In this issue

Autocar Professional’s October 15 issue is out

This 48-pager is packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global auto sector
Our highlight is the launch of Hero MotoCorp’s all-new Vida electric scooter brand and its prospects.
Interviews
Jayakumar G, Group, President India and Managing Director at Valeo outlines his company's 25 years in India and what to expect in the next 25 years in automotive core technologies.
Greg Roth, Director of Automotive & Transportation Solutions, Siemens Digital talks about how advanced CAD modelling and CAE simulation technologies are benefitting the automotive industry.
Specia Feature
The inside story of India’s most affordable electric car – the all-new 2022 Tiago EV.
News
Passenger car sales cross pre-Covid levels.
James Bond film cars up for auction.
Brandwatch
Citroen looks at new design direction with Oli concept.
Maserati launches personalisation programme and new retail concept stores.
Techtalk
How Ferrari’s first SUV, the Pursangue, gets outfitted with state-of-the-art active suspension.
Staging a comeback – 40-year-old concept developed by Bose may be produced for luxury cars.

Gulf Oil to reduce cost of car chargers

Currently, Gulf Oil imports the battery chargers from the UK that attracts high local tarrifs. Localisation will help bring down costs significantly.

1 min

Amazon's Alexa Technology To Become Standard Feature In BMWs By 2024

THE NEXT-GENERATION BMW voice assistant will be built on Alexa technology. This aspect was announced by Stephan Durach, Senior Vice-President Connected Company and Development Technical Operations BMW Group, and Dave Limp, Senior Vice President of Devices and Services, Amazon.

1 min

CNG price hiked for seventh time

Transporters have also increased tariffs to offset higher operating costs, writes Ajit Dalvi and Shahkar Abidi.

1 min

Betting big on Vida

Hero MotoCorp has launched its first EV-the Vida e-scooter and it is not a 'me-too' in a crowded market of legacy and start-ups. Amit Vijay M reports after attending the launch event in Jaipur.

10+ mins

"To stay ahead of competition, digitalisation is key"

Greg Roth, Director of Automotive & Transportation Solutions, Siemens Digital Industries Software spoke with Mayank Dhingra about the role that design simulation is playing in the auto industry.

5 mins

'We see the transition from ICE to EV happening faster now'

Valeo India’s Group President and Managing Director Jayakumar G spoke with Autocar Professional about completing 25 years in India and how latest automotive trends are influencing the ecosystem.

5 mins

Closing in on the numbers

Tata Motors is well on track to sell 50k PVs, 50k EVs in FY2023. Ajit Dalvi takes a look at how this will be done.

3 mins

Breaching the cost barrier with technology applications

Anand Kulkarni, Vice President, Operations at Tata Passenger Electric Mobility reveals to Autocar Professional the inside story of India’s cheapest electric car, the all-new 2022 Tiago EV to Amit Vijay M

7 mins

No jobs for ex-Ford Chennai workers

Age, salary and a history of unionism appear to be top reasons why erstwhile Ford workers in Tamil Nadu are struggling to find new employment.

5 mins

Breakthrough active damper tech for Ferrari Purosangue

WHETHER IT'S A FAST CAR or a luxury car that just glides over rough patches, the eventual ride quality depends a lot on the suspension set-up. High-end cars have advanced active suspension systems these days where an array of sensors and fast computers can activate split second decisions on how they are to perform.

4 mins

Maserati unveils its first new global retail showroom concept in Milan

The trident brand also debuts it new ‘sartoriaofficina’ and bespoke customisation programme.

2 mins

An 'Oli' new direction for Citroen

French automaker previews its future design direction with all-new Oli electric city car concept

3 mins

Electrifying performance

Electric two-wheeler sales notch past 2,75,000 units in H1 with ease. Ajit Dalvi has the details.

5 mins

Firmly in the drivers' seat

Passenger vehicle sales in India have banished the blues of the past two years and are back to pre-Covid levels. Ajit Dalvi tracks the performance of key automotive players and more.

8 mins

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Autocar Professional is India’s leading automotive B2B fortnightly. Its in-depth analysis of the Indian automobile and components business is a must-read for industry personnel. It is circulated among key industry executives and decision-makers, and provides news, incisive interviews and accurate vehicle sales and production data. Its ability to spot and forecast trends has made it a strategic tool for auto professionals. The pages of Autocar Professional have emerged as a platform for the stakeholders of the Indian auto industry to showcase and share their ideas and vision.