Kia, which commenced its Indian operations in August 2019, has shipped over 250,000 locally manufactured vehicles. As per data available with industry body SIAM, till end-April 2024, Kia India has dispatched a total of 252,830 units to overseas markets. Till date, Kia India has launched five vehicles in the domestic market – the Seltos midsize… Continue reading Kia’s made-in-India SUV and MPV exports cross 250,000 units
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Webinar Day 2 | Vehicle Lightweighting Conference
The virtual event brought together industry CXOs to drive conversations around lightweighting and the advanced materials, and production technology to achieve sustainability, and enhance safety in vehicles. With tightening emission norms and a sharper focus on vehicle safety, the global automotive industry is cutting the kilos and shaving grams off in its continuing quest to innovate… Continue reading Webinar Day 2 | Vehicle Lightweighting Conference
Webinar Day 1 | Vehicle Lightweighting Conference
As the automotive landscape undergoes a radical transformation to meet tightening emissions and safety standards, lightweighting has emerged as a key engineering methodology to slash vehicle weight. On May 23 and 24, Autocar Professional hosted its annual event – Vehicle Lightweighting Conference – bringing together industry CXOs to drive conversations around this important subject that… Continue reading Webinar Day 1 | Vehicle Lightweighting Conference
We have made All New Swift 100 kg lighter than the 1st gen: Maruti Suzuki’s CV Raman
When it comes to manufacturing cars, saving weight is a top priority. Nowhere is this journey better chronicled than in one of India’s top selling car models – the Maruti Suzuki Swift. Over a span of two decades, Maruti Suzuki has managed to shave no less than 100 kg off its weight, says CV Raman,… Continue reading We have made All New Swift 100 kg lighter than the 1st gen: Maruti Suzuki’s CV Raman
We have made All New Swift 100 kg lighter than the 1st gen: Maruti Suzuki’s CV Raman
When it comes to manufacturing cars, saving weight is a top priority. Nowhere is this journey better chronicled than in one of India’s top selling car models – the Maruti Suzuki Swift. Over a span of two decades, Maruti Suzuki has managed to shave no less than 100 kg off its weight, says CV Raman,… Continue reading We have made All New Swift 100 kg lighter than the 1st gen: Maruti Suzuki’s CV Raman
We have made All New Swift 100 kg lighter than the 1st gen: Maruti Suzuki’s CV Raman
When it comes to manufacturing cars, saving weight is a top priority. Nowhere is this journey better chronicled than in one of India’s top selling car models – the Maruti Suzuki Swift. Over a span of two decades, Maruti Suzuki has managed to shave no less than 100 kg off its weight, says CV Raman,… Continue reading We have made All New Swift 100 kg lighter than the 1st gen: Maruti Suzuki’s CV Raman
We have made All New Swift 100 kg lighter than the 1st gen: Maruti Suzuki’s CV Raman
When it comes to manufacturing cars, saving weight is a top priority. Nowhere is this journey better chronicled than in one of India’s top selling car models – the Maruti Suzuki Swift. Over a span of two decades, Maruti Suzuki has managed to shave no less than 100 kg off its weight, says CV Raman,… Continue reading We have made All New Swift 100 kg lighter than the 1st gen: Maruti Suzuki’s CV Raman
‘Lightweighting an important parameter from environment perspective:’ IV Rao
IV Rao, the former engineering head of Maruti Suzuki said that weight reduction of vehicles was an important parameter from an environmental perspective. On the Day 2 of Autocar Professional’s lightweighting conference, he pointed out that the gross weight of the vehicle plays an important role in improving its efficiency. He pointed out that weight… Continue reading ‘Lightweighting an important parameter from environment perspective:’ IV Rao
Jay Bharat Maruti (JBM) to set up plants in Haryana and Gujarat for Maruti Suzuki
Jay Bharat Maruti Ltd. (JBML) Group will set up two plants-Kharkhoda, Sonipat (Haryana)—and an assembly shop at SMG Suppliers’ Park in Gujarat. The new facilities will start production in line with Maruti Suzuki on or after January, 2025 and March 2025 respectively and this will help in enhancing its top line and bottom line, the… Continue reading Jay Bharat Maruti (JBM) to set up plants in Haryana and Gujarat for Maruti Suzuki
Volkswagen in talks for car JV in India: Company official
Volkswagen Group, the Wolfsburg Germany based automaker home to brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Bentley, Seat, Lamborghini, Ducati and several CV brands, is engaged in “concrete discussions” regarding a potential partnership for passenger car production in India, Reuters reported the group’s finance chief, Arno Antlitz, as saying. Antlitz, speaking at the Reuters Events Automotive… Continue reading Volkswagen in talks for car JV in India: Company official