From delicensing to BS6 emission norms, these rules made their mark on our automotive industry. 1952: Tariff Commission takes control The Tariff Commission of 1952 was set up to protect the local industry from global competition. Part of its brief was to look into ways and means of establishing an indigenous automobile industry. But rather… Continue reading India at 75: Events and legislations that shaped Auto Inc since Independence
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India at 75: 10 most significant cars since Independence
Here’s looking at the cars that defined the Indian market and the way consumers looked at cars over the past 75 years. Mahindra (CJ) Jeep (1947) It started out as something for the military, but then, just as designer Barney Roos had explained to KC Mahindra back in the day, it turned out to be… Continue reading India at 75: 10 most significant cars since Independence
Kia, Jeep among vehicle recalls this week
U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for August 4 through 11, including a Kia recall involving 257,998 units and a Jeep recall involving 99,186 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive… Continue reading Kia, Jeep among vehicle recalls this week
July auto wholesales in green, yet below previous highs: SIAM
New Delhi: Automobile wholesales in July 2022 reported a growth of 10.6% to 1,706,545 units with year-on-year sales in the green across segments, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). In July 2021, the industry recorded total wholesales of 1,542,716 units. Total domestic wholesales for the month include passenger vehicles, two wheelers, three… Continue reading July auto wholesales in green, yet below previous highs: SIAM
July wholesales up 11% as OEMs gear up for festive season
The July 2022 wholesales numbers for three vehicle segments – passenger vehicles, three- and two-wheelers – were released by SIAM today. The apex industry body did not reveal the data for commercial vehicles though. Total wholesales of 17,06,545 units translate into a 10.61% year-on-year increase (July 2021: 15,42,716). While this augurs well for the industry… Continue reading July wholesales up 11% as OEMs gear up for festive season
@Tata-JLR: Sam Nasrolahi joins InMotion Ventures as Principal
Former BP Ventures analyst joins from mobility startup, Via, as InMotion Ventures expands team We are delighted to announce the hiring of Sam Nasrolahi as our new Principal. Sam will be responsible for sourcing and leading new deals, as well as supporting our existing portfolio founders. Sam joins the team from mobility startup Via, where… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: Sam Nasrolahi joins InMotion Ventures as Principal
Tata Motors and SBI to offer EV inventory finance to dealers
L-R: Alok Kumar Choudhary, MD (Retail Business & Operations), State Bank of India; Dinesh Khara, Chairman, State Bank of India and Shailesh Chandra, MD, Tata Motors PVs & Tata Passenger E-Mobility. Tata Motors is fast upping the ante also on the electric vehicle front. The electric passenger vehicle market leader has joined forces with the… Continue reading Tata Motors and SBI to offer EV inventory finance to dealers
Maruti Suzuki plots three new SUVs across key segments
Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India: “We should have an SUV in every segment, and we should be achieving 50% in each of these segments in India. Then we can eventually reach 50% overall.” Maruti Suzuki, the largest carmaker in India and also the passenger vehicle market leader, has been lacking a strong… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki plots three new SUVs across key segments
INMOTION Unveiled Lightning-Fast New EUC and the Best Waterproof E-Scooter
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — INMOTION, a global leader in personal transportation, today unveiled a new line of high-powered mobility solutions, including world’s fastest and most powerful electric unicycle Challenger and the best waterproof dual-motor electric scooter Climber, exploring the limits of personal transportation. Electric Unicycle Challenger Continue Reading New INMOTION electric unicycle… Continue reading INMOTION Unveiled Lightning-Fast New EUC and the Best Waterproof E-Scooter
75 years of Independence: 10 leaders who shaped India Auto Inc
Since Independence, the Indian auto industry’s destiny has been in the hands of political leaders and business heads. We pick the people who made the biggest difference. Not surprisingly, three out of 10 names on the list are from Maruti, the company that has written the most important chapter in India’s automotive history in the last… Continue reading 75 years of Independence: 10 leaders who shaped India Auto Inc