Uno Minda lays foundation for Rs 542-crore greenfield alloy wheel plant in Haryana

Tier 1 major Uno Minda has marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of its upcoming greenfield passenger vehicle (PV) alloy wheel plant with a capacity of 120,000 wheels per month at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana. The groundbreaking ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including the company’s OEM customers, government officials, and Uno Minda’s senior… Continue reading Uno Minda lays foundation for Rs 542-crore greenfield alloy wheel plant in Haryana

Maruti Suzuki expands capacity at Manesar plant by additional 100,000 units

Passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki India has commissioned another vehicle assembly line at its Manesar facility today. This assembly line has been added to the existing Plant-A of the three manufacturing plants at Manesar. The new vehicle assembly line has the capability to manufacture 100,000 units per annum and expands the total manufacturing capability… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki expands capacity at Manesar plant by additional 100,000 units

Auto has enough horsepower to race on high-way and overtake

The Nifty Auto index rose 2.16% to record levels on Monday, compared to a 0.68% up-move in benchmark Nifty, which also closed at an all-time high. Out of the 16 stocks in the Nifty Auto Index, 15 advanced and 1 declined. Most auto company stocks made fresh highs on Monday in anticipation of strong March… Continue reading Auto has enough horsepower to race on high-way and overtake

Tata Nexon is India’s No. 1 UV for third fiscal in a row, Punch beats Brezza

The Tata Nexon has retained its title as India’s best-selling utility vehicle (UV) for the third fiscal year in a row in FY2024 with estimated wholesales of 171,697 units in the 12-month period of April 2023 to March 2024. The Nexon, which isd equipped with petrol, diesel and electric powertrains, was also the country’s best-selling… Continue reading Tata Nexon is India’s No. 1 UV for third fiscal in a row, Punch beats Brezza

Big discounts of up to Rs 1.59 lakh on this Mahindra SUV in April: Details

If you are planning to purchase an SUV anytime soon then the Mahindra XUV300 might be the right choice as the manufacturer offers discounts of up to Rs 1.59 lakh on the MY2023 units of the model. It is worth noting that these benefits, which includes cash discounts, free accessories and extended warranty, will be… Continue reading Big discounts of up to Rs 1.59 lakh on this Mahindra SUV in April: Details

EXCLUSIVE: Maruti Suzuki’s much awaited entry into EV space delayed by several months

Maruti Suzuki’s long-awaited entry into the EV space with a mid-size SUV EV (code: YY8) based on the e-VX concept is set to see a delay of some months, sources aware of the matter told Autocar Professional. They also said that the company is trying to address multiple challenges of battery supplies and software issues… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Maruti Suzuki’s much awaited entry into EV space delayed by several months

EXCLUSIVE: Maruti Suzuki’s much awaited entry into EV space delayed by several months

Maruti Suzuki’s long-awaited entry into the EV space with a mid-size SUV EV (code: YY8) based on the e-VX concept is set to see a delay of some months, sources aware of the matter told Autocar Professional. They also said that the company is trying to address multiple challenges of battery supplies and software issues… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Maruti Suzuki’s much awaited entry into EV space delayed by several months

FY2024 retail sales rise 10% to 24.53 million units, all vehicle segments register robust growth

India Auto Inc has had a good outing in FY2024 and the real-world retail numbers reflect just that. As per the official retail sales data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India (FADA), a total of 24.53 million units (2,45,30,334 units) were sold between April 2023 and March 2024. Autocar Professional’s sales… Continue reading FY2024 retail sales rise 10% to 24.53 million units, all vehicle segments register robust growth

What does ‘enough car’ really look like?

‘Smaller, fewer, lighter, shorter, beauty’ is a Suzuki corporate philosophy that pertains to the company’s compact cars, like the new-generation Swift that I recently drove. Obviously they say it in Japanese (‘sho-sho-kei-tan-bi’), but the mindset translates to the Swift being 3.8 metres long, so shorter than most superminis, and weighing less than a tonne, so… Continue reading What does ‘enough car’ really look like?

TIER IV launches new partner program: Accelerating open-source software for autonomous driving

TOKYO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TIER IV, a pioneer in open-source software for autonomous driving (AD), Autoware*, is excited to announce the launch of the TIER IV Autoware Partner Program. This new initiative aims to equip partners engaged in autonomous driving with essential training to effectively utilize Autoware, culminating in official certification. Certified partners can… Continue reading TIER IV launches new partner program: Accelerating open-source software for autonomous driving