Hyundai kicks off production of new Creta at Chennai plant

The first made-in-India production-ready new Creta has rolled off the production line at Hyundai Motor India’s Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu, ahead of the midsize SUV’s official launch on March 17, 2020. Hyundai Motor India had upgraded the plant in preparation for the second-generation Creta’s production. Additions include a set of robots to assemble the roof… Continue reading Hyundai kicks off production of new Creta at Chennai plant

Linda Jackson: ‘Stay undeterred. It’s impossible to keep talent hidden for long.’

Linda Jackson, who was CEO, Citroen brand – PSA Groupe for six years till January 2020 and has now moved to a new role within the PSA Group to lead a study on brand differentiation, speaks to Sergius Barretto about her four-decade-long journey in the automotive industry and also offers other women corporate advice. Can you tell us about… Continue reading Linda Jackson: ‘Stay undeterred. It’s impossible to keep talent hidden for long.’

Chinese suppliers resume operations but gradually, some uncertainty beyond mid-March: Tata Motors Group

The impact of the coronavirus outbreak, which originated in China and has spread throughout the world, has adversely impacted the automotive supply chains for OEMs globally including the Tata Motors Group, in India and in its overseas plants. In an official statement issued today, the company said: “The Tata Motors Group is continuously monitoring the… Continue reading Chinese suppliers resume operations but gradually, some uncertainty beyond mid-March: Tata Motors Group

Mahindra-powered Ford EcoSport set for launch in early 2021

The Mahindra-powered version of the Ford EcoSport SUV is confirmed for launch in the first quarter of 2021.  Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford Motor Co signed an agreement back in September 2017 to collaborate in areas like connected vehicle technology, electrification, and product development. One of the first products to come out of this collaboration… Continue reading Mahindra-powered Ford EcoSport set for launch in early 2021

Jaguar Land Rover to shut Merseyside plant for 10 days

Jaguar Land Rover Carmaker also altering schedules at Castle Bromwich and Solihull due to weak sales Jaguar Land Rover said the halt in production at its Halewood plant was not linked to the global coronavirus outbreak. Photograph: PA Jaguar Land Rover is shutting its Halewood factory for 10 days this month and adjusting the production… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to shut Merseyside plant for 10 days

Vantage sells Kia and Honda Bradford dealerships

Vertu Motors has acquired the Kia Bradford and Honda Bradford businesses from Vantage Motor Group. This £4m transaction will bring the number of outlets operated by the Group in Yorkshire to 18. Colleagues at Bradford Honda and Kia will join Vertu Motors, ensuring customers are welcomed by familiar faces with valuable Honda and Kia experience… Continue reading Vantage sells Kia and Honda Bradford dealerships

Vertu Motors completes £4m Vantage Kia and Honda acquisitions

Vertu Motors completed the £4 million acquisition of the Kia Bradford and Honda Bradford business from the Vantage Motor Group. Coming less than three months after Vantage was acquired in a management buy-out, the transaction will bring Vertu’s number of outlets in Yorkshire to 18. Robert Forrester, chief executive of Vertu Motors plc, said: “I… Continue reading Vertu Motors completes £4m Vantage Kia and Honda acquisitions