In this issue

Autocar Professional’s March 01, 2023, issue is out

This 56-pager is power packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector.

The highlight of the issue is about how the Renault Nissan Alliance plans to move forward with its business in India.

Newswatch

Tamil Nadu announces new EV policy with heavy incentives for investors and start-ups.

Apollo Tyre’s Vredestein brand introduces Pinza all-terrain premium tyres for SUVS.

Oil companies are close to ethanol blended diesel fuel roll out.

Interviews

Ashwani Gupta, the global chief operating officer of Nissan Motor Corporation tells us how the global restructuring of Renault Nissan's cross holding is going to impact its future and its repercussions on India's new roadmap.
Aakash Minda, Executive Director, Minda Corp explains the company’s forward thinking strategy that includes EV products as one of its key growth pillars.

Raju B Ketkale, Executive Vice President, Function Head, Manufacturing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, on the company’s sustainability programme.

Special feature

Formula E in India: Behind-the-scenes and pit lane visit.

Renault's rural biz jumps to 37% of sales

In a bid to participate in the growing hinterland, Renault India's 'Project Vistaar' — has helped the company expand its rural contribution five times in the last four years.

1 min

The Great Reboot: Renault Nissan Alliance in India

The big picture for both Nissan and Renault India includes expansion of product portfolios supported by extensive investments and a conscious export push, writes Ketan Thakkar.

10+ mins

'The future Nissan in India is going to be driven by SUVs and EVS'

Nissan's Chief Operating Officer, Ashwani Gupta who was in India to sign off the Rs 5.300 crore MoU with TN government explains how the Alliance partners plan to move forward.

5 mins

'India is one of the major and priority markets for Renault'

While Renault India has plans to come out with mass market EVs in the near future, for the interim period it will continue to bank on its popular ICE product portfolio.

3 mins

Minda buys 15.7% of Pricol's shares for Rs 400 crore

Pricol, on the other hand, stated that promoters have absolutely no intent of undertaking any secondary sale, nor does the company have any intent to raise equity capital in any form,

2 mins

Premium product lines to drive Spark Minda's future growth

Spark Minda Group is betting big on the upward transformation and electrification of vehicles across segments to be multiplying its revenues in the mid- to long-term tenure.

2 mins

'We are in the middle of transformation and growth'

Aakash Minda, Executive Director, Minda Corp tells Ketan Thakkar and Mayank Dhingra about the company's plans and vision moving forward.

5 mins

Motherson will buy SAS Faurecia's cockpit module biz

Faurecia has received a firm and binding commitment from the Motherson Group to acquire the entire set-up in a deal based on an enterprise value of €540 million.

2 mins

Lumax Auto to acquire 75% stake in IAC India business for Rs 440 crore

The actual acquisition will take place at an equity valuation of Rs 587 crore.

3 mins

Maruti to double SUV volumes, increase market share in FY24

Maruti Suzuki India, which leads the passenger vehicle market with a 42 percent share, has now set its sights in the SUV market where its want be seen as a segment leader.

3 mins

India's electric vehicle industry opens CY23 on a positive note

Electric two wheelers accounted for 63.90 percent of total retails, electric three wheelers contributed 32.62 percent, with the balance split between passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles.

2 mins

Pune Industrial Court appoints mediator to resolve GM dispute

Country's apex court in October 2022 had ordered both sides to arrive at a resolution within four months.

3 mins

Tamil Nadu announces new EV policy with heavy incentives

The new policy sets a vision to attract Rs 50,000 crore worth of investments in electric vehicle manufacturing and creation of 1.5 lakh new jobs during the policy period.

3 mins

TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto plan big to strengthen e-2W game

Domestic credit ratings agency ICRA estimates that two-wheeler will grow between 6-9 percent, and e-2Ws are expected to make bigger inroads in the financial year starting April 2023.

3 mins

Mahindra remains committed to ailing Truck and Bus Division

The decision to continue was taken after a comprehensive review and MD Anish Shah expects Mahindra Truck and Bus Division to start delivering strong returns in five years.

3 mins

Recovery in tourism market can help busmakers like Volvo

Volvo is marginally ahead of Tata Motors in large buses and anticipates demand to peakby FY25 as the country's economic growth over the last two years has been positive.

3 mins

Tata Motors redefines its brand positioning for CVs

The five-part new audio-visual communication campaign has focused on simple messaging with a touch of subtle humour to create awareness about complex technologies used.

3 mins

Vredestein introduces Pinza all-terrain tyres for SUVS

The Dutch brand of Apollo Tyres is targeting the high-end SUV segment with a range of tyres developed, manufactured and exported from India.

4 mins

Oil companies are close to ethanol blended diesel roll out

With the country spending close to $119 billion annually on petroleum imports,commercial introduction of ethanol-diesel blended fuels can help in significant forex savings.

2 mins

'We are transferring our sustainability learnings to our supply base and dealers'

Raju B Ketkale, Executive Vice President, Function Head, Manufacturing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor spoke with Mayank Dhingra about the finer details of the company's sustainability roadmap in India.

5 mins

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