This edition of Autocar Professional examines the pivotal transformations reshaping India’s automotive landscape, with Renault’s ambitious comeback serving as the centerpiece. The magazine explores how the French automaker is repositioning India as central to its global strategy following exits from China and Russia, backed by a €600 million investment and full ownership of its Chennai… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s June 15, 2025 Edition is out!
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Dharmesh Arora Appointed CEO of Highway Roop Precision Technologies
Highway Roop Precision Technologies Limited has appointed Dharmesh Arora as its Chief Executive Officer. Arora joins the platform after serving as Regional CEO for Asia Pacific at Schaeffler Group, and brings more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. Prior to Schaeffler, Arora held leadership roles at General Motors and began his career… Continue reading Dharmesh Arora Appointed CEO of Highway Roop Precision Technologies
Maruti Suzuki Signs Financing Partnership with ESAF Small Finance Bank
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced on June 16, 2025, the signing of a memorandum of understanding with ESAF Small Finance Bank to offer retail financing solutions for new cars, used cars, and commercial vehicles. The partnership focuses on providing financing options for first-time buyers through the combined networks of both organizations in Tier 2 and… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Signs Financing Partnership with ESAF Small Finance Bank
Day 1 | Vehicle Lightweighting Conference | Global Trends in Vehicle Lightweighting
Tune in to Autocar Professional’s Vehicle Lightweighting Conference brought to you by Sika, and Powered by Pioneer India Electronics. Key Topics: • Lightweighting emerging as a driver of sustainable vehicles • Role of advanced materials in lowering the vehicle weight • Innovations in manufacturing processes to support lightweighting • How to mitigate lightweighting-related supply challenges Speakers:… Continue reading Day 1 | Vehicle Lightweighting Conference | Global Trends in Vehicle Lightweighting
Maruti Suzuki Partners with Equitas Small Finance Bank to Offer Wider Retail Car Financing Options
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen its vehicle financing offerings. The collaboration is designed to enhance the accessibility of retail financing for customers interested in purchasing new cars, used vehicles, and commercial models. By leveraging Equitas Small… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Partners with Equitas Small Finance Bank to Offer Wider Retail Car Financing Options
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
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