Two years into its presence in the Indian SUV market, the five-door Maruti Jimny has clocked sales of 100,000 units. As per SIAM wholesales numbers, cumulative sales of the Jimny since launch are 102,024 units. This total comprises 26,180 units in the domestic market (from launch to end-April 2025) and 75,844 units (from launch till… Continue reading Maruti Jimny crosses 100,000 sales since launch, 74% comprise exports
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Maruti Jimny crosses 100,000 sales since launch, 74% comprise exports
Two years into its presence in the Indian SUV market, the five-door Maruti Jimny has clocked sales of 100,000 units. As per SIAM wholesales numbers, cumulative sales of the Jimny since launch are 102,024 units. This total comprises 26,180 units in the domestic market (from launch to end-April 2025) and 75,844 units (from launch till… Continue reading Maruti Jimny crosses 100,000 sales since launch, 74% comprise exports
Mitsubishi Research Institute and Astellas Announce Collaboration to Support Pharma Startups in Japan
Accelerating the Growth of Globally Active Drug-Discovery Startups from Japan TOKYO, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. (“MRI”) and Astellas Pharma Inc. (“Astellas”) today announced that they have agreed on a memorandum of understanding to provide drug-discovery startups in Japan with support in their efforts to go global. The pair aims to… Continue reading Mitsubishi Research Institute and Astellas Announce Collaboration to Support Pharma Startups in Japan
Maruti Suzuki denies operational impact amid rare earth magnet concerns
A disruption lasting beyond a month may delay EV launches, impact production schedules, and weigh down the sector’s growth momentum, the agency warned. New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday clarified that its operations remain unaffected by the ongoing rare earth magnet supply constraints, even as the Indian auto industry grapples with uncertainty stemming from… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki denies operational impact amid rare earth magnet concerns
Tata Motors Expects Harrier EV 4WD to Contribute 20% to Model’s Total Sales
The launch of the electric Harrier brings four-wheel-drive tech back to Tata Motors – last seen in the Safari Storme, which was discontinued over five years ago. Called Quad Wheel Drive (QWD), the system consists of two motors, one on each axle, and Tata expects sales of this version to be significant. Tata expects higher… Continue reading Tata Motors Expects Harrier EV 4WD to Contribute 20% to Model’s Total Sales
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Becomes First Compact Sedan in India to Receive 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating
Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s All-New Dzire has become the first compact sedan in India to receive a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). The certificate was formally presented by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, during an event in the capital. In the same round of testing,… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Dzire Becomes First Compact Sedan in India to Receive 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating
India closely watches US-China trade talks amid rare earth tensions
India, while not directly involved in the negotiations, is exploring options to reduce its dependence on China. As trade negotiations between the United States (US) and China near a 90-day deadline, global concerns over rare earth supply chains are intensifying. The US has indicated a possible easing of technology export restrictions in exchange for improved… Continue reading India closely watches US-China trade talks amid rare earth tensions
Minda Corporation Forms Joint Venture with Japan’s Toyodenso for Automotive Switches
Minda Corporation Limited has entered into a joint venture agreement with Japan-based Toyodenso Co. to manufacture automotive switches for the Indian market. The partnership establishes a 60:40 shareholding arrangement, with Minda Corporation holding the majority stake. The joint venture will focus on design, development, manufacturing and marketing of automotive switches for two-wheelers, passenger cars and… Continue reading Minda Corporation Forms Joint Venture with Japan’s Toyodenso for Automotive Switches
@VW Group: Audi customer teams win in the GT World Challenge Australia and Asia010314
Customer teams can look back on the best race weekends of the season so far with the Audi R8 LMS in Australia and Asia. A total of three victories at two GT World Challenge events show the GT3 sports car’s good form curve, while the Audi RS 3 LMS touring car contributed further valuable results… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi customer teams win in the GT World Challenge Australia and Asia010314
China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs: A Looming Threat to Global Carmakers and a Strategic Wake-Up Call for India
A significant threat of large-scale production disruption is looming over global automotive manufacturers due to China’s recent restrictions on the export of rare earth elements (REEs). The gravity of the situation is underscored by recent news that Suzuki Motor Corporation has halted production of its popular Swift model as of the end of May 2025,… Continue reading China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs: A Looming Threat to Global Carmakers and a Strategic Wake-Up Call for India