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July sales up but semiconductor shortage could chip away at PV sales: FADA

The monthly vehicle retail sales data announced by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) indicate that July 2021 sales are 28 percent higher compared to June 2021 at 15,56,777 vehicles (June 2021 retail sales: 1,217,151 vehicles)  According to FADA, the increase in demand in the commercial vehicles, especially the M&HCV segment is primarily on… Continue reading July sales up but semiconductor shortage could chip away at PV sales: FADA

Chip shortage may dampen auto industry’s festive fervour: ED, M&M

“Besides, resurgence of a COVID third wave continues to be of concern. This upcoming festive season will be very strong from the demand point of view but pretty uncertain from the supply side,” Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director, M&M, said. New Delhi: The ongoing global chip crisis may douse the approaching festive season sparkles as the… Continue reading Chip shortage may dampen auto industry’s festive fervour: ED, M&M

Zeelo Raises $12M in Funding

Zeelo, a London, UK-based smart commuter mobility platform for organizations, raised $12M in funding. The round was led by ETF Partners, with participation from InMotion Ventures and various angel investors including Neil Smith, Founder of Transit Systems. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate US, European and African expansion, as well as rolling out its technology platform as… Continue reading Zeelo Raises $12M in Funding

New Honda Amaze production begins at Tapukara plant

Honda has opened bookings for the new Amaze at dealerships for Rs 21,000 and online for Rs 5,000. First launched in April 2013, the sedan has clocked cumulative sales of 445,853 till end-June 2021. Honda Cars India has commenced production and despatches of its new face-lifted Amaze sedan from its manufacturing plant in Tapukara, Rajasthan. The official… Continue reading New Honda Amaze production begins at Tapukara plant

Peugeot, Ford and Jaguar dealers hardest hit in July new car sales

The SMMT new car sales figures for July reveal the winners and losers in the current market, with the supply chain hit by the shortage of semiconductors. In an overall market down 29.5%, MG Motor turned in a strong performance with registrations up 31% in July. Hyundai also performed strongly with registrations up 9.8%. At… Continue reading Peugeot, Ford and Jaguar dealers hardest hit in July new car sales

@VW Group: Stirling silver: on the hunt for the heart of a forgotten Porsche masterpiece003636

05/08/2021 South African collector Michelle Hambly-Grobler wants to complete a barn find. She is looking for the engine that once powered Stirling Moss’ Porsche 718 RS 61 Spyder. The fabled barn find does indeed occur from time to time. One such discovery came to light in South Africa. The over sixty-year-old race car from the… Continue reading @VW Group: Stirling silver: on the hunt for the heart of a forgotten Porsche masterpiece003636

Ineos Grenadier to be a defender of the off-road faith in 2022 – The Scottish Farmer

THE interior of the much anticipated Ineos Grenadier – a kind of a clone of the old Land Rover Defender – has revealed that inside the cabin it is all about utility and work. As with the exterior design, which is very much modelled on the classic Defender, the focus is on practicality and utility… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier to be a defender of the off-road faith in 2022 – The Scottish Farmer