In this issue

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 a top-level executive interview with Carlos Tavares, Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis.

Tavares visited India recently and feels that the country’s low cost production advantage can be leveraged in making affordable EVs for global markets.

Roland Bouchara, Managing Director of Stellantis India hints at the second wave of investments in India soon.

Companywatch

Big investments planned by Nissan-Renault for India operations in latest business plan.

Technology

How blockchain applications are gaining momentum in automotive ecosystem.

EV Forum

Debates on why is affordability still an issue with electric cars in India?

Tech news

Connected Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) tech can reduce cyclist fatalities.

McLaren, now in India officially

The brand’s initial focus for the Indian market will be to create an experience centre in Mumbai and expand operations as business grows.

1 min

Maruti Suzuki hits retail milestone with 3,500th new car sales outlet

The milestone coincides with the 40th anniversary of Maruti Suzuki in India.

1 min

Brand new Toyota Innova Hycross SUV to be offered with hybrid powertrain

The new Innova will ditch its rear-wheel-drive IMV platform for a lighter, more sophisticated front-wheel-drive TNGA modular architecture.

1 min

PMV Electric in talks with private equity investors to raise funds

The electric quadricycle maker aims to raise Rs 300 crore over the next two years and plans to use the funds to invest in its current and future expansion plans.

1 min

Bridgestone India's MD Parag Satpute assumes global role

Parag Satpute had assumed the role of MD of Bridgestone India in November 2017.

1 min

Force Motors details all-new 2022 Urbania MPV variants with prices

Urbania will offer crash and rollover compliance with air bags for driver and co-driver.

1 min

Rane Group chairman L Ganesh conferred Deming Award for TQM

TVS Motor chairman Venu Srinivasan was conferred with the Deming Award for TQM in 2019.

1 min

India's PLI capex to surge to Rs 170k crore

The governmentis also considering PLIschemes for a few moresectors like containers and electrolysers.

1 min

Exide moves into Lith-ion battery biz

Lead-acid makers’ Advance Cell Chemistry batteries project going ahead despite missing out on government's Production Linked Incentive scheme. Shruti Mishra has the details of the plan.

3 mins

Proving to be a hot ticket

India's three big automotive brands Hyundai Motor, Tata Motors and Mahindra Mahindraare alllooking to ramp up production and arein theracetoacquire GM's Talegaon plant for this.

2 mins

VIKRAM KIRLOSKAR

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'We will be coming out with the second wave of investment soon'

Roland Bouchara, MD of Stellantis India spoke with with Autocar Professional’s Ketan Thakkar, Manobhava Baruah and What Car India’s Mughda Mishra about the current status of the brands, their respective aspirations in terms of growth, future investments and plans for electrification.

5 mins

'Affordable EVs for Europe can come from India'

Says Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis Carlos Tavares. He tells Ketan Thakkar that the India business is already profitable and insulated from any slowdown as their breakeven point is below 40 percent of revenues.

4 mins

India to play big role for Renault-Nissan alliance

Plans include ramping up domestic and export production with investments worth $500 million, return of Duster SUV on new platform among others

5 mins

India 2.0 Project drives Skoda Auto Volkswagen to record high

The European major which posted over 80 percent growth in output is on course to breach the one lakh cumulative sales barrier and achieve 2.5 percent group market share

2 mins

'We expect to double our business in India in the next three to five years'

Grupo Antolin s Chairman Ernesto Antolinand CEO Ramon Sotomayor spoke with Ketan Thakkar about the Indian market and how the country was becoming adevelopment hub for its global ops.

3 mins

End of the road soon for Honda's long-serving diesel car engines

Honda Cars India (HCIL) will stop offering a diesel engine option in its vehicles by early next year, sources have told Autocar Professional.

3 mins

Royal Enfield set to scale a new peak of 8.5 lakh units in FY23

Exports set to cross a milestone of one lakh units in the current financial year accounting for 12 percent of its total production. Ketan Thakkar and Shruti Mishra have the details.

2 mins

New marketing and sales head for Mercedes-Benz India operations

After previously working as General Manager with Mercedes-Benz in New Zealand, Lance Bennett heads over to Mercedes-Benz India as its Vice President. He will be responsible for marketing, sales and after sales.

2 mins

Why Is Affordability Still An Issue With Electric Cars In India?

The demand for electric passenger vehicles in the country is being impacted by its high pricing due to the lack of a robust and cost-effective supply chain in India. Autocar Professional discussed with industry leaders ideas that can help meet the challenge.

10 mins

Euro NCAP Vision 2030 document released

The release of the Vision 2030 establishes the key focus areas for the European new vehicle market - for both existing automotive industry stakeholders and also new industry entrants.

3 mins

High raw material and commodity price impacts automobile industry

Spiralling raw material prices did impact the automotive industry and tyre players, in particular, are hoping that with the softening of prices, things will look up in Q3. T E Narasimhan brings in the details.

3 mins

'Blockchain tech can enhance supply chain collaboration'

Decentralised information-flow technology can improve visibility of raw materials in the auto industry, says Vaideeswaran Sethuraman, Founder and CEO of Param Network. Mayank Dhingra has the story.

4 mins

Volvo leads in blockchain adoption

Future autonomous connected cars will benefit from this application, observes

2 mins

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