Net zero emission for CVs is at a nascent stage, says Rajendra Petkar, CTO, Tata Motors

Rajendra Petkar Q: Technology mix will be governed by the energy mix in the automotive industry. For the commercial vehicles, how close to or how different will the technology mix be from the passenger vehicle industry in the coming years? A: There is an overlap of technologies for the passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle segments,… Continue reading Net zero emission for CVs is at a nascent stage, says Rajendra Petkar, CTO, Tata Motors

Tatas confirm half a million PV sales target for FY 23

Tata Motors plans to sell 50,000 electric vehicles in fiscal 2023 and double that figure in fiscal 2024, said N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Motors at the 77th Annual General Meeting (AGM). He also confirmed that the company’s PV sales target for the current fiscal is 500,000 units. Autocar Professional broke this story in its issue dated 1… Continue reading Tatas confirm half a million PV sales target for FY 23

Official: Ford Bronco 4×4 coming to Europe in 2023

After two years of speculation following its unveiling, the rugged Ford Bronco 4×4 has been confirmed for a European launch at the end of 2023. The current Bronco was revealed in July 2020, bringing back the storied nameplate after a 24-year absence and providing Ford with a full-sized 4×4 to rival the Land Rover Defender and Jeep… Continue reading Official: Ford Bronco 4×4 coming to Europe in 2023

Rajendra Petkar: ‘Tata Motors is committed to a safety roadmap’

What is your take on the recent spate of EV fires including the Nexon?EVs are part of an evolving technology that will have their share of hits and misses. At Tata Motors, there is no compromise on safety and in the case of the recent fire, we will have to simulate the reason in a… Continue reading Rajendra Petkar: ‘Tata Motors is committed to a safety roadmap’

CV sales on the uptick in June 2022

The domestic Commercial Vehicle (CV)  segment continued its uptick in June  with most of the manufacturers seeing a positive sales growth albeit on a low base effect of last year due to the second wave of Covid19. In the case of Tata Motors, its CV segment recorded a total of 34,409 units in June 2022, a 76… Continue reading CV sales on the uptick in June 2022

@Tata-JLR: JAGUAR CLASSIC E-TYPE 60 COLLECTION DRIVE HONOURS MEMORABLE GENEVA TRIP FROM 1961

Jaguar Classic invited E-type 60 Collection owners and their guests on the ultimate Geneva pilgrimage in honour of the original car’s world debut in 1961 The route was inspired by Bob Berry and Norman Dewis’ ‘flat out’ overnight drives to deliver the first two E-types to the Geneva Motor Show more than 60 years ago… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JAGUAR CLASSIC E-TYPE 60 COLLECTION DRIVE HONOURS MEMORABLE GENEVA TRIP FROM 1961

CV sales on the uptick in June 22

The domestic Commercial Vehicle (CV)  segment continued its uptick in June  with most of the manufacturers seeing a positive sales growth albeit on a low base effect of last year due to the second wave of Covid19. In the case of Tata Motors, its CV segment recorded a total of 34,409 units in June 2022, a 76… Continue reading CV sales on the uptick in June 22

Tailwinds of peppy Q1 should power Indian car sales to a record FY2023

July has dawned and brings with it the happy tidings of strong wholesales numbers from passenger car manufacturers, both in June and for the first quarter (April-June) of the fiscal year. It’s the cause-and-effect relationship – a marked easing of supply chain issues, which have vexed OEMs for the past two-odd years, and enhanced reliability… Continue reading Tailwinds of peppy Q1 should power Indian car sales to a record FY2023