Newsmaker of 2021: Siddhartha Lal

From shareholder activism on salary hike to 120 years of the Royal Enfield brand, 2021 has been nothing short of a ‘Himalayan Odyssey’ for the Eicher top boss. 2021 is not a year that Siddhartha Lal will forget in a hurry. Vinod Dasari stepped down from the MD’s position and Eicher Motor shareholders rejected Lal’s… Continue reading Newsmaker of 2021: Siddhartha Lal

Newsmaker of 2021: Roland Bouchara

One of the key points Roland Bouchara drove home in a recent interview was that profitability would be top priority for Stellantis India. When he took over as CEO and MD of the new entity, marking a huge leap from his previous mandate as Senior VP, Sales & Marketing of Citroen India, Bouchara knew only… Continue reading Newsmaker of 2021: Roland Bouchara

Newsmaker of 2021: Vipin Sondhi

Vipin Sondhi’s decision to resign as MD and CEO of Ashok Leyland came as a complete surprise within industry circles. To the outside world, there was really no compelling reason for him to step down. It was barely two years since Sondhi took charge at Leyland and comparisons to his predecessor, Vinod Dasari, were only… Continue reading Newsmaker of 2021: Vipin Sondhi

Bumper facilitates digital aftersales payments with Keyloop integration – AM

Bumper has integrated with Keyloop’s car dealer management systems to facilitate the provision of digital aftersales payments. Bumper, which was officially launched in April after being re-branded from Auto Service Finance, has been made available across both Autoline and Drive dealer management systems (DMS) through the new integration – providing access to its digital Buy… Continue reading Bumper facilitates digital aftersales payments with Keyloop integration – AM

Tata Motors plots upgraded Nexon EV with up to 400km range

Tata Motors is readying a major upgrade to its Nexon EV in the first half of 2022, which will include a larger battery and increased range. The longer-range Nexon, which is expected to come with a bigger 40kWh battery, will sell alongside the current Nexon EV, which has cornered the nascent EV market in India… Continue reading Tata Motors plots upgraded Nexon EV with up to 400km range

Tata Motors sets up EV subsidiary with Rs 700 crore capital

Tata Motors, which is the leading player in the electric passenger vehicle market, has been looking to further benefit from the early mover advantage to lead the expected e-mobility revolution in PVs. Now the company has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary christened Tata Passenger Electric Mobility with a capital of Rs 700 crore. According to Tata Motors, the… Continue reading Tata Motors sets up EV subsidiary with Rs 700 crore capital

15 of the coolest cars you can buy right now – carwow

When looking for a new car, you’ll most likely have a list of criteria you need it to meet. You may want the best fuel economy or something that will fit your two Great Danes in the boot, but what if you’re looking for something to get you noticed? Here are 15 of the coolest… Continue reading 15 of the coolest cars you can buy right now – carwow

Auto industry hopes for smooth ride in New Year after a bumpy 2021

In an interaction with PTI, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava expressed hope that 2022 would pan out to be better for the industry as compared to 2021. By Munish Shekhavat New Delhi: The Indian automotive industry is driving into 2022 with a positive mindset in its quest to reach the pre-pandemic levels of… Continue reading Auto industry hopes for smooth ride in New Year after a bumpy 2021

Premium Automobile Brand EXEED Sets Course for the Middle East Region

EXEED is a new entrant in the global high-end automobile market, debuting in Russia earlier this year and awarded the distinction of “Breakthrough of the Year” by Russian media. EXEED inherits the essence of the century-old European automobile industry and incorporates the latest intelligent technologies, putting it in a strong position to challenge traditional brands.… Continue reading Premium Automobile Brand EXEED Sets Course for the Middle East Region