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Autocar Professional’s March 1 issue is out
This 48-page issue concentrates on the recent developments in the electrification area across the automotive industry and how Auto Inc is readying itself to stay on top of the latest trend.

Bajaj Auto’s EV journey
Bajaj Auto is keen on building long-term capabilities even while the stage has been set to create an electric two-wheeler hub at Akurdi, Pune. ED Rakesh Sharma shares details.

The big EV bet
Opher Doron, the CEO of EVR Motors says the company is looking at setting up a facility in India for marketing as well as to support development and manufacturing of volume parts.

Dana too is bullish on demand from makers of electric two-, three-wheelers and small CVs and enhancing its product range.

Sona Comstar has developed an integrated motor controller module (IMCM) for suspension systems which can be used in high-end cars.

Interstate buses: Set for the long haul
As the economy is opening up, luxury long-distance bus manufacturers and operators hope that the all-India permit rules that were modified last year will boost demand for the segment.

India Focus
More news from the two-wheeler space- Yamaha sharpens India focus for mobility services and the bike maker is hopeful of doubling numbers in India by 2024.

In the aftermarket space too, India is at the centre of attention. Turtle Wax India aims to treble revenues in CY2022.

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Yamaha sharpens India focus for mobility services

The Japanese two-wheeler maker refers to initiatives planned for India and Nigeria in its recently unveiled midterm plan, says Murali Gopalan.

5 mins

‘The top priority is to build capabilities for electric'

Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director of Bajaj Auto, tells Murali Gopalan that the company is working on a carefully thought-out plan for its electric foray. Hereiterates that there is no point getting distracted by the current frenzy prevalent now. On the other hand, it makes more sense to develop the brand in tandem with the market's own growth in electric so that the final script is ideally perfect.

10 mins

Rebooting Hamara Bajaj

RL Ravichandran, who was part of the Bajaj Auto leadership team during the transition to motorcycles, goes down memory lane with Murali Gopalan to 2001 when the new Hamara Bajaj commercial was conceptualised. He also remembers how RahulBajaj was as upbeat about this campaign which was different from the memorable one of 1989 and yet struck a chord with the young generation of 2001. It was the new era of motorcycles and Bajaj Auto was on the cusp of change.

6 mins

Ex-Mahindra design head Ramkripa Ananthan creates micro EV concept

The design veteran has set up her own studio, Krux Studio and created a small EV prototype that uses upcycled materials and is targeted at last-mile connectivity. Hormazd Sorabjee speaks to her about the concept vehicle, Two2 targetted primarily for the last mile connectivity.

4 mins

Opher Doron: 'We are looking at a base here for manufacturing'

Former VP, GM-Space Division for Israel Aerospace Industries and now CEO of EVR Motors, speaks to Nilesh Wadhwa on his plans to collaborate with Tier 1s and OEMs to make EV motors.

5 mins

Sona Comstar bullish on new suspension module

The new suspension module developed in-house has an addressable market of 3 million per annum and the company hopes to launch the product by 2025.Shahkar Abidi reports.

7 mins

Mechatronics course gets EV charge

Introduced in 2006, this advanced diploma from Mercedes Benz India has trained close to 1200 students across nine institutions, many of whom dealers have recruited. Sricharan R reports.

5 mins

Interstate buses on track for long haul

Luxury long-distance bus manufacturers and operators hope that the all-India permit rules that were modified last year for inter-state buses will boost demand for the segment. Shahkar Abidi reports.

5 mins

Turtle Wax India aims to treble revenues in CY2022

US-based aftermarket player is on an expansion spree across India and is now targeting the Tier 2 cities to maintain the growth momentum. Mayank Dhingra reports on its co-branding strategy.

5 mins

How Caepro pulled it off amidst Covid-19

The company worked on a chassis concept and prototype with an Asian OEM in the alternatefuel space. Brian de Souza reports on the company's capabilities and its Indiajourney.

4 mins

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