Companies say an elaborate approval process has to be followed before the magnets can be procured, and a final approval from China’s ministry of commerce is also required. Raising an alarm over challenges in procuring rare earth magnets from China, the auto industry has told govt that the matter will lead to stoppage of production… Continue reading Auto cos flag China’s magnet supply risks
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Sony, SCREEN, and VitroVo to Start Trial Offer of MEA System Capable of Simultaneous Measuring and Recording Data from Approximately 237,000 Electrodes
In the field of drug research and development, improved accuracy in efficacy assessment and safety evaluation in nonclinical testing, and further streamlined development processes are in demand. There have been currently growing needs for the new methods with advanced technologies and microphysiological systems such as organoids, human iPSC- derived nerve cells and cardiomyocytes, which enable… Continue reading Sony, SCREEN, and VitroVo to Start Trial Offer of MEA System Capable of Simultaneous Measuring and Recording Data from Approximately 237,000 Electrodes
May 2025 auto dispatches: PVs remain tepid, two-wheelers hold steady
Maruti Suzuki, reported a 6 per cent year-on-year decline in domestic dispatches, attributing the drop to its decision to “calibrate supplies to dealers” amid challenging market conditions. New Delhi: Automobile dispatches to dealers in May 2025, the second month of the current financial year, painted a mixed picture. While passenger vehicles faced challenges due to… Continue reading May 2025 auto dispatches: PVs remain tepid, two-wheelers hold steady
Maruti Suzuki Says no Immediate Impact from China’s Rare Earth Magnet Export Curbs: Reuters
India’s largest automaker, Maruti Suzuki, stated on Monday that China’s new export restrictions on rare earth magnets have not immediately affected its production operations, though the company acknowledged ongoing discussions with government officials about the developing situation. According to Reuters, automotive industry manufacturers warned government officials last week that production lines could come to a… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Says no Immediate Impact from China’s Rare Earth Magnet Export Curbs: Reuters
India Plans Industry Delegation to China in 2–3 Weeks Amid Rare-Earth Magnet Supply Concerns
Amid uncertainties regarding the supply of rare-earth magnets from China, the government is planning to send a team of automotive industry leaders to China to discuss the restoration of magnet supplies at the earliest. The delegation is likely to visit China within the next 2–3 weeks. “We are trying to send a delegation—some stakeholders. They… Continue reading India Plans Industry Delegation to China in 2–3 Weeks Amid Rare-Earth Magnet Supply Concerns
FY26 Export Target at 4 Lakh, With Eyes Set on 50% Market Share in the long term: Rahul Bharti
India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki’s export push gained momentum as the carmaker reported a 50% year-on-year jump in overseas shipments to 59,130 units in April–May FY26. Backed by its strategy to de-risk from domestic market pressures, the company is targeting 4 lakh vehicle exports for the full fiscal year. “Our de-risking strategy of pursuing growth… Continue reading FY26 Export Target at 4 Lakh, With Eyes Set on 50% Market Share in the long term: Rahul Bharti
The best ever Japanese kei cars: lightweight, lovable and back in vogue
It also gave kei car customers a kind of scaled-down NSX to play with. The 656cc naturally aspirated three-cylinder makes the most incredible noise, partly on account of its 8,500rpm red line (peak power of 63bhp is made at 8,100rpm), and partly because each cylinder has its own throttle body to admit air and fuel.… Continue reading The best ever Japanese kei cars: lightweight, lovable and back in vogue
‘No Question of Us Being Late’ – Suzuki India on e-2Wheeler Market
India’s electric two-wheeler market is entering a new phase. While subsidies and start-up buzz mainly drove early adoption, the recent shift in market leadership—from disruptors to legacy OEMs—is telling. With legacy automakers reclaiming dominance, Suzuki Motorcycle India sees this transitional moment as the perfect entry point. According to Devashish Handa, Former Executive VP-sales and marketing… Continue reading ‘No Question of Us Being Late’ – Suzuki India on e-2Wheeler Market
‘No Question of Us Being Late’ – Suzuki India on e-2Wheeler Market
India’s electric two-wheeler market is entering a new phase. While subsidies and start-up buzz mainly drove early adoption, the recent shift in market leadership—from disruptors to legacy OEMs—is telling. With legacy automakers reclaiming dominance, Suzuki Motorcycle India sees this transitional moment as the perfect entry point. According to Devashish Handa, Former Executive VP-sales and marketing… Continue reading ‘No Question of Us Being Late’ – Suzuki India on e-2Wheeler Market
Indian EV Makers Push Back Against Hybrid Vehicle Inclusion in Government Fleets: Reuters
Leading Indian automobile manufacturers are actively opposing efforts by a pollution control authority to include hybrid vehicles alongside electric cars in government fleet recommendations for the Delhi region, according to internal documents accessed by Reuters. Major automakers including Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors have submitted formal appeals to India’s heavy industries ministry, urging officials… Continue reading Indian EV Makers Push Back Against Hybrid Vehicle Inclusion in Government Fleets: Reuters