industry, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country’s largest carmaker, announced on Wednesday that it has… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Tapan Sahoo, Sunil Kakkar assume new roles
Maruti Suzuki Approves Third Plant at Kharkhoda, Investing ₹7,410 Crores
In a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has approved the construction of a third plant at its Kharkhoda facility in Haryana. The announcement came following a board meeting, as the company aims to boost its production capacity to meet growing domestic and export demand. The new plant will have a… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Approves Third Plant at Kharkhoda, Investing ₹7,410 Crores
Maruti Suzuki Elevates Dr. Tapan Sahoo to Head Digital Enterprise and Cybersecurity
In a strategic leadership move, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has appointed Dr. Tapan Sahoo as the Head of Digital Enterprise (DE) and Information & Cyber Security, effective April 1st, 2025. The company’s board of directors approved the appointment, signaling a significant push towards digital transformation and technological innovation. Dr. Sahoo’s new role is pivotal for… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Elevates Dr. Tapan Sahoo to Head Digital Enterprise and Cybersecurity
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.133)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Steve Cropley and Matt Prior have a busy week trying a plethora of new metal, including a Mini Cooper, Ford Explorer, Subaru Solterra, Suzuki Swift, Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge and more. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or via your… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.133)
February 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading February 2025 new car pre-registration figures